I just purchased this Cassette Capture device, because I have a bunch of old cassette players my grandpa recorded. He passed some years ago and I wanted to preserve the tapes. When I first put in the disc that came with the device it said it wouldn't work with my Macbook. Luckily, I searched out help here on TH-cam and I can't thank you enough for making this video. Helped me out so much. Means a lot, man. Thank you.
Thank you, that was so easy. Kudos for speaking slowly and clearly. So many other how-to videos are difficult to understand what is being said, or they don't tell you every step that you need, as you did.
If you have an old Walkman that still works, you can also use that. Just take the 3.5mm aux cable, one end into the Walkman (or any other player with the 3.5, you can even do it for vinyl), other end DIRECTLY into your PCs microphone port. With Audacity or any other audio program you should be able to capture the signal. Hope this helps!
What Is The Fastest Way Record Audio Casstes Like Rewind Farward Speed If Some One Has Bulk Quantity Any Software Or Play Way Kindly Help I Have 40 Cassets But Cant Record Them Song By Song
Sooooo helpful. I will look for other tutorials for my other problems. Change always messes me up and this was a major one from my last projects on Garage Band.
I didn’t have that issue. But some people complain about that. I did leave a link to a more expensive player, but i have not personally tried it. I assume a more expensive player would be less noisy.
I have a ojld RCA cassette player and radio...all it has is headphone jack. I would like to do the same thing that your showing here, but I have no idea how to hook it up to my pc and the type of cable to use. My desktop has 5 like audio inputs, and the only one i know of is the speaker one. None of them are named so I do not know which one is a line in or Mic/
FANTASTIC! VERY professionally done. One of THE easiest to follow tutorials of any kind I've seen. You solved a BIG problem I was having! You even answered other questions that were already in my mind. Again, superb.
You put my mind at rest. I was panicking when I saw the mini-disc installation CD - where would I put it? When you said I didn't need to use it I sighed with relief. The instructions with the Reshow are totally inadequate but you've demonstrated so clearly I now feel confident to put it all together and get started. Thank you.
This is brilliant! I was able to connect my cassette deck to my iMac with an iMic that I bought years ago. I used to use Audacity but I lost the instructions and couldn't get the sound settings right. This is so much easier and thank you so much for your very clear instructions. Unfortunately I can't monitor while recording as the iMic uses both headphones sockets (Mac and cassette player) so I might still invest in the USB cassette player. I compared my recording with a song purchased from iTunes and the sound quality is every bit as good. Can't thank you enough!
This is one way of doing it, but personally I'm not a fan of the newer mechanisms and heads that are used in units like those. Too much wow and flutter, especially when compared to my Walkman. There is another way; I use an external USB soundcard to capture my cassettes and records as well. The one I got was the X-Fi HD, it's discontinued but I got mine like new in box for $50. Then I use any cassette deck I own (in my case a $12.99 thrifted Technics RS-D160W) to plug into the soundcard, and the rest is the same for capture. I can also throughput sound so I can listen with an external amplifier as I capture to PC.
I can't thank you enough for these clear instructions, and especially using GarageBand (looks like everybody else is using Audacity). You helped me so much to digitize tapes of great value to me. Many many thanks!!
Very nicely done!!..very good...my question at this point how to do sync with my iPhone Music library. Apple Tech support hasn't figured it out I was on the phone with them for over 2 hours to no avail. Apparently, iPhone doesn't acknowledge mp3, at least the audio portion of a song(s). Any suggestions on your Part 1 ..above...? thanks.
Agreeing with all the people who’ve thanked you for this - I just got this device and got nervous at the convoluted instructions provided. Your explanation was clean, simple and clear. Thanks so much!!!
In your video, you're on Mac with Garage Band... As I'm french speaking, perhaps that I lost an information about the fact that the "Reshow" could be use with a PC running with Windows 11..! In your title: " Audio Cassette Tape to your Computer (Mac or PC) - Cassette Tape to mp3", you mentionned "PC "... Am I right and is it as easier with Mac or PC ?
Unfortunately I ended up here cause it ain't working for me on a Windows laptop and I just got this device 1 day... and the output connection from the cassette player has been upgraded to USB C. The laptop recognize the device but Audicity doesn't show the device in the dropdown choices for input recording device. Dont know how to fix this - sad
Hi! I purchased this last week and it was working just fine but when I went to listen some few minutes ago, it wouldn’t play my cassette. I tried changing batteries and changing cassettes and it still won’t play. I can rewind and forward just fine, but it won’t play for some reason. Any thoughts on why that might be?
The quality of the device you recommend is atrocious. The noise that some have complained about is not caused by poor quality tape. Instead the issue is with the player. If I touch the player while recording, the sound fluctuates dramatically. Picking up the player and rearranging it on the table will sometimes cause the loud background noise to reduce significantly but if I wave my hand over the device, the sound responds with the motion of my hand. This is radio interference and is likely caused because of some imbalance in the interface. Having examined reviews, this is one of several faults in the device. The rewind feature does not work half the time (and this is with the same tape, which is quite free of resistance). You may wish to reconsider your recommendation of this player. I am quite frustrated, as an important request for a friend in need of these recordings will remain unfulfilled. But your explanation of the setup was spot on. Thanks for that.
It’s an inexpensive device and for me, the quality was fine. Obviously you get what you pay for and if you want higher quality, I did recommend a better device in the description below the video.
@@LoveWhatYouDo Duly noted; thanks. I wanted to reply since I found that recording on an iMac, there was no such noise, and that I used a six-foot extension on the USB link. The additional noise was not present with these conditions. This may be a fix for some having similar issues.
Hi, I have a powerful Windows 10 Pro 64 bit PC and a MacBook Pro as well. I need to convert audio cassettes to digital files. Digitise audio cassetes. What is the best software on Windows to you? best software on MacBook Pro? What hardware do I need to buy to encode? I am looking for the best options Do you sell cassette players?
really easy video to follow... Thank you very much, buuuuuut.... I am not getting any audio onto garage band even though the tape is playing and I can hear sound through the headphones.. Please please help as this is a very special recording to me.. Thank you 🙏🏻 Update.... Just sorted the issue and I can now listen to my dear departed dad ❤
I did not have that experience, but it is a pretty inexpensive player. This is the more expensive version that will probably work better (although I don't own it): ION Audio Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB Cables: amzn.to/3aUGOzr There are a lot of programs that can change the speed of an audio file. For Mac, try Garage Band. This guy shows you how: th-cam.com/video/WOTC63TAMOg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your clear instructions for configuing a Mac to use this device, and for the Garageband steps. The Reshow device worked fine for a couple of cassette tapes, but now (one hour after it last worked), the player won't play. I thought it might be a cassette problem, but it doesn't work with the cassette it did work with just an hour ago. Did all the troubleshooting steps: power, batteries, reversing the tape. None of the buttons bring any movement.
I’m trying to connect to my MacBook but the device keeps disconnecting and reconnecting every couple of seconds. Any advice on how to get a stable connection? I’ve gone through trouble shooting with Apple and had no luck. It seems to connect just fine to my windows pc. Any advice is appreciated :)
Thanks. I have over 75 cassettes from the 70s and 80s. I have radio shows I was involved in, promotional work with radio stations, and various artists.Also, my music from my recording in the studios. My Technics receiver, cassette/recorder, and turntable still the best. I bought back in 1978. They do not make electronics like this anymore. I wanted to use my Technics to transfer my tapes to my 2020 macBook Pro, using my Garage Band. I can not find a adapter for my Technics. It has 4 plug ins, 2 white, 2 red, that plugs into a adapter then that plugs into my USB adapter on my Mac. Do you know where I can find the adapter for my Technics? Those on line and Amazon does not have the 4 plug ins, all the same. Or, I was afraid to use this recorder you use, because of the quality of my Technics play. Your thoughts. Thank you.
thanks, why can't you just do an audio cable out of microphone, to audio in microphone Imac? Is there a difference between actually audio sound and audio files? I tried using garageband and it was a nightmare. I found quicktime easier. Maybe you could do the same video but using quicktime?. Its just File, drop down, create new track, whaa laa!
Thank you. I am still challenged because the connection to my computer does not seem to work. I am not seeing in in the Preferences/Sound/Input. I'll work on that.
I just received this unit, and it is making a horrible, unacceptable noice that sounds like helicopter blades (whop-whop-whop-whop-whop) continuously added to the recording on the tapes. It sounds like it's being created by the tape transport system.
I did not have that experience, but that player is pretty inexpensive. I would return it for another one or consider this more expensive unit: ION Audio Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB Cables: amzn.to/3aUGOzr
NO ... no drivers. Win 10 or 11 computers don't recognize the device. See comment below with someone with same experience as me Willie E. Adgerson 1 year ago I have windows 10 64 bit. When I plug this device in, it is not recognized. Any Solutions? Thanks.
That's fine as far as it goes, but there are several songs on each side of a cassette. What is the easiest way to import the songs so that each song can be identified on the computer? In other words, how do you label the songs you import to the computer?
Do you have iTunes? If not, you can label them in iTunes - in whatever way to want to, but most usually, the name of the track and in another column, the name of the artist. Search how to use iTunes on TH-cam.
A high quality tape player will be less noisy in my opinion. The player featured in this video is on the cheaper side. You can get even better results if you spend more money. It’s up to you.
Old tapes often sound noisy. I believe that garage band and audacity both have some effects that reduce noise. Search on TH-cam. I am sure you will find some tutorials.
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I just purchased this Cassette Capture device, because I have a bunch of old cassette players my grandpa recorded. He passed some years ago and I wanted to preserve the tapes. When I first put in the disc that came with the device it said it wouldn't work with my Macbook. Luckily, I searched out help here on TH-cam and I can't thank you enough for making this video. Helped me out so much. Means a lot, man. Thank you.
Incredibly clear, precise, useful, and informative instructions. I wouldn't have known how to do this on my own. Thanks so much.
Thank you, that was so easy. Kudos for speaking slowly and clearly. So many other how-to videos are difficult to understand what is being said, or they don't tell you every step that you need, as you did.
Many thanks to you!!
can I do this in reverse for adding music to my tapes?
Listening to this guy speak is like watching bass fishing while rolling up a dooby!
Um, thank you.
If you have an old Walkman that still works, you can also use that. Just take the 3.5mm aux cable, one end into the Walkman (or any other player with the 3.5, you can even do it for vinyl), other end DIRECTLY into your PCs microphone port. With Audacity or any other audio program you should be able to capture the signal. Hope this helps!
Will this work for phones?For those who have not a computer.
Can you connect a 3.5 or any other cable to transfer from a boom box to a P.C. or is there something special about the player options you mention?
Is is stereo or mono?
Stereo! U can do mono if needed too
What Is The Fastest Way Record Audio Casstes Like Rewind Farward Speed If Some One Has Bulk Quantity Any Software Or Play Way Kindly Help I Have 40 Cassets But Cant Record Them Song By Song
Sooooo helpful. I will look for other tutorials for my other problems. Change always messes me up and this was a major one from my last projects on Garage Band.
The video is good, but I tried the Reshow player and it was a piece of junk. It never worked properly.
I love the way you demonstrated the use of Garageband for us MAC owners! Excellent video.☆☆☆☆☆
So how many batteries fo i need for my 300tapes?😐
I can’t hear it when I’m recording. Am I doing something wrong please lmk thanks
What Is the Fastest Way Record Audio Cassettes In Just Minutes
i didnt even know I could put batterys in this cassette player, I thought it was only USB powered thank you!
Me too
Does that cassette player have alot of background noise?
I didn’t have that issue. But some people complain about that. I did leave a link to a more expensive player, but i have not personally tried it. I assume a more expensive player would be less noisy.
I have a ojld RCA cassette player and radio...all it has is headphone jack. I would like to do the same thing that your showing here, but I have no idea how to hook it up to my pc and the type of cable to use. My desktop has 5 like audio inputs, and the only one i know of is the speaker one. None of them are named so I do not know which one is a line in or Mic/
What is the name of the song in the background please?
Quick Q: does it matter what volume I play my cassette at (in terms of the volume of the final mp3 track)?
FANTASTIC! VERY professionally done. One of THE easiest to follow tutorials of any kind I've seen. You solved a BIG problem I was having! You even answered other questions that were already in my mind. Again, superb.
You put my mind at rest. I was panicking when I saw the mini-disc installation CD - where would I put it? When you said I didn't need to use it I sighed with relief. The instructions with the Reshow are totally inadequate but you've demonstrated so clearly I now feel confident to put it all together and get started. Thank you.
The disc has a driver that allows you to use the USB cassette player that comes with it. Otherwise the player is useless
Saludos!!!
This is brilliant! I was able to connect my cassette deck to my iMac with an iMic that I bought years ago. I used to use Audacity but I lost the instructions and couldn't get the sound settings right. This is so much easier and thank you so much for your very clear instructions. Unfortunately I can't monitor while recording as the iMic uses both headphones sockets (Mac and cassette player) so I might still invest in the USB cassette player. I compared my recording with a song purchased from iTunes and the sound quality is every bit as good. Can't thank you enough!
what guitar/drum track its playing in the background at the beginning? love the tune.
Any advice on recording a podcast from my mac onto casette and/or a CD? Thank you.
This Dude's voice is amazing! Will definitely give this vice a try. Thanks!
Saludosªªªª
I tried to convert a tape to mp3 by aux
but there is a loud noise sound.. what is the reason?
(I used audacity)
This is one way of doing it, but personally I'm not a fan of the newer mechanisms and heads that are used in units like those. Too much wow and flutter, especially when compared to my Walkman.
There is another way; I use an external USB soundcard to capture my cassettes and records as well. The one I got was the X-Fi HD, it's discontinued but I got mine like new in box for $50. Then I use any cassette deck I own (in my case a $12.99 thrifted Technics RS-D160W) to plug into the soundcard, and the rest is the same for capture.
I can also throughput sound so I can listen with an external amplifier as I capture to PC.
I can't thank you enough for these clear instructions, and especially using GarageBand (looks like everybody else is using Audacity). You helped me so much to digitize tapes of great value to me. Many many thanks!!
Can I turn my mp3 to cassette
Very nicely done!!..very good...my question at this point how to do sync with my iPhone Music library. Apple Tech support hasn't figured it out I was on the phone with them for over 2 hours to no avail. Apparently, iPhone doesn't acknowledge mp3, at least the audio portion of a song(s). Any suggestions on your Part 1 ..above...? thanks.
that's for recording/digitizing..what about just listening?
Agreeing with all the people who’ve thanked you for this - I just got this device and got nervous at the convoluted instructions provided. Your explanation was clean, simple and clear. Thanks so much!!!
In your video, you're on Mac with Garage Band... As I'm french speaking, perhaps that I lost an information about the fact that the "Reshow" could be use with a PC running with Windows 11..! In your title: " Audio Cassette Tape to your Computer (Mac or PC) - Cassette Tape to mp3", you mentionned "PC "... Am I right and is it as easier with Mac or PC ?
Unfortunately I ended up here cause it ain't working for me on a Windows laptop and I just got this device 1 day... and the output connection from the cassette player has been upgraded to USB C. The laptop recognize the device but Audicity doesn't show the device in the dropdown choices for input recording device.
Dont know how to fix this - sad
Hi! I purchased this last week and it was working just fine but when I went to listen some few minutes ago, it wouldn’t play my cassette. I tried changing batteries and changing cassettes and it still won’t play. I can rewind and forward just fine, but it won’t play for some reason.
Any thoughts on why that might be?
Not sure. I would return it if you tried a bunch of things.
@@LoveWhatYouDo thank you!
Good👍
Awesome work done ,thank u for sharing.just wanted to know I have 200 audio cassettes,do you know a device quickly transfer this data to pen drive
I have the same Walkman!
TeddyAnsGrubby told me Teddy Ruxpin works with this?
The quality of the device you recommend is atrocious. The noise that some have complained about is not caused by poor quality tape. Instead the issue is with the player. If I touch the player while recording, the sound fluctuates dramatically. Picking up the player and rearranging it on the table will sometimes cause the loud background noise to reduce significantly but if I wave my hand over the device, the sound responds with the motion of my hand. This is radio interference and is likely caused because of some imbalance in the interface.
Having examined reviews, this is one of several faults in the device. The rewind feature does not work half the time (and this is with the same tape, which is quite free of resistance). You may wish to reconsider your recommendation of this player. I am quite frustrated, as an important request for a friend in need of these recordings will remain unfulfilled.
But your explanation of the setup was spot on. Thanks for that.
It’s an inexpensive device and for me, the quality was fine. Obviously you get what you pay for and if you want higher quality, I did recommend a better device in the description below the video.
@@LoveWhatYouDo Duly noted; thanks. I wanted to reply since I found that recording on an iMac, there was no such noise, and that I used a six-foot extension on the USB link. The additional noise was not present with these conditions. This may be a fix for some having similar issues.
Thank you so much! This video was incredibly helpful!
Can you connect the jack to the line in port in a soundcard?
Assumes everybodyy is using an Apple and Garage Band. Nothing on moving the file to a PC or using a PC software ....
The instructions that came with this thing would have frustrated Jesus into killing kids! Thank you for this clear, concise video.
The usb connection provides power too. No batteries needed.
Can I do this vice versa with the same player?
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Hi, I have a powerful Windows 10 Pro 64 bit PC and a MacBook Pro as well.
I need to convert audio cassettes to digital files. Digitise audio cassetes.
What is the best software on Windows to you? best software on MacBook Pro?
What hardware do I need to buy to encode? I am looking for the best options
Do you sell cassette players?
really easy video to follow... Thank you very much, buuuuuut.... I am not getting any audio onto garage band even though the tape is playing and I can hear sound through the headphones..
Please please help as this is a very special recording to me..
Thank you 🙏🏻
Update.... Just sorted the issue and I can now listen to my dear departed dad ❤
I bought one, but the pitch is extremely fast. is there a program that can manipulate the speed pitch of the new Digital recording I created?
I did not have that experience, but it is a pretty inexpensive player. This is the more expensive version that will probably work better (although I don't own it):
ION Audio Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB Cables:
amzn.to/3aUGOzr
There are a lot of programs that can change the speed of an audio file. For Mac, try Garage Band. This guy shows you how: th-cam.com/video/WOTC63TAMOg/w-d-xo.html
..perfect!. right to the point!
Can this also cassette-ify mp3s?
No sadly
You smell like robot from lost in space
I watched at 1.25 speed.
Thank you so much for your clear instructions for configuing a Mac to use this device, and for the Garageband steps. The Reshow device worked fine for a couple of cassette tapes, but now (one hour after it last worked), the player won't play. I thought it might be a cassette problem, but it doesn't work with the cassette it did work with just an hour ago. Did all the troubleshooting steps: power, batteries, reversing the tape. None of the buttons bring any movement.
That stinks. I would return it. It’s not an expensive item, but it should work longer than that. I tried mine again the other day. It’s still working.
Sir Me this needed From where will get
I’m trying to connect to my MacBook but the device keeps disconnecting and reconnecting every couple of seconds. Any advice on how to get a stable connection? I’ve gone through trouble shooting with Apple and had no luck. It seems to connect just fine to my windows pc. Any advice is appreciated :)
That’s odd. I didn’t have that issue.
I am having the same issue. Did you resolve this? I've searched all over for a solution to no avail.
@@shannonmessick9432 I'm having the same problem on my iMac
I'm also having this problem with the device recommended, using on my MacBook Pro
Maybe the battery ?
Thanks. I have over 75 cassettes from the 70s and 80s. I have radio shows I was involved in, promotional work with radio stations, and various artists.Also, my music from my recording in the studios. My Technics receiver, cassette/recorder, and turntable still the best. I bought back in 1978. They do not make electronics like this anymore. I wanted to use my Technics to transfer my tapes to my 2020 macBook Pro, using my Garage Band. I can not find a adapter for my Technics. It has 4 plug ins, 2 white, 2 red, that plugs into a adapter then that plugs into my USB adapter on my Mac. Do you know where I can find the adapter for my Technics? Those on line and Amazon does not have the 4 plug ins, all the same. Or, I was afraid to use this recorder you use, because of the quality of my Technics play. Your thoughts. Thank you.
Thank you so so much for this!
1:57 i have that exact wire for playing back my 2007 camcorders video so i got it eazy!
thank you!!
Thank you for making this video! The way you made it is very professional and informative!
thanks, why can't you just do an audio cable out of microphone, to audio in microphone Imac? Is there a difference between actually audio sound and audio files? I tried using garageband and it was a nightmare. I found quicktime easier. Maybe you could do the same video but using quicktime?. Its just File, drop down, create new track, whaa laa!
Cassete capture device make
Thank you. I am still challenged because the connection to my computer does not seem to work. I am not seeing in in the Preferences/Sound/Input. I'll work on that.
Yasss your a god send 👍
I was going to buy one soon but I heard it only works on windows 7. Is that true?
I did it on a mac. But check with the manufacturer.
I just received this unit, and it is making a horrible, unacceptable noice that sounds like helicopter blades (whop-whop-whop-whop-whop) continuously added to the recording on the tapes. It sounds like it's being created by the tape transport system.
I did not have that experience, but that player is pretty inexpensive. I would return it for another one or consider this more expensive unit: ION Audio Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB Cables:
amzn.to/3aUGOzr
Can I use an aux cable with it too?
Great video ,thank you so much. Talked slow, didn't rush the instructions and allowed me to convert my tunes to mp3 easily.
Does this work on ipad?
I like how he speaks.
Sweet I have a tape with me and my dads voice on it from when I was 5 he
Passed away in august so it will be nice to digitize this just in case the cassette tape gets destroyed
I am subscribing because the video was done so well and thank you. Oh I also liked it.
Can you do that in reverse, like turning a mp3 to cassette
I was wondering to
Get a cassette deck
Use the audio out/ headphone, use a Male splitter with rca hookups to audio cassette deck. Record away
Will this work on windows 10 on a desktop computer?
NO ... no drivers. Win 10 or 11 computers don't recognize the device. See comment below with someone with same experience as me
Willie E. Adgerson
1 year ago
I have windows 10 64 bit. When I plug this device in, it is not recognized. Any Solutions? Thanks.
Can a Walkman with only 3.5 jack outlet work on Mac?
Excellent! Thank you
You are welcome!
Great 😃👍
Will they sound like the Sony ES Series or Nakamichi Dragon Cassettes Deck when I listen to the digital files?
I assume that the more expensive machines would sound better. This cassette player is inexpensive.
Many thanks for the great and simple Mac directions! Worked perfectly!
Can we record it in 4x are max speed to save time
I don’t think so.
I LOVE you. Thanks so much for this tutorial. You saved me hours of frustration x
When using usb cassette player, does the audio quality become damaged? I’m trying to preserve audio quality
Yes. This is far from the best way.
Can convert direct to USB ?
❤❤❤
That's fine as far as it goes, but there are several songs on each side of a cassette. What is the easiest way to import the songs so that each song can be identified on the computer? In other words, how do you label the songs you import to the computer?
Do you have iTunes? If not, you can label them in iTunes - in whatever way to want to, but most usually, the name of the track and in another column, the name of the artist. Search how to use iTunes on TH-cam.
Ditto all of the comments on how easy you made this to use. Many thanks.
Many thanks. I've a bunch of old cassettes with some great live concerts. I was wondering how to convert them - so this video is most welcome.
Can the USB connection power the Reshow cassette player, rather than using batteries?
I don’t think so.
great video
Great tutorial thank you… Does the quality of the tape player matter?
A high quality tape player will be less noisy in my opinion. The player featured in this video is on the cheaper side. You can get even better results if you spend more money. It’s up to you.
Thank you ❤️
thank you!
As with Audacity, can you fade in and out and tweak the sound quality with GarageBand?
Absolutely.
wow what a wonderfully calm and informative video tutorial: so clear, thank you very much
What if i want the video and the audio at the same time?
I have 3 8mm cassettes and i want to convert them to digital.
All cassettes are videos of my parents 90s and 80s. Any recommendations?
I use this method:
th-cam.com/video/1l4h_iv56KY/w-d-xo.html
@@LoveWhatYouDo Thank you 🙏🏻
do you hear static when you play the cassette? is there a way to get rid of the static?
Old tapes often sound noisy. I believe that garage band and audacity both have some effects that reduce noise. Search on TH-cam. I am sure you will find some tutorials.