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Audio Reel Job Estimator

The chart below gives an estimate for the maximum possible minutes playing time for each diameter of audio reel.  Audio tapes can have up to four (4) tracks of audio content.  The number of finished minutes depends upon the original recording speed and the number of audio tracks.  Without knowing the original recording speed and number of tracks, we are only able to provide a range in retail costs.  

Suggested Pricing Guide - for audio reel-to-reel conversions, we suggest two (2) pricing options, charging the higher price of the two options.  Our practice is to charge the more expensive price, whether based upon actual minutes of content, or based upon the minimum order value for multiple audio reels.

Option A is 65 cents (retail price) per finished minute for the audio transfer rate. 

Option B is a minimum price of $45 retail, per audio reel, often applied to customer orders with a large number of audio reels, but few minutes of audio content.  Unlike film and video tapes, which are quickly determined to have content, each audio reel must be played in its entirety to discern the presence of audio content. 

Effective mid July 2012, we began charging a minimum retail rate of $45 per audio reel, with the corresponding minimum wholesale rate being $27 per reel.  Quantity discounts will apply for orders having a multiple number of reels, but very few minutes of content.   > 10 audio reels yields add’l discount of 15%; and > 25 audio reels provides add’l discount of 25% off both retail and wholesale prices.   

As an example:  A customer brings in qty. 10 3-inch  audio reels for transfer to CD.  The possible retail value for this type order could range from $0 to $800, the final dollar value dependent upon how many minutes of audio content can be transferred from the tapes to CD.  The minimum order value, based upon number of audio reels is $450. 

For special bids or competitive situations, please call Cintrex AV on 800-325-9541.

 

Audio Reel Diameter (Inches) 

Tape Length

Recording Speed (inches per second) 

Maximum Playing Time (in minutes) 

MSRP (maximum possible)

 
3 300 1-7/8 ips 64 $45
3 300 3-3/4 ips  32 $45
3 300 7-1/2 ips  16 $45
 
4 600 1-7/8 ips  128 $85
4 600 3-3/4 ips  64 $45
4 600 7-1/2 ips  32 $45
 
5 900 1-7/8 ips  192 $127
5 900 3-3/4 ips  96 $63
5 900 7-1/2 ips  48 $45
 
7 1,200 1-7/8 ips  256 $169
7 1,200 3-3/4 ips  128 $85
7 1,200 7-1/2 ips  64 $45
 
7 1,800 1-7/8 ips  384 $254
7 1,800 3-3/4 ips  192 $127
7 1,800 7-1/2 ips  96 $63
 
10.5 2,400 1-7/8 ips  512 $338
10.5 2,400 3-3/4 ips  256 $169
10.5 2,400 7-1/2 ips  128 $85
 
10.5 3,600 1-7/8 ips  768 $507
10.5 3,600 3-3/4 ips  384 $254
10.5 3,600 7-1/2 ips  192 $127

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