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>Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 13:34:32 -0700
>From: Ann Cook <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum     <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6727.8 Recording from cassette into computer (!)
>References: <[log in to unmask]>

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Excellent solution, and I have ordered iMic. At the time of ordering, I was told that I also needed a
recording application such as Peak (http://www.bias-inc.com) or Sound Studio (http://www.felttip.com). In
order to convert the Mac sound files (.wav equivalent) to MP3, you need a converter such as iTunes, which
often comes bundled with Mac or is available as a free download at http://www.Mac.com. He also suggested
http://www.pure-mac.com as a source of value.

Ann Cook
http://www.AmericanAccent.com

LLTI-Editor wrote:

> --- Forwarded Message from Margo Burns <[log in to unmask]> ---
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> >In-Reply-To: A<[log in to unmask]>
> >References: A<[log in to unmask]>
> >Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 16:02:19 -0400
> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
> >From: Margo Burns <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Re: #6727 Recording from cassette into computer
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> On 6/27/02, Jim Millard ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
> >We have faculty who would like to record from cassette directly into our
> >Language Lab computers using LINE IN.
> >
> >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?
>
> I recommend getting a device called an iMic from Griffin software.
> You plug in a mic or patch cord from a CD player into it, and then it
> plugs into any available USB port on your computer.  I had to get
> them for my lab because the model of Mac G4 that we purchased last
> year (surprisingly!) did not have an audio-in port!   From their
> website (http://www.griffintechnology.com/audio/imic_main.html):
>
> "The iMicTM universal audio adapter is a USB device that adds a stereo
> input and output to your Mac or PC. This allows the connection of
> virtually any microphone or sound input device to the iBook, Titanium
> PowerBook, PowerMac or any other Mac or PC with a USB port. Currently
> shipping, the iMic supports both line and Mic level input as well as
> line level output for any USB capable computer.
>
> "By using USB, the iMic provides significantly superior audio input
> and output performance over built in audio. The iMic is a must have
> product for people who are serious about getting high quality audio
> in or out of their computers. The iMic not only provides amazingly
> high quality performance but is remarkably inexpensive at a suggested
> retail price of $35. "
>
> Cheers,
> Margo
>
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> Margo Burns       603-229-4666     [log in to unmask]      http://www.sps.edu
>       Director of The Language Center, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH