Converting cassette audio to MP3

Raistlin · 27th November 2008, 15:08

I have Creative 7.1 speakers attached to my sound card which have the creative wired remote control.

One of the functions of the remote control is an "auxiliary line in" socket.

Can anybody tell me if it is possible to connect a cassette player to this socket and record a cassette to MP3 please?

If so, how would I do it?

Thanks

Pedro · 27th November 2008, 15:30

I'm not familiar with the Creative remote control, but I have recorded several cassettes to MP3. It's a bit fiddly, what I did was connect the cassette player earphone socket to the computer line in and record using Roxio. This records the whole track to a .wav file. Again using Roxio, I separate the individual tracks, enhance the sound if necessary and then convert them to mp3 using dbpoweramp. It's a similar procedure recording vinyl to mp3. The results are not as good as a CD. As this is a public forum I had better state that I would not dream of doing this with copyrighted material!

CDTi · 27th November 2008, 15:43

Probably doesn't answer your question, Paul, but I have one of these on my PC:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...C=SO&U=Strat15

Works very well too.

Raistlin · 27th November 2008, 16:00

This is the remote:-

Raistlin · 27th November 2008, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

record using Roxio.

Thanks Pedro. Can you tell me the exact name of the Roxio software please?

I went to their web site and there are so many software titles that I haven't a clue which I need to try.

Thanks

zojosc · 27th November 2008, 16:17

I use MAGIX AUDIO CLEANING LAB software. Converts vinyl and tape to mp3, CD-R and it takes the hiss and crackle out etc.
Have used this for year as I can then go around the charity shops buying old vinyl and tapes and playing them on modern equipment. Well recomended

Pedro · 27th November 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Thanks Pedro. Can you tell me the exact name of the Roxio software please?

I went to their web site and there are so many software titles that I haven't a clue which I need to try.

Thanks

Paul, I use Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 which is compatible with Windows XP (after downloading updates) but not with Vista. I also have Creator 9 which is compatible with Vista but is a lot less user friendly. I think Nero may have similar functions. Creator 6 is obviously a very old version but I think you can pick them up on ebay. Whether or not they are kosher, I couldn't say.

mach1rob · 29th November 2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by zojosc

I use MAGIX AUDIO CLEANING LAB software. Converts vinyl and tape to mp3, CD-R and it takes the hiss and crackle out etc.
Have used this for year as I can then go around the charity shops buying old vinyl and tapes and playing them on modern equipment. Well recomended

I have that too, put a load of my old vinyl stuff onto CD, mind god knows what happened to those now!

Raistlin · 29th November 2008, 16:14

In the end, I used the line-in directly on my sound card and roxio to achieve my aims.

Thanks for all the help guys

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Converting cassette audio to MP3 I have Creative 7.1 speakers attached to my sound card which have the creative wired remote control. One of the functions of the remote control is an "auxiliary line in" socket. Can anybody tell me if it is possible to connect a cassette player to this socket and record a cassette to MP3 please? If so, how would I do it? Thanks

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Pedro Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Saloon, facelift model, manual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not familiar with the Creative remote control, but I have recorded several cassettes to MP3. It's a bit fiddly, what I did was connect the cassette player earphone socket to the computer line in and record using Roxio. This records the whole track to a .wav file. Again using Roxio, I separate the individual tracks, enhance the sound if necessary and then convert them to mp3 using dbpoweramp. It's a similar procedure recording vinyl to mp3. The results are not as good as a CD. As this is a public forum I had better state that I would not dream of doing this with copyrighted material! __________________

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CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Probably doesn't answer your question, Paul, but I have one of these on my PC: http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...C=SO&U=Strat15 Works very well too. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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zojosc Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The lovely Cotswolds Posts: 816 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use MAGIX AUDIO CLEANING LAB software. Converts vinyl and tape to mp3, CD-R and it takes the hiss and crackle out etc. Have used this for year as I can then go around the charity shops buying old vinyl and tapes and playing them on modern equipment. Well recomended Last edited by zojosc; 27th November 2008 at 16:17.. Reason: mis spelling

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	In the end, I used the line-in directly on my sound card and roxio to achieve my aims. Thanks for all the help guys