Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center/Audio-Video Converters
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Audio and Video Converters
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Preparing for Your Audio/Video Converting Visit.[edit | edit source]
- Please be on time for your visit. If you are 20 minutes late, your time slot may be assigned to another patron.
- If you know you will be late, call our Welcome Desk at (801) 240-9601 and let them know when you expect to arrive.
- Keep the confirmation email you will receive in case you need to cancel or reschedule your visit.
- If possible, rewind your tapes before coming. If they haven’t been used in a long time, play or fast-forward to the end and then rewind to the start. This will help make sure the tapes don’t stick while converting.
- Bring a USB drive for your scanned files. We recommend a 16 GB to a maximum of 128 GB. A version 3.0 USB is preferred for much faster transfer speeds.
- If you have questions about our equipment, click the “Expand to View Specifications and Capabilities” link at the bottom of each section.
- Our staff will train you on using our equipment and will be available for help and assistance during your visit.
8mm/Super 8 Movie Film Converter[edit | edit source]
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We have two (2) Wolverine MovieMaker Pro 8mm & Super 8 Movie Film Converters. They will handle up to 9" reels and produce an MP4 Video file. You will need to bring a USB drive to save your converted video files. For the purpose of knowing how many sessions you may need to convert your movie film, click the "Expand" link below to see time estimates for typical reels.
We recommend a 16 GB drive for the MP4 files.
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| The 2-1/2 hour session allows for 15 minutes to set up, converting up to 2 hours of video, and 15 minutes to copy the recording to your USB drive. |
| Estimated conversions times: 3 inch reel - 45-60 minutes; 5 inch reel - 2-3 hours; 7 inch reel - 4-5 hours; 9 inch reel - 5-6 hours. |
| Video capturing formats: MPEG 4/2/1 formats. NTSC Video Capture: 720×480 @30FPS |
| Video Inputs: Composite RCA or S-Video. Still image capturing: JPG or BMP formats. |
VHS/8mm Video Tape Converters[edit | edit source]
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We have three VHS/VHS-C stations to convert VHS video tapes to a digital video file. We also have a Digital 8mm camera that will allow you to convert 8mm, Hi-8, and Digital 8 video tapes to a digital video file. You may bring your own camera to use with your tapes. Be sure you have a power source and cables to connect your audio out to RCA jacks and connect your video out to RCA jack or an S-Video connector. You will need to bring a USB drive to save your converted video files.
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| Diamond VC500 USB 2.0 One Touch VHS to DVD Video Capture Device with easy-to-use Software, Convert, Edit and Save to Digital Files |
| The 2-1/2 hour session allow for 15 minutes to set up, converting up to 2 hours of video, and 15 minutes to copy the recording to your USB drive. |
| Video capturing formats: MPEG 4/2/1 formats. NTSC Video Capture: 720×480 @30FPS |
| Video Inputs: Composite RCA or S-Video. Still image capturing: JPG or BMP formats. |
Audio Cassette Converters[edit | edit source]
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Currently, there is a single station for converting standard audio cassettes to digital MP3 files that you can upload to FamilySearch Memories Gallery. You will need to bring a USB drive to save your converted files.
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| We use Audacity, an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. |
| The 2-1/2 hour session allows for 15 minutes to set up, converting for up to 120 minutes, and 15 minutes to copy the recording to your USB drive. |
| Creates an MP3 audio file and can capture stereo or monaural audio. We recommend monaural if both tracks are identical for a smaller file size. |
| Only standard audio cassettes are accepted. We do not have a reel to reel to reel player. |
| The software can also be used to edit the recording allowing you to remove portions, rearrange them and reduce to sections of 15 MB or less for uploading to FamilySearch Memories. |
Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape Conversion Service[edit | edit source]
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Our Center now has the means to convert your Reel-to-Reel audio tapes to digital MP3 files that you can upload to the the Memories Gallery in FamilySearch. The conversion process will be done by our Center's staff. You will need to reserve a date to drop your tapes off at the center. On the date of your reservation you will need to bring your tape(s) and a USB drive with at least 32 GB of free space. The process will take up to one week to complete. You will be notified by telephone when they are ready to be picked up.
Your tapes need to be dropped off at our Center on the day of your reservation between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM. There are no Saturday or Sunday reservations.
Please carefully read the Specifications and Capabilities so you will understand what can and can not be done.
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| Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and high-quality conversion services, please be aware that the quality of the converted audio may vary depending on the condition and quality of the original reel-to-reel audio tape you provide. We cannot guarantee the restoration of audio beyond its original quality. By using our service, you agree that any conversions are performed at your own risk, and we are not liable for any loss or damage to the original recordings or any discrepancies in the converted audio. |
| With two conversion stations, we are allowing one reservation per day for each station. |
| Tapes are converted to MP3 files utilizing Audacity software. |
| We use Audacity, an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. |
| The software can also be used to edit the recording allowing you to remove portions, rearrange them and reduce to sections of 15 MB or less for uploading to FamilySearch Memories. |
| Tapes will be digitized based on the beginning speed of each tape. They will remain at that speed for the entire tape, even if their are speed changes that may occur throughout the recording (not likely, but possible). |
| Our staff will not perform any editing of your recording, including removing portions of the digital recording or rearranging or reducing any part of the digital recording including changing recording speed. These modifications are to be performed by you the patron. |
| Each reservation made are for either (1 ea.) - 7 inch reel or (2 ea.) - 5 inch reels or (4 ea.) - 3 inch reels. Digitalization process will take up to one week to complete. The Center Staff will notify you by telephone when your tapes have been converted and ready to be picked up.
The sum of the tape reel sizes submitted can not exceed 12 inches. For example:
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Last modified: 04/18/24