[Ti] importing audio tapes

[alexandre]

thanks for all the answers…

i was planning on using my mom's walkman since i don't have a tape  
deck (anymore!). i was aware of the audio/line out issue so i will  
try and find a deck to borrow.

happy easter!

alexandre
:: 17" 1.5ghz powerbook / 1.5gb / 100gb at 7200 / X.4.6 ::
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>> In a message dated 4/11/06 11:09:18 AM, mac.k at a2k.ch writes:
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>> i would like to import into itunes some old audio tapes that i have.
>> i have a 17" powerbook which has one of those audio line-in ports.
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>> what are the pros and cons of this port versus griffin's imic?
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> It depends upon your tape machine.  Some decks have an audio out  
> while others have a speaker out.  Speaker outs are an amplified  
> signal which can add distortion.  Line out is the best way to go.   
> Some outs are balanced others are unbalanced.  Suggest that you  
> Google your deck name for specs if you don't already have them.   
> The Powerbook has an audio to digital converter built in, so you do  
> not need an iMic, just a cord from the deck out to the miniplug of  
> the record in of the 17.   Apple.com/support will have the a-d  
> specs but I think they are something like 20hz to 20khz.  Hope this  
> helps.
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