As a kid, I made do by placing the microphone spot on my tape recorder as close to the source of sound (usually a transistor radio) and being as quiet as possible, while not moving anything. I had a hell of a mix tape, even if the quality made low bit rate mp3s look hifi.

A long time ago, we had a transitional period where you could have both digital and physical media. You got to put your digital files on a physical disc, and listen to them on a device that never needed internet to work. Sometimes, all you needed for power was a wall plug and no batteries 🤯

You get an iomega mage to dial up some napsters and F. teepee some laser music into the future