How to convert audio cassette tapes to mp3 for less than $17

In this video I show you how to take a thrift-store-bought tape deck ($8) and Audacity software (free) to convert your cassette tapes to mp3s. Yeah, it takes a little elbow grease and diligence, but it can be done. The LAME encoding dll is required to export to mp3 format from Audacity. I show you how to avoid the pitfall of a missing dll. You'll also need a Y-splitter from RadioShack ($9) which connects your RCA jacks on your tape deck to your 1/8" microphone/sound input jack on your computer. If your tape deck is dirty, get some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the tape deck heads and rollers. Cleaning is optional of course but you'll improve the quality of your final mp3s. It's all in this video.