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>In-Reply-To: A<[log in to unmask]>
>References: A<[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 08:48:52 -0400
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Margo Burns <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6727.10 Recording from cassette into computer (!)

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On 7/3/02, Ann Cook <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  I was told that I also needed a recording application such as Peak 
>(<http://www.bias-inc.com>http://www.bias-inc.com) or Sound Studio 
>(<http://www.felttip.com>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>http://www.Mac.com. He also suggested 
><http://www.pure-mac.com>http://www.pure-mac.com as a source of 
>value.

Two lower-cost audio-digitizing programs (Peak LE is $69 for ed. and 
Sound Studio is $49.95..) which can also compress to MP3 format are:

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AUDACITY

Freeware -- Mac (including OS X), Windows and Linux

Special feature: allows user to record to a track while existing tracks play

Download from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ )

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AMADEUS

Shareware -- Mac only (including OS X)

Special feature: sound repair functions to remove background noise 
and/or little cracks from a recording, making it the ideal tool for 
restoring old LP's

Download from http://www.hairersoft.com/Amadeus.html

15-day trial. $25/single copy, $100/5 copies, $400 100-mile radius 
site-license; $1600 world-wide site-license

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Cheers,
Margo

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      Director of The Language Center, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH