This presentation was given at Chama, NM Library
for their Tea on Tuesday program.
Source Shifting or Converting Old Media to New Media Forms
Copyright Issues:
It is generally accepted that you can convert the media you own to a different storage type or make an archival copy of the media. For example, you can convert the songs of a cassette or record to an mp3 file that will play on a cd player ipod, smart phone, etc.
You must:
Own and store the original media. You can’t give the record away after converting it. You can not share the file with others. Do not post on the Internet! Definitely do not sell the media file. Special equipment is required to convert the old media, but you may already have them. If not, the industry has several USB options for converting records and cassette media to digital media.
It is generally accepted that you can convert the media you own to a different storage type or make an archival copy of the media. For example, you can convert the songs of a cassette or record to an mp3 file that will play on a cd player ipod, smart phone, etc.
You must:
Own and store the original media. You can’t give the record away after converting it. You can not share the file with others. Do not post on the Internet! Definitely do not sell the media file. Special equipment is required to convert the old media, but you may already have them. If not, the industry has several USB options for converting records and cassette media to digital media.
Converting Records to Digital Files
Here are three ways to covert records to digital files. If you no longer have a stereo system you can purchase special converters to move your old files to digital ones.
1. Connect your turntable to your computer
with a jack to phono cable and use a free software
called Audacity. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
2. All-in-one converters
that
take records, cassette and save to a CD which can be resaved to computer or
smartphone. Cassette/Vinyl to CD Convertor (all in one), Crossley Cr248 - Crosley Songwriter http://www.composers.ca/cr248.htm
3. Use a USB
turntable
that connects to your computer. ION USB or CD converter turntables http://www.ionaudio.com/products/turntables
Converting Cassettes to Digital Files
Cassette music can be downloaded to digital files with a audio cable from a cassette player to your computer. You will need to use Audacity software to do this.You can also purchase a converter with cassette player, cable and software at Amazon, http://amazon.com or buy at electronic stores.
Audacity Software for Creating Digital Files
Record and cassette music generally has noise and buzzes when download. Audacity will correct these issues and save the files in a form that will work for your smartphone or tablet.
Audacity Free Download http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Audacity will allow you to convert files to files appropriate for the music equipment you are using. File types: WAV (large file for computer use) MP3 (smaller compressed files for mp3 players.
Audacity will allow you to convert files to files appropriate for the music equipment you are using. File types: WAV (large file for computer use) MP3 (smaller compressed files for mp3 players.
ITUNES www.apple.com/itunes/download/ This software allows you to convert the CD’s made by the equipment above into mp3 files which can then be loaded on your SmartPhone or Tablet. It also allows you to organize your music and create playlists.
Places to Find Music
If you don't choose to convert your old media to digital form, you can find music in many places. Some is free and other must be paid for. You can organize your music in playlists and purchase only the selections you want.
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ Apps, free and paid music, individual
song downloads, albums and new/used CDs
Apps, free and paid music, individual
song downloads, albums and new/used CDs.
Can’t find what you want? Look at Related Searches at the top of the page or
use these search strategies:
• Decide what you want to look for
•Search
by Artist Name, Music Title
•Search
by Genre – Easy Listening, Rap
•Search
by Amount : Free
If you don't choose to convert your old media to digital form, you can find music in many places. Some is free and other must be paid for. You can organize your music in playlists and purchase only the selections you want.
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ Apps, free and paid music, individual
song downloads, albums and new/used CDs
Apps, free and paid music, individual
song downloads, albums and new/used CDs.
Can’t find what you want? Look at Related Searches at the top of the page or
use these search strategies:
• Decide what you want to look for
•Search by Artist Name, Music Title
•Search by Genre – Easy Listening, Rap
•Search by Amount : Free
• Decide what you want to look for
•Search by Artist Name, Music Title
•Search by Genre – Easy Listening, Rap
•Search by Amount : Free
Music Apps to Cover All
ITunes – Apple http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Google Play https://play.google.com/store
I
Heart
Radio –
Android
Listen to your favorite live stations or create your own with iHeartRadio -- the only app you need to stream live radio and enjoy commercial-free custom music stations.
Listen to your favorite live stations or create your own with iHeartRadio -- the only app you need to stream live radio and enjoy commercial-free custom music stations.
Music from Radio Stations
Pandora
http://www.pandora.com Create
your own music station with music you like.
Jango http://www.jango.com/
Live 365 http://www.live365.com/ Listen
to thousands of internet radio stations featuring online music in every style,
including hip hop, jazz, new age, rock, classical, oldies, and more.
Radio Station Locator http://radio-locator.com/ This search
engine of all of the radio
stations in
the world is searchable by location
and call sign.
Jango http://www.jango.com/
Live 365 http://www.live365.com/ Listen to thousands of internet radio stations featuring online music in every style, including hip hop, jazz, new age, rock, classical, oldies, and more.
Radio Station Locator http://radio-locator.com/ This search engine of all of the radio stations in the world is searchable by location and call sign.
