Cassette Recording

[crashtestrider]

Trying to record cassette from brand-new cassette/CD boombox- using "phones" output on boombox and "line in" input on computer tower. I can hear the recording clearly on my PC's speakers- no problem. But when I record, the sound is scratchy and erratic and noisy. Audio I/O input and output is set to Microsoft Sound Mapper- it will not work if I select anything else (like "line in). I also do not have a pull-down input selector menu on the main interface. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[steve]

Check your recording level - you should have a clearly visible waveform, but it should not reach the top or bottom of the track or it will cause distortion.

[crashtestrider]

Thanks. Your response led me to check the input level meter, and I found that reducing the volume on my cassette player (albeit to an almost inaudible level) solved the problem.