Audio recording tool

Does anyone out there have a recommendation on how to best
make audio recordings for import to Captivate 3? We're just
starting out and other than a full-on studio, have no recording
tools.
Thanks for your help.

HI tomthyme and welcome to our community
Lots of folks swear by Audacity. And you can't beat free for
the price. You may download and review it by
clicking here.
Cheers... Rick

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Wich one best for Audio Recording using cubase and pro tools? MBP md102 or MBP md103? i often using a lot of VST

wich one the best for Audio Recording using cubase and pro tools? MBP md102 or MBP md103? i often using a lot of VST too

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And that's just one case.
I haven't done much with my MacBook Pro yet, I think in retrospect the easiest course of action is to reinstall OS X as though it were new MacBook Pro, start from scratch, and use my Time Machine backup with the migration assistant and go from there.
And that's what I'm doing right now. I'm in the middle of reinstalling OS X.
Afterwords I'll use a clean app uninstaller application to get rid of all the applications that I'm not using. And I'll just hack away at directories that I know I haven't looked at for years, with the confidence that I have a backup both in Time Machine and in CCC and also on my iMac. That's three backups.
I would rather start out "light", but I can see it's just going to take forever and a day to get it done. Anyway, fortunately nothing is carved in stone, and I can always try again if I want to. But dealing with all the documents and all the applications one by one separately was just obviously going to take too much time.
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Is Logic Pro the Best Audio Recording Software for Mac?

Couple questions. I do a lot of audio production and work currently. I use a gateway with Cubase, and its not bad, but I feel like I need something mroe high end.
I'm looking at the 17 inch Imac. Does anyone record using this computer? How's it sound? Is there any way to put in a new soundcard or something if i don't like the current one?
Secondly, is logic pro the most advanced and best audio recording software for the mac? Are there others as well?
I know about Pro Tools, but it seems like there isn't anything high end enough that is TOO high end.
Does the Pro version have superior mixing capabilties. I am primarily going to be micing a guitar amp and having a mixer run into a firewire port, and also using a preamp for my guitar direct into the computers USB.
Lastly, how are the mixing features on Logic Pro vs. Logic Express? I do a lot of post production mixing as well, and use VST plugins. Speaking of that, will it accomodate using a drum program like BFD through VST or Midi like Cubase will?
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Couple questions. I do a lot of audio production and
work currently. I use a gateway with Cubase, and its
not bad, but I feel like I need something mroe high
end.
Yes, you do indeed need sth more high end.
I'm looking at the 17 inch Imac. Does anyone record
using this computer? How's it sound? Is there any way
to put in a new soundcard or something if i don't
like the current one?
It's not an iMac, but a faithful PowerBook G4 that I am using. Apples Core Audio is awesome. Your sound, however, will depend on your interface.
Secondly, is logic pro the most advanced and best
audio recording software for the mac? Are there
others as well?
That's why we are here, and that's why you ended up in this forum as well
To me personally, Logic sounds warmer and bigger than any ProTools system I've ever heard. From what yopu described as the work you need to do, there is no comparable application. Logic also offers you many more features above and beyond what you currently need to do.
I know about Pro Tools, but it seems like there isn't
anything high end enough that is TOO high end.
Everybody is using PT, and you should maybe get a Light Edition version of it. However, as stated above, Logic offers by far more possibilities.
Does the Pro version have superior mixing
capabilties. I am primarily going to be micing a
guitar amp and having a mixer run into a firewire
port, and also using a preamp for my guitar direct
into the computers USB.
For your purpose, Logic does have superior mixing capabilities. In my humble opinion, only the popularity of PT made it become the choice of studios and engineers, but things are turning...
Lastly, how are the mixing features on Logic Pro vs.
Logic Express? I do a lot of post production mixing
as well, and use VST plugins. Speaking of that, will
it accomodate using a drum program like BFD through
VST or Midi like Cubase will?
If you do post production mixing, forget about Logic Express altogether and go for Logic Pro. LP will accomodate tons of plug-ins, and it comes with a bunch of great one's as well!
The format for the plug-ins is called A(udio) U(nit) and works flawlessly. Many VST plug-ins are also available in AU format and the development of those is moving fast forward.
In other words, yes, you will be able to use BFD in Logic by means of the AU format.
Thanks for your time guys.
You're welcome.

Other ways of adding audio recording to presentations Adobe Presenter 8?

Hi there,
I just realised that I asked a question in the wrong language! I have a quick question re. audio recording in AP8. Is there anyway to add audio to a presnetation other than with a traditional recording device? i.e. can audio be recorded via PC or telepohne and then be added to the presentation? if so, how?
Many thanks!
KH

You can use the Import Audio tool to import any MP3 or WAV audio file. Presenter doesn't care where the audio file comes from, so as long as you can record the audio as one of those two file types, or convert it to one of those file types, you should be able to bring it into Presenter.
To simplify the process, you may want to break up the audio files so there is one for each slide, but this can be done in the audio editor if needed.

Most practical way for audio recording

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Audio recording: MacBook VS MacBook Pro

So here I am.
Been reading a lot about the introduction of MacBook Pro/MacBook and I'm now really confused about which I should choose. I'm seeking for a notebook for live audio recording and the price gap between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro mystifies the hole thing.
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Audio Recording - ports

Hi. I have a c2d MBP and I am going to use it for some audio recording. Don't know if I am going to use Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, or just use Garageband yet. But in my search for an audio interface, I have a question. If my external hard drive is running through firewire 800 port, do I need to stick to just getting an audio interface that is usb? Or can I run external drive through 800 firewire and an audio interface through the firewire 400 port? Thank you.

don't forget though, that if you connect a FW400 audio interface to your machine, your entire FW bus will slow down to FW400 speed.. regardless of whether your drive is connected to the 800 port, and regardless of what order you chain your devices together. it can still work OK, but just be aware of it.
if you can't get enough speed this way, your alternatives are to either buy a PCexpress card that adds a separate FW800 bus to the machine, which you can dedicate to the drive, or you can get an eSATA card and connect a drive to it, leaving the built in firewire alone for your interface.

Audio recording advice?

Hi All,
I am making the switch from Microsoft to Apple. I've narrowed down my selection to an eMac because it seems like the most bang for the buck for the price; an iMac is just too high after all the add-ons.
I'm into recording guitar, bass, vocals, and a drum machine. I have a USB 2.0, external audio capture device with 3/4" cable and MIDI inputs. And I will start with Garageband.
Any advice from other eMac audio recording folks? problems? suggestions?
thx!

hey mark...
i'd just say consider your options a bit more...
the eMac is a noisy beast. the fan noise is just too much for me to bear whilst editing with Pro Tools/Logic, and impossible to record with!
the machine itself will easily be powerful enough for PT LE or Logic, and the screen size is ok, too.
that is my only gripe with the emac...and unfortunately it is a BIG gripe given what i use it for!
personally, i'd go for the iMac or even an iBook...

Audio recording capability

So, why can't I find more about the vpod's audio recording ability? Seems this capability will make it a must have tool for podcasting, news reporting, musicians, etc. Apple seems to barely mention it. Is it for real? How can I plug in my mic? How about battery life while recording? Is it time to give up my minidisc recorder?
john at woodentoy.com

From the manual, hope it helps:
Recording Voice Memos
You can record voice memos using an optional iPod-compatible microphone (available for purchase at www.apple.com/ipodstore). You can store voice memos on your iPod and load them on your computer. You can set iPod to record at Mono quality (22 kHz, mono) to save space, or Stereo quality (44.1 kHz, stereo) for a better sound.
To record a voice memo:
1 Connect a microphone to the Dock connector port on your iPod.
2 Set Quality to Mono or Stereo.
3 To begin recording, choose Record.
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Can't Share an Audio Recording in Quicktime X

Hi folks. My colleagues asked me to record a meeting for them, so I used Quicktime X to make an audio recording. Once I saved the file, I went to "share" it - I am indifferent how...iTunes, MobileMe, whatever. However, every option is greyed out. Does anyone know why this would be the case and how I can change it in order to share the recording with my colleagues? Thanks!

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Maybe I am using the wrong terminology,
OK. To avoid confusion, let's refer to them as Blu Ray disks. DVD is standard def only (480 resolution). The confusion arises when we hear folks refer to HD DVDs, because there was once such a product. Now the format is obsolete.
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As a test, take the range tool and make a short selection of your time line. Using Share>Blu Ray, select Hard Drive for out put device so you don't waste the media. If that works, you could either have FCPX do the disk for the whole project or make a disk imagine for Toast. (I don't use Toast but I'm reasonably confident it will accept img files.)
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Audio recorder file help

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how can i get these to play on my pc (trying to get the audio into Pro Tools)
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Difference?: Offset Audio Sync Tool and Audio Frame Offset Value

Here's my Set-Up:
Editing a project shot film, audio recorded to CD. Xfer'd to DVCProHD with audio synced up. Downconverted capture to DV for editing in powerbook.
Computer: 1.67 ghz PowerBook G4 with 1.5 GB RAM
Final Cut Pro Version: 5.0.4
QuickTime: 7.0.4
OSX: 10.4.4
Editing timebase: 29.97 non-drop
My problem:
I have clips that when played in the viewer are fine and in sync. When cut into the timeline some drift out of sync. If I apply the offset Audio Sync Tool at it's default 2 frames to the master clip and cut it back in it goes back to sync - for a while. Matchframe back to master clip and it's OK. Why is the timeline not holding the setting? Corrupt timeline?
When and how is the Audio Frame Offset (default is 4) found in Systme Settings/Playback Control used? Is there a relationship between it and the Offset Audio Sync Tool?
FWIW: tapes were batched captured - I have master clips that are all about 22 minutes long. I subclipped each take and scene for editing. When I use the offset audio sync tool I apply it to the long Master clips. The problematic Subclips don't seem to be affected if I try to apply just to them.
TIA.

Being exported from tower mac, not laptop... we have tried exporting directly from final cut and from quicktime pro... sync is off when played on PCs but seems fine on the mac...we have tried adjusting the frame offset as well... do think it could have anything to do with clicking the box "prepare for internet streaming"
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How can I copy an audio recording in Skype?

I have an audio recording of one of my contacts on Skype.
Can you tell me if there is a way to copy this recording to my hard drive and if so how?
Can I do it with MP3 Skype Recorder 4.11 and if so how? Where would it be recorded to if I can do it this way?
Any help with this will be really appreciated
HB

I already have a Skype recorder for any incoming or outgoing Skype or telephone calls. I use MP3 Skype Recorder for that. What I'm trying to achieve is different.
I have an existing voicemail message in Skype itself from one of my Skype contacts. It is this voicemail message that I want to save to my hard drive somewhere so there is no chance of me losing it in Skype itself.
I right clicked on the recording and there is an option in the context menu to 'Copy Message.' I clicked on this but I don't know where to save it to on my hard drive so I can play it whenever I want from there as a file.
I would also like to know if there is any way to change this voicemail message to another file format to play on my hard drive.
Can anybody help me with this scenario please?
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HB

How do I fix bad Quality audio recording in Captivate 4

I am having trouble recording decent quality audio in Captivate 4.
What is happening is after I do the screen and audio recording when I play it back the audio is choppy.
It also kind of sounds like the audio is quickly echoed and then clipped.
Finally this clipping and choppiness seems random when it happens.
I tested this by recording 5 minutes of the demonstration (which recorded with only 1 glitch in the beginning).
When I just recorded the second half when I played it back in Captivate it was very choppy again throughout the audio making the complete session unusable.
I am doing full motion recording of an application at 1024x768. I have tried all audio recording bitrates and have even gone up to 128kbps 16bit mp3.
I am using a high quality Audio-Technica AT2020 USB microphone.
I am running Windows Vista Service pack 2 fully updated with 4GB of memory on an Intel xeon W3503 2.4Ghz in 64 bit mode.
I have installed the latest patch update http://www.adobe.com/support/captivate/downloads.html 4.4.0.1 hoping that it waould solve the audio bugs to no avail.
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Are there any other settings or tests I should perform to get audio recording working.
Why would I even want to pay for Captivate 5 if Captivate 4 has worked so randomly for me.
Using 3rd party software like Audacity and even Adobe Soundbooth seems absurd when Captivate has audio recording built in.
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Try "Rapid Recorder" from store....it works well.

Why doesn't Apple supply a simple audio recording app with the iPad? (Garage Band is not simple app)

I am going to be teaching an integrated media production course in the spring semester (creating an online college newspaper) and I want the students to use mini iPads to create images, videos and sound clips. Images and video, no problem. Easy to move to our iMacs in the lab for editing and inclusion in a college newspaper web site. On the other hand, audio is a mess. Sure, I can have them shoot video, import the video into Final Cut on the iMacs and then use Final Cut like an audio editor, but that is pretty lame. They could download Garage Band but that would require all the students to have iTunes accounts, which is a real pain. And moving audio recording made with Garage Band to the iMac is a real drag and way too much work. Why the **** can't Apple include a simple audio memo program in the basic iPad app setup? This is really old school stuff that was on computers way back when. Using Garage Band for that simple function is like swatting flies with a sledge hammer.
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Wesley College

Make finding a simple audio recorder the students first assignment. Have them give presentation. Have file a news story to the 'paper'.
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