A/D converter to computer usb. I use Audacity software on the pc to do the mastering and save to .wav file, then do tagging using Picard software to auto tag, dbpoweramp for manual tagging, then to my music library for access via Roon.
How Do You Convert Cassettes?
I have a variety of old cassettes that include family interviews, live shows and long out of print music. I would like to convert these over to a digital format. How do you do that?
I used to have a PC that had RCA Audio jacks in the back, but that computer died. I’m looking at new PCs these days, and the stock computers do not come with RCA inputs, unless you get a special order one.
What methods have you all used?
Thanks in Advance.
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Converting cassette tapes to digital involves playing the tape on a device connected to a computer and using software to record the audio. The easiest methods include using a USB cassette converter, a dedicated tape deck with RCA outputs, or a portable player with a USB interface. Recommended software for recording is Audacity.
This video provides an overview of how to digitize your cassette tapes: 1m Key Methods to Convert Cassettes
This video shows you how to convert your cassette tape directly to a digital file with this type of device: 1m Step-by-Step Conversion Process
This video demonstrates the step-by-step process of using Audacity to record and edit your cassette tapes: 57s
Tips for Better Quality
For a detailed walkthrough, you can follow this Reddit guide on audio conversion or watch this video walkthrough. |
Something very basic like this would work for you. The tape player goes into the jacks and then the USB end into the computer. This is just USB-A at the end and if your computer only has USB-C you will need a converter for that as well but they are readily available. I have done a lot of cassettes of spoken word as well as reel-to-reel of the same type of thing, for family and others, and these types of devices work perfectly fine. |
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