HT204216: Mac tips for Windows switchers
Learn about Mac tips for Windows switchers
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Oct 9, 2013 5:08 AM in response to dkdenton147by OGELTHORPE,You will need appropriate conversion software. I used 'Spin Doctor' which was a part of a bundle of software that came with Roxio Toast. It was not the most stable so search for better alternatives.
You also will need to get a cable that will connect to the audio outputs of the record player or cassette deck, usually RCA connections. On the other end will require a plug that is compatible with the audio input port of your Mac. This will be a 'Y' connector.
Ciao.
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Oct 9, 2013 7:47 AM in response to dkdenton147by db24401,If your iMac has a Line-Level-Input jack, then you could connect the line-level-output from your player to that input, and using an application such as Audacity to record and save the recording as an audio file.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Also there are companys that have players that you can connect via USB --
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Oct 9, 2013 4:39 PM in response to OGELTHORPEby dkdenton147,I have a y connector but there is no 3.5mm input on my IMac, there is an output 3.5mm for head phones, I guess they don't want you transfering cassets or lp's to your computer, is their another way?
Thanks for the reply
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Oct 9, 2013 5:02 PM in response to dkdenton147by OGELTHORPE,It looks like it will have to be either the dual microphone inputs or a USB connector on your iMac. I have a Macbook Pro with an audio input port which makes life a lot simpler. In this case I am not your best advisor, but clearly these are the two avenues available to you. I would speculate that the microphone inputs would be the simpler option.
Ciao.