recording frm cassette player to computer or CD

[Deni Kaiser]

I am trying to record from a cassette player to the computer or to a CD.  I have downloaded Audacity and it appears everything is working EXCEPT I do not have an option to record from line-in.  I have looked in sound mixer and no line-in option shows as active or disabled.

I can't find the driver at the Creative Labs website to download a newer version.  Can you tell me if I need to buy a new sound card or which driver I should download to give me a line-in option for recording?

I have included below what little I know about the computer specs etc. I am a complete novice and I am deathly afraid I will try to install a wrong item and trash my computer.

All ideas greatly appreciated!!!

My sound driver is Audigy SB 6.0.1.1304 installed 10/25/07. My computer is an old Gateway (approximately 2004).

Your IP address is:
71.193.215.3
Your hostname is:
c-71-193-215-3.hsd1.or.comcast.net
Your ISP is:
Comcast - State: OR - Connection type: Cable
Your operating system is:
Windows Vista - SP1 - Platform: Win32
Your browser is:
Internet Explorer 7.0 - MSN - CPU Type: x86
Your screen resolution is:   1440 x 900 / 32-bit color
.NET versions:   2.0.50727 - 1.1.4322 - 3.5.30729 - 3.0.30618

[soybean]

Can you post the exact model of your computer? What processor do you have?  How much RAM?

I see you're running Windows Vista, even though you have an older computer.  Do you have a port on back of your computer labeled "line-in"?  Are the various sound ports, or jacks, color coded?  If so, what color is the one for line-in?

[Deni Kaiser]

I think this is the information you asked for:
Memory:  1024 M Bytes
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
Model: D850EMV2  AAA87987-603
Bios:   MV85010A.15A.0075.P13.0209191141 (09/19/02)

I'm not sure about the model number of the computer. I think it is Gateway E-6100. Can you tell me where to find that information?

Thank you SO MUCH for the response. I really want to resolve this issue and I am loving the learning process.

[soybean]

I see the Gateway E-6100 has 5 PCI slots.  So, you have plenty of room for expansion with add-on cards.  I'm inclined to think installing a new sound card may be the best solution in this case.  Here's an inexpensive card that might just do the trick: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829126004 , from U.S. supplier newegg.com.

[Deni Kaiser]

I have done more research and it appears the Model # is Model: Gateway 700 RETAIL
Serial #: 0029012155Edit
Ship Date: December 2002
Warranty Info: EXPIRED

Will the sound card you recommended be something I can install myself?  I am not afraid of a screw driver, but I am really a rank beginner with this stuff and have never looked inside the tower.

Again, I send tons of gratitude!

[fat_basterd21]

You can use the Mic jack to record into. "Mic" is just a higher amplified "Line-in" You'll have to adjust the volume way down and tinker with it some.

If you double click the speaker in the taskbar you can check if your "Line-in" is muted. If its not there select Options--> Properties.

In the Properties window select Recording and then select the appropriate recording devices you want to be available.

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[ThomasTheXPUser]

I used the mic jack as well, and tinkered with the quality in audacity. It came out pretty well. Just wanted to say it works

[fat_basterd21]

Glad to hear it!