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recording audio into Vegas
I’m trying to record my cassette tapes and vinyl records to make CD’s.
My current setup is this…
cassette deck > PC Soundcard line in > Vegas Pro 8c
I’m using Microsoft sound mapper (I think) and the only control I seem to have is a line in record level control from my motherboards software.
Is it possible to enable Track FX like compressor or EQ during the recording process? So far one tape was too hot in sections and another was just all over the place. Can I get more control over the incoming analog audio using Vegas?
If I need outboard equipment what do you recommend?I’d also like to record clients talking about their photos and be able to include that narration in a slideshow video. What is a good work flow for that?
Thanks!
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I don’t think you can apply controls while recording, but that is a very good question. I control my input volume by running things through a preamp and a mixer. I can control volume from either one or by using both. I do need to make a test pass to get the volume set at a good level. BTW, I am recording via Sound Forge, so my volume meters are a bit more useful.
For field recording, I use an M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 field recorder. It shows me when volume is loud enough by flashing a green light, and when volume is clipping by flashing a red light. I just have to keep the green light on, and the red light off. It records audio on a compact flash card, so it is a simple matter of copying a file to move a recording onto the computer.
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Bob is right. If you want to pre-process the audio you will need hardware pre-processors placed before the audio enters your PC. All software recording is done raw with no processing at all.
I would err on the side of setting your input lower because you can always make it louder in post, but once it is too loud and clips, the data is lost forever.
~jr
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