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Cassette to MP3
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I want to convert some old cassettes to mp3 files, what would be good software for this? Also, how do I actually connect my aged Yamaha cassette deck to my computer?
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I've done this using a programme called Musicmatch, but I'm sure there must be others about. I did it using a lead from the headphone jack to the line in socket, and a bit - well a lot actually - of trial an error in gettings the output and input levels right. However, once you find a good balance, that's it.
But, unlike CD's which can be ripped in seconds, with tapes you HAVE to do it in real time. I generally recorded a whole side at once, and once done, further edited it down into MP3's - for that I used a programme called Mixmeister, but I think windows has something, and I think Nero does it too..
Though the software I used wasn't exactly dedicated to the purpose, I honestly think I did it the best way possible. It was a LONG job though (I had loads of tapes) and I wouldn't like to do it again.
It might be an idea, if you didn't need all the tracks on a tape converted, to just roughly do the one's you do want, and then edit them.
But, unlike CD's which can be ripped in seconds, with tapes you HAVE to do it in real time. I generally recorded a whole side at once, and once done, further edited it down into MP3's - for that I used a programme called Mixmeister, but I think windows has something, and I think Nero does it too..
Though the software I used wasn't exactly dedicated to the purpose, I honestly think I did it the best way possible. It was a LONG job though (I had loads of tapes) and I wouldn't like to do it again.
It might be an idea, if you didn't need all the tracks on a tape converted, to just roughly do the one's you do want, and then edit them.
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