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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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Mon 30 Sep 2002, 06:32
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 26-Sep 02 From: Washington - US Member No.: 7,988 |
Thanks, formatj.
What I hear you saying is that I should either go with the full-blown Spark XL or go the other extreme and just get Spark ME and some other noise reduction software. Am I to understand that there is no point in getting Spark LE or Spark LE Plus? Also, what do you think of a noise reduction program called Ray Gun? It's currently OS 9 only, but an OS X program appears to be forthcoming. I've heard a lot of good things about it. Spark XL is $750. Spark LE Plus + Ray Gun would be $149. Any thoughts? I just want to make sure I will use this stuff before I dedicate the money to it. -------------------- |
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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 ibnabouna No, no, I don't think you're cynical at al... Fri 27 Sep 2002, 01:29 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 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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