Old cassette tapes used to be magical. The compact invention could store up to two hours of music, which was an incredible phenomenon in the past. Of course, the best music from the past was recorded in cassette. Enter the iPod and everyone kissed the cassette goodbye. But some people still have long-forgotten music and compilation albums that are only available in their old cassettes.
For people who still have their favorite songs recorded in cassette tapes, there is no need to worry. An invention from Ion known as the USB Cassette Recorder TAPE2PC allows users to convert old cassette recordings on a personal computer. After conversion, it can be loaded into your iPod.
Features available in the USB Cassette Recorder TAPE2PC include:
• Dual dubbing cassette deck
• Metal and CrO2 selector
• Audacity software (for PC and Mac) for cleaning up worn recordings
• EZ Tape Converter 2 software and EZ Audio Converter
• Plug & Play USB interface
• Ability to quickly transfer music from cassette tapes to MP3 using the computer
Other items you can expect to be included in the package are:
• User’s manual
• RCA cable
• USB cable
• Installation software
Of course, because this gadget is quite sophisticated, it won’t work with outdated computers and operating systems. It is important for your PC to run using Windows Vista or XP at the very least. For Mac users, the computer needs to run on OS9 or higher.
This invention is definitely a welcome one for music fans who love the songs from the 70s and 80s. After converting their music from cassette tapes, they will enjoy more freedom to listen to their favorite songs wherever they go.
