Audacity Forum

Hey, thanks for the tips. I've now recorded each of the 4 tapes into a separate audacity project. One problem: the tapes are so old that (playback in stereo mode on the reel-to reel) it's picking up the other side of the tapes (other channel is audible and therefore backwards.) Question: Do I now ju...

I'm recording reel-to-reel stereo tapes into digital. What are the optimal/minimal settings in Audacity 1.2.6 (XP)? Best audio format? It's a simple left/right line out from tape deck (AKAI 4000DB) to line in on the soundcard. Nothing fancy. The tapes are not the greatest quality, from the early 197...