[AcaCandy]

I used the sound recorder to record, didn't look like it was recording, but, on playback, I can hear very faint music.

I now have disconnected the amp, have it straight to the laptop....and the sound recorder is at least showing green like it's recording. Although, the playback can't be heard well either

[AcaCandy]

It's working

I connected it to the line in on the desktop, and nada. Upon checking the mic, line in, etc. the line in wasn't set as default? so, I changed that, then tried to record with sound recorder, and it played back

NOW, is there anyway to listen to what you are "recording" WHILE you are recording it?

I'm guessing I'll need to use something other than sound recorder for a whole cassette

[Soundy]

Clarification required: which attached speakers, those on the amp, or the computer? If the former, do you get anything out of the laptop speakers? Which connectors on the amp are your wires plugged into?

[AcaCandy]

The attached speakers to the amp. Nothing out of the laptop during the time it was connected.

On the amp, I had the connectors from the cassette out to tape 1 in, then tape 1 out went to the mic input on the laptop.

[Soundy]

Okay, so now you need to open the Windows mixer (double-click the Volume icon in the System Tray) and make sure the Mute box is unchecked on the MIC input, and that the level is turned up.

For recording, you need to switch to the Record mixer - go to Options -> Properties -> Adjust volume for -> Recording. Make sure the checkbox for Microphone is selected, then click OK - the mixer should change to Recording Control. Then make sure the Select box is checked for the Microphone channel (most cards will only allow you to select one source at a time).

[AcaCandy]

Right now, I'm recording to the desktop, and I don't hear anything either, but, I can see that Audacity is recording. I've already managed to do one complete cassette, convert to MP3 format and play it back

I'm a happy camper. I can see this will be time consuming, and if you forget about the recording, you get a lot of blank space that you have to remove, but, 1 cassette down, about 100 to go

[AcaCandy]

Originally Posted by Soundy

Okay, so now you need to open the Windows mixer (double-click the Volume icon in the System Tray) and make sure the Mute box is unchecked on the MIC input, and that the level is turned up.

For recording, you need to switch to the Record mixer - go to Options -> Properties -> Adjust volume for -> Recording. Make sure the checkbox for Microphone is selected, then click OK - the mixer should change to Recording Control. Then make sure the Select box is checked for the Microphone channel (most cards will only allow you to select one source at a time).

I'll check that out to see if it will indeed work on the laptop as that would be nice to know as well. The laptop has a built in mic, and of course a mic input as well...not sure if that became an issue when I had the laptop connected.

It's now in front of my desk, so, I can retest the setup without the amp of course.

[K7M]

I use polderbits for my recordings, Here is a link to their page.
http://www.polderbits.com/HowToConnect.htm#input
It shows how to connect to your desktop or laptop computer. Even if you don't use their program the hookups are the same.

[AcaCandy]

Thanks, I'll check out that program, it looks more interesting than what I'm using

[vicks]

Originally Posted by AcaCandy

It's working

I connected it to the line in on the desktop, and nada. Upon checking the mic, line in, etc. the line in wasn't set as default? so, I changed that, then tried to record with sound recorder, and it played back

NOW, is there anyway to listen to what you are "recording" WHILE you are recording it?

I'm guessing I'll need to use something other than sound recorder for a whole cassette

the way I have done it, I bought a splitter and had one cable go to the computer and the other plugged a headset into it. (got it at Radio Shack and still gives stereo sound).
When I got everything onto the computer, and converted to MP3s I burned the music to cd (made some playlists so we can hear different songs (artists) on one cd for in the car etc.
It is kinda fun to see what you can do.
vicks

[AcaCandy]

I have one of those splitters around here somewhere, I'm sure.

Now, since you mentioned stereo, while it's recording, I can only see the left with activity, however, when I play back, I hear sound out of both computer speakers. Should I be concerned about that before I record too much?

Also, I'm guessing I should probably save each song by itself instead of the whole side of each cassette, but, that sounds like way too much work

At best, I'll probably listen to them on either the computer or my Zune player, so, I guess listening to one whole side rather than being able to fast forward to the next song isn't a real big deal?

[stantley]

Originally Posted by AcaCandy

I can only see the left with activity, however, when I play back, I hear sound out of both computer speakers. Should I be concerned about that before I record too much?

Yes, you should get that working right because when you put the songs on the Zune you might only hear sound from the left earplug. Make sure the plug going into the PC has two black bands (stereo) and not one (mono).

Originally Posted by AcaCandy

Also, I'm guessing I should probably save each song by itself instead of the whole side of each cassette, but, that sounds like way too much work.

The way to do that is save the whole cassette as one big file, then using Audacity put a cut between each track, export the file and you'll have one file per track.

[AcaCandy]

Hmmmm....thanks, I'll check that as soon as this last one finishes

Another question, I've been converting to MP3, but, I accidentally converted on to Windows Media Player, and the WMP file plays back much louder than the MP3s. Should I be concerned about that?

I haven't tried to put anything onto my Zune yet. I was just cleaning it up from some "free downloads" that expired after 14 days.


Oops, edit, I meant WAV file instead of WMP file.

[AcaCandy]

Ok, I checked the plug, it appears to look like the one in the link posted above #23.....with 2 whatever you call them............

[AcaCandy]

Ok, new info. When I use Audacity to playback, I have both green lines, right and left playing back, but for whatever reason, the recording red line side only shows left?