Many recording studios offer the
services of transferring reel to reel to digital format. However, you can do it
from the comfort of your home as well. You can easily convert analog tapes to
CDs by using two-track tape recorders. Each year, the prices of tape records
come down. So, you do not need to worry about the cost of tape records. You can
get a good standard tape records in 100-200 USD from your nearby store. You can
also check their prices on the Internet. It is pretty simple. You do not need
to pay an arm and a leg to purchase a tape recorder. Let us now come to the
point. Following paragraphs show a simple method you can implement in order to
convert reel to reel to digital format. Read on to know more about it.
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Once you have purchased a good
tape recorder, your first tape is to connect a pair of XLR cables to your tape
recorder stereo output. Now, connect them to the input of the audio converters.
From the same converters, you need to connect the same XLR outputs to your
digital recorder or PC’s inputs. Your first step is completed.
Your next move is to launch the
recording application and set the sample rate to at least 96kHz and the bit
rate to at least 24. There is no benefit of going over 96kHz if you do not want
surround sound recording. At these settings, the sound will be great and the
files will not take too much space on the Disc. So, stick to these settings for
recording.
With the help of the digital
recorder or recording software, you should choose two tracks as a record mode;
however, it is better to leave it paused. At this stage, you are actually going
to adjust levels.
Put the tape in the reel-to-reel
recorder and push the play button. Set the output to read in the red on the VU
meter; however, do not go over +4. If the recorder features an automatic mode,
do try it as well. Keep an eye on the levels of the digital recording
applications while the tape is on. Normally, it should read under zero DBFS,
maybe from -18 to -12. It depends upon how it has been calibrated.
If the levels
are correct, you should rewind the tape to the start. First of all, start your
digital recorder. Next, once again, start the tape deck in order to record the reel to reel to digital. Once you are
done with it, push “stop” on the same tape deck. Push “stop” on your digital
recorder as well. This is a simple and easy to understand step-by-step guide to
make you understand how you can convert your tapes into digital format to record
on CDs. Following these simple steps, you can easily transform your precious
tapes into compact discs. Hope the article contains useful and easy to follow
instructions. Just try out the method and share your experience with others.
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