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Necrologue
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 Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject: Ripping Cassettes |
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I'm looking to start ripping the cassettes I own. I have a USB preamp with RCA connectors for it (I've ripped vinyl before). However, I don't own a cassette deck.
I'm concerned with the quality I'll get with what I use to rip the audio. Is it better to get an older deck with RCA connectors or a newer deck with a USB connector? I'm wary about the digital cassette decks, since digital record players tend to produce lower-quality audio.
Also, any specific model recommendations for cassette decks are welcome!
Thanks for your time! |
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Carlzilla
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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I use a Pioneer CT-W770 with a RCA -> 1/8" stereo converter cord directly into the line-in on my soundcard.
I get great results.
The Tascam decks are great, but their a bit pricy if all you need them for is ripping.
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Mortado
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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Agreed, line-in via 1/8 inch stereo plug works great. Cheap as hell if you already own a deck!
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cochino
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Any RCA over USB. USB capture devices suck balls. |
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Necrologue
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers for the responses, guys! Thank you.
The Tascam one sounds great, but it's a bit out of my price range. I went ahead and bought a Pioneer CT-W770. I'm looking forward to using it! |
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Necrologue wrote: | Cheers for the responses, guys! Thank you.
The Tascam one sounds great, but it's a bit out of my price range. I went ahead and bought a Pioneer CT-W770. I'm looking forward to using it! |
http://www.nsftools.com/misc/TapeToCD.htm
^^ That's the instruction guide that I used at first. I don't do Step 4 or Step 6 though. Everything else is good though. If you want to make mp3s I recommend installing the LAME Codec and exporting to 'v0'.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq_i18n?s=install&i=lame-mp3 |
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morbiddeceiver
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| Key is not to use ant "cleaning" effects. It may take away the tape hiss but will add digital noise which sounds much worse. |
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Carlzilla
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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| morbiddeceiver wrote: | | Key is not to use ant "cleaning" effects. It may take away the tape hiss but will add digital noise which sounds much worse. |
Yeah. I always normalize my rips, but I NEVER do noise removal. It leaves the entire sound flat and bad sounding.
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