Digital Bits Technology Column QnA

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I came across your webpage today while net surfing. I am looking to buy a device to convert my numerous VHS tapes to DVDs but am confused.

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After recording an album with Audacity, how can you transfer it to My Music, or iTunes?  And, also, how can I get into the album I copied into the edit mode to cut out some songs or parts? 

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I am trying to copy a bunch of old audio cassettes to my computer (and edit them) using an Ion Tape2Pc and Audacity.  I want to hear the songs as they play, since I only want to copy certain songs.

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I used your advice to use Audicity. I copied 15 tapes successfully then rebooted my computer. I could not get Audicity to record again.

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I purchased a boombox and a standard microphone.  I can connect the mic to the line-in on the front of the boombox, but the volume is so low as to be nearly inaudible.  Through searching, it would appear I need some type of power source for my microphone – a “preamp”?  The box does not have a “Mic” jack, only the “Aux” jack.  My MP3 player works fine through it, but not the mic.  Can you shed some light on a course of action that would allow me to hear (not record – just to be used as a loudspeaker at a wedding) voices from my mic through my line-in on my boombox?

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