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General Questions
Recollect is a company dedicated to preserving personal histories through audio recordings. We conduct in-depth interviews to capture the stories, experiences, and emotions of individuals, creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Recollect was founded by Max, who was inspired by the loss of his father at a young age. Our founder wanted to ensure that memories and stories of loved ones could be preserved and passed down to future generations.
Audio captures the emotion and nuances in a person’s voice, making the stories more vivid and personal. It allows the listener to hear the warmth, laughter, and even the pauses in conversation, which convey a depth of feeling that text and video often cannot.
Services
Recollect offers personalised, in-depth interviews to create high-quality audio recordings of individuals’ lives. We provide secure storage solutions for these recordings and can also deliver them to interviewees, allowing them to distribute the recording as they see fit.
The interview process involves a series of questions tailored to the individual, aimed at capturing their unique story. Our professional interviewers guide the conversation to ensure that important experiences, emotions, and wisdom are recorded.
To make your interview as personal and meaningful as possible, we ask you to complete a short questionnaire beforehand. This helps us understand the key moments, experiences, and themes that matter most to you. By highlighting important areas for discussion in advance, we can guide the conversation in a way that ensures your story is told the way you want it to be remembered.
We conduct interviews at the customer’s location, providing a comfortable and familiar environment for the interviewee to share their stories.
Interview sessions typically last between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the individual’s comfort and the depth of the stories being shared.
Currently, Recollect is only available in mainland UK. Our interviewers travel to your chosen location to conduct the recording, and at this time, we are unable to provide services outside of this area. We hope to expand in the future, so stay tuned for updates!
Technical Details
We use high-quality audio equipment to ensure that every word and nuance is captured perfectly. This includes professional-grade microphones and recording devices.
Recordings can be securely stored with Recollect, ensuring they are preserved safely for future access. We also offer options for delivering the recordings to the interviewees for personal storage and distribution.
Yes, we prioritize the security and privacy of your recordings. Our storage solutions are designed to keep your audio files safe and accessible only to authorised individuals.
Accessibility and Distribution
If stored with Recollect, authorised family members and descendants can access the recordings. We’ll also provide you with a copy of the recording, allowing you to share them in a manner that suits you.
Yes, we can provide multiple copies of the recordings in various formats upon request.
Costs and Payment
The cost of our services varies depending on the length of the interview and the storage options chosen. Click here for detailed pricing information.
We accept various payment methods, including credit/debit cards and online payment services. Please contact us for more details.
Getting Started
To book an interview session, you can contact us through our website, email, or phone. We will guide you through the process and schedule a convenient time for your interview. Click here to schedule an interview.
Yes, giving a Recollect interview as a gift is a wonderful way to honour and preserve someone’s story. Please click here to buy a gift card.
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