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From: JH&K Whitehead <>
Subject: Re: TMG-L: Tapes to CD - Slightly off topic
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 08:38:16 -0800


Paul Delany wrote:

> I've got a number of cassette tapes of interviews with family members which I'd like to transfer to CD but have no idea on how/if this can be done. Does anyone know if this can be done and if so what do I need. I already have a CD writer.

Paul,
Assuming you have a sound card, you can "record" from any audio source to a .wav file (or other digital audio format.) You can then save the .wav on CD or use it to create an audio CD that can be played on a stereo CD player. You will
need a patch cord to connect the output of your amp or tape player to the Line In jack of your sound card. The sound card is probably 1/8". The other end may need to be 1/8" or RCA.
If you are satisfied with the sound quality of your tapes, you should be able to do this using, minimally, Windows Sound Recorder and/or the software that came with your CD writer. If you want to enhance the sound quality by reducing tape
hiss and background noise, you'll need an audio editor. I like a shareware editor called CoolEdit (www.syntrillium.com,) but there are a number of good ones. You may have bought an adequate one with your CD writer. There is a substantial
learning curve to doing ultimate sound cleanup, but you can make a big improvement with one or two straightforward steps.
Feel free to ask for more details, either on- or off-list.

John Whitehead

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