Quality control for every tape
We check every tape from start to finish with a quality control system developed in our own lab: picture, sound and sync. Every job is documented in a report with one page per tape, frames from its content and what we found, explained in plain language.
What we check on every tape
Every tape goes through a check that combines our analysis system with the work of our technicians: it is reviewed in full, minute by minute, and if a tape causes problems, a technician examines it and finds a solution.
Picture from start to finish
It detects stretches with no signal (black, blue or snowy screen) and frozen picture, which appears when a player gets stuck on one frame.
Sound measured, not guessed
It measures loudness against the European broadcast standard (EBU R128), peaks and empty channels. If the original was too loud or too quiet, it is evened out without distortion.
Picture and sound together
It checks that the sound starts and ends with the picture and does not drift along the tape.
Every tape identified
Each tape and its case carry a QR-code label with the order number, so we always know where it is and what has been done.
The report on your job
Every order is documented with this report. For private orders it is kept with your job and we send it to you on request; for professional projects it is always delivered.
- A cover page with the order summary: tapes checked, hours of digitised content and result.
- One page per tape with 12 frames spread across its content, so you can see at a glance what is on it.
- The status of each tape: “Correct”, “With remarks” or “Original damage”.
- Remarks in plain language and, where needed, a note from the technician.
Sample report (in Spanish) with images from a job published with the client's permission.
What each status means
- Correct:
- Fully digitised with no issues.
- With remarks:
- Fully digitised, with some feature of the original tape worth knowing about.
- Original damage:
- The tape had physical or recording damage before digitisation; we explain what could be recovered.
Why it matters
| Without quality control | At Videoconversion | |
|---|---|---|
| Checking | A sample, or none | Every tape in full |
| If something fails | You find out at home | We catch it before delivery |
| Sound | As it comes | Measured and balanced (EBU R128) |
| What was done | Not recorded | Report per tape with frames |
| Identification | Handwritten notes | QR label on tape and case |
For archives, broadcasters and institutions
The same system checks large collections: TV3-CCMA (12,500 tapes, 39,000 hours), UNED (16,000 reels) and La Liga (over 12,000 tapes). For professional projects the report is always delivered and adapted to the archive's inventory.
Quality control and traceability for audiovisual collections →What our clients say
37 reviews on Google
Original reviews in Spanish
“Esta mañana he ido para que me pasen a digital un VHS por primera vez, el hombre que me ha atendido ha sido súper simpático conmigo, me ha explicado como trabajan y muchas cosas más y el precio me parece súper asequible! El trato excelente”
Jenifer
18/03/2024
“Treballen molt be, servei impecable i et donen tota la confiança de que els teus records estan en bones mans. Recomanables 100%”
Noemi Rovira
15/09/2023
“Són molt eficients i seriosos. El tracte molt correcte; especialment molt contenta amb l'Alícia. Cost raonable. Molt recomanable.”
Rosa Artigas
01/02/2023
“Trabajo impecable y trato excelente, lo recomiendo 100%”
Núria Parera
01/10/2022
“Me pasaron pelis de Super 8 y Videos del siglo XX a MP4, y quedaron muy bien, a un precio razonable y en poco tiempo.”
Josan Trek BCN
24/03/2022
Frequently asked questions
Do you check every tape or just a sample?
Every tape, in full. Every minute of every tape is analysed and, if something is not right, a technician reviews it and finds a solution before the order is delivered.
What if a tape is damaged?
We digitise it as far as possible and explain the damage and what was recovered. If a tape is blank or unreadable, it is checked and not charged.
Do you alter the original tape?
No. We always work on a digital copy; your original tape comes back as you brought it, with its identification label.
How do I get the report?
As a PDF. For private orders we keep it with your job: just ask and we will send it. For professional projects it always comes with the delivery.
Do you do it yourselves or outsource it?
Everything is done in our own lab in Barcelona, with no outsourcing, since 2004.
Your memories, checked one by one
Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp: we'll explain the process and how your job is documented.