There are two ways to convert your huge pile of audio cassette tapes and old vinyl records into an Audio CD. The first method assumes that you are a geek while the second option is so simple that even your grandma can do it.First the tough method - Thoroughly read the Home Studio Recording bible, learn about various computer ports, audio cables, sound software, make the right cable connections and then if you are lucky, your analog tapes will be saved as WAV or MP3 files in your hard drive which you can later burn to a CD.
The second method makes the vinyl to cd conversion process look like a child's play. Just place the vinyl tape or cassette inside the GF-350 Turntable CD Recorder and hit the record button. Press play and the recording would start. No computer or technical know-now is required.
David Pogue has done an excellent video review of the Teac GF-350 Mini System accompanied by review writeup on the NYTimes website.
Despite a few issue, Tech pundit David is pleased with the overall performance of TEAC GF 350 and demands an equivalent machine for converting old VHS tapes and reels of movie film into CDs.
David, did you try the HP DVD Movie Writer DC3000? Like GF 350, DC3000 also takes video straight from the VCR or the analog Hi8 Camcorders and burns them to a DVD without requiring a PC.
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Reader Comments
I use a software called Cool edit to convert my lp records to dvd. It's now available under the name Adobe Audition (use 44.1 khz 16 bit stero setting before pressing the record button)
The biggest advantage of Audition over Audcacity is that I easily remove all the noises, hmm...sounds etc from the software itself without having to repair the audio files separately.
I am not sure but it may also be used for transferring your old VHS tapes to the CD or DVD since it captures the audio from any video file. Did anyone try that ?
Written on 23/8/06 3:33 PM
I recorded my album collection onto my PC, and I think this is the best way to go. It's not hard, once you get set up. You then get proper track breaks on your CD's and you can copy out tracks to your MP3 player.
I used a piece of software called VinylStudio, which does everything I want. There's a handy guide on their website. Audition is way too many $$$!
Written on 23/9/07 12:03 AM