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Post by larryh on May 31, 2007 22:46:37 GMT -5
I have an apple computer, beyond that I know nothing much about them.. I see in the sound files that you all use a source for putting things up. Is anyone able to give simple directions as to what equipment is used and how it ends up in the computer as a file? Like what do your have to buy to do it? I used to record records to reel to reel then used cassettes, but this is a whole new world?
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Post by condensite on Jun 1, 2007 5:35:30 GMT -5
I began my recording using the Diamond Cut Millenium restoration program. I don't think Diamond Cut is configured for Apple machines, but other programs are out there. You may even have some basic tools already installed on your computer if you know where to look. Here is the link to tracertek, which handles some basic equipment to get things started. www.tracertek.comYou'd save yourself a lot of headaches if you can find a local friend who's done this before. Although it's quite easy once you've done it a couple dozen times, I wish that I'd had someone watching over my shoulder to speed the learning curve. Come to think of it, there might be tutorials offered on this site too. It's quite a thrill to burn your first CD of old music or post a file on a board such as this! Good luck. C
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Post by ultona on Jun 1, 2007 8:38:12 GMT -5
I'll chip in a little further...
My transfers are done using a modern turntable (or cylinder machine with ACT reproducer). I start going thru the KAB VSP EQ then feed the EQ'd signal to my CD recorder (it's a Tascam stand alone unit made for studio / home use). It records what I send thru the EQ in real time. Then the file(s) from the CD are ripped as wav. files into my laptop. From there I use Click Repair, which is the best $35 you'll ever spend. After the files have been cleaned up to whatever point they need to be, I convert them to 160 kbs MP3s and post them using my box.net account. Others use Mydatabus, which I've never tried since the box works fine for me at the moment. Viola!
It seems complicated, I know some people record straight into their sound cards as well, I personally find my method easier, but whatever works!
Sean
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Post by larryh on Jun 1, 2007 9:20:54 GMT -5
Sean,
Thanks for the responses guys.. I can see I am in over my head already.. I think its maybe why I like to simplicity of old things. I can hands on work on most things and see what is going on.. Unfortunately I don't understand the Abreviated Initial's which I know come as natural to experieces computer users.. The first post was probably right about needing a hands on assist, but living in the boonies I have the Only apple computer on the system they tell me.. Plus no one I know even considers likeing old records, except one fellow I recently met who is a lot older yet than I and beyond the computer age completely..
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Post by condensite on Jun 1, 2007 20:35:01 GMT -5
Sorry to overwhelm you with a lot of technical talk. This can really be a lot simpler, although it would still be easier to have someone at your computer to see how it's configured. If you have an 1/8" microphone input (most computers do) and some basic recording program (which I assume Mac's would have; I don't know) you can use your computer as you would a reel-to-reel recorder as in the past. What I did just now was to use a great little piece of recording equipment and made this file: "I'm Somebody Nobody Loves" (Green Brothers Novelty Band) 51293-R www.box.net/shared/0lbrp12cxjThis was recorded directly off my Edison C19 with an M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 recorder. It can record mp3 files that can be directly uploaded to a server such as the one I use at www.box.net. I held this in front of the machine, and used the built-in microphone. I recorded a monophonic mp3 file using the lowest available bits (96, to keep the file small). You then connect the recorder to the computer with the supplied USB cable and transfer your file to the computer. I did no sound processing or editing. The only thing I did at all was to re-name the file before sending it to the server. If you google "M-Audio Microtrack 24/96" you find dozens of descriptions, reviews and prices for this. I love it! C
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Post by ultona on Jun 3, 2007 7:40:51 GMT -5
Actually, I really have been thinking of investing in one of those, I could use it for the "quick" method, which would save a lot of time for sharing stuff. Although if I intend to keep the file for future CD burning, I'd still go the electric transfer route.
So, Larry, Condensite is right, if one of us could be there, I'm sure we could get you up and running pretty quickly!
Sean
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Post by larryh on Jun 3, 2007 11:55:41 GMT -5
I'll tell you how dumb I am... Apple has a sort of question and answer link to other users but I don't even know how to communicate with that. Some of these things see so simple and yet go over my head.. It would be interesting if there were some way to just plug in a mic to the computer, I will have to look into that idea? Unfortunately I am having the same issue with photos. I found some wonderfull ads in some old House Beautiful magazines from the 20's and my scanner copied it, but unlike yahoo groups where I just go to photo and a drop box opens, I can't find any kind of link on this group that says anything about adding a photo, but I see people doing it?
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Post by condensite on Jun 3, 2007 12:28:06 GMT -5
I've never tried posting photos on any discussion boards myself yet. Maybe Ultona can help. Here's some more information about the microtrack: The great thing about the Microtrack is that even when making electric transfers, you can use this and skip recording on to the CD recorder, finalizing, putting it back in the computer and converting back to wave files for further editing. You can record wave files in 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 bit sample rates, along with several mp3 levels, in stereo or mono. It comes with a small compact flash card, which I would replace with a 2 gb version, available cheaply from www.meritline.com, among others. It even has a SPIDF in/out if you still want to use your CD recorder somewhere along the way, although you have several analog choices of line inputs, including quarter-inch, eighth-inch stereo, and even phantom power microphone capability with proper XLR adapters. Here's a link to the user guide, although it's not as complete as it should be: www.m-audio.com/images/global/manuals/050906_MicroTrack_UG_EN01.pdfCondensite
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Post by ultona on Jun 3, 2007 17:35:44 GMT -5
OK, uploading a photo (or scan) is really easy, here's how I do it: Go to www.imageshack.usFrom there you upload your photo where it says upload, just browse your files and find the photo, select it and click on "upload". Once it uploads, imageshack takes you to a new screen with various links. Select the link that says "Hotlink for forums", highlight it and copy the link to your post and the icture should automatically come up in your post, just make sure you select a picture size that says "best for forums" when you upload it. It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it! Sean
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