Converting Music From a Cassette

JWBear · 12-06-2008, 10:28 AM

I have a cassette tape with original music that was given to me by the artist years ago. Does anyone know the best cheap or free software to convert it to MP3?

CoasterMatt · 12-06-2008, 10:30 AM

I use Audacity - it's free

Ghoulish Delight · 12-06-2008, 10:45 AM

More importantly than software, do you have the hardware? You'll need a line-in port on your soundcard. Don't use a mic port, it ain't the same. If you don't have a linein you'll either need a new sound card or a USB adapter (this is the best deal I've found for one so far.)

JWBear · 12-06-2008, 11:48 AM

Yes, my PC has a dedicated audio-in port separate from the mic port.

JWBear · 12-06-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I use Audacity - it's free

Thanks! I'll try it.

Kevy Baby · 12-06-2008, 01:25 PM

One could also be lazy and spend money either by purchasing a device such as this one or using a service such as this one.

JWBear · 12-06-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

One could also be lazy and spend money either by purchasing a device such as this one or using a service such as this one.

For one tape? I don't think so.

€uroMeinke · 12-07-2008, 12:14 AM

I was frightened to learn it would cost me 40 grand to convert all our vinyl

Kevy Baby · 12-07-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

For one tape? I don't think so.

The service was $14

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	More importantly than software, do you have the hardware? You'll need a line-in port on your soundcard. Don't use a mic port, it ain't the same. If you don't have a linein you'll either need a new sound card or a USB adapter (this is the best deal I've found for one so far.) __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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