Hi, Yes, I know the difference between a turn table and a cassette player, the point is that the methods of copying them would be the same, would they not? So I didn't think it strayed too far from the original topic to warrant a new post. That said, thank you for the information. There are USB turn tables that come with the appropriate software, but A. I don't have the cash to buy one at the moment since I already have one and B. the software may or may not be screen reader accessible. I'm very familiar with Gold Wave and have had a copy for quite some time now. I was just confused as to the hardware setup of it, and, as you say, it's the same no matter which device you use.
On 5/11/11, Bob J. <[email protected]> wrote: > Desiree, > > You referred to a "turn table" which usually implies a device used to play > phonograph records. This message originally referred to cassette tapes > which are played on a different device. Be careful not to confuse the > devices to which you refer. > > In fact, if your computer has a sound card and you have applicable software, > you could copy recordings from either a cassette player or a turntable. To > connect these devices for making such copies, you will need a "patch cord." > The appropriate patch cord will be one that can be connected to the audio > output jack(s) of your player at one end of the patch cord and plug into > your sound card at the other end of the patch cord. The microphone input > jack of your sound card can be used, however, the "line input" jack would be > a better choice if your sound card has one. If no "line input" jacdk is > available on your sound card, the patch cord probably should be attenuated > because the microphone input jack is usually subject to being overdriven by > a direct audio input. > > Before obtaining an appropriate patch cord, you need to determine what type > of audio output jack(s) are provided on your player. Those jack(s) may or > may not be stereo jack(s). Also, you should determine similar facts about > the input jack(s) on your sound card. If your sound card has a "line input" > jack, it is probably a stereo jack. If you must use the microphone jack on > your sound card, that jack may or may not be a stereo jack. > > If making copies of cassette tapes which have been recorded on the > talking-book, four-track type machines and then played on a typical stereo > playback player for making the copy, two tracks out of the four will be > played backwards. Recording software is available that can isolate the > tracks that are copied backwards and then reverse those tracks so that they > play properly. > > hth > > Bob > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " Oudinot" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:50 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] moving cassette tape recording to the > computer > > > Can a cord be used that connects to the microphone jack of your > computer? Would that make it pick up the sound? I've been wanting to > do this myself but don't feel like buying an expensive USB turn table > for the purpose. I know that I have a cord somewhere that has 3 plugs > on one end which are all color coded and then the other end has one > connector. I remember using it to get my stereo speakers to be the > output for my DVD player. I don't know if this makes sense because I'm > not really sure how to explain it, but I'd appreciate any help you > can give me. > > On 5/11/11, David Ferrin <[email protected]> wrote: >> The cord you will need is easily found at your local radio shack or any >> store of that nature. One end will plug in to your sound card and the > other >> will have 2 connectors that will go in to the back of your cassette > player. >> Then you will need a program like gold wave. Then the fun begins because >> then you will need to learn the tricks of the trade. Yes it is possible to >> do what you want because I have done it in the past myself. It is not a >> beginner level project but with some training and a bit of time to > practice >> you could do it as well. >> >> The cord is around $5 or maybe a couple bucks more but not much. Gold wave >> is around $50 at this time if memory serves me. Think about it and let us >> know how it is going and where you come down on this project. It is > possible >> like I said but it will take some time to figure out the program. >> >> >> David Ferrin >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of karen schrade >> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:47 AM >> To: blind computing >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] moving cassette tape recording to the computer >> >> can someone tell me, in excruciating detail, what i need to move a copy of > a >> cassette recording onto my computer? I am using XPsp3 and jaws 11. i made >> tapes of my children when they were toddlers. Now that my son has a son of >> his own, he wants copies of my cassettes on a cd. foolishly, i'd recorded >> the tapes using a 4 track recorder so i don't think i can take them to a >> service that does this kind of thing. Thanks for any help. 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