Hi there,
I apologize if this topic should not be discussed on this forum.
I was wondering if I could use my Audacity 2.1.1 to help digitize a VHS cassette tape?
I was reading I would need an HDMI outlet or s-Video outlet in my PC running XP or Windows 7 to migrate if in from the TV.
But, I thought Audacity is really designed for audio so I wasn't sure if there might be any "creative" way to at least digitize the aduio portion?
I've never tried anything like this so I appreciate your thoughts and patience.
Thank you.
Audacity 2.1.1 - digtizing VHS cassette tape
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This forum is for Audacity on Windows.Please state which version of Windows you are using,
and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
The old forums for those versions are now closed, but you can still read the archives of the 1.2.x and 1.3.x forums.
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Re: Audacity 2.1.1 - digtizing VHS cassette tape
Audio only or audio/video? Audacity is only for audio...
to record the audio with Audacity, connect the RC left & right audio connections to line-in on your soundcard (with the appropriate adapter cable). If you have a laptop with only mic-in and headphone-out, you'll need a USB interface with line inputs.
If you want to capture (record) video EZCAP has a good reputation. But, be careful of "fake" EazyCAP products, etc.
to record the audio with Audacity, connect the RC left & right audio connections to line-in on your soundcard (with the appropriate adapter cable). If you have a laptop with only mic-in and headphone-out, you'll need a USB interface with line inputs.
To record the video, you'd need HDMI or S-Video inputs or a video capture card/device (which usually comes with the video capture device). HDMI carries audio and video. S-Video is video only. Of course, almost every computer has a video output of some kind but video inputs are somewhat rare.I was reading I would need an HDMI outlet or s-Video outlet in my PC running XP or Windows 7 to migrate if in from the TV.
If you want to capture (record) video EZCAP has a good reputation. But, be careful of "fake" EazyCAP products, etc.