Inn-Archive B.V.

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Inn-Archive | Professional Media Encoding & Digitisation Located in the MediaPark Hilversum, Inn-Archive is a leading Dutch specialist in the digitisation of professional and consumer audiovisual heritage. With an extensive "machine park" of rare legacy playback equipment, they provide high-quality migration for all video, film, and audio formats. Trusted by Dutch broadcasters (Omroep MAX) and high-profile private collectors alike, Inn-Archive combines technical expertise with a personal approach to ensure historical recordings are preserved as high-quality, accessible digital files.

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The Dutch Hub for Audiovisual Preservation
Based in Hilversum, the Netherlands, Inn-Archive (inn-Archive BV) is a specialized media encoding facility dedicated to the high-quality conversion of legacy audiovisual carriers. By combining decades of technical experience with a unique collection of professional playback hardware, they bridge the gap between obsolete physical media and modern digital storage.

Comprehensive Digitisation Services
Inn-Archive is one of the few facilities capable of handling the full spectrum of media formats, from professional broadcast standards to rare home movies:

Professional Video: Migration of all professional formats, including Betacam (SP/Digital), U-Matic, and high-end broadcast tapes.

Consumer Video & Film: Expert conversion of 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film, as well as Betamax, Video 2000, VHS, and Hi8.

Audio Preservation: Digital conversion of all audio formats, ensuring the warmth and fidelity of the original recordings are maintained.

Special Formats: Technical support for rare and obsolete systems, supported by an in-house technical service department that maintains their extensive machine park.

Service & Expertise
Inn-Archive operates with a focus on “High Quality & Thorough Advice.” Their services are designed for both Media Professionals requiring bulk archive migration and Private Individuals looking to preserve family history.

In-house Technical Service: They maintain their own equipment to ensure every tape or film is played back on optimally calibrated hardware.

Location: Situated at the MediaPark in Hilversum, they are at the center of the Dutch media industry, serving national broadcasters and cultural institutions.

Proven Track Record: Their portfolio includes work for Omroep MAX, national celebrities, and significant private archives across the Netherlands.

Why Choose Inn-Archive?
Whether it is a single Super 8 reel or a massive broadcast archive, Inn-Archive treats every project with professional-grade scrutiny. They offer a secure, localized solution in the Netherlands for anyone looking to turn “at-risk” analog memories into secure, searchable digital assets.

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Service Distinction: I highlighted their In-house Technical Service—this is a huge selling point for archives because it means they don’t outsource the repair of the old machines.

Service Details

Video Tape Formats
VHS, S-VHS, Betamax, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, MicroMV, U-matic (3/4"), Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, HDCAM SR, U-matic S (Small), DVCAM, DVCPRO, Video 2000 (VCC), MII, 1-inch Type C (reel), 1-inch B Format (reel), 1-inch A Format (reel), 1-inch Format A (reel), 2-inch Quadruplex (reel), 1/2-inch EIAJ (reel/portapack), D1, D2, D3, D5, D6, D-9 (Digital-S), D-10 (MPEG IMX)
Audio Formats Handled
Compact Cassette (Audio Cassette), Microcassette, Mini-Cassette (Philips), DAT (Digital Audio Tape), DCC (Digital Compact Cassette), Elcaset Cassette, Open Reel Audio 1/4", Open Reel Audio 1/2", Open Reel Audio 1", Open Reel Audio 2", 8-Track Cartridge, ADAT (Alesis), MiniDisc (NOT tape)
Film Formats
16mm Silent, 16mm COMOPT (Covers Mono & Stereo/Variable Area), 16mm COMMAG (Magnetic Stripe), 16mm SEPMAG (Perforated Magnetic Film), 35mm Silent, Digital Sound (DTS/SR-D), 35mm COMOPT (Covers Mono, Stereo, Cyan & Variable Density), 35mm COMMAG (Magnetic Stripe / Foxhole), 35mm SEPMAG (Perforated Magnetic Film), 35mm Digital Sound (SR-D / DTS / SDDS), 17.5mm SEPMAG (Separate Magnetic), 8mm / Super 8 Silent, 8mm / Super 8 COMMAG (Magnetic Stripe), Super 8 COMOPT (Combined Optical), 9.5mm Silent, 9.5mm COMOPT (Combined Optical)
Video Standards
PAL 625 (UK / Europe), NTSC 525 (USA / Japan), SECAM

File Details

File Formats
MP3 (reference copy), WAV, MP4 (H.264), FFV1, MOV (ProRes), AIFF (Audio)
File Delivery Options
IBM Aspera (Faspex or Connect), Signiant (Media Shuttle or Jet), Secure Cloud Storage Link (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive), Portable Hard Drive (HDD / SSD) (USB-C, Thunderbolt 3/4), RAID / Shuttle Drive (For extremely large 4K/8K projects)

Additional Services

Problem Media Handling
Sticky-shed Baking, Mold handling, Tape repair / splicing
Additional Services
Rush Order, Priority Support, Free Consultation, Consulting - paid, Data Storage, Logistics

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Mart Smeetslaan 6, Gebouw Heideheuvel 2, 1217 ZE Hilversum, Netherlands
Mart Smeetslaan 6, Gebouw Heideheuvel 2, 1217 ZE Hilversum, Netherlands

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