Many people have large cassette collections these days which they have built up over the years. Cassettes were for many years the most popular music format after vinyl had its day, and with the arrival of the Walkman they became a great way to listen to music on the go. But now many people have MP3 players or want to listen to their music in CD format, and this has led them to consider cassette to CD conversion.
What does Conversion Involve?
Conversion from cassette to CD format simply involves taking the music from one format and transferring it into the other. It requires some equipment that you will normally have to purchase separately, including a computer, specialist software and various cables, and then once the conversion is complete the music will be transferred from a the cassette tape into digital format.
So, is it Worth It?
Most people would agree that converting music from cassette to CD format has a number of benefits. However, you have to weigh these up against the other factors to determine if this is right for you.
There is a cost to converting music, either in purchasing all the equipment to do it yourself, or in sending your tapes to a professional to get them converted. At the same time, if you convert your music yourself then it can become quite a time-consuming process, so you have to take this into consideration.
On the plus side, transferring your music onto CDs will mean:
You don't have to go out and buy all your music again
You can split the tracks up
You can copy the CDs to your computer and convert them into MP3 format
CDs last longer than tapes so you'll have a good backup
If the pros outweigh the cons then converting your cassette collection into CD format could well be the right thing to do.
How to Get Your Tapes Converted
If you want to get your music converted from your cassettes to CDs, you have two options. Either buy all of the equipment and software and do it yourself, or send it off to a company specialising in converting music. If you go with the latter option, make sure you find a reputable company with lots of experience in cassette to CD conversion, and if you have a lot of tapes then it is probably worth looking for someone who can offer a bulk price.
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