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Thanks, I used to be pretty familiar with Audacity for sample chopping/editing, probably used it to do few tapes I got around to in Oz. This part of the process isn't the issue.
Re: tape deck, I'd rather not buy a new "thing". I was thinking of buying a used hifi tape deck, something flash but old and now cheap. Wasn't someone on here selling old hifi bits?
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Wasn't someone on here selling old hifi bits
Dazaa i think, but that thread has been dormant for a while.
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Bit late to the party for that. Tape decks have been desirable for some time especially flash but old ones.
I bought a boombox in the 90's from a boot fair for £5. They sell for £700+ these days. Nakamichi Dragon are selling for £2k -> £5k.
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I’m going to do the same for some old rave tapepacks I can’t find online. Just going to use my kid’s little stereo and record via the line in using Audacity.
Sony CFDS70B.CEK Classic CD and Tape Boombox with Radio - Black https://amzn.eu/d/hkxPKPX
https://www.audacityteam.org/
I’ve seen some no-name equipment on Amazon that has USB and looks to come with its own software, but that’s probably shit. Cheaper option, though, more compact and you could still use Audacity - but I’d use with a DC power supply so you’re not doing it with batteries.
DIGITNOW! Cassette Player – Portable Walkman Tape to MP3 CD Converter – Captures Audio Music Stereo Player via USB, Compatible with Laptop and Personal Computers, with 3.5MM Jack Earphone https://amzn.eu/d/cUB0Prp
There’s probably a much more audiophile option with a high quality cassette separates deck that has better output.
Teac W-1200-B W-1200(B) Double Cassette Deck (Recording/Playback, Microphone Input, USB Output for Digital Recording to PC/Mac, Conference Transcripts) Black, 14.5 cm*43.5 cm*28.58 cm https://amzn.eu/d/2SjGDbI