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 Thu 26 Sep 2002, 21:45
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Hello,
I have a question for all of the professional audio buffs that hang around here. On my not-so-spare time, I build and run the web site at http://www.coptichymns.net/ , which is dedicated to the digitization and preservation of rare hymns of the ancient Coptic Orthodox Church (talk about niche market, huh). Anyway, I currently encode all of my audio in RealAudio format via RealProducer Basic. I have a USB iMic connected to my DP G4, which, in turn, is connected to my stereo's headphone check. This is an extremely simple setup, I know. I would like to begin doing more "hardcore" digitizing. My major concern at this point is that cable going from the stereo's headphone jack to the iMic. I think I would get better performance and quality from an RCA cable instead, right? Unfortunately, my stereo doesn't have that jack, so I guess I need to buy a completely new tape deck to play these ancient tapes and get the best possible quality for further optimization. Now that you have my story, can anyone suggest a good quality tape deck that works well with Macs? Any other suggestions as to how I can make this endeavor more productive? Thanks so much in advance. -------------------- |
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Fri 27 Sep 2002, 01:29
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 26-Sep 02 From: Washington - US Member No.: 7,988 |
No, no, I don't think you're cynical at all. You're the pro, I'm the amateur, so I don't mind listening to criticism at all.
Here's what I have so far: (1) Dual-processor G4 1GHz with 1.5 GB RAM and 120 GB hard drive. (2) iMic connected to USB (3) OS X 10.2; OS 9.2.2 (4) Toast Titanium 5.1.4 (5) CD Spin Doctor (supposedly can separate tracks for me) (6) Audion X 3.02 (can record from the iMic and optimize) Here's what I want to do: (1) Insert an old tape (with all of those audio imperfections), play it, and record the best possible sound file to the computer. (2) Digitize and optimize that file to create the best clarity. (3) Using the optimized file, send it through RealProducer. The question is: What do I need? Just tell me whatever you think I should have, and trust me, I will buy it. I'm a law student that is pretty proficient when it comes to doing things in OS X, but when it comes to this hardcore stuff, I'm a total newbie. I was hoping someone would have experience with certain tape decks, or even know of one that hooks up directly to USB and can be controlled from the computer. Thanks for any help. -------------------- |
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ibnabouna Help Me Start, Please! Thu 26 Sep 2002, 21:45
damann QUOTE (ibnabouna @ Sep 26 2002, 20:45)I would... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 01:06 damann o.k.
i think the imic is the weak link here. a goo... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 02:35 ibnabouna Hi,
Thanks again for your reply.
I'm working... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 07:32 studiofile I would get a Digidesign Mbox which will kill abou... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 09:34 formatj For your needs you probably would be fine with som... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 09:41 ibnabouna I started out with no clue, but now you guys have ... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 09:55 Presto Following on from what Damann has said (oops I wro... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 23:32 ibnabouna Hi, Presto,
Thank you for your elaborate reply... Sat 28 Sep 2002, 02:46 formatj Hi ibnabouna,
I don't think you made a mistak... Sat 28 Sep 2002, 03:49 ibnabouna Thanks, formatj.
You really reassured me there.
... Sat 28 Sep 2002, 05:33 Presto You don't waste time do you. I should imagine ... Sat 28 Sep 2002, 23:15 ibnabouna Hi again, Presto,
I don't have much time to p... Sun 29 Sep 2002, 01:34 formatj Presto,
Here is info from TCWorks website for ... Sun 29 Sep 2002, 11:00 ibnabouna Hi, guys,
I wonder if I can bother you with one m... Sun 29 Sep 2002, 12:48 formatj You can add VST plugins which you can buy separate... Sun 29 Sep 2002, 14:49 ibnabouna Thanks, formatj.
What I hear you saying is that I... Mon 30 Sep 2002, 06:32 aladinsane after experiencing it for a few weeks I can say th... Mon 30 Sep 2002, 08:35
Presto Have a look at this:
http://www.waves.com/htmls/p... Mon 30 Sep 2002, 14:08 |
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