Pricing and General Information
All work is custom produced in house - no batch processing - all real time
Vinyl and Clay
Records:
For each vinyl or clay record, the charge for one 45 RPM is $9.50, for one 78 RPM is $12.50, and for one 33 1/3 RPM is $14.50.
Each record is separated out into tracks, if applicable. Converted records can be grouped on a single CD if desired, and the total time does not exceed 79 minutes, or they can be placed on individual CDs at the client's request. See General Information below.
Audio Cassette Tapes:
For each 60 minute or less standard cassette tape the charge is $12.00 for a straight conversion. If editing is required, such as adding or removing portions of the audio or other adjustments, the charge is $17.50.
For each 90 minute or 120 minute standard cassette tape the charge is $18.50 for a straight conversion. If editing is required, such as adding or removing portions of the audio or other adjustments, the charge is $22.50.
If the tape needs to be repaired prior to conversion, and the repair is possible (the cassette can be opened), a repair fee of $10.00, will be added to the charge. If the tape, or portion of the tape, is outside the case but can be salvaged, the work will be done at a charge of $17.50 per hour, to reassemble the tape into the case. This fee in addition to any other costs. If the tape is not damaged but the case is unusable, a replacement case is available, and the client requests the exchange, it will be made at a repair fee of $10.00, additional. We will not be held responsible for the audio quality of any tape that has been stressed [kinked, bent, twisted, or stretched] by external exposure, although we will do everything possible to maximize the final quality.
Duplicating (copying) of cassette tapes is done for $7.00 for up to 90 minute cassettes, plus the cost of $5.00 for the new blank tape. New blank tape cassettes may be supplied by the client. No special labeling is applied. See General Information below.
Other Audio Cartridge Type Tapes (~1/8"):
For each micro-cassette tape up to 60 minutes the charge will be $12.00 for a straight conversion. Editing similar to the standard cassette will be charged at $18.00 for the same length tape.
For each micro-cassette tape greater than 60 and up to 90 minutes the charge will be $15.00 for a straight conversion. Editing similar to the standard cassette will be charged at $20.00 for the same length tape.
CD's made up from Compilations of songs or audio items will be done at an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour. Inquire if interested.
Reel to Reel Tapes - Open Reel Tapes (1/4"):
Photos - Photo Albums - Real Estate Sales Photo Disks:
The charge to do a straight conversion of photos from wallet size to 8x10, scanned into a Photo Album on CD in Power Point with a limit of 99 images per CD, or on DVD with up to 400 images is $0.25 each for 1 to 50 photos, and $0.20 each for 51 to 99 photos. 100 or greater quantity is charged at $0.15 each Minimum charge is $10.00. Music may be applied of the Client's choice.
The photos are scanned and placed on CD in an order chosen by the client. They can also be loaded onto your travel or thumb drive. Music may be applied of the client's choice to the CD. If the images need to be touched up or cleaned up, there will be an additional $0.20 per image.
Custom CD label is chosen by the client from one of their photos, if applicable, or a script of the clients choosing.
Photo Retouching and Restoration is possible at a cost of $18.50 per hour. Click on Example to see our work. The completed image can be printed on Kodak Picture Paper with a maximum size of 8"x10". It can also be loaded onto your travel or thumb drive. The images can also be loaded onto a CD with a limit of 99 images per CD.
Photo CD for real estate sales is produced in Power Point with background music of the client's choice. We include photos of the inside and outside of the home, as well as photos of local amenities or anything else pertaining to the sale of the property as needed. Depending on location and distance, we can do the photo-shoot for the client, or they can provide photos or digital media (jpegs) from which we will extract the photos. The image of the front of the home can be used as the CD custom label or the CD can be personalized with the client's office name and/or other script, i.e.: office photo. The CD plays a Power Point presentation and includes music of the client's choice. The charge for the initial CD setup is $20.00 to include up to 25 images. There is a $6.50 charge for each additional CD copy up to 25 copies. Additional copies will be charged at $5.50 each CD. If we are to do the photo shoot, $20.00 per hour will be charged including travel. Let us know your needs and we will work with you.
35mm Slides, Transparencies, Negatives [Size of the film need to be 35mm wide & 24mm high - standard SLR size]:
The charge for straight conversion of 35mm slides, transparencies, or negatives (transferred to positive) is $0.35 each for up to 200 slides and $0.30 each for over 200 and will be placed on a thumb drive or personal memory stick to be provided by the client. Be certain there is ample memory on the thumb drive to hold the images. 2 gb is recommended in most cases. Adjusting for level, frame border, lighting, etc. will affect the cost. See General Information below.
Images placed on DVD - may also be with or without music in a slide style presentation with each slide image transition to the next, available in a number of formats and viewing times at a charge of $20.00 per hour. Client may provide the audio in an mpg file or on cassette, or CD or we will attempt to locate the specific song. Sound track may include several songs. Images may be in photo or .jpg format, the .jpg format may be on thumb drive, CD or DVD. We can synchronize the timing of the slides with the length of the music. Timing may be from 3 sec. per slide to grater than 10 sec. per slide. Call with inquiries. Quantity of images placed on a DVD may be several hundred.
Video tapes - DVC - Video 8 - VHS - VHS-C:
For each DVC, Video 8, VHS and VHS-C tape converted to DVD-R format, the charge for up to a 2 hour tape straight conversion is $18.00. Each additional 60 minutes is $9.00. We convert only NTSC format. We do not convert Hi-8 cassettes.
Hint: Know what material you have recorded and how long it is. Recording over old recorded tapes, where the remnant is unwanted, will incur unnecessary additional cost.
Custom labeling is provided on all disks at no additional charge. This can include a photo image and text to be supplied by the client. E-mail us for your specific needs. See General Information below.
General Information:
Filtering used during the audio conversion process involves several types to clean as much background noise as possible, but there is no guarantee all of the noise will be removed. The filtering included, but not necessarily limited to, is for initial noise, click/pop, hiss, and hum. The results will depend on the condition of the audio on the media being converted. Volume levels can be raised or lowered and tonal quality can be adjusted (addition of Bass or Treble) at a small additional charge. Every effort is made to get the best sound possible. Occasionally, some of the original background sound is desirable and may be requested by the client.
Audio format is in MP3 on the converted CD and allows up to 80 minutes. 90 or 120 minute cassettes will be divided between 2 CD’s and reel-to-reel tape will be divided up as necessary or requested by the client. Each CD is custom labeled. If converted from a record, we try to simulate the record cover image with color and font for the title and artist or album image. If converted from a cassette or reel-to-reel tape, we will try and accommodate the client with text or image they provide. Special handling instructions may accompany the CD.
Duplication of un-copyrighted CD's is charged at $6.50, and un-copyrighted DVD's is charged at $7.50, with custom labeling and quantity discounts available. Quantity discounts: 1 to 25 CD copies is charged at $6.50 each, 26 to 50 copies are charged at $6.00 each, and 51 and up are charged at $5.50 each.
35mm size slides, transparencies, or negatives [Size of the film needs to be 35mm wide & 24mm high - the standard for SLR - single lens reflex cameras] are converted to hardcopy prints (photos) can be produced in various sizes from wallet to 8x10. The charge for size is $3.00 per 5x7, and $6.00 per 8x10. Photo restoration is available at a rate of $18.00 per hour. To see what can be accomplished, click on Example The above can also be placed on a personal memory stick or thumb drive of at least 2 gbs. Call for additional information.
Video conversion materials are not retained in our files, only the custom labeling.
8mm, Super 8mm, and 16mm movie-film and Hi-8 tapes can be converted to many different formats by Video Exchange Unlimited.
Processing and handling charges effective 1-2-12 for 1 to 4 disks is $7.50, and 5 to 10 disks is $12.00. Shipping for 11 or more disks will be determined on quantity. The standard shipping is First Class Mail (USPS). Items may be shipped via Media Mail under certain circumstances. Additional charges will be applied for tracking, insurance, or rapid turn-around time. The client is responsible for processing and handling charges to return original items.
General turn-around time is 2 to 4 days for audio and photos, and 3 to 5 days for video, not including weekends or shipping time. Time may vary due to work load. Turn-around time may be extended for larger orders. Let us know your need and we will try to accommodate. The above times are dependent upon current orders, vacation, and any other unusual circumstances. Please contact us for availability. We reserve the right to refuse any order we feel unable to properly accommodate.
Time for Conversion Work: The time it generally takes to perform a conversion, since each item is done in real (actual) time, is about 1.5 to 2 times the actual time of the original item. ie: a 60 minute cassette will take about 90 to 120 minutes. This includes the recording of the work, multi-level filtering, separation into tracks (if applicable), burning, and labeling. Custom labeling is applied to each item.
Package records, tapes, photos, cartridges, slides and negatives very carefully. Use any of the reputable shippers available. You must notify us prior to shipping your order by phone or email to indicating your needs. We will reply as quickly as possible. Once you have received our reply, you may ship the media along with your personal check or money order to the address below. Make check or money order payable to 'Nicol-Brand Concepts, LLC'.
Be certain you include your name, street address, email address, and phone number where you may be reached if necessary, and complete instructions on what you would like us to do, including image choice for CD/DVD label. Please be certain your instructions are clear and readable. Shipping to P.O. Box numbers, is discouraged, however, if you need to have the converted items sent to a P.O. Box, include that along with your street address.
Other
Items to Note:
If sufficient time permits and arrangements made prior to the work being done, clients may bring work to the address below and wait for completion. See "Time for Conversion Work" above. All conversion is in "real-time" and each item is individually handled. There are 2 Malls (The Grove and Wiregrass) in the area, where clients may choose to visit while waiting. We can not guarantee the above will be possible, but we will attempt to make ourselves available to accommodate the needs of the client.
The finished CD or DVD is sent in a thin-jeweled plastic case but can be sent in a paper envelope if requested. We do not convert or copy copyrighted artistic work on CD or DVD. Nicol-Brand Concepts, LLC stands behind the work provided. We will maintain your audio and photo conversions in our files for a period of time in the event you desire additional copies, or replacements are needed.
If the audio CD is to be played in an automobile player, the vehicle must be brought to the address below for the purpose of testing to assure it's compatibility. If we are unable to test the completed CD in the vehicle, we will not be responsible for compatibility issues. The reason for this request is that earlier models of automobile CD players were very restrictive as to the thickness of the CD's they accepted, even to one or two thousandth of an inch variation. The CD we generally use can be up to 2 thousands thicker because of their capacity to resist label damage due to moisture. We also have thinner CD's available but care must be taken as to moisture damage to the label.
You must email or call prior to shipping to arrange for your package to be properly received. We will not be held responsible for packages shipped without authorization.
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at tj@nicolbrand.com or call at the phone number below:
Nicol-Brand Concepts, LLC
5302 Spectacular Bid Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-731-3155
Media Conversion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nicol-Brand
Concepts, LLC
Prices
may change without prior notice.
Current
prices as of February 2012