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Transferring cassette to cd?
DonkeyKong77
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Hello
I know everything is "digital" now, but someone asked if it was possible to transfer audio cassettes to cd?
I thought it was (think i saw something on the gadget show a while ago) about transferring the cassette from the hi-fi, to the computer, to make it an mp3 and putting that onto a cd.
Is this correct? Can anyone provide anymore details, i.e. what would need buying in terms of software/cabling? Also, are most cd players (in newish cars, for example) able to play mp3 format cd's?
Thanks for any advice
I know everything is "digital" now, but someone asked if it was possible to transfer audio cassettes to cd?
I thought it was (think i saw something on the gadget show a while ago) about transferring the cassette from the hi-fi, to the computer, to make it an mp3 and putting that onto a cd.
Is this correct? Can anyone provide anymore details, i.e. what would need buying in terms of software/cabling? Also, are most cd players (in newish cars, for example) able to play mp3 format cd's?
Thanks for any advice
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You don't need to change it to mp3, only if that is result that you seek. You should be able to record via the 'line in' socket on your computer. That should produce .wav files, which can then be burnt to an audio CD.
You need a male stereo phono pair terminating to a stereo 3.5mm male plug.0 -
It depends on what the output is from your tape player, mini ones usually have 3.5 connectors, a proper hifi deck usually uses 2 phono connectors, the other end for the sound card will have a 3.5 connector on..
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Try this to record..
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Make sure you use the line-in input to the soundcard, not microphone in.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0 -
about transferring the cassette from the hi-fi
That's why I assume 'phonos'.
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Sorry to jump into the thread.
I had tried doing this but unable to get any kind of audio file into my desktop from the walkman, using the 3.5mm cable. I looked into the audacity website as well, following their instruction.
Is it likely that my computer's line-in socket is not connected, the soundcard (I think the sond is integrated) not compatible, or some tweaking in the software is needed? Would appreciate any help in this regard.0 -
Go to the control panel -> sounds and audio devices
You should then get the left hand pop up, click advanced, you then get the right hand popup, make sure that the mute is not ticked.
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In addition to the last message, in your "Play Control" window (one on the right of the pic above), click Options, Properties. Select Recording, make sure Line In is ticked. Click OK. Make sure Line In is the selected recording device.No longer visiting these forums.0
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Seeems to be working now, thank you all for your wise suggestions.0
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