Import cassette tape

what steps to import a cassette tape into garage band. cassette deck line out is connected to audio import of computer. what's next?

Proceed like discribed in this support article. It describes how to record your voice or an acoustic instrument - just start your cassette tape instead of singing or playing, everything else should be pretty much the same.
The most important thing is to watch the level meters, and if they are red instead of green, to reduce the volume to avoid clipping.

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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.

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

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

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.
tt2

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

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

Cassette tape adapter..

are they pretty much the same in terms of sound quality etc? Is the 5.99 one pretty much as good a sthe 25.00 one? I can't afford a new radio with an ipod jack, so I was looking at them.cheers
dave

I'm glad the above two posters could help. However, I had to chuckle at the image this post brought to my mind. I imagined someone importing all their cassette tape music to MP3s, putting the MP3s on an iPod, and then used a headphone to cassette adapter to play the music back through the cassette player.
What am I saying? I'm a person that has a 5.25" internal cassette deck in his computer! It is called a Plusdeck 2c. They are actually really good for importing cassettes be it music or audiobooks.
Enjoy life,
Steven

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.

Recording cassette tape to iMac

Hi there!
I am trying to convert a cassette player into digital form through QuickTime. Whenever recording it sounds great except for an annoying echo. Any tips on how to alleviate this??
Thanks!

Right now I am plugging a cassette tape player into my iMac using a 3.3mm audio cable. I'm plugging it into the "Line In" port. I am then hitting play on the tape player and recording a new audio file in QuickTime. I've also tried this in GarageBand. In both programs the audio sounds pretty good except for an annoying echo. I'm hoping there is a way to eliminate the echo.
Thanks!

Record cassette tape to

I see a post for this for the Audigy 2ZS PlatinumPro. Is it possible to copy cassette tape to my PC with just plain old Soundblaster Audigy 2ZS ?
Thanks in advance

Young88,
Just run the tape line-out into the line-in jack on the Audigy 2 ZS and select it as the recording source and there should be no problem with doing this.
Jeremy

Audigy2ZS PlatiumPro Recording Cassette tape to CD or

Dose anyone know what else I need and how to burn/record cassette tape voice lectures to CD or DVD to archi've.
Have so far:
Pentium 4, .8
CDRW
DVDRW
Audigy 2ZS PlatiumPro
boomBox w/ audio in & out
Certainnet

Here's a stupid question for you guys who know what you're doing. How do I access or find this "MediaSource Organizer" that will allow me to record cassette tapes onto my hard dri've? I bought a new computer and had the manufacturer install an SBAudigy sound card for me and as such I'm not exactly sure which one I have but I stipulated that I wanted the capability to download cassette tapes onto my hard dri've. The only file I have found related to the sound card is one called "Creative" in the "Program Files" of my C: dri've. Further digging reveals various icons marked "Audigy", "SBAudigy", "InterVideo" but none of them, when clicked upon, open up into any kind of a useful program. I do have the "InterVideo" icon on my desktop but thorough searching of this program has not revealed any options for recording outside sounds onto the hard dri've. I also have "Windows Media Center" for Windows XP. Any enlightenment on how I can record cassette tapes onto my computer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Jeremy D.

Converting analog cassette tapes to CDs

Hi everyone!
How do I convert analog cassette tapes to CDs? I don't have any fancy equipment or anything. Just a nice tape player.
Thank you!
PowerBook G4 17 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Hi, zoopop - This subject was discussed recently, and several options for achieving your aim are described in this topic:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=250698&tstart=0
Good luck!
Tuttle
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Recording Cassette Tape - Dolby B & C Question

Hi,
I am recording speaking voice from a cassette tape that was recorded without Dolby.
I have experimented using Dolby B & C on my tape deck, as I play the cassette, recording it into a Soundtrack Pro project. This reduces the tape hiss quite nicely and does not seem to affect the speaking voice frequency range (80 - 1100 Hz).
The one thing I did notice is that Dolby C seems to "pump" a little, probably due to more of the "ambient" sound (tape hiss) being removed from the pauses.
The Dolby B example seemed to be the best.
I have tried various EQ Effects to reduce the hiss after recording and the result has not been very good.
Of course, after adjusting the amplitude, applying Compressor and Limiter, some of the hiss is made more audible. But, this seems to be just what is going to happen with noise.
Has anyone else done something similar and can offer some suggestions?
Thanks, Ken

Did you try STP's noise reduction? It does a pretty good thing. Strong equalization does remove the noise, but also clearness and detail in sound. (High frequencies in a voice can easily reach 2000 Hz). Dolby playback on a non-dolby recording is like using a preset filter, I would only EQ manually, to have more control. With Noise reduction software, you don't have to filter out all high frequencies anymore to get rid of noise.
To use noise reduction in STP:
Open a soundfile in the editor. Click and drag over the wavevorm to create a selection of nothing/noise. Click Process > Set noise print, then undo the selection by clicking once on the wavevorm. Click Process > Reduce noise. In the Popup window you can make adjustments. Play around a little, and you'll be amazed of what it can do..

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