Click here to listen to a 30 second MP3 sound clip. The last 3 seconds is the 'raw' recording again. It's important to note that, while we go to considerable lengths to restore the programs in our collection, we are aware that we must not over-restore the shows. This way, as technology improves in the coming years, these programs can continue to benefit from even more advanced restoration techniques. Our approach is to fix defects like scratches now and not to do anything to the program that would interfere with restoration tools that are certain to be available in the future.
Commercial restoration uses the best current technology to create the best possible sounding show.
If you listen to restoration efforts of the 1960's, 1970's or 1980's you will understand the difference.