Our Services

The United Music Foundation offers specialized services for the preservation, restoration and enhancement of audio heritage. Feel free to contact us for more information.

 

AUDIO HERITAGE PRESERVATION


  • Identification and restoration of physical and chemical degradation of audio media to enable optimal playback;
  • Preservation and digitization of analog audio media in high resolution (minimum 24bits 96kHz).

    CURRENTLY SUPPORTED FORMATS:
  • 1/4" Tapes: Mono, Stereo, Stereo 0,75 and 4 tracks stereo
    Standards: CCIR, NAB, AES and Nagramaster
    Speeds: 3 3/4", 7,5, 15 and 30 ips.
  • 1/2" Tapes: Stereo, 3, 4, 8 tracks
    Standards: CCIR, NAB and AES
    Speeds: 7,5, 15 and 30 ips.
  • 1" Tapes: 4 tracks
    Standards: CCIR and NAB
    Speeds: 7,5 and 15 ips.
  • Audio Cassettes
    Speeds: 1 7/8 and 15/16 ips.
  • DAT Tapes:
    Frequencies: 32, 44.1 and 48kHz
    Resolution: 16bits
  • ADAT Tapes
  • DTRS Tapes

 

    Preservation of a master tape
    Tape cleaning process
    on special equipment
    Heat treatment of magnetic tapes
    affected by the "Sticky Shed Syndrome"
    Cedar Cambridge system

    AUDIO RESTORATION

     

    We have access to a wide range of audio restoration tools, including the prestigious Cedar Cambridge system, of which we are currently the sole holders in Switzerland.

     

    This system offeres unparalleled performance for:

     

    • Reducing broadband noise;
    • Eliminating clicks and crackle;
    • Attenuating or eliminating distortion;
    • Correcting audio phase;
    • Restoring the stereo image;
    • Correcting speed variations;
    • Equalizing the sound spectrum.

    Each treatment is carried out with the utmost respect for the original works, ensuring a faithful preservation of their artistic and historical integrity.

     

      PREPARATION OF RECORDED WORKS

      to be made available to the public
       

      To share these recordings with future generations, we are committed to enriching them through meticulous research. This includes gathering narratives, interviews, photographs, and other essential historical documents that bring depth and context to each recording.

      We make every effort to gather comprehensive credits, including artist and songwriter credits, and, whenever possible, participating musicians, as well as recording dates and locations.


      In the event of a discographic publication, we assist you with all necessary procedures to ensure the legal and ethical release of each work.

       

        Information on the box
        of a master tape from 1955