>I have Aux outs I can plug into the computer. I >assume the amplifier volume won't affect the signal? It has no effect >on the signal going into the cassette recorder; when I make tapes I >adjust the gain with the recorder's controls.
As was mentioned, you are right and the recording software has gain controls. It's important to use these wisely. Too low might not result in the hiss you're used to if say, you were to set the gain on your cassette deck to low. But setting gain too high on the computer will be nasty unless the recording software covers your rear with compression. In general, most LPs don't have enormouse dynamic range so set your gain high enough to have realistic playback but DO NOT go "into the red" in that way that's "OK" on your cassette deck. Digital recordings have zero headroom; you don't have any leeway with this usually. I think you'll notice the red zone starts before "0 db" on much digital recording software for this reason. Once you hit 0 db the rest is big screechy distortion. I like Eric's advice; sample some levels first. Look closly at your LP; you can see what's a little louder by viewing the grooves... Paul had it -- Coaster! That's what I was thinking of. >The UMAX inputs us an automatica gain control [AGC] by default. If >memory serves, Coaster can override this so that you can set an >appropriate gain. This could be desirable because otherwise the AGC >will increase the gain between tracks, making any noise more >noticeable and making it more difficult to detect the gaps. Ooh, didn't know that. Other Macs do this also? If so I've never seen a way to turn it off --- if you're relying on the recording software to override this how does it do it? -David -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
