How to.... record a mix?

cody · Post by **cody** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:26 pm

How do I record a mix onto my computer?

I have a mac, is there some software I need to get?
Can I use garage band?
What cables do I need and where do I stick them?

I dont know much about audio on computers so advice is much appreciated!

Sorry if this is in the wrong place mods, but I thought about putting this in the mixes section but as its a question about producing a mix, rather than an upload of a mix, this is where the thread should go.

relik · Post by **relik** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:57 pm

You just need an output from your mixer going to a line in input on your computer. If you don't have one, you can get an adapter to go from RCA to line. You should be able to use GarageBand, but I would recommend Audacity. You can get it free here: http://audacity.sourceforge.net

Once you have everything wired, you just need to configure the software to use the line in as the input source for recording.

cody · Post by **cody** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:20 pm

thanks!

will give it a go.

relik · Post by **relik** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:31 am

what brand/model mixer are you working with anyway? you could probably find a manual for it if you are lost. also make sure you are definitely hooking it up to the line in on your Mac and not the microphone input.

kenneth sulu · Post by **kenneth sulu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:39 am

relik wrote:what brand/model mixer are you working with anyway? you could probably find a manual for it if you are lost. also make sure you are definitely hooking it up to the line in on your Mac and not the microphone input.

Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist? Been using Macs since day dot and i've never seen one. Most come with a Mic Input, which I've been using forever to get sound into them. Just need an RCA/Phono-to-minijack cable and some sound recording software.

My setup: Mixer »»» Amp »»» Mac running Amadeus II
http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusDownload.html

dj phonetic · Post by **dj phonetic** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:44 am

Kenneth Sulu wrote:
relik wrote:what brand/model mixer are you working with anyway? you could probably find a manual for it if you are lost. also make sure you are definitely hooking it up to the line in on your Mac and not the microphone input.
Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist? Been using Macs since day dot and i've never seen one. Most come with a Mic Input, which I've been using forever to get sound into them. Just need an RCA/Phono-to-minijack cable and some sound recording software.

My setup: Mixer »»» Amp »»» Mac running Amadeus II
http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusDownload.html

I have a mac and record true line input with a 10 meter cable from mixer to computer. Record with audacity

kenneth sulu · Post by **kenneth sulu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:04 am

dj phonetic wrote:
Kenneth Sulu wrote:
relik wrote:what brand/model mixer are you working with anyway? you could probably find a manual for it if you are lost. also make sure you are definitely hooking it up to the line in on your Mac and not the microphone input.
Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist? Been using Macs since day dot and i've never seen one. Most come with a Mic Input, which I've been using forever to get sound into them. Just need an RCA/Phono-to-minijack cable and some sound recording software.

My setup: Mixer »»» Amp »»» Mac running Amadeus II
http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusDownload.html
I have a mac and record true line input with a 10 meter cable from mixer to computer. Record with audacity

I guess it's the same as a line input, they just always put a little mic icon next to the input. Semantics.

mission · Post by **mission** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:49 am

all u need to do is get fl loops down lod it and u can do the mix on there then save it as mp3 and ur done

(have fun)

cody · Post by **cody** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:00 pm

mission wrote:all u need to do is get fl loops down lod it and u can do the mix on there then save it as mp3 and ur done

(have fun)

i aint ever seen floops for mac, does it exist??

relik · Post by **relik** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:21 pm

Kenneth Sulu wrote: Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist?

I'm pretty sure most Macs have digital/optical line inputs and most newer ones just have the mics built in and don't have an actual mic input like on PC soundcards (although you could use the line input). I was only stating to not plug into the mic input if there was one as they are typically designed only for low-powered mic signals only.

psycho · Post by **psycho** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:59 pm

cody wrote:How do I record a mix onto my computer?

I have a mac, is there some software I need to get?
Can I use garage band?
What cables do I need and where do I stick them?

I dont know much about audio on computers so advice is much appreciated!

Sorry if this is in the wrong place mods, but I thought about putting this in the mixes section but as its a question about producing a mix, rather than an upload of a mix, this is where the thread should go.

I always use Audacity to record something on my mac. It 's freeware and i can defo recommend it!!! http://audacity.sourceforge.net

I like it more than Garageband ...

__________ · Post by **__________** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:58 pm

conscious_pilot wrote:yeah, audacity is the jam...deffinately. i've been using it for a couple years now, and i still stumble across new tricks for using it. way better than garage band.

What are these tricks you speak of? I only use it for making mixes and recording shit off the computer. What else do you do with it?

Audacity is definately a badboy, nice and simple, the way it should be. Better than Soundforge for me.

blip · Post by **blip** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:51 am

relik wrote:
Kenneth Sulu wrote: Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist?
I'm pretty sure most Macs have digital/optical line inputs and most newer ones just have the mics built in and don't have an actual mic input like on PC soundcards (although you could use the line input). I was only stating to not plug into the mic input if there was one as they are typically designed only for low-powered mic signals only.

Many macs, I think most, actually, only have one audio input. That can be configured for line or mic input by software.

mission · Post by **mission** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:02 am

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mission · Post by **mission** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:02 am

mission · Post by **mission** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:04 am

Kenneth Sulu wrote:
relik wrote:what brand/model mixer are you working with anyway? you could probably find a manual for it if you are lost. also make sure you are definitely hooking it up to the line in on your Mac and not the microphone input.
Hmmmm.... Do Macs with Line Input actually exist? Been using Macs since day dot and i've never seen one. Most come with a Mic Input, which I've been using forever to get sound into them. Just need an RCA/Phono-to-minijack cable and some sound recording software.

My setup: Mixer »»» Amp »»» Mac running Amadeus II
http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusDownload.html

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