Is there such an item as a USB adapted for a vintage reel to reel as there is for an record turntable?

February 27, 2008  |  Vintage Audio Q & A

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Kenneth H asked:


My father wrote many songs and music when he was alive and I wanted to burn these tapes reel to reel to cd 's before they get ruined if they are not already. I know that there is now a hub with an available USB adapter, but is there a USB adapter only with the base of vintage red / white stereo on it? If not, suggestions?



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  1. You should be able to buy a cable which will connect the tape deck to the sound input of your computer (usually 3.5mm stereo jacks) Then use some audio recording software to digitally record the sounds from the tape. You should get pretty good quality this way. I don’t think there is a USB option for this.

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