how can I transfer songs from a tape to a cd?

Answer 1

All you need is your computer and some cables (I presume you already have a tape deck).

See the tutorial link below for a detailed 'how-to' on the process.

Not hard, and you can get some pretty decent recordings if the tape was in good condition.

There are many software options for Windows or Mac - at least 6-7 acceptable programs out there. I have given you some links below.

TIPS FROM MY EXPERIENCE:

a. Your first few attempts may be disappointing. There may be audible hissing in the background; or the recording, even after being EQed, may still sound 'tinny'. Just play around with various threshold settings in the software - the more you experiment, the better the results get.

b. If there is significant warping to the tape, it's almost a lost cause to generate 'clear' mp3s. Save yourself the hassle and just buy the album on CD. The software filters can reduce the problem, but they can do only so much. However, I once rescued a tape that was 21 years old, without a hitch. If they've been well-stored, you should have no problems.

I'm not sure where you live. If you don't want the hassle of doing it yourself, do some Google work with key words: 'cassette conversion to digital', 'old cassettes to mp3', etc. This will turn up a lot of commercial services (if you are UK / US-based) which will do this for you, for a small fee.

I think, however, for just a handful of tapes, it's not worth it - have a go at doing it yourself; the most you need to buy is the cable and the jack, and download the software.

Best of luck!

The basic process, and a variety of software options for the job are described at:

http://www.soundabout.net/

Click on the 'cassette to cd' tutorial at the bottom.

Answer 2

To buy the equipment to do that would cost more than just going out and buying that casette on CD. You would need a tape deck that has audio connections on the back and then you would have to buy a cd rw deck good luck finding one (or a DVDR deck which can be purchased at Wal-Mart for $179). Then connect the two together and now you can transfer your music.

Answer 3

You'd need to get a CD player that has a CD writer on it too and those are pretty rare. Either that or take it to your local record store. Some of them will actually transfer the data for you (if it's done here in Jamaica then you should be able to find that in N. America - if that's where you are).

Answer 4

the funny thing here is that..............U cant!!!!! U can transfer songs from a CD to a tape,but not from a tape to a CD........sorry hun,better luck next time.bye!bye!