How do I convert music from a CD to a Tape Cassette and vice versa? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Hobo Moe · 10-08-2004, 11:26 AM

It's a question I've been wondering for awhile. I remember seeing the answer on TechTV awhile ago. I would really appreciate the help.

CityOfAngels · 10-08-2004, 12:01 PM

To convert from CD to cassette:
Make sure you have a boombox with both cd and cassette capabilities. While the CD is playing, hit record on the cassette side.

To convert from cassette to CD:
I've wondered this for a long time too, but my only guess is to somehow transfer the sound from a cassette to your PC. I have no other idea.

Grancey · 10-08-2004, 10:31 PM

I have used software called Goldwave to do things like this. It's a free download. I have heard of Sound Recorder, but never used it.

Rlyss · 10-08-2004, 11:48 PM

I have a Sony stereo (bought in 1999) with an MD function. I've got my computer's sound card hooked up into the MD plug in the back of the stereo so MP3s play through my stereo speakers. On the stereo I switch between tuner (radio), CD, casette tape, and MD. So when it's set to MD (which is really just a source for outside input, like my sound card) it plays computer sounds.

So that allows me to record an MP3 (or anything playing on the computer) to a casette tape (record from the input source), but it doesn't allow me to record from a tape to a CD. To do that you'll need the output from the back of the stereo, inputted into your soundcard, and then record to an MP3 or a .wav file, and then use your CD burner software to burn.

HookedOnChronic · 10-09-2004, 11:20 AM

I guess I would do something similar to Rlyss - Take a casette player with a headpone output (essentially everything) and buy a cable with two headphone jacks on it. Plus one end into the cassette player and one into your line in on your soundcard. Record it live with something like SoundForge (demo available at http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.co...p2.asp?DID=461 ), save it as a WAV file and then burn it to CD with whatever burning program you would use normally. I prefer Neo.

DJMala · 10-09-2004, 09:38 PM

FWIW, unless it's something you recorded or something really obscure, you're probably better off finding an MP3 or just buying the CD. Cassette tapes are pretty much crap to begin with (and don't get better with age). Running one through the cheap headphone amplifier in your cassette deck, and into the questionable converters in your Soundblaster, is only going to make things sound that much worse.

10-08-2004, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hobo Moe Upright	How do I convert music from a CD to a Tape Cassette and vice versa? It's a question I've been wondering for awhile. I remember seeing the answer on TechTV awhile ago. I would really appreciate the help.

10-08-2004, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	I have used software called Goldwave to do things like this. It's a free download. I have heard of Sound Recorder, but never used it. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

10-08-2004, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rlyss The Pusher Location: Edinburgh	I have a Sony stereo (bought in 1999) with an MD function. I've got my computer's sound card hooked up into the MD plug in the back of the stereo so MP3s play through my stereo speakers. On the stereo I switch between tuner (radio), CD, casette tape, and MD. So when it's set to MD (which is really just a source for outside input, like my sound card) it plays computer sounds. So that allows me to record an MP3 (or anything playing on the computer) to a casette tape (record from the input source), but it doesn't allow me to record from a tape to a CD. To do that you'll need the output from the back of the stereo, inputted into your soundcard, and then record to an MP3 or a .wav file, and then use your CD burner software to burn.

10-09-2004, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
HookedOnChronic Upright	I guess I would do something similar to Rlyss - Take a casette player with a headpone output (essentially everything) and buy a cable with two headphone jacks on it. Plus one end into the cassette player and one into your line in on your soundcard. Record it live with something like SoundForge (demo available at http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.co...p2.asp?DID=461 ), save it as a WAV file and then burn it to CD with whatever burning program you would use normally. I prefer Neo.

10-09-2004, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
DJMala Crazy Location: MA	FWIW, unless it's something you recorded or something really obscure, you're probably better off finding an MP3 or just buying the CD. Cassette tapes are pretty much crap to begin with (and don't get better with age). Running one through the cheap headphone amplifier in your cassette deck, and into the questionable converters in your Soundblaster, is only going to make things sound that much worse.