A record label’s catalogue is arguably its most valuable asset and the transfer, preservation and restoration of material needs to be undertaken by skilled engineers, who have access to the right technical equipment. Abbey Road has many years experience in providing services in this area and the resources to ensure projects are always carried out effectively, no matter how big or small.
Copying and Transfer
Working with production masters that span the entire history of recording, as well as with new release masters, Abbey Road’s transfer suites are equipped to produce both analogue and digital copies to and from the widest possible range of formats. Typical projects we undertake include, bulk CD and DVD replication, quality control and verification of album masters, file conversions, analogue tape re-splicing & tape baking and the preservation of assets for archiving purposes.
Encoding
We offer digital audio encoding from virtually any tape format or file to varied specifications, including broadcast quality and mobile network requirements. We are able to deliver physical or digital assets to our clients or distribution channels such as iTunes.
Technical Specification
- EMI TG 12410 Transfer Console
- SADIE Series 5 (V 5.6.1)
- Audio Editing System
- Benchmark ADC1 & DAC1
- 4 x Microtech Xpress CD/DVD Duplicators
- 5 x Rimage Perfect Image On Body CD/DVD Printers
- Mediaform CD Duplicator Tower
- ReflexPro 7 DVD Disc Maker Tower
- 3 x HP Colour Laser Jet Printer 4650n
- SuperFax PF-125 Paper Folder
- Sony DMR-2000 Umatic
- Sony PCM 1630 Digital Audio Processor
- PCM701 Beta F1
- 12 x Sony PCM-R500 DAT Recorders
- Sony Minidisc Recorder MDS-E11
- Studer A80/A820 2tk ¼” and ½” analogue tape machines
- Dolby SR, Dolby A, Telcom and DBX noise reduction
- Technics SL1210 turntable
