I do a considerable amount of sound restoration and enhancement for the rare broadcasts, 78 rpm, and LP discs heard on JAZZ RHYTHM. I’ve found that even vintage recordings commercially issued on CD benefit from subtle enhancements to equalization and dynamics.
Only a very few reissue LPs and CDs sound really great to me. It seems that there are only a handful of re-mastering engineers who get it right. Some go way overboard suppressing noise, trying to bring out high frequencies, excessively boosting bass, or attempting stereo effects which were never part of the original sound. Nonetheless, its also true that modern playback systems and digital processing can achieve amazing sound superior to the limitations of the original recording and playback equipment.
PROFESSIONAL NOISE REMOVAL AND ENHANCEMENT SERVICES
So in wringing great sound out of older recordings for 20 years, I’ve developed some skill in the field. My company, Rhythm Productions, provides audio services including noise removal and enhancing vintage sound recordings whether for musical enjoyment, professional restoration, preservation, or improved spoken word intelligibility.
Services include *transfer and clean-up of historic sound from disc and tape; *preserving family heirlooms and treasured memories on tape, or from home recorded discs; *legal evidence needing sound enhancement for audibility or transcription.
I can transfer and/or enhance sound from any analog reel tape, cassette or disc format up to 16” electrical transcription discs.
TOOLS Years of working with marginal sound sources have taught me that sound enhancement succeeds by using the right tool for the right job.
I also provide the often overlooked process of physically cleaning up the fragile disc grooves prior to transfer which is crucial to optimum sound retrieval. Neutral cleaning fluids combined with gentle but effective vacuum removal of surface grit assure the best-possible transfer for noise removal.
CLIENTS My clients range from sound preservation archives (Folk Arts Collection of University of North Carolina & the San Francisco Traditional Jazz Foundation), to fine arts organizations (Performing Arts Library and Museum of San Francisco), to individuals simply wanting to preserve or share voices locked away on old tapes and discs.
COSTS I charge $65/hr but depending on your needs and budget I will estimate and bid on a job. Typically studios charge from $85 to $175/hr. or more for professional services of this kind.
For large projects or rarities destined for publication that need professional-level enhancement, I’ll estimate a bid based on your needs or if I cannot provide the services I'll refer you to other professionals.
CONTACT:
JAZZ RHYTHM / Dave Radlauer email: Dradjazz@aol.com Phone: 510.235.5343 2641 Yuba St. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA
