Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing source--does this have that capability?
223005
When you install the software for the Zen (not the stupid Yahoo Music Engine), it'll give you the option of ripping your CD's directly to your player, so yes.
1119713
Are you trying to record cd to cassette or cassette to cd? There is not a place to insert an external mic. There is a built in mic to record to cassette, so all you would need is small speakers and set them in front of the mic to record to cassette. If you are wanting to record cassette to cd, then I'd plug into either the headphone jack or to the rear plugs for the speakers on the stereo. I hope this helps. Good luck.
1605195
I use mainly to record my own CDs from other CDs, albums, 45s and cassettes. The few times I have recorded from computer to CD, I have had no issues
1315073
Perhaps I am too simplistic, but I think the obvious answer is that since you can only record to a CD, the output is Digital. You cannot record to the tape or phonograph portions of the unit.
917595
I can only give a guess because I dislike iTunes. I had it once on my computer and it took over everything. Possibly the program to play the songs on your mp3 have to be played through a program on your computer, provided by iTunes. I have loaded hundreds of songs off CD's and never had a problem. Can you make a CD from your iTunes on your computer, and then do a 'copy of that CD to your mp3?
1873665
No.It only records from a cassette to a cd. It's a great unit for recording from records to cd.very easy to use & sounds great
1919007
It cannot directly do that. It can record from a cassette/record and output it in MP3 format to a USB memory stick. You can then burn the MP3 to CD using a separate computer - if your computer does such.
1116176
You can burn mp3s to a blank CD and use this machine to listen to them, but you can't put music directly on it like an IPod or an mp3 player.
1903232
I record from my music library in my computer (which takes CD-R). I know that CD+R is sold also, but I don't know anything about that. I record the disc placed into my computer and this blank CD works perfectly; however, if you are recording from a device connected to a CD changer, the disc needed is called "Audio Digital."
868210
I have not tried that, but I have done it the other way around ... cassette to CD. I have found the unit to be very versatile and I've been very pleased with it. Note, however, that I am not a music or stereo equipment aficionado.
2032328
I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking if it can play CDs you recorded yourself? or are you asking if it can play an mp3 file? I didn't try to play a home made cd as the sound was lousy from the speakers, and as others mentioned, when a new CD was loaded the noise was so loud that I couldn't stand it. returned it immediately.
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They record and record over on my Sony tape/disc player, not in a computer. Hope that helps.
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You can record on cassette from almost any input. I recommend getting the manual and reading through it here: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PTTCSM60/Turntable-Boombox-Multimedia-System---Plays-AMFM-Radio,-CDs,-Cassettes,-MP3s,---USBSD-Memory-Ports-and-Vinyl-to-MP3-EncodingIt isn't written very well, but it outline all features in detail.
1315074
Other than recording to a CD, you can connect by USB to your computer and record there. The file format will then depend on the type of software you are using on your computer.
189832
I know that some of the older creative players have this feature. My parents have a Zen Micro that makes pretty good recordings. I don't know if the new ones can still make recordings. Also I have a Cowon d2 that can make fm recordings. It's an awesome media player with great sound quality and a ton of features, but it might be a bit pricey if all you are going to use it for is recording radio.
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I don't believe you can record directly to cd but I think you can write a track to cd. if you can, it should be less than a minute.
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According to my instruction manual you can record from a CD to a cassette..but not conversely!