Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 I have an old Tascam 8 track recorder (tape). We used this briefly in my one band to record practice. Some how the drummer rigged it that he used it to record our songs on his lap top. I know that he used a set of those red and white audio cables to do it. Now whether or not the one end fit into his computer I don't remember, but I know that they don't fit into my computer. So exactly how do I do this? I'm assuming that I'll need special cables to do this. Any help with this would be great.
Members sunburstbasser Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 I think those RCA cables are line-level. You would need one of those Y dealies, that plugs 2 into 1 thing. That'd be 1/8" for the computer input. On the other side, it'll either need the RCA inputs on the back of the 2-in-1 or you'll have to get adaptors so they fit in the 2fer. Anyway, once you've got the cables, you should be able to just plug into your computer's line in and open Audacity or Cakewalk or ProTools or whatever you use and hit "record."
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser I think those RCA cables are line-level.You would need one of those Y dealies, that plugs 2 into 1 thing. That'd be 1/8" for the computer input.On the other side, it'll either need the RCA inputs on the back of the 2-in-1 or you'll have to get adaptors so they fit in the 2fer.Anyway, once you've got the cables, you should be able to just plug into your computer's line in and open Audacity or Cakewalk or ProTools or whatever you use and hit "record." I can just pick something like that up at radio shack right? Which imput do I plug the cord into the computer? I'm assuming the mic jack?
Members greenshag Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom I can just pick something like that up at radio shack right? Which imput do I plug the cord into the computer? I'm assuming the mic jack? yup, into the mic jack...so, from radio shack, you will need a rca to 1/4" and a 1/8" adapter...
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by greenshag yup, into the mic jack...so, from radio shack, you will need a rca to 1/4" and a 1/8" adapter... awsome. Sounds simple enough. I downloaded Audacity so I guess I should be good to go...should be.
Members greenshag Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom awsome. Sounds simple enough. I downloaded Audacity so I guess I should be good to go...should be. the only thing you might have to do, is set up with audacity the input and outputs....
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by greenshag the only thing you might have to do, is set up with audacity the input and outputs.... Is that difficult to do?
Members greenshag Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom Is that difficult to do? nah, I am trying to remember where it is at in audacity, but it is very simple to do...
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by greenshag nah, I am trying to remember where it is at in audacity, but it is very simple to do... I'll check it out when i get home to see if I can figure it out. I'm functionaly retarded when it comes to the technical aspect of these kind of things so I'm sure i'll eventually figure it out. If not expect a reply to this thread in about 9 hours
Members greenshag Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom I'll check it out when i get home to see if I can figure it out. I'm functionaly retarded when it comes to the technical aspect of these kind of things so I'm sure i'll eventually figure it out. If not expect a reply to this thread in about 9 hours sounds good...my mind is telling me that it is located to the left of the track number (but not where the recorded wav file goes)...either that, or under options...
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by greenshag sounds good...my mind is telling me that it is located to the left of the track number (but not where the recorded wav file goes)...either that, or under options... Ok I'll check that out first. Just to cover all of my basses, which outputs do I run the RCA cables out of in the back of the 8 track?
Members Fran da Man Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Mixer tool bar...in the view section, it should already be shown, but click dock/float anyway to be sure which bar you're looking at.From there you can choose input (microphone icon)has a selector for line in, mic, etc.. and output (speaker icon) and adjust volume level for each.
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by Fran da Man Mixer tool bar...in the view section, it should already be shown, but click dock/float anyway to be sure which bar you're looking at. From there you can choose input (microphone icon)has a selector for line in, mic, etc.. and output (speaker icon) and adjust volume level for each.
Members greenshag Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by Fran da Man Mixer tool bar...in the view section, it should already be shown, but click dock/float anyway to be sure which bar you're looking at. From there you can choose input (microphone icon)has a selector for line in, mic, etc.. and output (speaker icon) and adjust volume level for each. thanks fran! I haven't used CEP/Audacity in quite awhile...
Members Fran da Man Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 B-Bottom, set me straight here for just a second...you're going to record via mic to the 8 track, then direct feed the 8 track into Audacity?
Members B-Bottom Posted November 22, 2005 Author Members Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by Fran da Man B-Bottom, set me straight here for just a second...you're going to record via mic to the 8 track, then direct feed the 8 track into Audacity? No. I want to use the 8 track just to record bass lines. So I was going to run directly into that and then the 8 track into the computer. I figured I have the thing I may as well use it.
Members Fran da Man Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 Never mind the above post...i had a big assed brainfart...for some reason the word 8 track brought up visions of this
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted November 22, 2005 CMS Author Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by greenshag yup, into the mic jack...so, from radio shack, you will need a rca to 1/4" and a 1/8" adapter... Hosa (cheap) and Whirlwind (much better) both make short adapter cables with RCA female pairs, red and white, and a 1/8" TRS (stereo) male on the other. Just get a long enough dual RCA cable and you're in business.
Members ministryoflower Posted November 22, 2005 Members Posted November 22, 2005 ha ha ....eight tracks...oh...my sides:eek:
Members B-Bottom Posted November 23, 2005 Author Members Posted November 23, 2005 hey I got it to work!!!! Sweet. Now for some reason there is this annoying hum that is coming from my amp. I think it's always been there though. Well thanks for all the help!!
Members B-Bottom Posted November 23, 2005 Author Members Posted November 23, 2005 Is there anyway I can get a drum samples in audacity?
Members Jazz Ad Posted November 23, 2005 Members Posted November 23, 2005 Import it like any other file.
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