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Best poor mans recording?

Betow 12:11 AM - 8 March, 2007
Im trying to record some of my vinyl tracks into Serato, Im going to list some methods, and which one would yeild the highest clearest option.

1. Record through Serato box where the mic imput would be recorded (I know its only used for sampling)

2. Record from Serato box output to RCA to Minijack into program (cool edit pro, garage band, etc)

3. Record from the mixer aux out to RCA to minijack/RCA into (cool edit pro, garage band, Ikey, etc.)

4. Option I have not thought off.

I have rca to mini jack cords, and 2nd computers to record into, does anyone have the best audio idea?
Dj KaGeN 12:17 AM - 8 March, 2007
Record the vinyl directly in to SSL. This feature is free and of very high quality. READ THE MANUAL.
Julls 12:25 AM - 8 March, 2007
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Record the vinyl directly in to SSL. This feature is free and of very high quality. READ THE MANUAL.


But the recordings are so damn quiet.
Dj KaGeN 12:53 AM - 8 March, 2007
there is a volume knob there in the recording section..... get the pseudo LEDs touching red, the recording will be just fine. If it's not, I can only think you're running all your other tunes really hot through your mixer.
funkymonks444 1:10 AM - 8 March, 2007
im getting cracking and popping when i record through a mic into ssl. Any suggestions?
Betow 1:12 AM - 8 March, 2007
I thought that was only for sampling, not recording full songs. But hey, Ill give it a go.
Rob - Low 1:33 AM - 8 March, 2007
Betow what programs do u have
Betow 7:18 PM - 8 March, 2007
Well, I tried recording out from my mixer to Cool edit pro, I tried a 3rd party recording program for mac through the minijack, I tried using the Gemini Ikey to an Ipod, Tried recording aux out to garage band, and also through serato. Tried alot of different things, and I just want to make sure Im getting the best audio I can.
Audio1 7:44 PM - 8 March, 2007
I usually go....

Vinyl
RCA out of Mixer to soundcard in
Soundforge
Set recording levels
RECORD
Save to Wav
Encode later

Works for me!
Dj KaGeN 9:58 PM - 8 March, 2007
um ya.. What sound card are you using? Serato is a $500 dollar one or the TTM57. I do not understand the reason not to use it? Seriously -Why not use it?

It records a perfectly good AIFF file. If you need to edit it- there are plenty of tools to do so. I use Adobe Audition if the need arises. I also do have a Sound Blaster Audigy that I used to use, but with it being so much easier to set and forget within Serato though, why bother with extra cables to introduce more noise.
Crown 10:48 PM - 8 March, 2007
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um ya.. What sound card are you using? Serato is a $500 dollar one or the TTM57. I do not understand the reason not to use it? Seriously -Why not use it?

It records a perfectly good AIFF file. If you need to edit it- there are plenty of tools to do so. I use Adobe Audition if the need arises. I also do have a Sound Blaster Audigy that I used to use, but with it being so much easier to set and forget within Serato though, why bother with extra cables to introduce more noise.


I've done a lot of recording (using an audiophile needle) w/ the serato box and have been pretty unimpressed with the results. I would put the range from bad to average, depending on the recording.

The moderators have confirmed that you aren't going to get quality recordings using it.
scotty B 11:08 PM - 8 March, 2007
I agree with KaGen. I love the quality of the vinyl I rip directly into SSL. just remember to set the Gain!
dj_soo 11:09 PM - 8 March, 2007
#1 use an audiophile needle (shure makes a cheap one that's actually pretty good)

#2 get yourself a decent soundcard (usb or firewire if you have a laptop)

#2 bypass your mixer and use a dedicated phono pre-amp
Dj KaGeN 12:22 AM - 9 March, 2007
yikes.... if you're an audiophile and you play on thousands of watts + booze... You're talking oil and water to me man. Nobody in the audience can have that good of an ear. If you're looking for a personal record in audio cleanliness, be my guest. I'd rather you than some P2P schmuck with 128k mp3's blaring.