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Old November 10th 06, 09:30 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Raymond RUSSELL
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Default Converting 1/4 inch tapes

Hello Glenn

This year I have been converting my own old tapes to CD
(5-inch and 7-inch reels recorded at 3 3/4 stereo).
I do this from a Tandberg TD20A onto a Pioneer CD recorder.
That is the analog - to - digital stage.
I then rip the CDs to the computer.
Conversion to MP3 is then the easiest step.

I have to do this one track at a time
because even inaudible tape hiss is such that the CD recorder
does not recognize the break between tracks.
This means I have to listen to the music
and leap up from my desk (I work at home) whenever a track finishes.

Another method would be to record each tape side as a long single track
and then do the breaks on the computer.
I decided against this strategy.

I could do the conversion for you at a price
- and depending on what the music material is
My music taste is varied but I don't like everything.
And the results would be "as is".
A professional will give you professional results
but will charge you professional prices.

Best regards from Ray