Preserve and Protect Master Records from Film to Sound
Original recordings on film or audiotape are valuable assets to the entertainment industry. These master copies of artistic expression must be protected for future generations. Film and tape, however, are very susceptible to damage caused by environmental forces. Iron Mountain’s secure film preservation and digital sound preservation provide the ultimate protection against the harmful impact of temperature, humidity, dust or other contaminants. Whether in above ground or underground vaults, your media will be secure in the safest possible, climate-controlled environment.
Film and Sound Protection offers:
- Superior preservation vaults engineered for entertainment assets
- Services that fully comply with industry standards for protection and preservation
- Customized and private vaults, available for specialized needs
Preservation that meets and exceeds industry standards
It is important to Iron Mountain that your assets not only be protected from harmful elements, but that the protection we provide meets or exceeds industry standards. Iron Mountain’s Film and Sound Protection is carefully designed to comply with the standards set by entertainment industry bodies including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), Image Permanence Institute (IPI), Technology Council of Motion Pictures and Television (TCMPT), Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) and National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).
A fortress of protection for your assets
Iron Mountain’s preservation facilities are technologically advanced with closed-circuit cameras, intrusion alarms, key-card access systems, fire suppression systems and dry pipe technology to protect film and sound assets against moisture. Paired with that technology is also some good old fashioned brawn featuring concrete and steel construction, so you can rest assured your assets will have the best possible environment that’s nearly impossible to compromise.