Topic: Question about microcassette recorder

[TheParasiticBandaid]

Hi I joined a way long time ago but this is my very first post. Sad isn't it? Anyway I have this really cool EVP I would like to share and see what you guys think but the problem is that it is on a micro cassette and I have no clue how to transfer it to the computer. I've googled this and I have had no luck so I was wondering if anybody here knows what I can do to turn my cassette recording into a digital file?

I hope this is the right section to post this question in if not I'm really sorry.  If its wrong Just tell me where to go and I'll post there instead

[Exzyle2k]

Hrmm... Well, it all depends on if the MCR has a headphone jack, a 3.5mm port that's the same size as on MP3 players, laptops, desktops, etc. for headphones.

If it does, then you can try the steps here: http://www.bachelors-grove.com/bgf/index.php?topic=1829.msg11513#msg11513

If not, then it'll be trickier... Let me know if it doesn't have a 3.5mm port, or if the above steps don't work.

[TheParasiticBandaid]

yea I'm afraid it doesn't have a head phone jack :(  it has a really small hole for something but im not sure what would fit it.

[Exzyle2k]

I'm not sure of any micro-cassette to digital converters out there... So you'll have to hook up a microphone to the computer's sound card, position the microphone over the MCRs speaker, and then record on the computer as you playback the tape...

It'll be a long, painfully tedious process, but with older technology it's sometimes the only way.

[TheParasiticBandaid]

ah i was thinking about that.  i have a headset microphone and i have a digital recorder... could i record into the digital recorder and then just transfer it?  i'll try both ways lol i think its gonna distort though,  i have to buy a cleaning tape too my cassette recorder is dirty and distorts the sounds :(  ill try that though thanks

[Exzyle2k]

If you have the spare change, you can find a MCR that has a headphone port, and then just transfer the tape... But if your head is dirty, it's going to have an effect on your recording as well as playback.