Transfering a tape to mp3

[JoelDee]

Hi just wondering how can I transfer a tape so I have it as an mp3 on my PC? I have a few tapes which I would like to put on my pc and then further burn them to cd/put on my ipod

Anyone done this before and can let me know?

 

[MikeDX]

Easiest way to do this is from a hifi straight into the line-in on your pc. Record the sounds from the tape using some software such as audio cleaning lab, then cut the songs up into mp3s and tag them.

 

[Tim]

sorry to jump in on your thread but have wanted to do this myself and now i know . :hail:

 

[Chris1.4RT]

Think you might have to pay for that one.

A free one you can use is Audiograbber

Go to File>Line-In Sampling.

Ordinarily it does it as .wav unless in the main program you go to Settings>MP3 Settings>Direct Rip and Encode to MP3

 

[Final Maxim]

cable

 

[ollie]

i just use aux out put things from amp, to the mic input thing on sound card, and record in soundforge

 

[JoelDee]

What cable do I need to put plug in? and which port does it need to go into

 

[Chris1.4RT]

Depends on the output source.

You probably will need a 3.5mm jack plug to go into the line-in on your computer. You know the one like on a walkman headphones.

On the hifi or whatever end you may need phono or 3.5mm plug depends on how you do it and your equipment.

A very quick and easy way is to get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead and plug into the headphone socket on your hifi and the line-in on your pc.

You can buy various leads on ebay or places like Maplins.

There are other ways.

 

[JoelDee]

Depends on the output source.

You probably will need a 3.5mm jack plug to go into the line-in on your computer. You know the one like on a walkman headphones.

On the hifi or whatever end you may need phono or 3.5mm plug depends on how you do it and your equipment.

A very quick and easy way is to get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead and plug into the headphone socket on your hifi and the line-in on your pc.

You can buy various leads on ebay or places like Maplins.

There are other ways.

I've got two of those leads at home!?