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Recording from live
inputs (cassette, mic, Line Input) on The Digital DJ Music System
Note: These are only
suggested steps.
Recording
from the sound card line input. Using The Digital DJ Music System.
Software
Needed:
There
are many software packages available that allow you to record from
the line in port on most sound cards. We will only
cover the use of the Digital DJ Music System recorder module.
For advanced recording and editing, you can use tools like GoldWave
available at our download page.
Hardware
needed:
A
PC to do the recording "Of Course" and a sound
card with a "LINE IN" or "AUX" input.
A
live source. This can be audio from a cassette player, a
stereo system, VCR, etc...
WARNING: Most sound card audio inputs will only accept PRE-AMP type
audio. Examples are: Line Out Jacks on a cassette deck, Stereo
receiver system, Mixer board etc...
An
Adapter Cable: In most cases, you will need a (stereo RCA
type male connector) to (Stereo Headphone Jack type male plug
1/8" ) adapter cable. This cable is available at almost any
department store, computer store or audio shop.
Instructions:
Attach
an adaptor cable to the playback device. (Cassette Deck etc...)
Attach
the other end of the adaptor cable to the "LINE IN" or
"AUX" input on the sound card of your PC.
Using
The Digital DJ Music System software: (Follow the free download
instructions for this software if you don't have it. Make sure that
you install the Windows Media
Tools before recording.
Start
The Digital DJ Music System Software.
Press
(F8) or select "File" then "Live Recorder"
Select the desired format
(ASF) or (MP3).
Select the recording rate
(28.8K, 56K etc...) Recoding begins (See Below)
Press the volume
control button. Your system mixer should pop up.
Select
"File" and "Properties" and pick
"Recording" (See below)
Adjust the volume so
that it just peaks in the yellow.
Close the recording
control mixer if you wish and wait till your recording is complete.
Press the "Stop
Recording" button.
A message box will
appear asking you to save your new file. (Below)
Enter the Title and
Artist as prompted by the automatic wizard.
Select the folder
where you want to save the file. (Below)
After saving the file, you
will be prompted to auto add the selection to the Digital DJ Music
System Database list if you wish.
If only saving the file
for later use, remember the folder and name of your file so that you
can send it to the web etc... at a later time.
NOTE1: MP3 and ASF
files are usually small enough to send via email. Keep in mind, most
ISP's do not allow files over 1 to 2MB so, check the size before doing
this.
NOTE2: Smaller
recording bandwidth (Ex: 28.8K is the lowest) will allow for
smaller files but less quality.
NOTE3: Recording Speed
Suggestions:
28.8K - Good
for voice and web low quality stereo web broadcasts.
56K - STANDARD
web quality stereo. Excellent voice and above average music using
the ASF format.
ISDN -
Best web
quality but, Not many people can receive this over the web unless
they have a cable modem or better. Average quality for playback on
a stand alone PC or (INTRANET) network.
LAN -
Recommended for LAN, INTRANET and most local PC use. Not generally
recommended for INTERNET use.
CD QUALITY -
Highest speed. Well, you pay for the quality with disk space but,
If you have a lot of hard drive space then go for it.