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I've got some old 'private press' records that I want to get transferred to digital format.
They're 78rpm acetates. If they were vinyl I could possibly do it myself (and then pitch them up from 45, ha) but as they're acetates and in so-so condition I really want to get a professional to do it.
If I can find one.
Does anyone have any idea where you might be able to get this done? I've tried a couple of vinyl cutting studios and mastering studios but to no avail...
Get onto the Audioshite group on Facebook. Someone on there could well help or know someone who can help.
some turntables will play 78's if you press 33 & 45 at the same time. You can then record digitally from there, save sending them off. You can then master in Audacity etc
Failing that the only places I'm aware off are down in London that maybe able to help you, Hoxton Vinyl etc
Interesting video you may gain some info from;
It's not the speed that's the issue - I'm more concerned about using the correct needles/cartridges/setup. There's a flyer in with the records emphasising how you must use a trailer needle, (and never use that on a normal record) etc etc.
I'd be tempted to just stick them on a normal deck and see what happens, except it's a recording of the time my MiL's father was presented with a CBE by Churchill for his service during WWII. She hasn't heard it since the 60's and wasn't aware these discs still existed until recently. So I don't want to take any risks at all!
As they are acetates you are quite right wanting them only to be played with the correct stylus etc. Do you want me to ask the question on Audioshite? Properly decent set of folk on there and vintage audio is a specialism.
Hi Danny, thanks, yes that would be amazing if you could!
Haven't been on faceache for yonks now. I do need log back in at some point but I've been putting it off!
That is done for you. I will report back if anyone can help.
if you're up in Scotland you could give these guys a shout. They do the mastering for Scottish DJ's releases
https://www.greendoorstudio.org.uk/
We had a collection of 78s when I was a kid. The record player had a cartridge that flipped. The 78 needles were just that, a steel point held in with a screw.
My current Garrard turntable from the 70s did 78s but required a needle change. I had to replace that cartridge so now it only does 33/45