What are the the steps to getting an mp3 file on my hard drive from an
external audio source such as a tape deck?

I know I need to put cables between the deck and computer audio in, and
that, when other things are set up and ready, I then need to play the tape.

The part I'm fuzzy on is:

1. what software do I play the tape through in the computer? I have Nero,
Real Player, and Media Player. Is it any or none of these?

2. does the computer automatically make separate mp3 files for each piece
of music when the music stops? If so, it would seem I could simply play
through a whole reel and have however many separate files that ends up
being.

3. Or, is start-stop of the mp3 file governed by something I'm expected to
do on the computer side?

4. Or, is start-stop of the mp3 file to be controlled by my turning the
tape deck off at the end of each piece of music?

"RB" writes:

What are the the steps to getting an mp3 file on my hard drive from an
external audio source such as a tape deck?

Hi RB,

I answered your question in rec.audio.misc where you multiposted.

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"RB" writes:

What are the the steps to getting an mp3 file on my hard drive from an
external audio source such as a tape deck?

Hi RB,

I answered your question in rec.audio.misc where you multiposted.

Best Regards,
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