From: David Lewiston <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:07:18 -1000
Hello Lisa
Sound cards. There are many options if you're using a regular pc rather
than a laptop. I have a Marian Marc 2 Pro (around $600) in my computer.
Many users are very happy with RME and Lynx sound cards.
Yes, there are decent sound cards available for less money. It depends on
your budget. Some users, for example, have an M Audio Audiophile sound
card, which costs under $200.
I'm sure other listmembers will chime in with their favourites.
Salutations, David L
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa NnNnNn" <waterchild7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: August 04, 2006 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Hello David,
That is a very good point about having a higher quality sound card; until
now, the card that I've been using was just the stock card that came with
my laptop. I'm guessing that when the time comes, I will be doing this
work on one of the museum's PC's, and I'm guessing that whatever kind of
soundcards those have, they would probably be even worse. Can you
recommend a decent quality sound card that I should add to my list when
I'm writing up my budget?
As for headphones, I've been using some decent, DJ-quality headphones in
order to drown out ambient noise in my work area, and they seem to be
working very well for me. I don't think I will need to be replacing those
any time soon. Thanks.
Lisa
From: David Lewiston <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:35:18 -1000
Hello Lisa
Two other details of working with digital audio programmes:
Do you have a decent sound card? If you've been relying on the sound chip
in the computer, you need to upgrade.
For critical monitoring, when I *really* need to hear all the subtle
details of the recording, I use headphones. I find a decent mid-quality
headset, such as Koss 4AA (less than $100 at J&R Music World etc),
perfectly adequate -- and if you're working in an environment which is
plagued by ambient noise, this particular headset, of closed design,
makes a good seal around the ears. In fact, when my phone rings, I can't
even hear it!
Salutations, David Lewiston
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Lewiston"
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Sent: August 04, 2006 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Hello Lisa
Like Richard, I rely on Samplitude for all audio editing, find it truly
excellent, and recommend it highly. It comes in different flavours. I
use & recommend Samplitude Pro.
Salutations, David Lewiston
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard L. Hess"
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Sent: August 04, 2006 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Beginner's question RE: digital recordings
Hello, Lisa,
What digital audio software do you already have in your lab? Many of
the packages will do what you ask. I use Samplitude and it will do a
lot of what you ask, and you can add Sound Laundry plug-ins from
Algorithmix. I believe Adobe Audition will also do what you need.
Is this your project?
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/fm-mr050305.php
The remaining players may need service as well. I have no idea who can
service them.
Cheers,
Richard
At 10:17 AM 8/4/2006, you wrote:
Dear list,
I have been reading your emails silently for a while, and finally have
a couple questions of my own.
Richard L. Hess email: richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aurora, Ontario, Canada (905) 713 6733 1-877-TAPE-FIX
Detailed contact information:
http://www.richardhess.com/tape/contact.htm
Quality tape transfers -- even from hard-to-play tapes.