How To Convert Tape To Digital Audio Format

Many people still record dictation or interviews/meetings using older style micro cassette or mini cassette dictaphones. However, most transcription typists now use software to playback audio while transcribing. Mainly because digital audio is becoming more popular and also for the simple fact that getting ahold of a tape transcription unit is almost impossible since most of the major dictation companies have discontinued or are phasing out their tape systems.

So what if you receive a tape in the mail and need to transcribe it using your digital transcription kit. Well there are ways to convert analogue (analog) tape to digital, all you need is the recorder which created the tape (so you can playback the audio), a cable to connect the player to your PC or Mac and some free audio editing software.

In our main blog we look at the tools to do this, have some tips on recording and have some suggestions for software to use whether you are a Mac or a PC.