How to convert Vinyl or Cassette to CD - For Free! 2010 version

An updated and improved version of how to convert vinyl or cassette (or anything) to CD or mp3 FOR FREE! Also shows how to install the MP3 encoder for Audacity.

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[Gemmavic1981]

Hi! I have followed everything put when i check the levels a high pitched screeching noise starts. The only way i can get it to stop is to close down audacity. Any ideas?

[DigiWizUK]

@Gemmavic1981 Yep, that's feedback - Caused by the mic picking up the sound from your speakers. You need to disable the audio you're recording from playing out thru' your speakers - Or if you can't do that, just mute your computer's speakers while you're recording

[Thestonesification]

How do u just record the record player. I have a jack hooked up to the mic outlet on my laptop, but i pick all background noises and its bad sound sound quality. PLEASE HELP!!!

[DigiWizUK]

@Thestonesification Are you picking up background noise that is happening while you're recording?

[tierix]

thanks a lot for this! Is there a way in Audacity to make the cassette sound better? My cassettes have lots of background noise, how can I get rid of this please? thank you so much

[DigiWizUK]

@tierix You're welcome! I don't have Audacity on the computer I'm on right now, but I seem to remember there are some pretty good noise reduction facilities in there.

[noncepuncher]

thanks..simple explanation as to how to convert audio that many other vids couldn't seem to do properly

[alkalitta]

all you do is jackoff your jaws and say nothing

[marcvie9]

I am recording from my record but it sounds it is under water! It plays perfectly on my amp but on my laptop it sound terrible, something like under water... PLEASE HELP!!!

[michelle140271]

I have tried this to record an LP but I am not getting any sound when I try to playback. I am getting the waves on the left hand side of Audacity but no sound - any ideas?

[Farbocaster]

@sexything256547 Hi. When you export your music from Audacity, set it export as a .wav file. Next, open your CD burning software and set it to burn an Audio CD. Load your .wav file into the burner and burn away. Good luck.

[Farbocaster]

Dear DigiWiz, Thank you for posting this video. It's helped me tremendously. My wife takes music lessons and wanted to transfer her practice tapes to CD. Following your instructions, I was able to record, edit, and burn her music almost effortlessly. In addition, I hooked up a mic to her laptop and showed her how she could record her lessons directly. I am familiar with Audacity, but never knew how to record before. With your help, I am now able to do so for free!

[JamesUk91]

Thanks very much!!!!! 10/10

[laexcolora]

How it would be used with an LP?

[sexything256547]

How do you get it onto the CD?? sorry I got the mp3, I just don't no how to get it on to burn CD? please help!!!

[mymonaro2008]

Thanks for the detailed instructions, very helpful. Any chance I an update to suit the latest beta version of Audacity? ( However, I did find the mentioned settings eventually in the beta version.)