Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site

Subject: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Michael
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 11:37 AM

I want to copy an interview from a previous edition of a BBC Radio programme (from the BBC website)- (so that I can play it to someone who is not on the net).
I can't work out how to do it, can anyone help?
Thanks, Mike

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 11:40 AM

If all else fails put the microphone from your recorder in front of the speaker.
(if it's just an interview why go Hi-tech if lo-tech is so simple?)

Nigel

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Mr Red
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 12:12 PM

Most sound recorder software has a record "combined output" setting. You will just have to look at all the menu items and Tabs and options till you find it - Soundblaster software has the options and so does the MS Recorder if I remember correctly. I would counsel that you do not attempt any surfing while the Realplayer is getting the bytes.

I have done this and can verify the effect of heavy PC/web usage, it will create drop-outs. But it recorded. (I use Win 98)

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 12:26 PM

if you want it to tape/minidisc etc..... use the headphone output direct to your cassette etc input.

I record the folk programme direct into sound forge from the beebs net site - then save as an MP3 for future reference.

if you want a better copy contact the beeb - all programmes etc are archived.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: okthen
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 01:19 PM

What have you got to work with?
What soundcard, do you have a CD writer?

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: swampy-the-spark
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 01:48 PM

I have used both of the methord listed above but found most sucsess with a "fly lead " plugged into my stand alone mp3 recorder

good luck
clive davies

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 02:14 PM

there are several programs which will record streaming media...
This one may do what you need (free, but not very small)

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 02:33 PM

Bill D- "Page cannot be found" message.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 04:39 PM

The stream from the BBC, and other sources, often have little breaks, and sometimes go off-tone for a period, so I have never tried to make cds. The signal is good only as a record of the event. Agreeing with Nigel, taping with a mic seems the easiest as it is unlikely that quality of sound will be there, and after a time, when interest is lost, the tape can be recorded over with new material.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 04:55 PM

Having insufficient hard drive space nowadays to record to disk, I've had perfectly acceptable results taking a line out from the soundcard to a VCR (the lead won't go as far as the cassette deck).

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording from BBC Radio site
From: Dreadnought
Date: 16 Nov 03 - 05:12 PM

Here are two applications you might find interesting:

Replay Radio should do the job but only works really well if you are on broadband.

Total Recorder from High Criteria could also be useful.

As with the suggestion from Bill D nether are free but they only cost a trivial fee to register and are well worth checking out.