The task I have is to transfer a number of calls on my answering machine to a digital file. So I have to do it with a mike input. I figured since the Powerbook has a built-in mike that I can set levels on, recording would be a simple task.
But of course, it ain't. I'm probably gonna spring for QT pro... JT Andy wrote: > On 1/4/09 2:36 PM, Doug Burton of slu...@embarqmail.com sent > > > On Jan 4, 2009, at 1:23 PM, James E. Therrault wrote: > > > I have an Aluminum Powerbook G4, 2GB ram, 1.25GHz processor > that has a > built-in microphone. I know how to turn the microphone on, > set the > levels how in the blazes do you record something? > > TIA, > > JT > > > A very good question and the answer is you can't. At least > without downloading a sound editor or other recording software. > Audacity comes to mind as adequate and free. Not sure how > Windows got that over OS X, but they have always included a > simple sound recorder app. HTH > > Just a message from Doug... > > > > Hello Doug, > You’ll need one of any of a number of good, cheap (free) recording > apps, like Audacity, Amadeus, or Audio Hijack (for ex.). These will > know what your default input device is once booted up, and you’re > good to go. > HTH, > Dana > > > > ...or you could launch QuickTime Player and choose file>new audio > recording then click the red button when your ready. Very basic > audio and I think you need to have QuickTime pro. > > Andy > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
