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My software records sounds from the environment - the room that I am attempting to record a cassette tape while using the software, but not the contents of the tape itself. What am I doing wrong? I am not sure of what version I am using.

You are probably recording from your laptop's built in microphone at the moment. In the Device Toolbar, you need to select the recording device that corresponds with the device that you are wanting to record from.