--- Forwarded Message from Margo Burns <[log in to unmask]> --- >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 (!) ------------------ 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: --------------- 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/ ) --------------- 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 --------------- Cheers, Margo -- Margo Burns 603-229-4666 [log in to unmask] http://www.sps.edu Director of The Language Center, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH