Mag Film Audio to Digital Transfers

Sprocketed magnetic film reel

A sound transfer service for magnetic film – Full coat or striped audio.

We can digitise both 16mm and 35mm up to 3 channels of sound.

For sprocketed 16mm or 35mm mono, stereo and 3 track (centre or edge) digitising. Our MAGNA-TECH reproducer sound follower is fitted with the absolute best pre-amps for unrivalled audio reproduction.

We export to digital audio files which can be downloaded from the cloud via a private link.

Digital audio is typically supplied at 48 kHz 24-bit broadcast WAV files.

Sprocketed Audio Reels

24 or 25 frames per second playback in single or 2 x reel speeds.

This is often known as SepMag or separate magnetic easily identified as it generally has light brown coating of magnetic media over the entire surface of sprocketed reels. Both 16mm centre track and edge track can be transferred as well as 35mm 3 channel. These are usually paired with the associated film reel.

Sound to Picture Sync

With the advent of digital production it is relatively straightforward to combine the sound and pictures. First we scan the films frame by frame to create high quality high definition image file up to 4K full aperture. We play out the mag film audio and record to digital broadcast quality WAV file. Using an NLE we then sync the 2 together and export out in a range of digital edit, archive and playback formats.

Additional work can also be carried out on the audio files such as sibilance reduction, hum noise and other issues can be fixed or improved using a range of advanced and AI plugins.

Magnetic Film audio to digital transfers

With the relative speed and size of the tracks across the heads our reproducer is capable of very high audio quality.

Combined Audio Formats

We can also transfer 16mm soundtracks that are combined within the film known as ComMag and ComOpt optical at 18 fps or 24 fps. ComMag film has an attached magnetic strip running along the edge of the film.

ComOpt has an optical track running along the edge of the film, we read this using a software tool which views the DPX sequence and extracts the audio file from the scanned images.

Other Audio Formats

We can also transfer 1/4” reel to reel tapes and audio cassettes.

For further information contact Chris or Rebekah on 0191 286 9800 or email us: HERE

More information on the sound reproducers recorder formats HERE

We offer these digital transfer services

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   Colin Stevenson 
 10/04/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 61 year wedding 8mm film, cleaned and digitised to perfection - way better than our expectations. Service 2nd to none from start to finish. Colin, N Ireland
  
 
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   Richard Armstrong 
 16/03/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm sat here in tears watching our old Cini Film on my Laptop in really high quality. I've got to present these to all the family and there wont be a dry eye in the house. Thank you so much. Amazing service.
  
 
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   Derek Harrington 
 27/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really pleased with the work that TVV has done for me. I felt very comfortable with the way Chris handled everything and the 8 mm films that were digitised look absolutely fabulous. Will definitely use them again, and I can highly recommend their services.
  
 
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   Sarah Harris 
 07/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great company. Transferred an old VHS tape to a USB stick in 3 days at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.
  
 
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   Jim O'Mulloy 
 03/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris and team at TVV did a fantastic job for me transferring some very old and ragged 16mm Sep mag reels to produce digital files of surprisingly good quality, at a very modest, affordable price and with very quick turn around, with resulting online files and material posted back. Many thanks from Jim O'Mulloy
  
 
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   Alan Cross 
 29/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris at TVV really went the extra mile cleaning and scanning my old Super 8 films from the 1960's and 1970's and the results in 4K are absolutely terrific in colour and quality. Forget the rest - use the best and you won't be disappointed! I will be back :)
  
 
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   lez ferguson 
 23/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent superfast service from Chris Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Paul Burr 
 04/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service from Chris, excellent copies of old vhs transferred to memory stick at a good price. Thanks
  
 
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   R Weldon 
 20/11/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superb service from Chris at TVV team converting several old 16mm family films. Great service and communicaiton. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Dan Higgins 
 22/10/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service and verry knowledgeable and efficient at there work thank you so much.