Recording from Decks to Laptop

[basslinejunkie]

i know u can get audacity free online, so i was wondering what hardware id need to do this?

[rhythmtech]

all you need is a soundcard with an input and the correct lead.

if you're using the computers onboard soundcard (usually an ac'97 or similiar) this is what you'll need


its called a "mini jack to phono"

if you're using a USB or firewire external soundcard (or pro internal) the lead you need will depend on your inputs.

[echodek]

just an external sound card. i use this one:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may0...firewireap.htm

it's the only one i've ever used, so i can't compare it to anything, but it does a great job.

[magneze]

Most laptops only have mic in - which is mono but does work ok. External sound card will give you stereo line in.

[basslinejunkie]

or am i just being a tightarse and should buy all of the audacity hard and software? my mate has it

[DannyBlack]

Download Audactiy free, get the cable Baz is on about, hook it up check your levels hit record and fill yer boots.

[ORIS]

Audacity is KING!

[basslinejunkie]

cool,cheers people.

[basslinejunkie]

all you need is a soundcard with an input and the correct lead.

if you're using the computers onboard soundcard (usually an ac'97 or similiar) this is what you'll need


its called a "mini jack to phono"

if you're using a USB or firewire external soundcard (or pro internal) the lead you need will depend on your inputs.

could you recommend where i buy these from? wana make sure i get the right ones.