Converting cassete tapes to computer

[Don Whitten]

I had a request to convert some cassette tapes over to the computer then burn them to a dvd. I will need to purchase a tape deck and then connect it up to the computer. Anyone have any recommendations?

[Don Whitten]

Just looking at Fryes and found this:
http://shop2.frys.com/%7B83QN2Q-hK6NzUeaufcwk3Q**.node3%7D/product/5407749;jsessionid=83QN2Q-hK6NzUeaufcwk3Q**.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Looks interesting.

[Paul LS]

If you already have a tape deck you could use this unit from ADS for copying records or cassettes via your USB port... $50 :
http://www.adstech.com/products/RDX-150 ... id=RDX-150

Plus see this topic about copying 78 LPs, it is relevant:
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3075&p=26072&hilit=ADStech#p26072

[Chuck Engels]

I connect my tape deck to the input jack on my sound card with this
http://www.ramelectronics.net/audio-vid ... 5586G.html

Then I record with Audacity, the adapter is $3 and I already have a tape deck.
If you don't have a tape deck the one posted above is probably a good idea if you are going to do a lot of cassettes.
If not, then buy a used one at a pawn shop or garage sale, and buy the adapter at your local Radio Shack or Wal Mart.

[Don Whitten]

wow...thanks guys...i dont have a tape deck but was going to go to the local pawn shops and find one. I would like to go through a usb port. Not sure how many tapes she has to convert but I will know more Monday when I talk with her.
Thanks for responding so fast!!

[jackfalbey]

I'm a little late here, Don, but I just had the same request from a client. My CD boombox also has a cassette deck (thought I'd NEVER need to use that! ) but it only had a headphone-out jack; no RCA outputs. I used a mini-stereo to mini-stereo cable ($3.99 at Best Buy) to connect from the headphone-out to the mic-in on my laptop. I then used Audacity to record the old tape and it worked out just fine.