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>Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:06:05 +0200
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Arjen Florijn <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6727 Recording from cassette into computer
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

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At 16:07 27-6-02 EDT, you wrote:
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>>From: [log in to unmask]
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>>Subject: Recording from cassette into computer
>>Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 08:20:31 -0400
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>We have faculty who would like to record from cassette directly into our
>Language Lab computers using LINE IN.

OK; this is perfectly possible.

>While it does record, the audio quality is very poor, unacceptable for their
>use. Has anyone dealt with this problem before? Is it because we are
>bringing analog sound into a digital source? If we invest in higher quality
>sound cards will this help?

Even with the cheapest soundcards you can get acceptable sound quality. But:

- The original tape should be good. Invest in good quality microphones,
tape recorder, and tape.

- Take the time to experiment with sound card settings.

- Make sure the contacts of sound card, tape recorder and cables are not
corroded. If they are rarely used, this tends to be the case.

- What about the speakers? (Headphones?) Computer speakers are, in general,
not top of the bill, so it might just be the play back quality that's
unacceptable.

Hope this will help,


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