TSGL: Digital recordings on PC

[Ron Brunton]

Hi Tilman,

The main use I have for the INPORT is to convert my LPs and ultimately make
CDs from them. I can't tell the difference in quality. However, I must admit
that my ears really aren't what they used to be. I have the INPORT connected
to the "Tape Out" from my amplifier for my sound system. This means that
when I wanted to convert cassette tapes I played them on my audio sound
system (good old analog system) and the output of that went to the INPORT
and then to my computer. This also means that I can digitize radio
broadcasts as well, or any other audio signal that my sound system processes
(e.g. TV).

My stereo system deals with the MONO signals and creates two identical
channels. I could get a "Y" RCA adapter that would connect to a single MONO
source and deliver two identical output connections (for left & right) if I
couldn't use my stereo system.

Before I purchased the INPORT I had tried to get the audio line-in
connection to work with my system's sound card, but I ultimately gave up in
frustration. Others, based on comments to the list, have clearly had more
success.

HTH
Ron

-----Original Message-----
From: list-bounces at tsgserver.com [mailto:list-bounces at tsgserver.com] On
Behalf Of Tilman Brandl
Sent: December-11-07 8:08 PM
To: Tech Support Guy Mailing List
Subject: Re: TSGL: Digital recordings on PC

Ron,

while INPORT looks nice, I'm not sure whether it's exactly what I need. The 
price isn't that high, they have it for <80 $ on their website. Maybe I 
could use it to one day convert my LP records to digital.

But it could also help me with my #1 task: Converting old MONO (think I 
haven't mentioned this) analog recordings from tape to digital. I guess I 
could get a mono-to-stereo-adapter for this?

This triggers still another question <g> - audio-quality-wise, is there any 
difference between connecting through my laptop's USB or the standard audio 
jacks? (these both are my options, as far as I can see).

Thanks
Tilman

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ron Brunton
  To: 'Tech Support Guy Mailing List'
  Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:39 PM
  Subject: Re: TSGL: Digital recordings on PC


  I realize you're looking for a very inexpensive solution. However, I
  purchased an XITEL INPORT a few years ago and it works extremely well.
  Essentially it take two RCA feeds (left & right stereo channels) and
  converts the stereo signal to USB. The supplied software is not as 
elaborate
  or as versatile as Audacity, but it does an excellent job of saving the
  incoming signal to a file and then gleaning the individual tracks from the
  master file.

  If you're willing to spend a little bit more money, approximately $100, I
  strongly recommend this.

  Ron
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