VINYL RECORD TO DIGITAL FILE / LP TO DIGITAL FILE TRANSFER
Preserving the warm, rich tone of your favorite vinyl records is a timeless passion for music enthusiasts worldwide. The crackle of the needle hitting the groove, the depth of sound that fills the room – these are memories we cherish. However, as time passes, our beloved records become fragile and susceptible to degradation. Every play, every spin, brings us closer to losing that pristine sound quality forever.
But fear not, for BluFox Audio and Video offers a solution to safeguard your music collection for the long haul. With our seamless transfer service, we can turn your cherished LPs into crystal-clear digital files that can be enjoyed on any device. By digitizing your records, not only do you protect them from degradation, but you also unlock the convenience of easily sharing and listening to your music.
Imagine having your entire vinyl collection at your fingertips, ready to be played at a moment’s notice. With BluFox Audio and Video, that dream is now a reality. Our expert team handles each record with care, ensuring that it is only used once as a source for playback. We digitize and convert your records to mp3, WAVE, or CDs, giving you the freedom to listen to your favorite albums on any laptop, computer, or CD player.
But we don’t stop there. BluFox Audio and Video goes the extra mile to enhance your music collection during the transfer process. Our team optimizes the audio levels and reduces noise that vinyl records are prone to have. With noise reduction filters such as crackle-pop removal and hiss-hum removal, your music will sound better than ever before. Say goodbye to degradation and hello to a crisp, new sound quality that will transport you back to the moment your favorite tracks were first recorded. Experience the enhanced sound quality and convenience of digitized vinyl records today with BluFox Audio and Video.
Audio Tape Formats:
Cassette (most common), Microcassette, 8-Track
Disc Format:
CD (most common), DVD, Blu-Ray
Digital Media:
USB Stick (most common), SD Card, miniSD, microSD, USB-C Stick
(Legacy cards available but must be provided: PC Card, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, xD Card)
Digital File (Audio Formats):
MP3 (most common), AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD, PCM
HOW IT WORKS:
- Gather your media
- Place your order online by adding to the cart above
- We will provide you with spindles to place your discs onto
- We digitize your CDs!
- You will receive your original media back along with your new USB Flash Drive
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CDs FOR TRANSFER
- Use some Windex or a cloth to gently wipe off any fingerprints / debris you happen to notice (if possible). This helps provide an error free transfer of your discs.
- We will send you spindles or you can pick them up in-store. All you need to do is stack your discs onto the spindles and either ship them to us or drop them off! If you had your CDs in a certain order, you can label the spindles starting at #1, #2, #3, and so on…
*Note: You will receive your physical CDs back in the same order. Your CDs will automatically be organized alphabetically on the Flash Drive. - If you are providing your own flash drive or hard drive, include it with your order. Please make sure the drive has enough storage space and can be formatted NTFS or is already formatted NTFS.
*Note: Formatting will erase everything on your drive so if your drive is not formatted NTFS and has files on it you would like to keep – do not use that drive for your CD transfer.
Not sure how to organize / label your media? Click Here
Not sure how to format your drive? Click Here
Let us consolidate your CD collection onto one convenient USB Flash Drive today!
What to Expect:
1. You will receive your CDs placed back on the spindles as well as a USB Flash Drive containing all of the albums.
2. Once you click the music library folder we created on your drive, you will see all your albums in order alphabetically. All you have to do is click any album you want and you will see all the tracks and their info. Simply click the track to play!
Common Questions
Negative Scanning FAQ How should I prepare my negatives?
You can provide your negatives in their original envelopes, sheets / binders. Also, you can take your negatives out of their original sleeves and put them in ziploc bags for us. If you would like to have separate folders created based on the various envelopes or sheets, please provide the label info neatly printed out. We will create a unique folder per envelope in the order you specify. Continue Reading
How long does 500 negatives take?
Depending on our current workflow, 500 negatives usually takes approx 3-4 weeks (maybe longer depending on existing work in-shop and size of order) for us to scan, enhance, and output.
Can you scan certain frames within a 35mm strip?
No, we scan every frame within a strip. We cannot scan a portion or 1 frame out of a strip of 6. If a strip has 4 frames, we scan and charge for 4 scans.
Can I cut individual frames out of a 35mm strip and give them to you to scan?
No, we need a minimum of 3 35mm frames for our scanners to feed / work properly.
How do I use a USB Flash Drive to view my files?
We have a step by step guide here.
If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?
You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB
FAQ:
What does ripping a CD mean?
CD Ripping refers to the process of extracting raw audio files from CDs and converting them from the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD) format to a digital file format (such as WAVE or mp3 files). There are many benefits of converting your audio CD library to a digital library. These include preservation of your CDs (digital files can’t get scratched, broken, or damaged), a much more compact way to store all of your CDs, and the ability to share or upload individual tracks. In short, CD Ripping is the transfer of your CDs to digital files in a digital library.
We convert your CDs to both mp3 and WAVE Files. Which file format is best for what?
- mp3 – mp3 files are compressed audio files. They’re more universally compatible for listening than WAVE Files. You can play mp3 files on laptops, computers, Smart TVs, car radios, stereos, etc… They sound great and take up less space on your drive. Due to the smaller file size, this is also a great option if you’re looking to share or upload your music (sending through email, storing on mobile devices, etc.)
- WAVE – WAVE files are a lossless uncompressed audio file format. This means they contain much more data than mp3 files. Since uncompressed formats have not lost any data, they are the highest quality files. However, they are not as universally compatible for listening as mp3 files.
Does ripping a CD damage / ruin it?
CD ripping is essentially creating an exact digital copy of the songs on the compact disc. It does not impact the original disc or erase its contents. Furthermore, most software creates CDs as “read-only” discs. This means that devices / computers can view and play the content, but can’t alter or erase it. Therefore, we use your CDs once for playback and do not alter or change them in any way.
Do I get my original CDs back?
Yes! Your CDs are given back to you along with your new digital files on a USB Flash Drive.
FAQ:
What format can you transfer my Audio Cassette, LP, or Reel to Reel to?
We can either make CDs or Digital Files (mp3 or WAVE). Digital Files will be placed onto a USB Flash Drive that either we can provide or you can provide.
What is the difference between mp3 and WAVE files?
–mp3: mp3 files are compressed audio files. These are a perfect option if you’re transferring your audio simply to listen to (rather than edit). mp3 files are universally compatible files and can be listened to in the car, stored on mobile devices, uploaded to websites, etc… They sound great and take up less space on your drive. Due to the smaller file size, this is a great option if you’re looking to share your music / audio (sending through email, storing on mobile devices, etc.)
–WAVE: WAVE files are a lossless uncompressed audio file format. This means they contain much more data than mp3 files. Uncompressed formats are great if you’re going to be using the audio for editing as it’s the highest quality and hasn’t lost any data. WAVE files are compatible with Windows / PC. However, WAVE Files are not as universally compatible for listening / playing as mp3 files are.
If I’m transferring an Audio Cassette, how many files or CDs will I receive?
If you transferred your Audio Cassette to a Digital File you will receive two files per cassette – one for each side. The file names will specify side A and side B. Both of these files will be placed onto a single USB Flash Drive. If you transferred your Audio Cassette to a CD there will be two tracks on the CD – one for each side of the cassette tape. We do not do track separation for audio cassette tapes.
If I’m transferring an LP or Record, how many files or CDs will I receive?
We offer an option for track separation on LPs / Records for an extra $10 per LP. If you choose track separation there will be one file per song (all residing on a single USB Flash Drive) or one track per song on CD. Without track separation you will receive either two files per record (one for each side) or two tracks on CD (one track per side).
If I’m transferring a Reel to Reel Audio Tape, how many files or CDs will I receive?
If you transferred your Reel to Reel Tape to a Digital File you will receive two files per tape – one for each side. The file names will specify side A and side B. Both of these files will be placed onto a single USB Flash Drive. If you transferred your Reel to Reel tape to a CD there will be two tracks on the CD – one for each side of the tape. We do not do track separation for reel to reel audio tapes. The pricing on reel to reel tapes is per reel up to two hours.
Do I have to provide the USB Flash / Thumb Drive or do you provide it? We can use your drive as long as there is enough room and it is a USB Flash Drive formatted NTFS (Windows) or HFS+ (MAC). We also stock a variety of Flash Drives that we can sell you if you do not want to provide your own.
How many minutes of audio will fit on one CD?
We can fit up to about 80 minutes of audio on one CD.
Do I receive my original media back?
Yes, we provide you with all original media along with the new digitized versions.
If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?
You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB
BluFox Photo & Video is located in the Central Essex County area providing service to all nearby areas including:
Windsor, Essex, Kingsville, Leamington, LaSalle, Belle River, Amherstburg, Harrow, Leamington, and Chatham.
We accept walk-ins as well as shipments. All online orders over $250 qualify for FREE shipping! To learn more Click Here.
You can get an Estimate or Order online by clicking on any service page above.
Note: If you prefer to speak with someone in person, call us during store hours at 226-348-2726.