I will restore and de-noise old recordings, tapes and vinyl to clean digital audio

I will restore and de-noise old recordings, tapes, and vinyl, turning hiss, crackle, and muffled audio into clean, balanced digital files you can actually enjoy and share.

Old recordings carry irreplaceable moments, but time, dust, and worn-out equipment leave them buried under noise. I specialize in carefully rescuing that audio, removing the distractions while keeping the warmth and character of the original performance or voice intact.

What you get

• A cleaned, restored digital audio file delivered in your choice of common format (WAV, FLAC, or MP3) at a sample rate and bit depth you specify (commonly 44.1 kHz/16-bit or 48 kHz/24-bit).
• Broadband noise reduction to tame tape hiss, electrical hum (50/60 Hz buzz), air-conditioning rumble, and background room noise.
• De-clicking and de-crackling for vinyl, shellac, and aged tape, removing pops, ticks, and surface noise without smearing the music.
• Removal or reduction of dropouts, wow and flutter artifacts, and the dull "underwater" tone that comes from worn magnetic tape.
• Tonal balancing with gentle equalization so muffled or thin recordings sound fuller and more natural.
• Level normalization and consistent loudness so the file plays at a comfortable, even volume across devices.
• Optional light fades on the start and end, and trimming of dead air or unwanted sections you point out.
• A short before/after preview clip on request so you can hear the difference before final delivery.
• Clear notes on what was done and any honest limits of what the source allowed.

Plans

Feature	Basic	Standard	Premium
Audio length covered	Up to ~5 minutes	Up to ~20 minutes	Up to ~60 minutes
Noise reduction (hiss, hum, rumble)	Yes	Yes	Yes
De-click / de-crackle (vinyl & tape)	Basic	Full	Full + manual repair
EQ / tonal balancing	Light	Yes	Detailed, per-section
Normalization & level matching	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trimming & fades	—	Yes	Yes
Output formats	One format	Two formats	All formats (WAV/FLAC/MP3)
Before/after preview	—	Yes	Yes
Revisions	1	2	3

How it works

1. You send me the source audio (digital files, or a digitized transfer of your tape/vinyl) along with a short note about the problems you hear and the result you want.
2. I listen end to end and assess the source honestly, identifying noise types, damage, and what is realistically recoverable.
3. I confirm the plan, format, and scope with you, and flag anything that may need a higher tier or a separate quote.
4. I work through restoration in stages: noise profiling and reduction, then click/crackle repair, then tonal balancing, then final level adjustment.
5. I send a preview (Standard and Premium) so you can confirm the direction before I finalize.
6. I deliver the finished file(s) in your chosen format, plus revisions within your tier if you'd like further tweaks.

Why choose this

I treat restoration as a craft, not a one-click filter. Aggressive automatic noise removal often leaves audio sounding hollow, robotic, or full of swirling artifacts. I work conservatively, removing noise in measured steps and constantly comparing against the original so the voice or music still sounds like itself. The goal is clean and natural, not sterile. You also get straight talk: if a recording is too damaged to reach a certain standard, I'll tell you up front rather than overpromise, and I'll explain what level of improvement is genuinely achievable.

Who it's for / use cases

• Families digitizing old cassette tapes, voicemails, or home recordings of relatives and wanting them clear and listenable.
• Musicians and bands cleaning up old demos, rehearsal tapes, or live recordings before sharing or archiving.
• Podcasters and creators fixing noisy interviews, field recordings, or location audio.
• DJs and collectors converting vinyl and shellac records to clean digital files while reducing surface noise.
• Researchers, archivists, and historians preserving oral histories, lectures, or field recordings.
• Anyone with a precious but noisy recording who wants it rescued before the source degrades further.

FAQ

Q: Do you digitize the physical tape or record, or do I send a file? I work from digital audio. If you already have a transfer (even a rough one), send that. If you only have the physical media, you'll need to digitize it first, or let me know and I can advise on the best capture approach before you record it.

Q: Can you completely remove all the noise? I can dramatically reduce most noise, but "completely silent" backgrounds usually come at the cost of damaging the real audio. I aim for the cleanest result that still sounds natural. I'll always be honest about how far a given source can go.

Q: What formats do you accept and deliver? I accept common formats like WAV, FLAC, MP3, M4A, and AIFF. I deliver WAV, FLAC, or MP3 depending on your tier and preference, at a sample rate and bit depth you specify.

Q: My recording is muffled and dull. Can you make it brighter and clearer? Often yes. Tonal balancing and careful EQ can recover presence and intelligibility, especially for speech. There are limits when high frequencies were never captured, but I can usually make a meaningful improvement.

Q: How long does it take? It depends on length and condition. Short Basic jobs typically turn around quickly, while longer Premium restorations with manual repair take more time. I'll give you a realistic timeframe once I've heard the source.

Q: Can you fix distortion, clipping, or heavy damage? Mild distortion and dropouts can often be reduced or repaired, especially on Premium with manual work. Severe clipping where the signal is destroyed has hard limits. Send a sample and I'll tell you honestly what's possible.

Q: Will the restored audio still sound like the original? That's the whole point. I preserve the character, warmth, and voice of the original while removing the distractions. You should hear the same recording, just cleaner and clearer.

Q: What if I'm not happy with the result? Each tier includes revisions, so I'll refine the work based on your feedback. Tell me what you'd like adjusted, more noise reduction, a warmer tone, different levels, and I'll dial it in within your revision count.