RE: VikingCon

replyIf you check out the Musician's Friend web site there are some cards specifically made for audio and midi input. Most handle both analog and digital.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ex/ds/home/010816083726012013226011102332

Steve Dixon
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> From: Filksinger[SMTP:filksinger at earthling.net]
> Reply To: filk at dragoncat.net
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 11:17 AM
> To: filk at dragoncat.net
> Subject: 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