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10 Apr 04 - 09:45 PM (#1158956) Subject: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: Gypsy Well, here we go...........handsome mando player is reorganizing. The current thought is to get a laptop computer to do recording on, since it will spit out CDs, and can be multifunctional. For less $$$$$$ he can get a recording gizmo that does the same thing (harddrive, cd burner, etc), but is not as versatile. We do have an 8 track recorder, MR8, but it is rather cumbersome to use. Would like to concentrate more on the recording, than the hardware. Any advice/experience gratefully recieved. Thanks, all |
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10 Apr 04 - 10:01 PM (#1158971) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: GUEST,Russ The proof is in the listening. I assume you already have a desktop computer. Plug a mic into the sound card and record something. Burn a CD. How do you like the sound? |
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10 Apr 04 - 10:11 PM (#1158976) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: Gypsy We have the desktop, unfortunately, it is in the wee office that we share...........no room for musicians, so that is why the thought of a laptop came to mind. Or an integrated system. Any more thoughts? |
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11 Apr 04 - 03:18 AM (#1159050) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: Red and White Rabbit I use a laptop and have tried some recording on it - the sound quality on mine is c..p - really quiet - I havent tried it with external speakers but you need to check this out before you buy |
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11 Apr 04 - 07:18 AM (#1159106) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: AllisonA(Animaterra) The engineer who recorded my last concert did it on a MAC laptop- the results were terrific. The microphones and the software matter more than the box the data goes into, I think. Allison |
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11 Apr 04 - 10:49 AM (#1159225) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: GUEST,Russ What Animaterra said. Also, one of the important variables is the sound card in the computer. There is as much debate about "the best" sound cards as there is about any other audio component. One problem with a laptop is the lack of flexibility regarding the sound card that comes with the computer. It will be an integrated component that you cannot simply pull out and replace as in a desktop computer. It you were not satisified, you would have to purchase an additional external USB or FireWire device. That said, is it feasible to move your current computer to a location where you can play around with recording for a day? Is it feasible to run a line from your studio to the computer? |
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11 Apr 04 - 11:14 AM (#1159237) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: wysiwyg What about a PORTABLE CDR/RW RECORDER? Does that capture onto CD and then can one edit what's been caught, on a desktop PC? I know someone who uses a similar unit to record live concerts. I could ask him to join the conversation.... ~Susan |
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11 Apr 04 - 01:33 PM (#1159314) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: RWilhelm If you get a multi-input stereo mixer (4, 6, 8 depending on your needs) you can balance each voice and instrument before sending the stereo output to the laptop. We've gotten good results with this, even recording live. It is also helpful to have some good recording software like Cakewalk to edit your work after recording. You can even overdub, if you are so inclined. |
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11 Apr 04 - 03:38 PM (#1159366) Subject: RE: Tech: notebook/laptop recording From: Gypsy I believe that himself has the mixer, so that would be a good idea. Susan, would love to have your friend join this conversation! Appreciate all the points brought up so far. Thanks, all |