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I have an 1 gzh G4 iBook. I also have an 30gig iPod if needed for this task. Here is the question...
How may I take a microcassette recording and convert it so that I may burn it to a CD? These recordings are of great value to a family so I must be careful in the transfer and I hope to put them onto CD for longevity.
You may respond to me at rbwebbman@aol.com.
Thank you!
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sworrall 
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 02:15 PM
After 20 years in journalism I have many interviews with public figures ( incl. katharine hepbrun ) on microcassette. Anyone know the best way to transfer them to CD via my Mac ? I have MacProBook ( OS Leopard). Thanks. SW
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Alan
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 06:37 AM
Hi sworrall,
My experience was from transferring vinyl records from my record player (RCA plugs) and a regular cassette tape deck through an iMic made by Griffen into my computer.
www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic
It accepts RCA plugs and I believe 1/8" plugs and then exports the info through a USB plug.
Lists for 49.99
Has a switch for line or mic impedance.
Then I ran it through Audio In. (freeware)
[http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15962]
From memory (mine, which slips a few cogs once in awhile :^0 ) it just requires a few dry runs to figure out volume etc. settings and then to record it.
Each recording requires that you go to the preferences and give the file a name such as "Famous, wonderful people_Alan Faulkner" :D
Just start the microcassette with the volume turned all the way down, then gently increase it, as you decide whether to use the line or mic setting on the iMic. This is to prevent blowing up your eardrums/speakers but if you are a journalist, you probably know this.
There are other recording programs with more features but this program is simple and straight forward and of course the "F" word... free.
Worked like a charm.
Obviously one of the perks of the job, meeting some of the movers and shakers in the world.
My experience was from transferring vinyl records from my record player (RCA plugs) and a regular cassette tape deck through an iMic made by Griffen into my computer.
www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic
It accepts RCA plugs and I believe 1/8" plugs and then exports the info through a USB plug.
Lists for 49.99
Has a switch for line or mic impedance.
Then I ran it through Audio In. (freeware)
[http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15962]
From memory (mine, which slips a few cogs once in awhile :^0 ) it just requires a few dry runs to figure out volume etc. settings and then to record it.
Each recording requires that you go to the preferences and give the file a name such as "Famous, wonderful people_Alan Faulkner" :D
Just start the microcassette with the volume turned all the way down, then gently increase it, as you decide whether to use the line or mic setting on the iMic. This is to prevent blowing up your eardrums/speakers but if you are a journalist, you probably know this.
There are other recording programs with more features but this program is simple and straight forward and of course the "F" word... free.
Worked like a charm.
Obviously one of the perks of the job, meeting some of the movers and shakers in the world.
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