DigitNowCassette Tape To CD Converter Via USB,Portable Cassette Player Capture Audio Music Compatible With Laptop and Personal Computer, Convert Walkman Tape To MP3 Format

Bought these to convert some old cassette tapes to the digital format. Worked quite well with the free software Audacity. Converted several tapes using this recoreder and the software.

I tried to read between the lines of other reviews, and I ordered this product.Bad read. Bad call.I've worked as an audio technician. So I'm a realist and not a snob. My cassettes have 40-year-old oxide with less-than-optimal sound quality degrading as I type this . I can sweeten the tracks in Audition only so much. I just want to save the contents for posterity.This converter produces a very noticeable hum, which I could probably EQ out (but it would be a pain). The worst part, though, is the inability to install the driver to my iMac. Ironically, the manufacturer is still depending on the consumer using a mini CD to install the driver in order to use the USB cord to power the player and import the sound. The mini CD doesn't work in my iMac's CD drive. And there is no downloadable driver on the web. Sure, you can power this thing with two AA batteries, but you then have to feed the sound to the computer somehow through via 3 mm jacks (adapter hell).Ironically, it's obsolete technology sold to deal with obsolete media.And even if I could download the driver allowing my computer to power the player and import sound, there's no telling how soon the cheaply constructed product with plastic buttons and body would break.After about 30 minutes of trying to make this thing work (5 wasted digging the mini CD out of my iMac) and searching online for the driver, I requested a return, took the darn thing to a UPS store, and got a fast refund. At least that process worked well.If you're really serious about transferring tracks from cassettes to the computer, find a recording studio, an online transfer service, or a baby boomer with a deck (for the latter, you'll need a digital audio interface, RCA cords, and RCA-to-1/4" adapters to do a proper job).

This is an update to my previous review.At the recommendation of another user, I purchased a longer double shielded USB cable; 6 feet, and moved the player farther away from my PC. The transfer was much better than the previous time, less interference. There was some hissing, but this was to be expected. Bottom line: I have to learn how to use the Audacity software. According to the online manual noise reduction is available. Even though I stopped and saved each song individually, each track contained each of the previous songs. Is that the player's fault? No. I have to get more familiar with the Audacity software. I am very happy with the Reshow player.Not bad... but I have to play with it. I received this product weeks ago, but today was the first chance I had to try it. Before I begin, my advice to the potential buyer is to research the reviews, and view the product videos available on Amazon and YouTube. That helped in my decision to give this a try. Now... the mini disc that's included did not work on my PC. So I downloaded the Audacity app from the internet. This wasn't a turn off; other users stated they had to, so I was prepared. The instructions were relatively easy to follow, but I got the feeling they're slightly dated. I purchased this product because I have original music I recorded back in the 90s that I wanted to transfer to digital (CD). I did a test run. This is why I said I'm still learning. I've got to learn how to separate songs into individual tracks. The Audacity app has an online manual, but it's not written in "plug and play" English. So, I've to spend some time in the books... so to speak. Overall, I can't complain about the sound quality considering I'm transferring music from a cassette recorded in the mid 90s. Since the machine operates in real time, I just did a sample... about eight minutes. After saving the file and FINDING it (user error), I played it back through the computer speakers. I must say I was pleasingly surprised with the quality. I gave it 3 stars because while the overall playback was good, I occasionally got a second or two of distortion, like when it's more bass than your speakers can handle. This is why it's going to be trial and error until I learn all the controls. Also, like I said it records in real time. So, I have to find out how to separate the songs into separate tracks. Other than figuring out the best way to operate this little thing, I think it's going to end up being a good purchase. If anyone who reads this review, purchased this product and can address my challenges, I'd greatly appreciate your advice. Thanks!

Product is clearly built as cheaply as possible, even the sticker in the front has wrinkles in it (which you can see in the product photos, so no false advertising). The plastic is super cheap and rough, obviously this is designed to perform a function, not to look good in public, but it does work. I wish it included a power cord to fit in the "DC IN" port do I didn't have to run it off batteries. It comes with a data cord and a cheap pair of ear buds, and it has a standard audio jack as well. The lid locks shut, do it can be used as a walkman if you want, although usefully it will work whether the loud is closed or not, so you can just lay the cassette in the player and play or rewind it. Not sure why so many people complain that it doesn't change direction automatically, mine came with a clear "reverse/no reverse" switch in top to set it as desired. Either they updated the product in response to complaints or some people just aren't good at figuring out controls. Maybe they thought it meant "repeat" like on a CD player? The symbol looks the same, but it would be unlikely on a cheap tape player. I doubt this will last forever (but I have been surprised and misled by surface appearances before), but for the purpose of playing and recording though a bunch of really rough and dusty old tapes, this seems ideal. If I damage it, who cares? It is good value for the cost.