Overview

Audio recordings can suffer from a range of issues which can reduce both the intelligibility and the overall quality of the content. Forensic audio enhancement can improve the quality to ensure the potential of the evidence is realised, from various sources including mobile phones, telephone calls and videos recordings.

Types of Cases

We perform authentication of video recordings in all sectors including for use in criminal trials (both Crown and Magistrates), civil trials and family court matters,

As our duty is to the court and not the instructing party we can perform work on the instruction of both prosecution and defence, and can offer rates that meet those of the Legal Aid Agency accordingly.

TYPes of recordings

We have experience in the enhancement of audio recordings from a wide range of devices, including, but not limited to:

• Mobile phone calls

• Call Centre recordings (for example, from telesales or insurance companies)

• 999 call recordings

• Mobile phone recordings (for example using iPhone Voice Memos)

• Dictaphone recordings

• Portable recorders

• Body Worn Camera recordings

• CCTV camera audio

• Undercover recordings

types of PROBLEMS SOLVED

We can improve all kinds of audio and solve a variety of problems including:

• Background Noise

• Hum

• Distracting Clicks or Beeps

• Sirens

• Low Amplitude Speech

• Noise from the recording device

• Excessive reverberation (Echo)

our expertise

Our digital audio forensics expertise is evidenced by our peer-reviewed and published scientific research papers, presentations at international conferences and degrees in both Audio Engineering and Media Forensics.

All of our experts have undertaken extensive training in both report writing and courtroom skills to ensure written and verbal evidence is presented in a professional and accessible manner in accordance with the legal system for which is it intended to be used.

All of our digital audio forensics techniques have been or are in the process of being validated as we work towards gaining accreditation to the ISO 17025 and ILAC G19 standards.