First and foremost, you need to listen to those tapes and see if they're
worth it. Probably, if they're commercial tapes, there's so much
print-through that you might as well find something else to do. If they're
not replaceable, you have everything you need if you have a tape deck which
has RCA jacks at the back. Sony used to make one. They do have some which
use USB cords, but I've never bought one. Next thing you need is software,
either SoundForge or something like it. Make sure when you make the tapes
that you don't go into the red, btw. Have something that will either have a
meter and tell you, or listen damned carefully to make sure you're not
clipping. You might not mind now, but over the years, clipping will drive
you nuts.
Good luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Amaro" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 10:13 PM
Subject: digitizing cassette tapes question
Hello Listers,
What do I need to digitize cassette tapes? I already have a stereo patch
cord. How ever, it's the kind that you plug in the back of your cable box.
It comes with 2 headphone plugs at one end and a single headphone like plug
at the other that you plug in to your computer.
Thanks
Michael
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