Convert You Music from Reel to Reel to Digital!!

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.

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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