ARCHIVAL & RESTORATION
Elysian Masters offers archival and restoration services that are rooted in the studio’s rigorous workflow and commitment to partnering with clients every step of the way.
Experienced in a variety of source material, including reel to reel, cassette, vinyl records when master tapes are unavailable, and a number of of digital sources, Dave Cooley and the team at Elysian take the utmost care with each project, often recovering more music than initially thought possible.
Elysian’s archival and restoration process begins with a thorough review of the source material and the client’s overall goals, whether it be precise, historical restoration or a refurbished and wholly modernized recording. Each archival session is entirely unique.
Cooley and Elysian Masters offer expertise in:
Audio tape recovery
Repair to damaged splice joints
Sensitivity to alignment issues
Implementation of the correct noise reduction systems
Selection of the most transparent and musical audio path for transfer
From there, dependent on format, Elysian utilizes its custom Studer A820 transport married to modified Ampex 102 reproduction electronics – the best combination of gentle tape handling and punched up high-fidelity. Elysian Masters’ gear undergoes rigorous maintenance and testing prior to each session.
Archival & Restoration clients include Isaac Hayes, Bob Marley, Liz Phair, Serge Gainsbourg, Sixto Rodriguez, Jackson C. Frank, and the JBs, among others.
Click here to schedule your restoration mastering session with engineer Dave Cooley.