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Permanent Records Permanent Records - where you go to get your audio projects done, fast! From recording voice overs to A one-stop shop for all your audio needs!

The goal behind Permanent Records is to providea fast, cost effective service for all your audio editing, restoration, and recording needs - be it a radio commercial, voice overs, film post production, or restoring noisy audio. Set up to work with almost any audio format and capable of leaping buildings in a single bound, Permanent Records is your first and last stop for audio bliss. The Permanent

Records team is a combination of in-house work and experienced, professional contacts throughout the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. Having professionals in different fields ensures the best job gets done. What does this mean for you? Because contact-sharing gives each member more work, we can afford to keep costs low. Located right in the heart of the Hub City, Nanaimo - a perfect place nestled in close to both media-rich cities Vancouver and Victoria. Because Permanent Records uses the latest version of the industry-standard Pro Tools audio software, you know you are getting professional-quality sample-accurate edits and sound manipulation. If at a later date you feel the need to bring your project to a different place, we guarantee that your session will be compatible with any other reputable studio. Everything is set up and plugged in, ready to go at a moment's notice and kept in great condition. Services include everything from recording audio, original compositions, editing, mixing, restoring, replacing; everything from voice-overs and telephone prompts can be done, even working with video/ADR! If you need something done with your sound, let us know and we will either do it or refer you to someone who can! We are willing to work withing your budget - for example, if a full-blown jingle is a little over the top, why not consider a fresh original backing track with a voice over? Don't let physical distances keep you from our top quality work and great prices. Thanks to the internet, sending your files to us has never been easier! We have done work for plenty of international clients, including some from the United States, Brazil, Aruba and Venezuela. Please note that while the studio is big enough to handle recording bands, that is not the primary focus of this studio and as such priority will be given to other clients. I will gladly refer you to other studios in town.

10/01/2024

Pressing into the new year I would like to make some things clear:

I do not do hidden microphone audio restoration. We as humans need to be better people and I won't be a part of this type of drama unless it is for legal/courtroom/policing type situations. Could I restore your audio? Yes, but don't ask.

I am retiring from live sound mixing. My health doesn't work for the times people have shows. I do know lots of sound people and even entire companies that will not only mix, but provide all the equipment! So if that's what you need, please ask and I will direct you.

I will be offering new services this year - last year I added event filming and photography, and now I will add laser engraving. This may seem random however there is a market for things. For example, wedding cutlery, centerpieces etc. Who wouldn't like a candle holder on each table with the names of the bride and groom, or engraved eco-friendly wooden cutlery?

I've partnered with 2 other local companies to help with photography and videography. Please share the word, I would be thrilled to have an actual employee working for me instead of other companies working with me!

Finally, if we have had dealings in the past, please feel obligated to write a google review! They really do help. Attached is a link to submit a review.

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I received some new transformers (more than meets the eye) in the mail yesterday, and I hope my ribbon mic will be funct...
06/01/2024

I received some new transformers (more than meets the eye) in the mail yesterday, and I hope my ribbon mic will be functioning soon.

But if you are interested in making that carbon mic I posted a few months ago, you can download my files for 3d printing the parts here:
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/carbon-microphone-easy-build

and I hope to have a tutorial video up by the end of the weekend on how to assemble!

This microphones body and shockmount is an easy audio project that has the unmistakable sound of the microphones of yesterday - 30's, 40's era radio and telephone. Be aware that vibrations against carbon gravel produces an unbelievably low electrical signal and so you will need to pair it with a pow...

05/01/2024
05/01/2024

Say goodbye to crackling, hissing, and distorted audio – we've got the perfect solution for all your audio restoration needs!

Permanent Records – Your Trusted Partner in Audio Excellence!

What Sets Us Apart?
✅ Professional Audio Restoration: From vintage recordings to modern masterpieces, we breathe new life into your audio, ensuring pristine quality.
✅ Cutting-Edge Technology: Harnessing the latest in audio restoration tools, we eliminate unwanted noise, enhance clarity, and refine every note.
✅ Quick Turnaround: We understand the urgency of your projects. Experience lightning-fast results without compromising on quality.
✅ Personalized Service: Your vision is our priority. We work closely with you to tailor our services to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Why Choose Permanent Records?
👉 Trusted by musicians, podcasters, and audio enthusiasts alike.
👉 Over 25 years of expertise in the industry.
👉 Hundreds of satisfied clients – check out our glowing testimonials!

Ready to elevate your audio experience? Don't settle for less – samples are always free, quick turnaround, unbeatable pricing. The only thing you've got to lose is hiss, crackle, and hum.

When your kid gets a voice job
23/12/2023

When your kid gets a voice job

23/12/2023

OPEN:
XMAS EVE
XMAS MORNING
BOXING DAY
NYE
NYD

I've seen them live between 6-8 times, fantastic live show. The last time, Billy G's voice was real feeble sounding, and...
19/12/2023

I've seen them live between 6-8 times, fantastic live show. The last time, Billy G's voice was real feeble sounding, and the sound guy was having a hard time getting his voice up over the music without feedback (pro tip - turn the band down, those vocals are important.) I decided that would be my last ZZ Top concert because in the middle of it they played a car commercial. I know he loves cars, I have a book about both his cars and guitars in my coffee table. But I paid for a ticket, don't interrupt my show with advertising.

Billy Gibbons at the first ZZ Top Show without Dusty Hill.

I don't use VSTs or mix live much any more. But this is a good step forward for the industry!
05/12/2023

I don't use VSTs or mix live much any more. But this is a good step forward for the industry!

29/11/2023

Just a comparison of noise reduction - the first is the original clip, the second, using the "AI" denoise software in Wondershare Filmora (whatever THAT is supposed to mean...) and then me with my bag 'o' tricks and skills. Just for fun it's a news segment about outraged parents finding out that Super Mario Bros 4 - Super Mario World needing a whole new console to play on. Sadly there was no clip of some lady forcing a SNES cart into a NES and breaking them both.

Good thing I have an active imagination.

That's a big ol' Rick Flair Woo!
21/11/2023

That's a big ol' Rick Flair Woo!

You give it to them anyways knowing the real answer is you need less of everything else in your monitor.
09/11/2023

You give it to them anyways knowing the real answer is you need less of everything else in your monitor.

I've been working on a new circuit for a ribbon microphone that is a combination of 3D printed and laser cut! If you can...
06/11/2023

I've been working on a new circuit for a ribbon microphone that is a combination of 3D printed and laser cut! If you can believe it, there's still two or three tools I don't have and Christmas is coming...

Was watching this clip about Kumail Nanjiani's love of bidets (don't judge me) when I noticed this AKG C414. It's the mo...
31/10/2023

Was watching this clip about Kumail Nanjiani's love of bidets (don't judge me) when I noticed this AKG C414. It's the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! My pair are just grey and silver.
*wipes tear from eye

I love it when it goes zoom zoom
30/10/2023

I love it when it goes zoom zoom

I miss my pre-cancer hand coordination for sure. It's been so long since I've spliced the tape, I decided to cut out som...
29/10/2023

I miss my pre-cancer hand coordination for sure. It's been so long since I've spliced the tape, I decided to cut out somebody else's repair job using Scotch tape and do it with crazy glue which is only a little bit better but at least a drop of glue is the right size. They didn't seem to even trim the tape. Once I get this back together and put to digital I'm sure that will be the end of this cassette's life.

Hold your horses! This email came seconds after checkout.
19/10/2023

Hold your horses! This email came seconds after checkout.

Wow this cassette deck plays from one side to record on the other, perfect for copying the latest album or making the ch...
18/10/2023

Wow this cassette deck plays from one side to record on the other, perfect for copying the latest album or making the cheesiest mixtape!

PIRACY IS WRONG

I use all legit software, and from what I see in the audio groups online it's not as common as you would think.

16/10/2023

Noise reduction can save your footage, whether it's for a professional film or for fun, you can't beat these prices OR the speed I will get the audio back to you!

09/10/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!
I am OPEN!

Here's a ribbon capsule I made, just waiting on some Transformers to arrive in the mail.
02/10/2023

Here's a ribbon capsule I made, just waiting on some Transformers to arrive in the mail.

Just wrapped up another big mix! Sounds real nice - now if could work on something not so depressing and like my own li...
26/09/2023

Just wrapped up another big mix! Sounds real nice - now if could work on something not so depressing and like my own life...

18/09/2023

So a few months back I was brainstorming ideas on what I can build with my 3d printer, and designed an old-style carbon microphone. Here are the results of the first iteration; it uses charcoal from aquarium filters to vibrate when spoken into, a piece of discarded packaging material which is most likely too thick for a proper diaphragm, and a 3v CR2032 battery to boost the signal. When carbon vibrates it creates a very small electrical charge, and so by having one electrode attached to the bottom of the mic case and the other at the opposite end only touching the diaphragm, a positive and negative signal is produced. It takes SO MUCH GAIN, and the slightest bump is catastrophically loud and so it must be shock mounted. I designed everything around parts I had, and what is available at home depot (the springs.) The battery is attached to the negative side and phantom power was too much. I ended up with the gain k**b on my Focusrite Clarett preamp at 90% and also used a SE Electronics mic booster (the dynamite one.) i still boosted the volume in post.

The next version will use finer carbon that my daughter ground up with a mortar and pestle; if that one is better I already have some fine dust thanks to my coffee grinder (patooey.)

15/09/2023

As AI tools filter their way into audio processing, I have been very excited to watch and listen. I've gotten so many trials, and now I have another one specifically designed for speech recovery, using it now on a pile of cassettes. It's very processor intensive, meaning that I am back to bouncing down in real-time (anyoine else remember real time audio suite plugins, forcing Pro Tools to have to bounce down while playing back? Version 10 I think was the last version that did this, way behind the times for the self-proclaimed "industry standard" - Audacity has been bouncing down internally since inception)

11/09/2023

Been quite busy lately! Worked with Opera Nanaimo Society yesterday, and today I have a bunch of memories on cassette I am transferring to digital, as well as restoring the audio as a lovely birthday gift.

Been a long time since I have had a 60-track mix!
08/09/2023

Been a long time since I have had a 60-track mix!

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Say goodbye to crackling, hissing, and distorted audio – we've got the perfect solution for all your audio restoration needs! Permanent Records – Your Trusted Partner in Audio Excellence! What Sets Us Apart? ✅ Professional Audio Restoration: From vintage recordings to modern masterpieces, we breathe new life into your audio, ensuring pristine quality. ✅ Cutting-Edge Technology: Harnessing the latest in audio restoration tools, we eliminate unwanted noise, enhance clarity, and refine every note. ✅ Quick Turnaround: We understand the urgency of your projects. Experience lightning-fast results without compromising on quality. ✅ Personalized Service: Your vision is our priority. We work closely with you to tailor our services to meet your specific needs and preferences. Why Choose Permanent Records? 👉 Trusted by musicians, podcasters, and audio enthusiasts alike. 👉 Over 25 years of expertise in the industry. 👉 Hundreds of satisfied clients – check out our glowing testimonials! Ready to elevate your audio experience? Don't settle for less – samples are always free, quick turnaround, unbeatable pricing. The only thing you've got to lose is hiss, crackle, and hum.

Just a comparison of noise reduction - the first is the original clip, the second, using the "AI" denoise software in Wondershare Filmora (whatever THAT is supposed to mean...) and then me with my bag 'o' tricks and skills. Just for fun it's a news segment about outraged parents finding out that Super Mario Bros 4 - Super Mario World needing a whole new console to play on. Sadly there was no clip of some lady forcing a SNES cart into a NES and breaking them both. Good thing I have an active imagination.

Permanent Records - audio services for the every occasion. Please feel free to reach out for any project, big or small!

Noise reduction can save your footage, whether it's for a professional film or for fun, you can't beat these prices OR the speed I will get the audio back to you!

Happy Thanksgiving! I am OPEN!

Noise reduction, mixing, restoration, equalization, volume levelling - affordable, fast, happy to help!

So a few months back I was brainstorming ideas on what I can build with my 3d printer, and designed an old-style carbon microphone. Here are the results of the first iteration; it uses charcoal from aquarium filters to vibrate when spoken into, a piece of discarded packaging material which is most likely too thick for a proper diaphragm, and a 3v CR2032 battery to boost the signal. When carbon vibrates it creates a very small electrical charge, and so by having one electrode attached to the bottom of the mic case and the other at the opposite end only touching the diaphragm, a positive and negative signal is produced. It takes SO MUCH GAIN, and the slightest bump is catastrophically loud and so it must be shock mounted. I designed everything around parts I had, and what is available at home depot (the springs.) The battery is attached to the negative side and phantom power was too much. I ended up with the gain knob on my Focusrite Clarett preamp at 90% and also used a SE Electronics mic booster (the dynamite one.) i still boosted the volume in post. The next version will use finer carbon that my daughter ground up with a mortar and pestle; if that one is better I already have some fine dust thanks to my coffee grinder (patooey.)

I found some video files I recorded a few years ago! It's fixing noisy faders on a Behringer BCF2000, but the technique is pretty much universal. https://youtu.be/CmBf-kWUUow

Now offering drone services for all your high stuff! Movies, inspections, real estate, upper-atmosphere photography. You may know about my no-creep policy (after hundreds of people try to get me to clean up hidden microphone audio to spy on their significant others...) but if you don't, I won't be peeking into any windows for you sorry.

Adding more services while partnering with local talent! Have Permanent Records and WildTEK Photography serve your next event with long-lasting memories at fantastic prices. Mentioned in this video: Simon d'Entremont on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@simon_dentremont and of course: http://www.permanentrecords.ca #Permanentrecords #audio #photography #video

Want to preserve your old memories? I do audio and video transfers from most format to most other formats! The most common method is going analogue to digital. Cassette, vinyl, DAT, ADAT, Hi8, VHS, BetaMax, heck even laserdisc if you've got a player!

Only the best, from Brainworx, Waves, Synchro Arts, Izotope, Accentize, and more!

Professional editing, fast turn around times, excellent prices!

Noise reduction, reverb removal, podcast post production, audio editing

For all of your audio post-processing needs, see www.permanentrecords.ca

Mute your phones at shows people!

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The goal behind Permanent Records is to providea fast, cost effective service for all your audio editing, restoration, and recording needs - be it a radio commercial, voice overs, film post production, or restoring noisy audio. Set up to work with almost any audio format and capable of leaping buildings in a single bound, Permanent Records is your first and last stop for audio bliss. A one-stop shop for all your audio needs! The Permanent Records team is a combination of in-house work and experienced, professional contacts throughout the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. Having professionals in different fields ensures the best job gets done. What does this mean for you? Because contact-sharing gives each member more work, we can afford to keep costs low. Located right in the heart of the Hub City, Nanaimo - a perfect place nestled in close to both media-rich cities Vancouver and Victoria. Because Permanent Records uses the latest version of the industry-standard Pro Tools audio software, you know you are getting professional-quality sample-accurate edits and sound manipulation. If at a later date you feel the need to bring your project to a different place, we guarantee that your session will be compatible with any other reputable studio. Everything is set up and plugged in, ready to go at a moment's notice and kept in great condition. Services include everything from recording audio, original compositions, editing, mixing, restoring, replacing; everything from voice-overs and telephone prompts can be done, even working with video/ADR! If you need something done with your sound, let us know and we will either do it or refer you to someone who can! We are willing to work withing your budget - for example, if a full-blown jingle is a little over the top, why not consider a fresh original backing track with a voice over? Don't let physical distances keep you from our top quality work and great prices. Thanks to the internet, sending your files to us has never been easier! We have done work for plenty of international clients, including some from the United States, Brazil, Aruba and Venezuela. Please note that unfortunately due to life getting in the way, Permanent Records has downsized in recent years and is no longer large enough to record bands. I will gladly refer you to other studios in town, so if you are looking for advice please send a message!