How do I hook up computer to Stereo

[Tomi]

I just got a CD burner and want to record my collection of Cassette tapes and records to CD. My stereo does not have an output jack, can I connect the cable from the line in on computer to stereo any other way. I am definately a newbie and need very clear instructions as to what to do. Thanks

[TexRoadkill]

Does your tapedeck have any outputs? If not your best bet is to buy a decent quality component tapedeck. If your gonna be recording old original tapes you might as well do it as good as you can since you'll live with the new versions the rest of your life.

Using a program like CoolEdit you can even remove the hiss and pops and really master the sound with EQ and compression.

[SPINSTERWUN]

Go OUT of the headphone jack on your stereo to the LINE IN on your computer.

You'll probably need to go to an electronics store or a Radio Shack for a cable and adapters.

The headphone jack will be either 1/8" or 1/4" . Your soundcard is probably 1/8". The cables and adapters will need to be STEREO.

If you need us to be more concise and detailed, then just post us back.

[microchip]

What the last post said will definately work...however, you might want to check out a possible problem with this idea before you get too excited...

As far as the computer goes, what soundcard you have will determine whether or not the 'line-in' on your computer is actually a stereo input or not. With a stereo adapter connecting into it you WILL get all the sounds, but it will not be recorded in a true stereo sound.

So, somehow you will need to make sure that your computer does take a stereo input. I had to go through an ordeal to get this information when I first started recording through my computer, so you may even need to call the manufacturer of your computer or check your manual.

Hope this helps...and you can always check back here-everyone is great at helping and giving opinions here.

[Track Rat]

Here's another wrinkle. You can't connect a turntable directly to any soundcard due to the RIAA equilization curve. You would need a phono pre amp between the turntable and the soundcard. Here's something you can try for recording LPs. Unless your stereo is one of those one piece all in one deals, you can patch to the computer from the outputs that feed your tape deck. That would work.