Does anyone know a studio that has the capability to take 16 and 8 track analog tapes and convert them to Sonar 7 multi-track files? I haven't been able to find one in the Boston area.

Thanks,

Scott

I would think that most any studio that still would have a 16 track tape machine would be able to convert to digital (CD format) and burn you a CD. From there...you just import audio into S7.

As far as 8 tracks....same deal....unless......are you talking about 8 track reel to reel or those 8-track tapes that were so popular in the late 70's in cars? If that's the case...they may be hard to find in working condition....I have an old one in the shed...but the drive bands are broke and not available. Good luck on that search.

Most good mastering studios should be able to do this for you (if they have a 16 track tape machine, 8 tracks are more common). Check with M Works in Boston. www.m-works.com

I have a 1/2" 8 track (Teac 80-8) and a 2" 16 track (MCI JH16) and if your tapes match one of those formats I can do the transfers.

I'd be surprised if you can't find local studios that will do the work for you though, and I know I'd prefer not to have to put my valuable tapes in the mail!

Bill

Hi Bill
My company can do these transfers and many more formats.  Check out my web site: thinbrownline (dot) com.
 
 
 
You'll receive broadcast wave files that can easily be imported into any DAW.
 
By the way, since my clients are all over the country (and in some cases abroad) their tapes are usually shipped to me.  I recommend UPS or Fedex over the US Postal Service since their tracking is still better.  I've never had a tape lost yet, although I advise people to put an address label on every tape and box "just in case".
 
Regards
 
David Ollard
Thin Brown Line

Thin Brown Line
Hi Bill
My company can do these transfers and many more formats.  Check out my web site: thinbrownline (dot) com.
 
 
 
You'll receive broadcast wave files that can easily be imported into any DAW.
 
By the way, since my clients are all over the country (and in some cases abroad) their tapes are usually shipped to me.  I recommend UPS or Fedex over the US Postal Service since their tracking is still better.  I've never had a tape lost yet, although I advise people to put an address label on every tape and box "just in case".
 
Regards
 
David Ollard
Thin Brown Line

Apparently didn't notice this thread is over 5 years old.

No apology necessary!
 
Sadly for you (but fortunate for me<G>) I live within an easy drive of Sonicraft A2DX Lab, if you are in the transfer business I'd guess you know, or know of, Steve Puntolillo, owner of same. Although in reality none of my tapes are so valuable that I wouldn't just do the transfers myself... especially since I still own the decks they were recorded on. In fact, I think I need to do that before the tapes disintegrate!

Anyway, best of luck with Brown Line, and if you ever decide to make parts for the old MCI JH family please keep me in mind!

Take care,
 
Bill

Ha ha, I didn't notice the little '08' after the date!  I guess Scott got his transfers done a very long time ago....
 
Yes, Steve is a good friend.
 
Regarding the products side of my company, I've been asked a few times whether my rollers could be used on an MCI, either on the head assembly or to put a roller on the dancer arm.  I'd be happy to do some research, but I would need someone to send me the parts in question so I could check the dimensions.  The dancer arm seems like the easiest one.  If you have a parts machine, or know of someone with one, send over the pieces in question and I'll let you know what is possible.
 
Regards
 
David Ollard
Thin Brown Line