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Old audio tapes on CD

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  • 06-12-2005 11:39am
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    Fredo
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    I have a huge collection of old audio tapes that I would like to transfer on CDs. As far as I understand I need to plug an stereo with a AUX output to the line in of my pc and them record the songs with my Mp3 encoder.
    My questions are:
    - could somebody please tell me the name of the cable I need?
    - Where can I buy in Dublin a cheap stereo or tape deck with an AUX line.
    Cheers
    Fred


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    OMcGovern
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    Be aware that you will get pretty poor quality recordings.

    I've tried recording a few songs from my hi-fi, using a cable from the hi-fi headphone socket, to the line-in on my sound card.

    Firstly, it takes a bit of messing to get the volume just right.
    You need to view the output of the graphic equaliser on playback on your pc.
    If all the bars are hitting the top of the chart, then it's too loud.

    You'll also need a stopwatch to know when to stop recording each song.
    It's all a horrible chore and rarely worth the bother in my opinion.

    regards,
    Owen


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    squibs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 975 ✭✭✭squibs


    http://site.magix.net/english-uk/home/music/audio-cleaning-lab-10-deluxe/?version

    Try this - it's cheap and cheerful and gives great results for cassettes and LPs. Assuming the tape isn't mangled it will clean the sound up beautifully. It takes a while to get your volumes optimised and configure the noise reduction plugin so it kills the hiss without degrading the signal, well worth it though. You should be able to buy that cable in Maplins. You could also connect the decks headphone output to the computer's line in as OMcGovern says. Try buy and sell for a cheap tape deck/hifi system - try before you buy (a clean tape recording shouldn't provide too much hiss - if it does walk away) and bring a head cleaner and degausser with you to get the best possible sound out of the deck.


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    Fredo
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Fredo


    Thanks for your replies I will let you knowif it works.


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