Copying Audio Cassette to CD-Rom
Sep 10th 2007, 1:44 am
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Copying Audio Cassette to CD-Rom
I have an audio cassette of my son at kindegarten. We have only borrowed this tape and need to return it soon. How do I copy this tape to my PC or CD-Rom? In the days of tape to tape players this was easy - not so these days.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Sep 10th 2007, 1:56 am
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Re: Copying Audio Cassette to CD-Rom
You can use the Windows Sound Recorder but I recommend Googling 'Windows Sound Recorder' for something more useable. Should be free too.
The software should allow you to do a check of the volume level and make sure it doesn't go into the red at the loudest bits. Once this is done you are all set to hit play on the tape player and click the "Record" button.
Make sure you have plenty of room on your disk (about 600Mb for an hour if the software records to 'WAV' format ... this is uncompressed and can be burnt straight to a CD using your favourite CD writing package).
If the software can record to MP3 (compressed) you will need less disk space and your CD-writing software should be able to burn this too (selecting 'Audio CD' as your disc type).
You will get one long track with this method, if you need to split it up then specialist software can do this but it requires some time and effort.
I can't recommend free software unfortunately as I use Sony Soundforge for my audio work and this is WAY more than you need.
Regards,
Matt
Sep 10th 2007, 1:59 am
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Re: Copying Audio Cassette to CD-Rom
Your computer should have a 'line in' plug (a small jack plug), you'll need a lead to go from the headphone output of the tape player to that. It's a cheapo lead to buy if you don't have one.
You can use the Windows Sound Recorder but I recommend Googling 'Windows Sound Recorder' for something more useable. Should be free too.
The software should allow you to do a check of the volume level and make sure it doesn't go into the red at the loudest bits. Once this is done you are all set to hit play on the tape player and click the "Record" button.
Make sure you have plenty of room on your disk (about 600Mb for an hour if the software records to 'WAV' format ... this is uncompressed and can be burnt straight to a CD using your favourite CD writing package).
If the software can record to MP3 (compressed) you will need less disk space and your CD-writing software should be able to burn this too (selecting 'Audio CD' as your disc type).
You will get one long track with this method, if you need to split it up then specialist software can do this but it requires some time and effort.
I can't recommend free software unfortunately as I use Sony Soundforge for my audio work and this is WAY more than you need.
Regards,
Matt
You can use the Windows Sound Recorder but I recommend Googling 'Windows Sound Recorder' for something more useable. Should be free too.
The software should allow you to do a check of the volume level and make sure it doesn't go into the red at the loudest bits. Once this is done you are all set to hit play on the tape player and click the "Record" button.
Make sure you have plenty of room on your disk (about 600Mb for an hour if the software records to 'WAV' format ... this is uncompressed and can be burnt straight to a CD using your favourite CD writing package).
If the software can record to MP3 (compressed) you will need less disk space and your CD-writing software should be able to burn this too (selecting 'Audio CD' as your disc type).
You will get one long track with this method, if you need to split it up then specialist software can do this but it requires some time and effort.
I can't recommend free software unfortunately as I use Sony Soundforge for my audio work and this is WAY more than you need.
Regards,
Matt
Sep 10th 2007, 2:27 am
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Re: Copying Audio Cassette to CD-Rom
User Guide
You may need to adjust volumes for recording at the soundcard, this can be done in XP by:
1) Double-clicking the speaker icon in your task bar (next to the clock)
2) Select 'Options' menu item ---> 'Properties'
3) Select the 'Adjust Volume For Recording' option
4) Make sure your 'Line In' input is selected, click OK
5) Now you can mute and alter the volume on the various inputs on your computer.
