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Posted by inatrance on Dec-08-2001 18:35:

Connect mixer to computer

whats the easiest way to connect a mixer to a computer so I can record mixes..? Is there any special software I need?? i feel dumb for asking, im not very good with wires, etc tho

hope somebody can help!

Posted by skywarp on Dec-08-2001 18:45:

Take an RCA -> 3.5mm chinch connector, plug the RCA side into one of your mixer outputs (booth out, zone out, or something along those lines). Plug the 3.5mm connector into your soundcard's Line In port. Get CoolEdit, SoundForge, WaveLab or something along those lines. Start the program. Hit recrod. Start mixing. Set levels in your Windows Mixer (double-click on the speaker in your task bar) to set your levels so the signal doesn't clip (go over 0dB) ... most sound recording programs have a built-in VU meter which you should take as reference for setting your signal volume.

Easy =).

Posted by Lexicon on Dec-08-2001 18:48:

You'll need a wire to connect from the mixer's line out/rec/booth,etc to your comp's line-in.
And then use a software, ie Cooledit, Soundforge, etc to record your mixes.

Posted by inatrance on Dec-09-2001 06:50:

my line in is like a small headphoen ajck.. do i need a cable that goes from the (red/white) to that small headphone jack thing?? you see how little i know when i talk

Posted by djdawn on Dec-09-2001 10:19:

quote:
Originally posted by inatrance
my line in is like a small headphoen ajck.. do i need a cable that goes from the (red/white) to that small headphone jack thing??

exactly! and that is what skywarp told you

the cable is called RCA (the red and white ones) -> 3.5mm cinch connector (the "headphone" one)

Posted by boy_luke_y2k on Dec-09-2001 10:25:

I'll simplify it furthur 4 ya:

Mixer record out: Phono
Computer Line In: Stereo Jack

Use total recorder to record, PM me if you need help getting it or regestering it!

Posted by inatrance on Dec-09-2001 15:55:

alright cool I understand now, I'll head out to radio shack today and pick it up, thanks for the help

Posted by j_spot on Dec-10-2001 02:35:

I believe the specific cord is called a lead. But Im not 100% sure on that. its a Male RCA to male 3.5 mm jack.

Posted by Mandrick_v on Dec-10-2001 02:41:

Radioshack,...

Hold on, ....no...don't go to Radioshack, they will charge you 6 bucks for the rca cable, just go to the closest big dollar store, and ask for that kind of cable there.

Unless u r professional, that cable would be perferct for ya and...cost = 1 $.

Never buy anything from Radio shack, those guys are overpriced.

Posted by j_spot on Dec-10-2001 07:12:

your dollar stores sell wiring?? interesting....mine sell cheap shit.

I would go to radio shack, or the equivalent electronic store.