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To: limtex who wrote (20256)	5/7/2001 12:17:00 PM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Respond to of 60323

To copy a casette tape in MP3 format, you need a certain kind of software in your computer, together with the ability to read the signal coming from the line output. The software in its least complex version is public domain. There is more sophisticated software for sale. I can't remember the name right now, but you shouldn't have too much trouble searching online for the software. Art

To: limtex who wrote (20256)	5/7/2001 1:19:53 PM
From: wily	Respond to of 60323

limtex, I'm new to using the mp3 format, but I tried this demo and it worked very well for me: mp3machine.com That converts your analog input (in your case, your tape) to a .wav file, and then I used this app to convert to mp3: softseek.com I'm not real happy with this mp3 converter, but it did the job, for now. Do a google search for "mp3 converter", or "wav to mp3" or something along those lines for more options. wily

To: limtex who wrote (20256)	5/8/2001 7:47:36 AM
From: SBHX	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

limtex, You have some good replies, I can add the following : First, this software does the conversion from wav->mp3. musicmatch.com Next, if you don't need an optimal quality conversion, hook the lineout/earphone output from any tape player to a 3.5mm linein input of any computer. Some laptops don't have a linein connector, so it won't work on those. But, if you want an optimal quality conversion, here's a few things to consider. 1. Analog tape is susceptible to playback imperfections such as wow&flutter (matching playback/record speed), head alignment. This is why using the same deck to playback that is recorded on is probably optimal. 2. The ADC circuitry on many soundcards for PCs are not perfect, and can introduce noise or hum in the lower fequency. There might be better cards, but I had some good results once a couple of yrs ago with the soundblaster live. 3. There are mp3 players that record with linein, you might use them to record to CF/smartmedia/mmc, and then transfer the contents to your PC/laptop. Note that an analog tape is not perfect in the first place, so don't expect too much. I assume your analog tape is some sort of live recording, if not I'd buy the CDs and just record the tracks to mp3, that gives you the best soln. SbH

To: limtex who wrote (20256)	5/8/2001 9:59:32 AM
From: Tumbleweed	Respond to of 60323

A better way(tape to MP3)... Assuming this is a commercial recording, and not something you taped yourself, download it direct from Napster, or Audiogalaxy, or WinMX, or Morpheus, or Gnutella, or...... You should get much better quality, plus no need to perform unnatural acts with bits of wire, your HiFi and your PC. Since the RIAA apparently dont mind you copying songs for personal use from one media that you own to another,I see nothing illegal about doing this. After all, you bought the right to use the content, not the media, (so they tell us)and the result is exactly the same, an MP3 version of what is on tape, on your PC. Tw

To: limtex who wrote (20256)	5/9/2001 4:21:21 PM
From: Sbtorres	Respond to of 60323

Connect the cassette player(e. g. walkman) lineout or headphone port to the computer linein or mic input using a stereo miniplug. Easy CD(or Toast for Macs) is bundled with Spin Doctor. Set the input in the Spin Doctor to Sound In or Mic In and adjust the volume so that the signal does not get clipped. The analog signal will be sampled at 44khz and recorded in the hard drive at about 10 MB per minute. A typical 40 min album is about 500 MB for 16 bit stereo. Save the file as wav(aiff for Macs) and then separate the songs using the Spin Doctor under Define tracks and write the names of the songs. The clicks and pops can be filtered. Open the Easy CD or Toast apps and send the selected songs from the Spin Doctor. From here you can write(burn) the CD-R using Easy Cd(Toast). The file is too big to transmit but can be compressed by a wav-to-MP3 converter. For Macs, iTune can convert the file. Once converted it can be burned like the audio CD.