Recording an analog source (whether LP, cassette, open reel, etc.) into a computer is fairly simple once you've got the process down.
First, your PC needs an external or internal sound card with a line-level stereo input. Many computers come with this feature already installed. You will probably need a converter cable to switch from the RCA outputs on the tape deck to the 1/8th inch miniplug that is common for soundcards. Second, you'll need an audio capture and editing program. I used Adobe Audition but there are a number of other programs including free ones available. Some programs include the ability to remove clicks, pops and hiss. You'll need to look around to find what suits you best. I typically record an entire side of a record or tape into the computer at once. Afterwards I'll cut it up into the individual songs or segments. At this point the files can be saved to WAV, FLAC, MP3 or any other desired format. You will also be able to burn an audio CDR if you have a burner in your computer. There are plenty of well written guides floating around the internet that discuss the ins and outs of this process, so do a Google search. -- mlsstl ------------------------------------------------------------------------ mlsstl's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38092 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
