True, I don’t think the quality is as good, but it was the only way I could do my 78s.
From: Dave Bahr Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 1:30 AM To: Tom Fairhurst ; info GW Subject: Re: Digitizing Audiocassettes Using Window-Eyes-Compatible Software I too use goldwave, much more speech-friendly. I can also help off list if you like, but I wouldn't recommend a usb turntable, bad quality. On 2/23/2014 10:50 PM, Tom Fairhurst wrote: I used GoldWave to record my records and cassettes to my hard drive. I understand that listers have used Audacity to do this. If you use a cassette deck, you will need to connect to your computer through a preamp. I used a preamp for my records since my turn table had no volume. I used a cassette player to do my cassettes so I didn't need the preamp for this. There are vinyl to MP3 USB converters for records and cassettes which can be used to record your media to your computer. I actually used one of these to record my 78s since my turn table only had 33 and 45 speeds. I did not purchase a cassette converter for reasons mentioned above. There are other listers who have used many more recordding features than I have. They also have done serious editing. Whichever program you use, however, you will need to split your recording into tracks. Thus, you can put them on CDs or play them on your computer or other media players. If not, you would have one big file which isn't very handy. I can help more off list if desired. -----Original Message----- From: Craig Werner Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:37 PM To: GW Micro (List) Subject: Digitizing Audiocassettes Using Window-Eyes-Compatible Software Hello, everyone. I am looking into ways of getting material on audiocassettes converted to MP3 or another suitable format. Has anyone purchased special cassette decks that will do so? Am I tied into using a particular program to do the digitizing with such a deck? Alternatively, I realize I could use a conventional tape player to send the output of the audio to my computer. I am not familiar with using audio software, so the simpler the recording package, the better. I don't think I'll be doing a lot of editing; I will just convert the tracks as they are. Thank you for all help. Craig If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
