question regarding wav- recording

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  1. autoreverser

    autoreverser Well-Known Member

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    all recordings of our music jam-sessions we do make with a tcd-m5 onto cassette, later we digitalize it onto computer in wav- format. i used to make this through the audio- input of an old windows- laptop but was never happy with it.
    who is using a seperate device for recording from analog stereo to wave-format and can recommend it ?
     
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    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    There are plenty of alternatives
    https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-audio-interfaces

    In the past I have used a Sound Blaster Extigy.
    https://www.cnet.com/reviews/creative-labs-sound-blaster-extigy-review/

    However, I'm not sure if any operating system after XP supported it. I was also surprised to read it uses a USB 1.0 interface which is really being pushed to its limits. The comment about "the price of ten CDs" dates this review. Actually it is still true if you buy everything at the charity shop, :ok
     
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    I use my sound card (actually a Creative X-Fi in my desktop PC) to digitize WAV but in case you want a portable option, I'd recommend a ZOOM H1 or H1n (portable recorder) which can record both from built-in microphone, external mic or line IN and the quality is really good. You can find 2nd hand ones for low prices. It can record in WAV or MP3 directly and it has VU meters, record level...
     
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    well, i didn't want to have another blooming desktop around, wanted to use a laptop and you can't get any with line-in anymore. i might buy another 2006-2008 macbook, that might do...
     
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    If your laptop doesn't have any input you have two choices: buy a separate device (the one I suggested is smaller than a walkman) or another laptop with line IN. It's up to you...
     
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