Sonicraft A2DX Lab

On this day in 1971, Bruce Springsteen & Friendly Enemies opened for The Allman Brothers Band at the Sunshine In, Asbury Park in New Jersey, tickets cost $4.00. #tbt #brucespringsteen

We usually deliver files via password-protected download link, but if you prefer a different deliver method let us know. If you have a lot of tapes to transfer, you may want to provide an external drive and we’ll send it back to you with your finished job on it.

We support every studio-grade and project studio analog tape format and noise reduction system used in the USA as well as Europe and elsewhere. If it’s on open reel analog tape, we can transfer it into the digital domain with unsurpassed quality. buff.ly/3Gu2j9H

Here's one for reggae and dub fans. On this day in 1936, Lee "scratch" Perry was born. Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style. Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music #tbt #dub #reggae

If you've got a challenging tape transfer job, there is only one call you need to make. We have rescued tapes that have been stored in root cellars, have been through hurricane flooding, and even stored in a damaged time capsule!

With much gratitude and appreciation for all the great Irish music over the years, and the joy it has brought so many, we wish you and yours a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

On this day in 1993 Eric Clapton began a 3-week run at the top of the US chart with Unplugged. Recorded live in Berkshire, England, as part of the MTV Unplugged series, it became one of the most successful live albums of all time, selling more than 10 million copies.#tbt #clapton

We typically bypass the consumer grade decoders built into most machines and take advantage of our professional dbx rack for the sonic upgrade it provides. Learn more here: buff.ly/9Aed9QT

This machine, the Sonet, was first developed in 1958, and was a basic single speed, half-track mono machine (3¾ ips) with a magic eye level indicator, headphones socket and a very robust transport mechanism. Super cool! #tbt #throwbackthursday

We support every studio-grade and project studio analog tape format and noise reduction system used in the USA as well as Europe and other parts of the world. If it’s on open reel analog tape, we can transfer it into the digital domain with unsurpassed quality.

Q. I want to transfer my reel(s) into (Fill in the blank: Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Samplitude, Digital Performer, etc.) so I can remix them. Will I be able to do that? A. We will provide a mirror-image of what’s on your tape. More Q&A here: buff.ly/vN5fl0D

On this day in 1964 (wow!) the Rolling Stones made their second appearance on BBC TV show Top Of The Pops performing their latest single 'Not Fade Away'. #tbt #rollingstones

Just send us the tape(s) and your problems are over. We’ll analyze them and set the lab up in whatever way is needed to make the perfect transfer. Here at Sonicraft A2DX Lab we have every professional format and noise reduction system covered

Q. I took really good care of my masters and kept them in a cool dry place. My tapes won’t need baking, right? A. Sticky shed syndrome is a result of a flaw in the formulation of the tapes. Good storage conditions will not prevent it. More Q? More A: buff.ly/3usT03P

On this day in 1959, 16-year-old Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut with an unnamed band at a room in Seattle’s Temple De Hirsch Sinai synagogue. You know the rest....

Ice storm this weekend in the Northeast. Thousand of power outages. So, what happens to your tape if the power fails while the machine operator is rewinding it? Here at Sonicraft, the answer is “absolutely nothing”. At all times, Sonicraft A2DX lab runs entirely on battery power.

On this day in 1970, Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut in the UK, fittingly on Friday the 13th. The album was reportedly recorded in a single twelve-hour session in 1969. #blacksabbath #TBT

When your transfers are complete, you will receive a mirror-image of your tape, one 24-bit Broadcast WAV file for every track at the sample rate of your choice (44.1 – 192 kHz). All popular digital audio workstations are fully compatible with this format.#tapetransfers #sonicraft

Q. I’ve heard that tapes sometimes turn sticky, squeal, shed oxide and refuse to play properly. How do I know if my tapes have that problem? Want the answer? Click here: buff.ly/3usT03P

On this day in 2014, the NME named Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” as the greatest song of all time. The grunge anthem marked the opening track and lead single from the band’s second album, Nevermind. #tbt #nirvana