The setting parameters used by your analog to digital converter is also important, these are the following:Ī.) Bit depth – the higher the bit depth, the more accurate will be the digital representation of the original analog source. The quality of conversion depends on the quality of your analog to digital converter (which is the soundcard). To digitize your recordings is a process of analog to digital conversion. Digitizing your recordings: Some technical basics This tutorial will be using Audacity which is free. See photo below:ĭ.) Analog playback system (such as a cassette tape deck) with output (for example at ¼ inch jack output for the speakers).Ĭ.) Recording software. Before you can start, make sure you have the following:Ī.) Personal computer (preferably Windows XP or 7 operating system)ī.) Your analog music collection in cassette tape.Ĭ.) External USB audio interface that can handle 24-bit/96KHz recording such as the Creative Soundblaster Live 24-bit External Soundcard. This tutorial has so many applications like converting your favourite artist cassette tape albums to high quality digital master that preserves the original quality.
So it is best to digitize them before they become worn-out that can affect the quality of the recorded music. Analog storage media (cassette tape, etc.) will degrade over time because they are mechanical in nature.
ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER TUTORIAL HOW TO
This is a beginner and complete tutorial on how to digitize your analog music collection (converting analog music to digital).