Record a sound from a CD to a cassette tape

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crépinjojar Posted messages 762 Status Member -
Hello everyone!

So I'm warning you right away, this is an Old School topic! I'll explain my problem: I've just got a car that only has a cassette tape player, and I would like to record music from a CD (or directly from my computer) TO a cassette tape! (and not the other way around)

Thank you in advance for your answers!

Clément.

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  1. The Pep Posted messages 1755 Status Member 597
     
    Hello

    you need to have a hi-fi cassette deck, or a hi-fi system with a cassette deck.

    simply connect the PC output to the REC input of the cassette deck;
    or the PC output to the AUX input of the hi-fi system.

    with a stereo mini-jack to double RCA cable. For example:
    http://www.electronique-diffusion.fr/product_info.php?cPath=23_46_365&products_id=10169
    there are different lengths available.

    then send the audio; adjust the recording volume on the cassette deck (and also the output volume on the PC), and start recording.
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  2. sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 036
     
    Hi,

    There's an easier way:
    http://www.promocaz.fr/adaptateur-cassette-pour-baladeur-lecteur-externe-ipod-mp3-audio-3.5mm-fr.html

    You invest in an MP3 player with as much storage as you need, then you store your music in FLAC format on it, and when you connect the player to the cassette adapter, you'll get the sound of your music through the speakers.
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  3. crépinjojar Posted messages 762 Status Member 22
     
    Hello, like you, I have an old car with only a cassette player. I tried both methods described, and it works very well. The cassette recorder requires a bit more work, but the result is the same.
    Good luck
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  4. Clément
     
    Thank you all, I bought the adapter for mp3 and it suits me perfectly! Sorry for the delayed response, thanks again in any case :)
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    1. crépinjojar Posted messages 762 Status Member 22
       
      If you have the same adapter as I do, you’ll notice that the cable connecting the adapter to your MP3 player is quite fragile. Be careful when removing the adapter from the car radio. I'm speaking from experience.
      Enjoy the listening.
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