Cassette Tape to itunes

I would like to put my old cassette tape collection into itunes and then burn CD and also add to my ipod .
Any suggestions on the best way to do this ?
R. Addis

Try http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/mac - it's free. I've used it to import a fair amount of vinyl & cassette into mp3 format. You can record the whole cassette and normalise the volume. If you have the patience you can also identify the extent of each track & export them one at a time, otherwise you can simply leave the tracks joined together as Side 1 or Side 2.
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Cassette tapes into iTunes library

Please can I ask for your advice on the best way to acheive optimum quality when converting/transferring cassette tapes into my itunes library.
Thank you in advance for your assistance,

I'm not sure what you need covered here. Do you already have a mechanism by which you can convert the cassettes to digital files on your computer or are you asking that too?
Tapes will have hiss. Some of this is deliberate as Dolby Noise Reduction technology of the time, some will just be the tape. Dolby NR is probably best handled at the tape end of things if you make sure you use Dolby filtering on your player for tapes on which it was used originally (you'll only know if it was marked at the time of recording). If you don't have it you can try using computer filtering. I did a bit of this with a program called Amadeus many years ago. It let you sample a bit of the digitized recording which is supposedly blank to get the background noise, then apply it acrosss the whole file. There's always a bit of risk in doing this because you may have something in the recording that looks like the noise signal but is part of the actual sound. Audiophiles can have a field day discussing this.
If you're being really picky, I found I had a bit of noise just produced by my equipment I was using. I would record a few seconds with no tape playing at all just to see what was being produced by my equipment.
Audacity is a free audio editor, but I have never had time to figure it out.
Obviously you are going to want to record your files and edit them in a full-quality lossless format such as AIFF. I archive mine in FLAC format (you could use Apple lossless too), then create a mp3 or AAC version for everyday use.

Importing cassette tapes into iTunes

I may be stupid here, but is there a simple way to get my cassette music library into iTunes? I've got some great stuff from "way back when" and don't want to have to buy the CD's (many probably aren't even available now).
Thanks!

This isn't really an iTunes question and you might want to try over at the iMac forums or the OS 10.4 forums. It is more a matter of getting your cassette deck interfaced to your Mac and being able to record the stuff from tape onto the Mac. You may be able to interface directly from the cassette player to the Mac with a patch cord or you might need something like the Griffin iMic to help with hardware and signal conversions.
Then you need software to capture the audio, clean it up, break it into tracks etc. Some things you can do with iTunes (like breaking up the tracks) but is probably faster and easier, plus the other stuff you will want to do, with a third party application like Audacity (free download).
Once you get the tracks into the Mac, then it is simply a Drag & drop operating to add them to iTunes.
Good luck,
Patrick

Importing a cassette tape into I tunes

Can I import and save a cassette tape into itunes thanks

You can't import the audio from your tape directly to iTunes you need software to digitise the audio first. One way is to connect your Cassette deck (through the Tape out sockets of your amplifier) to the audio in socket of your computer. On the computer you'll need audio editing software to capture and edit the resulting long file into individual tracks that can be added to the iTunes Library. There are a number of commercial programs for this (I use Sound Studio for the Mac). If want to try out the process first you could try the open source program Audacity which has Linux, Mac and Windows versions at this link: Audacity
In addition to the software you'll need RCA to 3.5 mm audio plug cables to connect the Tape Out sockets of your amplifier to the audio inputs of your computer. There's a short guide to recording here: How to record from vinyl and cassette to a computer also from the BBC Copying Vinyl Recordings to CD
If your Mac or PC hasn't got an audio in socket you can have a look at the Griffin iMic which connects to a USB port and comes with some software of it's own: iMic USB audio interface

Old records and cassette tapes

I have a number of old LP records and cassette tapes that I would like to import into Itunes. Is this possible and what would I need to do it ? Any help would be appreciated

One way is to connect your Cassette deck or turntable (through the Tape out sockets of your amplifier) to the audio in socket of your computer. On the computer you'll need audio editing software to capture and edit the resulting long file into individual tracks that can be added to the iTunes Library. There are a number of commercial programs for this (I use Sound Studio for the Mac). If want to try out the process first you could try the open source program Audacity which has Linux, Mac and Windows versions at this link: Audacity. If your Mac came with it installed you could also check out Garageband, I've never used it myself so I'm not sure of it's capabilities.
In addition to the software you'll need RCA to 3.5 mm audio plug cables to connect the Tape Out sockets of your amplifier to the audio inputs of your computer. There's a short guide to recording here: How to record from vinyl and cassette to a computer also from the BBC Copying Vinyl Recordings to CD
If your Mac or PC hasn't got an audio in socket you can have a look at the Griffin iMic which connects to a USB port and comes with some software of it's own: iMic USB audio interface

How to add music from a cassette tape?

I have a few cassette tapes that I would like to add to my itunes library but can't figure out what I would need to make that happen. It would seem like I would need a cassette player that had a USB jack on it or something.
If anybody has done this and know of a solution please let me know.
thanks

A proper USB converter or soundcard would be the most appropriate way to go. However, I believe at least your G5 probably has an audio in mini-jack. Run the output from a cassette player into there and then use a recording utility such as audacity to record the sound. I know there are converters that work between two RCA style wires that are typical for home audio that have mini-jack connectors on the other side. You can get these for a couple of dollars fairly easily (I got mine from a national guitar shop chain but have seen them in many places). I transferred my old tapes by running a line directly out of my home stereo cassette player to the audio-in on my G3.

Converting Cassette Tapes To AIFF

Hello all,
I am converting my Fathers cassette tape collection to AIFF, and then to MP3 for his ipod, and am trying to retain the highest sound quality I can.
My set up is I have a Marantz PMD 201, with a live feed into my imac. I play the tapes in real time, while Soundtrack Pro records them in AIFF and puts them into itunes. Some of the tapes are a little stretched making the voices a little too high, is there any filter that would assist in unstretching parts of the cassettes?
Also what filter would be recommend to take out the background buzz? I have played around with a lot of different things but it seems there should be something better out thereAs always thanks for any feedback.

Hi JArmeanio:
If your tapes are physically stretched, the audio inconsistency will be hard to determine as the magnetic medium will be pulled across the heads in an unpredictable way; drop outs, deterioration, etc. will be evident only to you in the digital audio performance of the resulting transferred files. If the tape sounds sped up - due to old cassette player tape speed issues - either check to see if there is a tape speed adjustment knob on the MArantz, or use the very handy re-size/re-tempo features in STP.
Likewise - for hums, unwanted 60cycle or other consistent tones interfering with your files, i cant stress enough the magic of editing the frequency spectrum of an audio file. IT IS A FEATURE MANY STP USERS ARE NOT AWARE OF. It is easy to do:
... in the audio file editor window, select the upper right tool in the window to show the frequency spectrum display instead of the wave form.
Right click the left grey area of the window outside the audio file (where the frequency graph is) and select"logarithmic" view - then right click on the file itself and select "show spectrum controls" - use the minimum and maximum frequency controls to highlight your buzz - which will be visibly obvious.
then select the frequency select tool - right next to the arrow in the upper left window of the file editor (NOT at the top of the session, which contains a different set of similar tools) - once you click on the frequency select tool, you will get a cross hair tool in the audio window. If you use that to narrow in on the visual line of the buzz, highlight it, and then delete those frequencies - you will be amazed at how clean it will sound. Its magic!
http://www.lynda.com/ provides wonderful tutorials - and can be accessed free for a time, in demo mode. Good luck! Sounds like a bit of a painful transfer!

Importing audio cassette tapes to i tunes

I would like to know the best (and easiest) method to import my old cassette tapes of music compilations to i tunes for future conversion to CDs.
Roylev1

You need to use a recording application then add them to iTunes.
Personally, I use the -> Griffin iMic to connect to the computer and -> Finyl Vinyl as the recording application
You can use GarageBand and use the microphone input on the computer.
Another alternative is -> Audacity

Importing cassette tape audio to FCE HD

I would like to archive some cassette tape audio recordings on my computer - Is it possible to use FCE HD voiceover feature to do this? It would save me the trouble of purchasing a separate sound software program.
If so, I'm not sure how to go about doing this...
in terms of hardware, I have my tapedeck, iMic, audio cables that connect the tape dec and iMic.
In the voice over menu, my options are built-in audio with internal microphone only or DV audio. I do have a DV converter, but it's not just for audio. This is where I get lost... any suggestions?
Thanks!

EVEN MORE INFORMATION!
I think I have found the cause of the problem.
The dodgy files were recorded on WireTap Pro - though they playback perfectly in iTunes, Sound Studio etc. etc.
I have tested AIFF files recorded in iTunes etc. and they playback correctly in Audacity.
It appears that for some reason WireTap Pro recorded music is not compatible with Audacity. Yet WireTap Pro audio which has been imported into iTunes can play perfectly when opened in Audacity!
Most perplexing.
Ian.

Cassette Tapes to iPod

Is there a way to transfer music i have on cassette tapes into my iPod? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Transferring analog vinyl albums (or cassettes) to your PC is not a trivial effort.
You want to convert analog music to digital. Doesn't matter if it is vinyl records or cassettes, the concept is the same. It's a simple concept that it a bit tough in implementation (if you want to get it as right as possible).
Once you record (digitize) the original analog recording, the resulting digital file will be large. You can then convert it into an MP3 or AAC file after correcting it. Most folks I know who digitize their vinyl keep the recorded and corrected files on a separate External Hard Drive, as the work involved to get them is substantial. The best audio will be the originally recorded digital copy in a lossless format. This should be kept, or archived, as it can be burned to Audio CDs or imported (and re-imported, if needed) into iTunes in whatever lossy format you require.
1st: Hook up your stereo to your PC line input jack. I prefer using an analog-to-digital converter hooked into my USB port instead. This may reduce or eliminate a possible PC soundcard hum, mostly found on laptops and low-end PCs. Ederol makes the UA-1X converter that is fairly good.
2nd: Record the album using one of the various free or paid software programs out there. I use Audacity. It is free and can be found here: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows
3rd: You’ll need to record each side individually. After recording both sides, you’ll have two computer files. These need to be broken into their individual song tracks and error corrected (if desired).
4th: Assigning track name and other info may be possible using the CDDB, but it may not recognize the files. Manual entry may be the only method.
5th: You can then import them into iTunes as MP3, AAC or other format to play in your iPod. You may first want to burn them to CD in their full-digital form for backup. iTunes and the CDDB may recognize them better coming off a CD rather than your HD.
Do some Google searches. There are many sites that give overviews on how to convert your records to digital. Here are some from my files:
http://www.blazeaudio.com/howto/lp-overview.html
http://www.gmayor.com/CDR_Pages.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~doniteli/index80.htm
http://www.pcabusers.net/vinyllp/vinyllp.htm
http://www.ganymede.hemscott.net/tutorial.htm
http://www.dak2000.com/reviews/2020story.cfm?GLP#pic9d

Record/Rip old vinyl/turn table records, cassette tapes, etc.?

Hello.
How easy, cheap, and quick is it to record/rip old vinyl/turn table records, cassette tapes, etc. to iTunes, iPods, and iPhones on a MacBook Pro (2008's Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 2012's Mac OS X 10.8.4)? Does it need special audio adapters, cables, etc.? Without driver support I hope since it would be used a lot and for a long time.
Thank you in advance.

Chris CA wrote:
antdude wrote:
Is it me or I can't find iMic directly from local retail stores like Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.?
I have seen iMic at Best Buy before. Not as a regular stock item thoug.
I actually got mine at Radio Shack a few years ago for $10.
Oooh, RadioShack. I forgot that one, but no luck. Best Buy has it online, but it requires an online order. Bah!
I did get an e-mail re(ply/sponse) from Griffin Technology and told me that Best Buy, Target, and Walmart should have iMic.

Equipment to download cassette tapes to your pc

Does anybody know if they make something that you can take your cassette tapes and put them on your pc? I have seen things for records to be downloaded onto your pc. Thanks

Do you still have a cassette player? If so, use this:
Easy LP to MP3 - Windows
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Cassette tapes into the G5 for clean up

I would like to clean up some cassette tapes and have them in my itunes library. So I am wondering how to get the tracks into the computer. Then I would use Amadeus ($30) or what you guys recommend to clean them up for better fidelity. So the cassette player has a 2 plug output. How do you input to the G5 dual, get recognition, etc., and then go from there?
Thanks folks for any tips.
There is no garage band on this OS.

Here's one way to do it:
Run a mini-jack (1/8th) cable from the headphone output on your hi-fi or cassette player to the line-in on your iMac.
Go to System Preferences -> Sound and under Input select the Line In
Now you need software to record the Cassette: there many options - including Amadeus but I suggest the Open Source (as in Free) Audacity. You can download it from here:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Then record each album a side at a time. The wave-form editor makes it a cinch to edit the file into tracks. You can also ue it to clean them up. I suggest that you save as Aiff files, which are large, and if you wish you can convert them to mp3 or AAC with iTunes.
Regards
TD

How can I download tracks from cassett tapes?

I've mastered downloading from the itune store and CD's. How can I make use of my older cassett tapes?

You need a component cassette deck (i.e. one with audio out), a device to convert your output from your cassette deck to a digital input on your computer, and software to allow you to record the cassette.
I can give you recommendations for the Mac world, but I'm not familiar with the devices/software for the PC world.
I don hope you are not really running Windows ME, as it says in the bottom of your post, or you won't be able to do it at all.

How to convert cassette tape to macbook pro

hi
i have a 2009 macbook pro and want to convert cassette tape of me giving a lecture to cd so I don't lose it. the cassette is 35 years old and still works well. my mbp does only has a headphone out jack outlet, not anything for input so I can't see how to connect a cassette player.
any info very wanted and welcome - with thanks

Probably has a combo port.
⌥ > System Profiler…
(ie, hold down Option and choose System Profiler… from the  menu) and post what you get for Hardware Overview > Model Identifier. That will tell us exactly what machine you have. Or you can find out the specs for yourself in Mactracker
<mactracker.ca>
You should also check the user guide which came with your machine.
My guess would be that you can connect your tape player with a 3.5 mm analogue jack and switch to input.
As for the rest, if you search the forum you'll find several threads about digitising audio tapes.

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