How To Convert Cassettes To Digital Music Files

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You want to transfer your cassettes to digital music but don't have a clue where to start. With these tips and the right equipment, your old music will sound brand new.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A cable with two RCA plugs at one end and 1/8-inch stereo plug at other
A cassette deck
A cassette
A computer with recording software
A sound cleaner program (optional)

Step 1: Make all connections

Connect the end of the cable with the stereo plug into the line output on your computer. Connect the end with the two RCA plugs to the cassette deck.

Step 2: Check the volume and levels

Open the volume control on your computer located on the taskbar or in the control panel. Adjust the volume accordingly. Make sure the mute box is not checked.

Step 3: Open the recording program

Double click the icon of the recording program on your desktop, or open the program through your program files menu.

Tip: Invest in a recording program that cleans up sounds of wear and tear from the cassette.

Step 4: Record the music

Press the record button on the program a few seconds before pressing play on the tape recorder. Record until you are finished.

Step 5: Edit and save

Delete the unnecessary parts of the recording and choose the format to save the file.

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[brandonr85]

Meh, i'd just rather listen to the tape.

[TheGhost7414]

use line out Rca or headphone from tape deck or turntables to mic in on laptop when recording adjust vol on tape deck so audio dont clip on your recording softwear,then clean up the sound recorded by applying audio filters to your choice.

[Doubleringer]

@garryfre

Exactly, best way is a desktop PC with XP, you can plug the Tape Deck right into "Line in" on the PC or plug the Tape Deck into a Mixer, then out to the PC "Line in", that way, you can enhance the bass & treble on the Mixer and get a really good sound.

[fsdfsfsadffdsf]

plzz tell me how can i record Audio Cassete from my PC?

i have some songs on my pc.. i wanna record those songs on my Audio Cassete.. so how its possible? pplzzz guide me in detailed

Byeee

[garryfre]

The video says to connect the line OUT on the computer. This is WRONG. its line IN, not out.

[bongoxv27]

also dont put the volume in the tapedeck too high cause you may get bad sound

[msa7arty]

mac da el beyneekak

[computerzrul1997]

Wow, cassettes came out the same year my mom was born!

[Buskieboy]

Thanks for the tip! So maybe it's the volume from the tapedeck? I will try your instructions and report back!

:D

[TheGhost7414]

Thats true