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Apr 19 2007, 08:47 PM
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Line out from the amp to the line in on the soundcard maybe works?
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Apr 19 2007, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE (Doug @ Apr 19 2007, 02:54 PM)  aahh..yes that would make sense. However, would I want to use the line out from the amp or from the RP? I don't think I would get any of the mixer affects if I went out of the amp. And I can just use the standard windows recording software? or anything else you can recommend that would be a more robust solution? http://www.homerecordingconnection.com/ These forums are a home recording goldmine. I would highly recommend that you do not run your amp or a line-out directly into your sound card, unless you have a sound card specifically made to receive line-level signals. You could fry out your whole soundcard. Check out some kind of interface, like an M-Box or a Tascam....they double as soundcards and can receive line-out signals from an amp (that's what they were made to do). I use a Tascam audio interface, it runs guitar, microphone, midi, etc....and also functions as a soundcard. I record with Cakewalk Sonar Home Studio. Not super high-end stuff, but I like it. Seriously though, look through those forums and threads....you will find the answers to the majority of the questions you come up with regarding home recording. |
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Apr 19 2007, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE (wheeler @ Apr 19 2007, 04:18 PM) http://www.homerecordingconnection.com/ These forums are a home recording goldmine. I would highly recommend that you do not run your amp or a line-out directly into your sound card, unless you have a sound card specifically made to receive line-level signals. You could fry out your whole soundcard. Check out some kind of interface, like an M-Box or a Tascam....they double as soundcards and can receive line-out signals from an amp (that's what they were made to do). I use a Tascam audio interface, it runs guitar, microphone, midi, etc....and also functions as a soundcard. I record with Cakewalk Sonar Home Studio. Not super high-end stuff, but I like it. Seriously though, look through those forums and threads....you will find the answers to the majority of the questions you come up with regarding home recording. Thanks Wheeler, Damn there are waayyy too many options! I just want to hear what the hell I sound like! hehe. |
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Apr 19 2007, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE (wheeler @ Apr 19 2007, 10:18 PM) http://www.homerecordingconnection.com/ I would highly recommend that you do not run your amp or a line-out directly into your sound card, unless you have a sound card specifically made to receive line-level signals Like I said, Line-out to Line-in. Good of you to clarify, don't want a speaker cable into the soundcard or into the wrong connection. A *poff* followed by smoke with that familiar smell of burned electrical equipment is well known to me, I should be the last to give advice 
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Exactly....I saw that you had specified line out to line in....I just wanted to make sure it was clear, because I sure did a number on my computer. Lesson learned: don't run a 150 watt all tube amplifier directly into your E-Machine budget desktop computer's stock soundcard. 
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Apr 20 2007, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE (Doug @ Apr 20 2007, 12:44 AM) So I'm assuming my 15 watt line 6 should be able to go out to my soundcard...? To make 100% sure you MUST check your Line6 and soundcard manuals and compare to see if line out (from amp) and line it (soundcard) match. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Apr 20 2007, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE (Doug @ Apr 20 2007, 09:02 AM) Understood. The output from the Line6 is the large kind of connector, like what plugs into your guitar..wonder if there's an adapter to make it an 8mm, or whatever the headphone jack size is... damnit..why the hell did I buy Vista...I almost put my fist through the monitor last night Here's the thing to look out for...and I am NOT a technical person at all, this is pretty much the extent of my knowledge...but "line out" jacks export the signal at a level known as "Line Level"....and the microphone input on your soundcard...if it's a stock soundcard....is most likely NOT made to receive signals at Line Level...that's what puts you in danger of frying out your soundcard. If you want to plug into the mic jack, you need to plug your unamplified guitar DIRECTLY into the mic jack using the adapter you mentioned. That's why I recommend shelling out a few bucks to get an instrument interface to run your guitar through. It CAN receive "Line Level" signals, so you can run your amp directly into it. Then use the recording software of your choice. There's even some free recording software available online. I'll fish around in a little while for A) an example of an interface, and B- the name of the recording software, and I'll let you know what I come up with.  EDIT - Here's some free recording software that gets pretty good press on Home Recording Connection, I think it's worth checking out. http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/ EDIT #2 - Here's some interface examples from Musician's Friend. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/home/naviga...puter+interface This post has been edited by wheeler: Apr 20 2007, 06:29 PM |
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Apr 20 2007, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE (wheeler @ Apr 20 2007, 01:27 PM) Here's the thing to look out for...and I am NOT a technical person at all, this is pretty much the extent of my knowledge...but "line out" jacks export the signal at a level known as "Line Level"....and the microphone input on your soundcard...if it's a stock soundcard....is most likely NOT made to receive signals at Line Level...that's what puts you in danger of frying out your soundcard. If you want to plug into the mic jack, you need to plug your unamplified guitar DIRECTLY into the mic jack using the adapter you mentioned. That's why I recommend shelling out a few bucks to get an instrument interface to run your guitar through. It CAN receive "Line Level" signals, so you can run your amp directly into it. Then use the recording software of your choice. There's even some free recording software available online. I'll fish around in a little while for A) an example of an interface, and B- the name of the recording software, and I'll let you know what I come up with. EDIT - Here's some free recording software that gets pretty good press on Home Recording Connection, I think it's worth checking out. http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/ EDIT #2 - Here's some interface examples from Musician's Friend. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/home/naviga...puter+interface I am a technical guy, but never got into stereo/recording stuff, just computer networking. But that Line Out explanation does make sense. I will check out those links. On a good note, after yelling at Dell for a while I got them to give me the same PC, but with Windows XP, very excited about that! Once I have that operating system I might go for the Tascam, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/US122LTNT |
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Apr 20 2007, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE (Doug @ Apr 20 2007, 12:49 PM) I am a technical guy, but never got into stereo/recording stuff, just computer networking. But that Line Out explanation does make sense. I will check out those links. On a good note, after yelling at Dell for a while I got them to give me the same PC, but with Windows XP, very excited about that! Once I have that operating system I might go for the Tascam, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/US122LTNT Wow!! You got Dell to send you a new system with XP?? Well done sir!! And I can tell you that I got the same Tascam, but the 144 model (got it for same price as 122 so I figured what the hell)....I was having the EXACT same issues as you, and it took care of everything. I now use it for recording and as the soundcard for my entire computer.
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Apr 20 2007, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Apr 20 2007, 03:18 PM) What i do is line out from amp then use audacity to record (great program!) Do you use any additional hardware? or just a PC mic? |
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