How to record a cassete tape

Be sure to check the cassette before recording for any rough spots, as this may cause the tape to rip while in the middle of your recording.

Not sure what kind you have, but normally to record you have to push RECORD and PLAY at the same time. If the record won't engage, check the erase protect on the cassette - on the top edge (away from the tape edge) are 2 plastic tabs. The one on the left is for the side facing up. If it is missing the tape is erase protected. If you are sure you want to record anyway a piece of scotch tape over the hole will allow it to record.

Depends on what cassette recorder you're using. For very cheap/small units and most recording boom boxes, (say 1980's and prior vintage) usually, hitting the record (REC) and play button at the same time starts the process. For higher end equipment that you might find in a stereo system, generally you just need to hit the record button.

The cassette itself must not be write protected. There is an area on the top right edge of the cassette used for that purpose. (The area on the opposite end is for the reverse side.) If the plastic tab is broken off the top of the hole, the cassette is protected on that side. You can record over a protected cassette by simply covering the hole with a small piece of tape.

Typically, to record on a cassette tape you must press BOTH "Record and Play" buttons at the same time and the tape recorder will begin to record.