Reshow Cassette Player – Portable Tape Player Captures MP3 Audio Music via USB – Compatible with Laptops and Personal Computers – Convert Walkman Tape Cassettes to iPod Format (Silver)

I discovered a 20-year-old box of audio tapes, but I didn't have a cassette player at the time. I knew the tapes were from where I recorded audio of my toddler's bedtime routines, and I was desperate to hear his voice again, so I placed an order. br>br>With this device, I can convert old audio cassettes into files that I can listen to on my computer, iPod, or MP3 player. br>br>This isn't your typical cassette player - It doesn't make any new recordings or play audio through speakers - It does, however, have a headphone jack, allowing you to hear what's being copied. How it works is as follows: br>br> br>1) Download and install a small piece of software on your Windows computer. The box says it's for Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, but I'm running it on Windows 10 with no problems, and according to an internal paper, it's also compatible with OS for Mac if your Mac has a built-in CD-ROM drive. rom. br>2) Connect the device to your PC via a small USB cable (supplied, but a USB port is required). Also, because the cable is quite short, it must be easily accessible. )br>3) Open your software program (Audacity) and make a few settings changes as directed in the paper. br>4) Insert the cassette tape into the device and press the play button (using headphones to hear what is being recorded). When you're ready, click the 'RECORD' button in the audacity app, and then stop on both the app and the device. br>5) You will be able to edit the recorded content using the application. Other than clipping out extraneous parts of the recording with too much noise, too much silence, or too much obnoxiousness on the part of the parent or toddler, I haven't attempted to use any of the editing functions. br>6) When you're ready to save the file, go to File > Export (you can't do this while it's playing or recording). The output can be saved in a number of different formats. br> The two formats I tried were MP3 and WAV. You can also save as AIFF, GSM, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, AMR, M4A, AC3, or Flac, according to the website. I'm not familiar with them, so don't bother asking.

Angel Chandler

| Apr 15, 2021

When I first saw the negative reviews, I dismissed them, assuming that they were simply too stupid to realize that the problem was with their old, worn-out cassette tapes. I was sorely mistaken. My computer had the same clicking and tapping issues that so many others had. A constant rhythmic popping sound, similar to that of a machine gun, can be heard. (As shown in the illustration. ) ) But wait, there's more- Even without a tape, the noises can be heard. Even if you don't have a tape, you can hear the same clicking and popping if you press play and let the motor run. both in your headphones and in the digital sound file on your computer This is clearly a poorly constructed item.

Alaia HOWELLS

| Jun 13, 2021

When I first tried to play a tape, it was a little slow and I heard a squeaking noise, so I opened it up to see what the quality was like and if the gears could be greased/oiled. br>br>The back is held in place by three screws on the side. After removing the screws, I separated the back from the player with a feeler gauge. I discovered a piece of insulating tape leaning against the motor belt on the inside, which I cut and reapplied to the circuit board, as well as judiciously oiling the tape mechanism wheels and applying lithium grease to the stop/play,FF/RW gear contact points. I noticed that the motor was larger than I had anticipated, and that the drive belt was thicker than I had anticipated. The player is made to be used for a long time. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> When I bought a second one of these players, I discovered that the circuit board insulation tape had been replaced with shrink tubing on some of them after I opened it up. This is, without a doubt, the better option. I've included photos of both units. one with the insulation tape loose and against the motor/belt, and another with the shrink wrap on the same wiring harness. br>br>Following this maintenance, the tape player's functions ran smoothly and quietly, and the tape played at the correct speed. I also discovered that the tiny hole in the player's back is for a jeweler's flat head screwdriver, which can be used to adjust the tape speed if necessary. br>br>I knew I'd void the warranty if I opened it because of the price. I've been working on cassette decks for over 40 years, so I figured it was worth a try. I'm glad I did because this is a solid performer. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this method. When the tape is playing, there is a slight buzzing sound in the headphones. Only when the volume is turned all the way down does it become noticeable. I didn't put the USB audio function to the test because I bought it to use as a Walkman. When I used the USB port or the batteries to power the player, it made a buzzing sound.

Alaiya Bean

| Sep 28, 2021

  For your old box of audio cassettes, this is a very practical and inexpensive solution. If you don't want to lose your media, you'll have to migrate it, and you'll have to do it quickly. I couldn't use the provided audacity software because it's on a mini disc, and I accidentally inserted it into my iMac anyway, which was a mistake, but I was still able to use the cassette player with Quicktime Pro software. It does not come with an AC adapter, but it can be charged via USB or with two "AA" batteries. I've already used it to migrate over 20 tapes with no problems, as you can see in the video below.

Addyson Edwards

| Mar 24, 2021