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Cassette tape to CD - Dominic Behan album

  • 13-11-2009 04:12PM
    #1
    luckat
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    A friend has given me an ancient cassette tape of Dominic Behan songs - from a long-ago vinyl LP on Topic called something like Songs of Revolution, which seems to be completely unobtainable.

    I do have a cassette player, but would love to transfer the songs onto a CD. Does anyone out there have the ability to do this?


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  • #2
    Suaimhneach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    This may be more of a question for 'music' rather than the trad forum. I can move it if you like?


  • #3
    luckat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭luckat


    Thank you, Suaimhneach, I wasn't sure where to put it. That would be kind of you.


  • #4
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,029 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/transfer-audio-cassette-to-computer/

    Luckat, The fact that you have access to a PC\Laptop (you're part of this forum after all..) means you're more than half way there.

    The above link should detail some of, or all of the process to you.

    I have the lead they mention, if you want a lend, you're free to take it off me for as long as it takes, just post it back at some point.


  • #5
    luckat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭luckat


    Hmm, Amalgam. My tape deck is an aged Walkman and my computer is a MacBook; I don't know that this good advice is going to work for me. But I'll see if I can seat-of-the-pants it.


  • #6
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,029 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    Macbook has a line in, as far as I know.. and recording from a Walkman isn't an issue, you just use a different kind of lead.

    I suggest browsing this thread:

    http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=73224

    ---

    Audacity exists for the Mac. Browse here for versions:

    http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

    Mac forums mention software called Audio Hijack also, in line with doing what you want.

    It functions for 15 days, 'Free'. Then cripples itself somewhat.

    http://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/

    ---


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  • #7
    luckat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭luckat


    Thanks very much, Amalgam - I do have Audacity and also Audio Hijack - use them for webby things. I'll try them with this.


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