Mini Cassette to Digital

Mini cassettes are slightly larger than micro cassettes. If you place them side by side, the difference is obvious. Mini cassettes are typically associated with Philips and Grundig desktop dictation machines, while micro cassettes come from handheld pocket recorders and answering machines. If you are unsure, send them to us and we will identify the format.

We treat all recordings as private and confidential. Our transfer process is handled in-house by a small team, and we do not share, listen to, or retain any content beyond what is needed for quality checking. If you have specific confidentiality requirements, let us know and we can discuss them.

Yes. We treat all recordings as private and confidential regardless of content. Our transfer process is entirely in-house, and we do not share, store, or retain any audio beyond what is needed for quality checking.

No. Mini cassettes are a completely different size and mechanism from standard compact cassettes. They require dedicated mini cassette playback equipment, which is what we use for every transfer.

In most cases, yes. The tape may be fragile after decades in storage, which is why we relieve pack tension before playing and use gentle transport mechanisms. We have successfully transferred mini cassettes over 40 years old.