Hi It does, thanks I'll pass it on to my friend and get back to you if need be.
Thanks again Trace ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 1:07 AM Subject: Re: Recording audio from a VCR > Right, well you'll need a lead say (by the sounds of things) a 3.5MM > stereo minijack to RCA lead, most VCR'S have a RCA audio output (at > least 1), the next thing you need to know is the recorder stereo or > Mono? If stereo you need a 3.5MM stereo jack to 2 RCA female plugs, if > mono then just 1 RCA female plug. > > This lead then goes from the audio input of the sound device of your > laptop to the audio output of the VCR. Your laptop may have 1 or 2 > (or none) audio inputs, if none then you'll need another sound device > but perhaps for the sake of clarity, that can wait (if need be) for > another post so let's assume your laptop has at least 1 input. you > may need to adjust the gain of this input if its a Mic input, you'll > need to turn the gain right down, if its a Line input then everything > should be fine, run a few tests and see what happens, hope this helps. > > > On 04/09/2008, at 5:46 AM, Dancing Queen wrote: > >> OK, total recorder's a piece of software, correct? >> >> How does one connect something directly in to the sound card? >> >> My friend uses a laptop does this make any difference? >> >> Thanks >> >> Trace >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 7:43 PM >> Subject: Re: Recording audio from a VCR >> >> >>> If you're just doing audio, why not just have an audio lead connected >>> from the Video recorder to the sound card, are we talking about >>> recording audio from video cassettes here or are we using the >>> recorder >>> to record audio from TV broadcasts, depending on the situation there >>> are other avenues and pieces of software you can use but the one I >>> strongly suggest you look at here is Total Recorder (preferably the >>> professional version). >>> >>> >>> On 04/09/2008, at 4:01 AM, Dancing Queen wrote: >>> >>>> I have a friend who wants to do this in the U K, how's it done? >>>> I'mthinking >>>> a scart lead leading from the line out on the vcr in to a usb on the >>>> computer? >>>> >>>> Once connected successfully, does one need specific software etc and >>>> what's >>>> the precise procedure as its not something I'm familiar with doing >>>> and my >>>> friend is a new computer user so, precise info welcome, thanks >>>> >>>> Trace >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "mary dole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 3:07 PM >>>> Subject: Recording audio from a VCR >>>> >>>> >>>>> Greetings, >>>>> >>>>> How does one record onto a PC from a VCR without hum? I have tried >>>>> both >>>>> patching the two together directly and by using a mixer. I don't >>>>> get >>>>> this hum from any other source, and I have recorded onto a cassette >>>>> deck >>>>> in the past from the same machine. Do I need special cables? If so, >>>>> where does one get them? I have already tried my neighborhood Radio >>>>> Shack store. Thank you for any help you can give. >>>>> >>>>> Blessings, >>>>> >>>>> Mari >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>> Checked by AVG. >>>>> Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.14/1647 - Release Date: >>>>> 02/09/2008 06:02 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> ****************************** >>> Dane Trethowan >>> From Melton Victoria Australia >>> mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> phone +61 3 9005 8589 >>> Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 >>> mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 >>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> skype: callto:grtdane12 >>> ****************************** >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG. >>> Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.14/1647 - Release Date: >>> 02/09/2008 06:02 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Jonathan Mosen List Founder >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ****************************** > Dane Trethowan > From Melton Victoria Australia > mailto:Dane Trethowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > phone +61 3 9005 8589 > Fax/TTY +61 3 9743 7954 > mobile/sms: +614 418 773 532 > MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype: callto:grtdane12 > ****************************** > > > > > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.15/1649 - Release Date: > 03/09/2008 07:15 > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
