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cybercron
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_ 		8. October 2005 @ 07:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What is the best way to transfer stuff from cassette tape to computer? I'm a complete novice at this. I bought a patch cord from cassette player to computer mike but the result was totally bad. There is probably something (a lot) I don't know about doing this. Special software? Or wrong settings in software I used? Can anyone direct me to beginner's tutorial on this?
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superhunk
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 11:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi cybercron,

I use CDex (freeware) to record.(menu item tools/record from analog...) Set the format from the settings first.The record dialog
lets you record for a set length of time.(in seconds) Add a minute
or two to the length.(eg. 90 minute tape -> 46 or 47 minutes per
side) There is is checkbox to name the files sequentially.LAME at
320 kbits approx. 110 MB per side,WAV about 4 xtimes that.Tape out
to soundcard line-in. Do not put volume high,better to normalize
after to avoid distortion (clipping).

Nero wave editor lets you select portion between songs to
use for noise analysis.Then select all track and reduce noise.
Also use dehiss and declick.You can also try equalizer to reduce
certain frequencies.(I reduce 8kHz range.)Noise reduction (using
noise print) and declick/dehiss give good results.

Finally I use Blaze MP editor to save individual tracks,normalize,
etc.

Good luck.Write me if you have questions.
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cybercron
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_ 		28. November 2005 @ 14:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks! I'll go get CDex. I'll write when I make my first effort and let you know how it went (or holler for help if I get stuck).

CyberCrone
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