[Ham-Computers] cassett to CD

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Jerry,

For what it is worth:

Transfering audio from a cassette tape to a CD creates a whole host of 
issues unique unto itself. There is something on the cassette tape that the 
CDR 'hears' and does not like. It often causes audio distortion which may 
suddenly start at any time for no apparent reason. Instead of literal 
distortion, it may also be in the form of background static.

I have noticed that the older the cassette tape, regardless of care and 
storage, the greater the likelyhood of problems. Although the originaly 
quality of the tape, as well as how it was stored, can be factors, they do 
not seem to be the cause of this.

I use only high end standalone hardware to replicate and remaster music, so 
you may experience different circumstances using a computer HD and software 
to make a CD from a cassette! Just be sure to listen to your Master "before" 
you burn it to a CD!

Duane Fischer, W8DBF/WPE8CXO
dfischer at usol.com
HHI: Halligan's Hallicrafters International
http://www.w9wze.net
HHRP: Historic Halligan Radio Project
hhrp.w9wze.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry" <gmacari at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
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Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 10:33 AM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] cassett to CD


> Thank you one and all.  With all of your imput I now have it working. 
> Thanks
> again.... Jerry
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