We try to restore the sound to match the
original sound of the master tapes, at the time when the recording was made.
If the original recording was
"analog", we will master the CD leaving the "analog" sound of the
music.
We will respect the
judgment of the
original sound engineer and not attempt to alter or "enhance" the tonal balance
of the music. We will not "re-mix" the music since we do not have the
multi-track original master tapes (and we couldn't do that on a consumer restoration budget
anyway).
If the recording is a vintage record, we
will use the phono equalization that gives the most natural sound.
We will attempt to eliminate at least 80% of
the impulse noises (scratches and clicks) while preserving 100% of the highs and 100% of
the "liveliness" of the recording. We will not attempt to remove the remaining
noises if removal would cause introduction of artifacts, or a loss of highs and
"liveliness".
We will not over-treat an entire recording
in order to get rid of a major scratch of an otherwise clean sounding recording. If
your recording is very precious and you want all the major pops removed by hand, please
write us or call 407-292-1151 to make special arrangements.
Please do not request that we re-engineer the sound of a recording. In
order for us to do that we need the original master tapes of the recording and
a professional re-mastering budget.
Please do not request that we make a recording "perfect" or
"mint". "Perfection" is hard to reach and very
expensive...
If you have different goals than stated in our Noise Reduction Philosophy,
please clear with us the feasibility of your project BEFORE ordering.
