I have RealProducer, but I've never been able to figure out how to make it record the input from Hearme. It seems to want a file, CD, line-in or mic-in. I did find a recorder just today that will do the job, but I face the same dilemma Praise does - what is the ethical way to let someone know you'd like to record them? Frankly, I feel even appending 'Taping' to my hearme name might put off some shy individuals who wouldn't want to be taped but also wouldn't say so. I'd feel extremely guilty if I was the cause of us all missing someone's contribution because of that.

That said, it seems we hear music every night on Hearme that begs to be in the DT but won't make it because the performer doesn't have the technology or know-how available to make it happen. I can understand if someone does a personal composition and prefers it not be posted, but I figure those are in the minority.

Perhaps rabbitrunning had the best suggestion - a separate room where anyone could go and record their contribution to the Mudcat 'field' recordings. Hmmm. Maybe I'll look into that a little further.