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Making a CD from a cassette

Yeah, I know, "it’s easy!" I’ve just never done it.

I have a tape I made decades ago and it actually sounds as good as the day I made it. It surely won’t forever though.

For the curious, it is from the old FM radio show Rock Line. This tape features Jimmy Page after Outrider came out.

I’m thinking of using the following product:

http://www.cassette2usb.com/

Anybody tried it? I’m leery of going through just my PC because it probably has a less than stellar sound card. I never even have the sound turned on. Also, I don’t have any software to do it or the adapter/patch cord.

The above named product looks like it makes it easy. Could be just another cheesy ripoff though. Thoughts are appreciated,

Thanks.

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elliottbnewcombjr
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learn about various WAV files, then ask them what WAV options you get with their software

https://www.cdunity.com/what-audio-format-to-use-for-cd-production/

 

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cleeds
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If you have a good cassette deck, it's likely that you'll get decent sound by using your PC.

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dekay
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For a one-off I would use a well reviewed pro service.

Your query reminded me that I have VHS tapes (8MM film T/F'd to VHS 30+ years ago) that need to be T/F'd to DVD and memory stick.

 

DeKay

 

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toddsyr OP
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Elliott- Thank you for the advice and the link. It was easy to understand the information there. I have submitted a query to the company that makes the device. Hopefully I hear back from them tomorrow. When I do, I will post the information here.

Cleeds- Thank you for that information. I have a Harman Kardon TD4800 so no worries there. If the CassettetoUSB device doesn’t pan out your words are reassuring.

Dekay- If I did go that route, who would you recommend? The thing that worries me with this idea is the tape getting lost or destroyed in the mail. Also, I don’t know where you live. I’m in the Central NY area. I have a machine that copies VHS to DVD. If it’s convenient for you, I could do some of those for you. No charge, just buy the blank DVD’s.

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dekay
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I live in West Hollywood (Los Angeles) and there are gobs of local Pro T/F services.

Should be the same for NYC.

2 hours of VHS T/F here is approx. $40 and cassette T/F runs around $20 (per unit).

If you know someone local in the film/music industry ask them for a reference, otherwise there are YELP and BBB reviews.

I'll pick a Pro service that can tweak if needed as the original film was 30 years old @ the time it was T/F'd to VHS.

Yes, loss of the item is a concern.

 

DeKay

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