¼" Reel-to-reel

We offer a full suite of solutions to convert and transfer your Reel-to-Reel audio tapes into a digital file or CD format.

Reel to Reel is a format of analog audio, recorded directly onto spools of magnetic tape. Unlike many of the later audio formats which come housed in some sort of cartridge or plastic casing, the Open Reel format resembles the old Film Formats, wrapped around an unshielded reel.

The runtime of the Open Reel is dependent on a combination of the amount of linear footage and the speeds used to record the audio. A reduction in recording speed could provide much longer recording time, but it was at the cost of overall quality. Recordings at a lower speed were vulnerable to inaccurate audio pitch and noise (hiss).

The Open Reel was an invention from the late 20s and still finds use today, and despite propagating into several digital variations, the analog format survives in music studios across North America, often intentionally for its degradational fidelity.

In 2014 Digital Treasures went fully commercial and became a part of the Digital Treasury Group (DTG). DTG is exclusively focused on being the highest-quality provider of full-suite media conversion and archiving services nationally. We operate under a fully integrated ‘lean’ business model utilizing industry best practices for providing low-cost/high-value digital solutions to the commercial, institutional and retail marketplaces. Our infrastructure has been purpose-built to (1) mitigate all potential risks associated with the handling and processing of a high volume of multiple media formats and (2) ensure the delivery of a best-quality digital solution fit to the client’s specific requirements. Our methodology is based upon 10 years of dedicated media conversion and archiving experience coupled with 15 years of leading-edge corporate experience resulting in the creation of what we know to be the “best in class” provider of these services in Canada.