Convert cassette tapes to MP3

Here is a quick and easy way to convert cassette tapes into MP3 format without any expensive conversion hardware or software. If you have a newer version of Windows, with Windows Movie Maker, and an audio dubbing cable, you have everything you need. This method also works with record players that have an earphone jack. Once the song is in MP3 format, it is easy enough to burn to cd, or download onto your ipod, or mp3 player. Windows Movie Maker is a free download and is in Service Pack 2.

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[wh0m33]

That sure is jumping through a lot of hoops but it works. You could just as easily feed the audio through the line in to audacity and record to a variety of audio formats, in doing it this way you wouldn't need windows movie maker at all. anyway, thanks for the tutorial.

[aspenroad]

Yes, this method isn't the easiest way to do this, fersure. I will be recording an Audacity tutorial soon on doing this same thing, and should be much simpler. Thanks.

[johnnyweep59]

cool tutorial helped a lot..5*****

is your "audio dubbing cable" just a 3.5mm jack to jack cable?

[aspenroad]

The dubbing cable is a 1/8" jack, per the package. Just make sure the cable fits the size of jack you have on your tape player and Audio In.

[diamante600]

you gave me a course for free!! thank you from Venezuela

[aspenroad]

Thank you for the comments. Glad the video helped.

[SpankRamen2]

I was going to buy a machine that converts K7's to mp3, but I won't have to, now! You've just saved me about $213.00!

[Paulkazey1]

Many thanks. This is kind of you!

[zabboo1]

Thanks mate!. Very clear instructions and excellent demo.

[idseer]

this is useless to me. maybe this is good for 2000 but for vista none of the controls are the same and you can't get anything OTHER than vista.

[raulinnio]

amigo muchas gracias por compartir tu conocimiento!!.. Friend thanks, for sharing your knowledge.

[huh8888]

thanks for taking to time to make and upload a comprehensive and excellent tutorial.