music recording/recording to computer question

RASTA · Nov-10-2008, 04:58 PM

any of you musicians or computer guys know how i can plug my tascam 8 track recorder to my computer and burn it to a disc.i have a 280 gig hard drive with window xp media edition,i have 10 usb ports etc....thanx-rich

the hook · Nov-10-2008, 05:06 PM

You just need a USB audio interface to get the files into your computer. After that you can use itunes or whatever you normally use. The interface is the key. They aren't vert expensive. The Apple one is called an iMic.

hj

RASTA · Nov-10-2008, 05:09 PM

is there any software i have to load into the computer,,and or where can i purchase this.have you done it beforre????how is the quality,,because youre going from analog to digital???

Bank Robber · Nov-10-2008, 05:09 PM

Which Tascam 8 track do you have? If its digital like say a 788 the best way is to burn the raw wav forms to CD and then add them to whatever software you use for recording or mixing. I think the best way to line up each track is to record a hand clap or snap to all 8 tracks at once in front of the music and then you can use that as a referance in your editing software..

RASTA · Nov-10-2008, 05:11 PM

tascam 238 8 track cassette

Bank Robber · Nov-10-2008, 05:11 PM

Whoops too slow

you need an analog to digital converter like John is talking about. I think there are some free options out there for editing software. I mostly use sound forge or wavelab.

RASTA · Nov-10-2008, 05:15 PM

where can i buy these things,,and how is the quality????it cost to much to record at the studio,,,,,,,,go figure with the economy the way it is.

the hook · Nov-10-2008, 05:32 PM

Quality is only as good as your original.

Google "USB audio interface". They are not expensive. Fry's will have them.

Bank Robber · Nov-10-2008, 05:33 PM

There are plenty of reasonably priced usb versions online or you can probably find a good one on Ebay. I have a M audio that is a few years old now but I'd do a search online read a few reviews to see whats good now. As far as quality goes you want a high sampling rate and a brand name like MOTU, M audio or Presonus. You also need to look at whether you want to just overdub or record lots of instuments at once. If you do want to live record your band or do lots of drum micing then you need a lot of inputs.

Oh and by the way the transfer quality great it there is basically no loss from your original.

RASTA · Nov-10-2008, 05:47 PM

thanks guys this already recorded stuff,,alot of talkbox vocals as well.some it goes back to old band i played with 1992 to present.just wanted to transfer to cd.thanx alot for the help.if i can help you guys with anything let me know!!!---rich