Music recording question......

Mkopec1 · 07-12-2005, 02:52 PM

Whats the best way to upload an analog signal to the PC, and what software do I need to fuck with it? And I dont wanna spend an ass load of money, I just wanted to get some of our bands recordings to the computer, fuck with them a bit by mixing them better and then outputing like an MP3.

We have tapes of our sessions, they are no more than one mic recording live stuff to a tape. So its not like 4 track recordings or nothing. We just do this shit for fun, so we do not have too much money invested in recording equip.

I just want a cheap way to upload them, and save them to a MP3.

edit: Oh and just to add, the computer is at my house, the dude we play at in his house, does not have one, this is why I need to get analog tapes downloaded on my computer. There must be some type of peripheral device or something.

Vorph · 07-12-2005, 03:15 PM

Without buying more equipment I don't know what you're going to be able to do besides plugging a mic or analog line in into the computer's sound card and saving it as a .wav file. Programs like Audition (formerly CoolEdit) and Audacity all expect multi-track source material if you want to do more than the most basic processing.

I recorded some concerts to minidisc several years ago, and using a good ($120ish iirc) binaural microphone I was able to get a decent recording. You wouldn't need commercial grade MD or DAT to transfer the recording to a computer digitally since the SCMS bullshit doesn't kick in on recordings you make yourself from a mic.

edit: why would you need a peripheral? It's not like you're dealing with LPs which produce a signal which you can't just plug into any old jack.

Tape deck <--RCA--cable--1/8"--> Soundcard Line In jack ... save it as a wav, compress with LAME (3.96 or 3.97 alpha, since the low bitrate quality has improved in the newest versions, and use the option -V 5) to ~130kbps mp3.

Celaen · 07-12-2005, 04:18 PM

get a 2 way chord that will fit in your headphone jack on a small tape deck stereo and run it to your mic slot on your sound card, then record them as waves and convert them to mp3.

edit: yea, what that guy above me said heh

Vorph · 07-12-2005, 05:57 PM

Don't plug line outs into mic jacks, always use the one marked Line In. Mic level is less than 1mV, line level is usually around 1V. You won't blow anything, but it'll sound like shit.

Celaen · 07-13-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vorph

Don't plug line outs into mic jacks, always use the one marked Line In. Mic level is less than 1mV, line level is usually around 1V. You won't blow anything, but it'll sound like shit.

Best bet honestly is to make the wave file while you're practicing. As in record it with some crappy mic onto your pc. will sound better than tape.

Mkopec1 · 07-13-2005, 07:27 AM

Will try this next time were jamming.

Ill get him to turn on his PC and record some shit with a mic.

How do you guys do it? In a more professional level.

Im interested to hear how you guys record the diffrent channels? I mean do you all play together and do it? Or do you record your tracks seperate and then put them together?

And what software will provide me with all the mixing and editing tools to accomplish this using my PC as a recording medium?

Celaen · 07-13-2005, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkopec1

Will try this next time were jamming.

Ill get him to turn on his PC and record some shit with a mic.

How do you guys do it? In a more professional level.

Im interested to hear how you guys record the diffrent channels? I mean do you all play together and do it? Or do you record your tracks seperate and then put them together?

And what software will provide me with all the mixing and editing tools to accomplish this using my PC as a recording medium?

pro tools is the most commonly used program.

if you're wanting to do it on a professional level, be prepared to spend thousands of dollars on recording equipment...or spend a couple hundred to go to a studio

.

you can get a cheapy digital 12 track, or a really cheap analog 8 track, or a dirt cheap analog 4 track and just bounce down the recording to tape or CD, then go from there though.

We do boom box recordings for practice sake, then go to the studio for the real recordings. Find the cheap studios in your area, go to punk rock/hardcore/indie rock shows and ask the bands where they record. shop around and find the best price you can get.

07-12-2005, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mkopec1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,212	Music recording question...... Whats the best way to upload an analog signal to the PC, and what software do I need to fuck with it? And I dont wanna spend an ass load of money, I just wanted to get some of our bands recordings to the computer, fuck with them a bit by mixing them better and then outputing like an MP3. We have tapes of our sessions, they are no more than one mic recording live stuff to a tape. So its not like 4 track recordings or nothing. We just do this shit for fun, so we do not have too much money invested in recording equip. I just want a cheap way to upload them, and save them to a MP3. edit: Oh and just to add, the computer is at my house, the dude we play at in his house, does not have one, this is why I need to get analog tapes downloaded on my computer. There must be some type of peripheral device or something. __________________ When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong. Last edited by Mkopec1 : 07-12-2005 at 03:09 PM.

07-12-2005, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,880	Without buying more equipment I don't know what you're going to be able to do besides plugging a mic or analog line in into the computer's sound card and saving it as a .wav file. Programs like Audition (formerly CoolEdit) and Audacity all expect multi-track source material if you want to do more than the most basic processing. I recorded some concerts to minidisc several years ago, and using a good ($120ish iirc) binaural microphone I was able to get a decent recording. You wouldn't need commercial grade MD or DAT to transfer the recording to a computer digitally since the SCMS bullshit doesn't kick in on recordings you make yourself from a mic. edit: why would you need a peripheral? It's not like you're dealing with LPs which produce a signal which you can't just plug into any old jack. Tape deck <--RCA--cable--1/8"--> Soundcard Line In jack ... save it as a wav, compress with LAME (3.96 or 3.97 alpha, since the low bitrate quality has improved in the newest versions, and use the option -V 5) to ~130kbps mp3. Last edited by Vorph : 07-12-2005 at 03:26 PM.

07-13-2005, 07:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mkopec1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,212	Will try this next time were jamming. Ill get him to turn on his PC and record some shit with a mic. How do you guys do it? In a more professional level. Im interested to hear how you guys record the diffrent channels? I mean do you all play together and do it? Or do you record your tracks seperate and then put them together? And what software will provide me with all the mixing and editing tools to accomplish this using my PC as a recording medium? __________________ When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.

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07-12-2005, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Celaen Fires of Heaven EQ2 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 22 +0 Internets	get a 2 way chord that will fit in your headphone jack on a small tape deck stereo and run it to your mic slot on your sound card, then record them as waves and convert them to mp3. edit: yea, what that guy above me said heh

07-12-2005, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,880	Don't plug line outs into mic jacks, always use the one marked Line In. Mic level is less than 1mV, line level is usually around 1V. You won't blow anything, but it'll sound like shit.