Recording Options

[Millsy]

I'm a DJ and i'm looking to do a mix cd. What software do i need to be able to record from my decks to the G4?
Also i will need a CD Burner, any advice on which one to get?

[Dr macman]

Let me get this sorted out first..You want to record REAL TIME on your mac OR extract, edit, and then burn the CD?( because it's a totally different approach..) The first one kind of compromising the quality of the sound , especially if you use the mac sound system, while the second one even though more time consuming, gives exact digital copies of the original music....About the CD burner, any internal ATA drive is the cheapest solution (for example I use an internal ATA NEC CD burner which is great, bootable, and I got it for less than 80 Euros and prices are droping fast)..You also have to give me more information about your G4 (CPU speed,RAM,operating system etc.)

..Waiting

[Dasa Soul]

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/mac/RE-MIXING_DJ/

[Dasa Soul]

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/BaseBoxDJ/

[j4mes]

Im also looking to record my DJ mixes direct from my decks, real time, to my Mac. so i can then burn them to CD for listening. I've found some software (coaster 1.1.3) which looks like it'll do the job. I don't want to edit what i've recorded, maybe just remove any crackles from the vinyl.
My question is, do i need some super sound card? or can i just plug my mixer into the mic socket and away i go?
I've got a 350mhz G4 running OS 9.
All advise is helpful!

[Dr macman]

The built in sound system of your mac will do the job but it's considered low end, meaning it has a bad signal to noise ratio, and it's totally unacceptable in professional situations.

It depends on how professional your intentions are. As I said it will certainly do the job but the sound recorded on your hard disk will be less clear and a little blurry compared to the sound recorded with a good audio card. I've got an RME Digi96 PAD with two in's and two out's (analog) which is not so expensive and perfect for dj situations.