How do you transfer your talking tapes from a CD to an MP3?

Answer 1

Hey there, This is relatively simple. There are two scenarios. 1) You have media on the CD, that you want in MP3 format back on your computer. From OS X, if you have iTunes (comes preinstalled) you can rip the CD into media files in your choice of .aac and .mp3 format. 2) If you need to get talking tapes into MP3 files, that are live recorded or any other "talking" form -> You can use Audacity OS X (Freeware - Google it) to save those files to .mp3 or burn them to a CD. Hope this helps, Joey ----- Adding onto what Joey had said... Using iTunes, you can convert your CD (Aiff) format into an MP3 format using the following steps: 1, Open iTunes 2. Choose "iTunes" (on menu bar) 3. Choose "Preferences" 4. Choose "General" Tab 5. Click "Import settings" 6. Choose "import using: MP3 encoder" 7. Choose "settings: 192 (best quality)" 8. Click "OK" 9. Highlight the song(s) you'd like to convert 10. choose "Advanced" (on menu bar) 11. click "Create MP3" iTunes will now convert your CD (AIff) format into an MP3 format. - Carlo
Hey there,

This is relatively simple. There are two scenarios.

1) You have media on the CD, that you want in MP3 format back on your computer. From OS X, if you have iTunes (comes preinstalled) you can rip the CD into media files in your choice of .aac and .mp3 format.

2) If you need to get talking tapes into MP3 files, that are live recorded or any other "talking" form -> You can use Audacity OS X (Freeware - google it) to save those files to .mp3 or burn them to a CD.

Hope this helps,

Joey

Adding onto what Joey had said... Using iTunes, you can convert your CD (Aiff) format into an MP3 format using the following steps:

1, Open iTunes 2. Choose "iTunes" (on menu bar) 3. Choose "Preferences" 4. Choose "General" Tab 5. Click "Import settings" 6. Choose "import using: MP3 encoder" 7. Choose "settings: 192 (best quality)" 8. Click "OK" 9. Highlight the song(s) you'd like to convert 10. choose "Advanced" (on menu bar) 11. click "Create MP3"

iTunes will now convert your CD (AIff) format into an MP3 format.

- Carlo

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Answer 2

Easily Convert Cassettes and LPs to MP3 using Baktrack.comThe easiest way to convert cassettes to mp3 is to use Baktrack.com's online service. Using Baktrack you can connect your computer to your stereo with a standard eighth in cable, press play on your stereo and click start on Baktrack's home page. One end of the cable goes in your stereo's headphone out and the other end is connected to your computer's line in, mic in or in the case of newer mac laptops your headphone in.

If your on a mac you may have to change your sound preferences to specify that you want to use the headphone or line in for incoming audio. As your stereo plays tracks are separated automatically so you can just let it play. If there are any errors you can always delete, cut and combine your tracks before you download. You can also add artist info like title, artist name and album to your mp3s. It is really very simple to use.

Answer 3

Start by extracting the audio file from the cassette and saving it on the computer. Use the appropriate software to convert the saved file into MP3.

Answer 4

If you can play it on the computer, then use a capture program.

I like WavePad, and it's free.