So I never actually figured out what to do with my macbook for transfering shows. I have audacity and I really like it, but I only have a line in jack to my laptop. What are some of the quality soundcards that I can use externally through a usb. (if thats even possible?) I am not really good with computers and that sort of nature but, I want to get back into taping as I now have time! (and some cash) ;D thanks everyone.
Ryan
What format are you going to be transferring from?
Quote from: Patrick on December 01, 2006, 11:11:59 PM
What format are you going to be transferring from?
DAT, Cassette, MD. I'll probably be soon getting an R-09.
I use an older version of what is now the ESI-Pro U24. Anything in their Waveterminal line should do the trick via USB.
you would really be better off with a firewire based sound card than usb.
while a couple of years ago most external interfaces were usb, today they are firewire.
look at the Presonus Firebox
for transfers the M-Audio Firewire 410 is solid and well priced. Its powered over firewire on the macbook. I wouldn't use it for too much analog in, but it has optical and coax in which are fine.
doesn't the macbook have an optical in?
Quote from: scott brown on December 02, 2006, 01:12:54 PM
doesn't the macbook have an optical in?
true.
the inputs and outputs are 1/8" stereo mini & optical.
my Powerbook has them as well
Quote from: nic on December 02, 2006, 09:40:15 AM
you would really be better off with a firewire based sound card than usb.
while a couple of years ago most external interfaces were usb, today they are firewire.
If he's transferring DATs and cassettes, why drop $300 on a firewire interface when a $150 USB interface will do? Once he has the R-09, he'll be able to just use a card reader or connect directly anyway...
The Macbook has a bit accurate optical line in. If all you want to do is transfer DAT, etc. at 16/44.1 you don't need to buy anything other than an optical cable, unless your dat deck only has coax connections...
-Noah
Quote from: noahbickart on December 02, 2006, 07:58:50 PM
The Macbook has a bit accurate optical line in. If all you want to do is transfer DAT, etc. at 16/44.1 you don't need to buy anything other than an optical cable, unless your dat deck only has coax connections...
-Noah
I don't see an optical in on my macbook? Thanks everyone for you help. it is greatly appreciated! +T to all.
the the same jack as the line input
digi/optical in is on the left side - power, 2 usb's, optical, headphone - in that order
so let me get you guys right if i go optical in from say dat/hd recorder, i only need a program to run the audio into, not itunes, right
sorry to chime in here but i just got myself one of these powerbooks and i'm trying to figure out its potential for taping/transfering
tx
You got it...iTunes doesn't record, but I think new Macs are bundled with Sound Studio - check your Applications folder for it. That should do the trick.
Quote from: greenone on December 04, 2006, 11:59:57 PM
You got it...iTunes doesn't record, but I think new Macs are bundled with Sound Studio - check your Applications folder for it. That should do the trick.
My Intel iMac wasn't. But, Sound Studio is cheap. Audacity is free.
it may just be the macbook pro that has the optical in
Garage Band will record. Or if you drop a few bucks for Quicktime Pro, I believe that will record as well.
Quote from: firmdragon on December 05, 2006, 02:49:34 PM
it may just be the macbook pro that has the optical in
nope
check out http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html
Quote from: hummat on December 05, 2006, 02:56:13 PM
Garage Band will record. Or if you drop a few bucks for Quicktime Pro, I believe that will record as well.
Audacity is nice. I'd rather get that. not a big fan of garage band.