DONT connect the output of your Tape unit to the MIC input of your computer. Use the LINE IN instead and things should be fine - if everything is OK.
My problem is the record level is to high. I have a Dell 2350, 2.0 celeron, Windows XP with SoundMax intergraded digital audio & using Windows Media Recorder 9 for the transfer with a Belkin Pro Series Y audio cable connecting my tape deck to my computer into microphone jack.
I do set my sound recorder to the lowest possible level but it's still to loud & scrathy when I play back.
I've been messing around with for a long time & I'm getting pissed.
Please help, anybody!

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