RE: VikingCon

From: A. Prather

> Hi
>
> The reason I need a second sound card is that I currently have no way to
> download digital files directly as digital data, and am having trouble
> getting a continuous audio stream when I try to transfer them as analog
> data. My hope is that when I can download them as digital files, I'll
> easily be able to convert them to MP3's. Also, if you want to do any
> editing--like add effects such as reverb, mix tracks, ect. the stock sound
> card just isn't powerful enough.

Hmm. I can help you with the analog transfer, probably. What problems are you having? If you are using the Windows Sound Recorder, then that is your primary problem right there.

I can also do quite a bit with the other stuff, either by suggesting software for you to use, or by doing it myself. I have Cool Edit Pro, which a friend gave me a couple years back. This will allow me to do most sound effects nicely, though it is definitely best if I start with uncompressed audio, rather than MP3s. Unless your computer is really old, it can do that sort of thing after you record the file, though it may take a very long time.

As far as the sound card goes, you'll need a fairly good one to be able to record digitally. I assume that your Minidisk player has a digital output? What type? The soundcard will probably be upwards of $150, but I can help you with the installation. It's what I do.

Filksinger Received on 08/22/01