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Posted by TBass on Mar-22-2002 18:47:

Recording Software for the PC

I would like to record myself when I spin, maybe make a demo or something.

which softwares do I need to do this, I already have wires going out from my rec out to my sound card (line in).

Thanks in advance.

T-Bass

Posted by El~ZaPo on Mar-22-2002 22:40:

I would recommended either "Total Recorder" or "Audio Magic".

Posted by Spin Doctor on Mar-22-2002 23:29:

I use Cool Edit to record myself. The software packaging that came with your sound card should have a recording package bundled with it. You can use this as a start to get acquainted with recording on your box but to be honed the software that comes with most soundcards usually isn�t very good.

Posted by wookieslut on Mar-23-2002 08:33:

yea i just use my bs montego sound editer that came with my sound card. It works the same as cool edit

Posted by MERiDiAN5i2 on Mar-26-2002 22:18:

I use SoundForge 5.0 myself. great little app, does the trick and has all the bells&whistles you'll need.

Posted by NyKoN on Mar-26-2002 22:30:

emmm
i used gold wave
extremly simple and nice to use

Posted by DJ Chrono on Mar-27-2002 03:45:

doesnt really matter what you use, aslong as you can record a mix in stereo, and with whatever quality you want. you'll probably want standard CD quality (44/16) which all the programs mentioned here support. I use sound forge now, its good. pretty much the same as cool edit pro. Just get what ever is more accessible to you.

Posted by CarlosM on Mar-27-2002 05:40:

Hey Guys BTW.. I wanna Rec Myself too when Im sppining... but beside the software what else do i need... just the mixer?... my mixer has 2 outputs (AMP and REC).. i guess from the REC output... so.. thats th output from the mixer... where to input in the PC?
Thanks.

Posted by MERiDiAN5i2 on Mar-27-2002 06:41:

i guess it depends on your audio setup.

my mixer is connected to an audio compressor then on the other side is my amp. the amp has line level outs that connect to:
a) my minidisc deck
b) my soundboard's line in
c) a tape deck

i then record the line in from the soundboard on the PC if I want to record on the 'puter.

you can use your mixers record out to the soundcard line in - however, the record out of most mixers doenst get effected by the main level control. i tend to use the level control a bit to keep the level solid, and I prefer to record after the compressor ... so using the record out is pointless for me...

-mer

Posted by extulas on Mar-27-2002 06:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Spin Doctor
I use Cool Edit to record myself. The software packaging that came with your sound card should have a recording package bundled with it. You can use this as a start to get acquainted with recording on your box but to be honed the software that comes with most soundcards usually isn�t very good.

Cool Edit Pro 1.2 is the best, Dont get the Cool Edit Pro Gold ro whatever, Its a waste.

Posted by Spin Doctor on Mar-27-2002 17:42:

quote:
Originally posted by MERiDiAN5i2 i tend to use the level control a bit to keep the level solid, and I prefer to record after the compressor ... so using the record out is pointless for me...

A compressor is on the top of my list of things to get for my set up. Having used them a few times I�ve seen how useful they are.

Posted by MERiDiAN5i2 on Mar-27-2002 18:13:

doc.. check out the behringer MDX2200.. it's cheap, very adjustable, and sounds good... for $100 you cant go wrong !!

I love having the compressor in front of the mixer - takes care of so many little things and adds a really unique sound.

When the bassline goes away and the breakdown kicks in... the level comes up and makes better use of the speakers. also enhances the effect of the EQs, and takes care of level issues with a quickness

the limiter built into the MDX2200 will also prevent you from overdriving your amp or busting your speakers because of sudden transients.

http://www.behringer.com/MDX2200

-mer

Posted by DJ Chrono on Mar-27-2002 23:32:

hmm.. looks very good. I'll check those out after I get a new mixer.

Posted by Spin Doctor on Mar-28-2002 01:37:

Thanks very much for that MERiDiAN5i2! Your right, for that price it�s a bargain!