--- Forwarded Message from [log in to unmask] --- >From: [log in to unmask] >Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:01:59 EDT >Subject: Re: #6727 Recording from cassette into computer >To: [log in to unmask] Jim: We have been successfully converting analog audio to digitized audio files; avi, mpg and wma for many years. Our technicians sometimes comment that the audio quality is improved with the process. The audio quality should at least be the same, meaning if the analog version is very good then the digitized version should be the same. Assuming you are using a PC and not a MAC, the machine should have a good quality sound card i.e. Sound Blaster or equal. Relying on the integrated sound card that came with the machine is sometimes a problem. We use Real Jukebox as the recording or conversion software which will convert analog audio to avi and mpg files. Other similar software applications include Sound Forge XP5 at $60.00, Cakewalk model or Sonic model at similar prices. There are others. You will need to check the sound card setup to select "Microphone," "Line in," or "mixer" depending on the sound card. The patch cord connection from the output of the audio device, possibly the earphone jack, to the computer sound card jacks labeled "Microphone " or "Line in," should match the selection you made on the card setup. Patch cords are available at Radio Shack. If you are using stand alone student computers then either avi or mpg is good. If you using a server and a switched LAN then mpg or wma. And if you want to stream audio then wma. The avi format is almost obsolete becuase if the Internet and audio streaming requirements. We are using wma almost exclusively now. John Dowling