Re-recording

The primary objective of copying is the faithful transfer - without any kind of improvement - of an audio recording from its original carrier to a currently used type of carrier and/or format.

The Swiss National Sound Archives can count on two complete copying studios equipped with all the devices necessary to be able to transfer from every type of audio carrier, of any period and in any state.

Two qualified technicians do every single copying job in meticulous compliance with the "Principles of Copying and Restoration" published on this website. To optimize the operations, the FN uses automated systems for some parts of the work.

For specific cases:

• If the original audio carrier belongs to the FN and is still available on the market, no copies can be made.

• For a faithful copy on CD-R of any audio carrier belonging to the FN, no longer available on the market, CH 42.-- is charged.
• For a sampler (compilation) on CD-R with a duration> 29'59", from 1+ audio carriers belonging to the FN, no longer available on the market, CHF 50.-- is charged.
• For a sampler (compilation) on CD-R with a duration <30'00 ", from 1+ audio carriers belonging to the FN, no longer available on the market, CHF 26.-- is charged.
• For the transfer via FTP or e-mail of 1 audio file, from an audio carrier belonging to the FN, no longer available on the market, CHF 4.-- is charged.

The above rates are inclusive of the copyright fees.

• If the original audio carrier belongs to a user who does not make a donation, the ordinary rate of CHF 100.--/h is applied.
• If the audio carrier belongs to a user who does make a donation, the copying work is free (but subject to limitations).

Indicative calculation of the time necessary for the copying onto CD-R or DVD-R of a single audio carrier in relation to the duration of the recording:

Type of audio carrier	Multiplication factor	Average total duration	Average time required (manpower)
Copying of a 78 rpm disc	x 4	8 min	32 min
Copying of a 45 rpm disc	x 3	8 min	24 min
Copying of a 33 rpm disc or a cassette, without any sub-division of the tracks	x 1.5	46 min	69 min
Copying of a 33 rpm disc or a cassette, with sub-division of the tracks	x 2	46 min	92 min
Copying of a 6.3 mm, 3.75-30ips tape, without any sub-division of the tracks	+25'	- . -	Depending on the length of the tape
Copying of a 6.3 mm, 3.75-30ips tape, with sub-division of the tracks	+45'	- . -	Depending on the length of the tape
Copying of a CD	x 0.6	60 min	36 min
Copying of a DAT cassette	x 1.3	- . -	Depending on the length of the tape

For some types of audio carriers (e.g. cassettes, magnetic tapes, etc.), it is possible to copy a number of physical carriers simultaneously. This allows a considerable reduction of the time necessary for the operation.