How tape digitising actually works
A converter plays the tape and samples the analog signal to USB. Quality depends mostly on the source deck and the tape itself, not the converter, so clean your heads first and use the best playback unit you have.
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Tape Converters
Every converters we currently stock. Tested by hand, shipped worldwide.
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Cassette-to-MP3 and VHS-to-digital converters. Get the archive off the shelf and into files before the tape gives up.
$100.70
USB Cassette to Digital Converter with Speaker
$129.38
SEMIER Digital Cassette Converter with USB & SD
$120.10
Portable Cassette Converter with Clear Stereo Sound
$91.46
SD Card Cassette to MP3 Converter with Rechargeable Battery
File formats worth using
Capture to WAV or high-bitrate MP3 for audio and MP4 (H.264) for video. Keep one lossless master, then export compressed copies for phones.
FAQ
- How long does it take to convert a cassette?
- Real time — a 60-minute tape takes 60 minutes, because the tape has to physically play through.