Manual Restoration. Human Judgement. Real Results.

I restore damaged recordings, clean dialogue and preserve important audio for creators, businesses and families.

Every recording is different, so I listen to each file first and explain honestly what can and cannot be improved.

  • Every file assessed individually
  • Manual restoration
  • Free assessment
Rogério Damato in his home studio, founder of Polymiq Audio Lab

Meet Rogério Damato

London-based audio restoration specialist with a background in sound design and music technology. Every recording is assessed individually and restored manually using professional tools and careful listening.

  • Every file assessed individually
  • Manual restoration workflow
  • Honest advice before you commit
  • No one-click automated processing

Education

Sound Arts & Design, University of the Arts London.

Certification

Music Technology and Sound Engineering, Islington Music Workshop.

Learn More About My Approach

Every Recording Deserves Individual Attention.

Each file is reviewed on its own merits before any work begins. The approach depends on the condition of the audio, not on presets, templates or automated workflows.

Careful Restoration

Natural-sounding Results

Human Judgement

Every File Assessed Individually

Whether it’s a family archive, a podcast, an audiobook or an old cassette, the aim is simple: improve clarity while keeping the recording sounding natural.

Who I Work With

I work with people and businesses who need damaged, noisy or difficult recordings cleaned up with care.

Podcasters & Creators

Clean up podcast dialogue, reduce background noise and make episodes easier to listen to.

Businesses & Brands

Improve interviews, presentations and branded audio so speech is clearer and easier to understand.

Filmmakers & Documentarians

Dialogue repair for interviews, location recordings and post-production audio.

Families & Archives

Restore old cassettes, family recordings and important archive audio with realistic expectations.

Journalists & Media

Improve spoken-word recordings while keeping the voice natural and understandable.

Musicians & Collectors

Reduce noise, clicks and hiss while preserving the tone and character of the original recording.

Why Manual Restoration

No two files present the same problems. I listen to the recording first and decide what it actually needs, instead of relying on presets or automated tools.

Individual Assessment

I listen for noise, damage and distortion first, then explain what can realistically be improved.

Careful Manual Repair

Restoration is carried out by hand, guided by listening and professional judgement rather than batch processing.

Natural Sound Preserved

The aim is clearer audio that still sounds natural and recognisable.

Honest Feedback

Realistic expectations about what can be improved, with no exaggerated promises.

Not Sure If Your Recording Can Be Saved?

Send a short sample for a free assessment.

I’ll tell you honestly what can be improved, what probably cannot, and whether it’s worth restoring before you spend anything.

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Google Review

Rated 5.0 on Google

“Very happy with the result and would recommend.”
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