[TriLUG] Sound recording/editing/archiving - where to start?

[Jeremy Portzer]

On 30 Jul 2002, Lisa C. Boyd wrote:

> Thanks Tanner and Lisa for the quick responses :)
> 
> Tanner: I'll keep this list of apps to check out when I get to that
> point. We also have a digital video camera so possibly we can pull in
> video to the computer too. Sound would be the first priority now though.
> Currently we are having to burn special music cds when someone wants a
> copy which are more expensive than just using regular data formatted
> cds. Of course, I have to look into all of this more too :)

There's not normally a difference (phsyically) between CDRs used for music 
and those used for data.  The only difference is the "special" music CDRs 
include some sort of kickback to the RIAA, since they assume you may be 
copying RIAA music with them.  If you don't want to pay this (especially 
if it's your own creations you are burning), just use the normal data 
CDRs.

> Do any of you know if I would need a special sound card or anything like
> that for the computer part? Or if I'm able to find a way to get the
> signal from the sound board (or other parts like cd player) to the
> regular inputs on a regular sound card - it'd work?

It should use regular line-level analog audio; all you need are the
physical connectors.  Most inputs on the sound card are stereo, so make
sure you get stereo miniplug connectors.  I've found it handy to have
several adapter cables hanging around with a stereo miniplug on one end,
and dual RCA plugs on the other end.

--Jeremy