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    Taproot Audio Design offers cutting edge technology to provide digital audio restoration among its many services. This process is particularly useful to attorneys, private investigators and members of  public law enforcement agencies by "cleaning up" seemingly unusable or inaudible audio recordings to be submitted as evidence. It is also commonly used to clean up crackles and pops from vinyl recordings while still preserving the sonic quality of the original recording for archival purposes.

Listed below are a few of the processes, services and rates involved in what has become more commonly referred to as "Forensic Audio Restoration".

 
Enhancement- In many cases the sound quality of audio evidence can be very poor, sometimes to the extent that the recordings seem to be completely useless. If your audio evidence is tainted with noise (clicks, pops, hum, static, etc.) or unwanted sounds, (music, traffic, etc.) send it to us for processing. Our state of the art digital enhancement systems can remove or diminish audio blemishes making speech or other recorded evidence intelligible and ready for legal proceedings. Any audio source can be enhanced. We receive numerous formats for enhancement including standard cassettes, micro cassettes, and video tapes containing poorly recorded audio tracks. The enhanced audio is then transferred to a separate standard audio cassettes, DAT, or compact discs, as desired by submitting party.

Audio Analysis- All audio evidence will be subjected to critical and careful listening.  Waveform and spectrum analysis will be employed to determine if the recorded evidence is what it purports to be. Careful analysis can determine if the original recording was stopped, restarted or paused during the recording. We can also determine if there are timing inconsistencies regarding a particular sequence of events. Other processes would include sound identification (i.e.- background noises such as motors, dishwashers, water, traffic, etc.) and in some cases, voice recognition and/or comparison. A written detailed report will be provided upon request supporting and explaining our conclusions.

Transcriptions- We will provide certified transcripts as well as review existing transcripts to check for omissions or errors. Our advanced technology allows us to analyze every word and sound individually. Even after being enhanced, some recordings are very difficult to hear. Our world-class monitors and acoustically controlled listening environment often enables us to generate more accurate and complete written transcriptions of recordings where others have been unable to accomplish due to poorly recorded or low-level audio.

• Rates, Employment, and Retainers Are Governed by the Laws of the State of Mississippi •
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Restoration- $150/hour*
(w/ minimum advance retainer of $500* )

Transcription- $150/hour* (w/ minimum advance retainer of $500*)
Testimony (court or deposition)- $150/hour* (w/ minimum advance retainer of $1500* )
Travel- $150/hour* (w/ minimum advance retainer of $1500*)
To be named as expert of record- $500*
To file an affidavit- $500*

*All fees and retainers are payable in advance and are non-refundable.



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