transfer of music

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  1. flabob

    flabob Regular member

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    Hi Gang

    I would like to know if and how it is possible to transfer music from a casset tape..make it a mp3, so i can burn it to a cd :O)).......

    i know how to convert wave to mp3 and visa versa...but is there a way to take music from a tape...and convert it to mp3 to burn....thx for any help in this matter..i appreciate it

    bob
     
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    Pein Active member

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    Yes it is possible.
    I have transferred some of my stuff from tapes to my hard drive by putting line between my recorder's phones and sound card's line-in.
    Then you just need a software that can record from line-in... I used Nero AudioTrax but any software would do.
    Sound card's Microphone connection can also be used but this method generates a bit of noise.
     
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    You must make an analogue-to-digital recording, in real time.
    Connect the tape player to your L & R audio inputs, then capture each song to a WAV.
    Once you have your WAVs you can compress them as you wish.
    CDex can record WAV from analogue input (AKA line-in)
    http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/
    One 90-minute tape will require approx. 1GB for WAV files (and, 90 minutes).
    Regards
     
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  4. flabob

    flabob Regular member

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    WOW..thx Pein...very fast response :O))

    i am new to this stuff, so, can i ask by what you mean by putting a line in....how can i do this?...i have a boom box to play the casset...and a microphone to record...you mean..just record the casset to my recording software?...again..thx for your time.. i have windows xp...and it came with a sound recorder...is that what ya mean
     
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    flabob Regular member

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    Thx OGS

    but now im really lost...lol.......do i have to have a special wire to connect from tape plyer to my hard drive?...and by capture....you mean play casset...

    where would this tape music be stored, so i can convert...sorry to ask a lot of questions,but im learning :O))
     
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    A [bold]boombox[/bold] and a [bold]microphone[/bold]??
    Puh-leese!
    Oh man, even in the 70's I was makin' better recordings than that.
    Plug a dual-male RCA-to-3.5mm patchcord from the L&R output of a top-quality hifi cassette deck to the line-in of your PC soundboard. Record that in PCM (WAV) using software.
    I have recommended CDex but there are many.
    L8R
     
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    flabob Regular member

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    LOL@boom box and recorder :O))....told ya..i dont have a clue....but i will try what ya said..thx ..i appreciate it..i have also been reading up on this...does this page seem to be on the right track.
    http://mp3.about.com/library/weekly/aa012400.htm thx again....im off to try

    bob
     
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    If it's a truly old or cheap boombox and doesn't have RCA L+R output (the red and white ones), you can just run a cable from the headphone jack on the boombox to the line-in (or mic-in) jack on your PC.

    The cable you will need has the little headphone-type plug on both sides (and 1/8th inch stereo plug, specifically).

    Then you can record, cut up the file and make MP3s of each song. Make sure the levels are right when you record in. If there is a little jumping green line that indicates volume, make sure it doesn't go up through the red and hit the top of the box, or you'll get distortion. Adjust the volume until it stays inside the box.

    A real pain in the ass in my opinion :) I've done it many times.
     
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  9. flabob

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    thx djethan :O))..i appreciate your help....i will by the wire for the line in this weekend..and yes..it's the old style boom box.....thx for the tip...ill let ya know how i make out :O))
     
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