--- Forwarded Message from Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:24:42 -0600 >From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> >To: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: #6727. Recording from cassette into computer >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >From: [log in to unmask] >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Recording from cassette into computer >Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 08:20:31 -0400 >We have faculty who would like to record from cassette directly into our >Language Lab computers using LINE IN. >While it does record, the audio quality is very poor, unacceptable for >their use. Many useful suggestions and comments on bringing analog audio into the computer have already been posted. But I am thinking that there must be a more fundamental problem in Jim's setup, if he is getting "very poor, unacceptable" results. My first guess is that the input signal into the computer is much too strong, and is causing severe distortion. This could come from the output from the tape player being too powerful, from the settings on the sound card being too sensitive, or from plugging a line level input into the microphone port on the sound card. I have done the latter more than once, due to poorly labled sound card inputs. I would try using another tape player. If you have any kind of an analog volume control that you can plug into the line, between the tape player and the computer, you might try turning the sound down that way. Until the sound coming into the computer seems much too soft. Only then can you have confidence that you are not overdriving the circuit. Derek Roff Language Learning Center, Ortega Hall Rm 129, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 505/277-7368 fax 505/277-3885 Internet: [log in to unmask]