Mixing down to computer from Multitrack Cassette
Mixing down to computer from Multitrack Cassette
Hello, searched for quite some time for an answer to this question but with out finding a definitive answer i figured i would just ask. i am wondering what to use to mixdown to my computer from the 2 RCA stereo outs on My Yamaha MT8x. i do not need to do any further mixing/editiing once it is on the computer and are simple looking for whatever interface/A/D converter will give me the most losless and representationally accurate transfer of the signal. I was looking at this(http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=GCI404) but am wondering if there is a more tried and true or go to standard piece of equipment for achieving this? Thanks.
Re: Mixing down to computer from Multitrack Cassette
The Rolls will work, ( overkill in my opinion) but if you are only going to send a stereo mix out of the cassette player into your computer, just send the line outs of the cassette player into the line in of the computer card..The signal will be -10 out of the RCA jacks into -10 RCA of your 'puter card. You can control the output volume of the master fader of the cassette player if you need to make an adjustment of levels going into the computer card..Good luck..Mincerray wrote:Hello, searched for quite some time for an answer to this question but with out finding a definitive answer i figured i would just ask. i am wondering what to use to mixdown to my computer from the 2 RCA stereo outs on My Yamaha MT8x. i do not need to do any further mixing/editiing once it is on the computer and are simple looking for whatever interface/A/D converter will give me the most losless and representationally accurate transfer of the signal. I was looking at this(http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=GCI404) but am wondering if there is a more tried and true or go to standard piece of equipment for achieving this? Thanks.
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Have you actually tried it, so you have some evidence to back up your doubts?
Give it a try - you might be surprised at the result. Or you'll have legitimate reasons to spring for something better. I would imagine that it's higher fidelity than the cassette source.
I'm not sure that Rolls guy does what you want - I don't see that it's got a computer interface of any sort in it - like a USB or FW port. An Apogee Duet would be more along the right lines...and the 2-in/-2out/USB product space has a zillion other contenders, as well.
Give it a try - you might be surprised at the result. Or you'll have legitimate reasons to spring for something better. I would imagine that it's higher fidelity than the cassette source.
I'm not sure that Rolls guy does what you want - I don't see that it's got a computer interface of any sort in it - like a USB or FW port. An Apogee Duet would be more along the right lines...and the 2-in/-2out/USB product space has a zillion other contenders, as well.
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Good morning,
If you find a RCA Stereo to 1/8" Stereo adapter, at a local Radio Shack,
and plug it into your iMac's line input and record the audio, you can then find out if this low budget solution will work for you.
That Rolls device is not going to do it for you, as it is not an audio converter.
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If you find a RCA Stereo to 1/8" Stereo adapter, at a local Radio Shack,
and plug it into your iMac's line input and record the audio, you can then find out if this low budget solution will work for you.
That Rolls device is not going to do it for you, as it is not an audio converter.
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^^^^Nick Sevilla wrote:Good morning,
If you find a RCA Stereo to 1/8" Stereo adapter, at a local Radio Shack,
and plug it into your iMac's line input and record the audio, you can then find out if this low budget solution will work for you.
That Rolls device is not going to do it for you, as it is not an audio converter.
Cheers
Good advice IMO
I've used this solution with an MT8X and a Porta 02 back in the day (1998/99) and felt the quality was just fine. Even when I listen back to some of those old recordings/mixes they still sound good (for what they were). No need really IMO to spend money on an interface.
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I agree with Nick. I've used the RCA to quarter inch method many times with a tascam portastudio, and an old laptop with Audacity. the key is keeping the output volume from the tape machine low enough as to not clip the a/d convertors, which on that input are not forgiving when you push them. you'll just boost the volume digitally and end up with a pretty faithful transfer.
if you want something cheap an just a step up check out the Griffin iMic. its very similar to your built in a/d but also has a dedicated headphone out and a mic/line switch built in. I found that it was less sensitive to clipping than the a/d on my old laptop, which seemed to have a razor thin sweet spot. your newer Mac may be on par or better, though.
if you want something cheap an just a step up check out the Griffin iMic. its very similar to your built in a/d but also has a dedicated headphone out and a mic/line switch built in. I found that it was less sensitive to clipping than the a/d on my old laptop, which seemed to have a razor thin sweet spot. your newer Mac may be on par or better, though.
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