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Post by jacqui01 on Sept 30, 2008 10:15:25 GMT
Just wondered if it's OK to plug the guitar into the PC through the Mic in socket,  there is a line in on the back, but only small plug. I have a friend coming over today and he was going to play some guitar with some midi tracks, and record live. Then Oops I suddenly realized i never had a clue how to do it, or really how to record live with both. Any ideas appreciated. Only I don't want to blow my PC up  I tried Cat, but I think she may be busy hovering her mansion! Jacqui |
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Post by Tiny on Sept 30, 2008 10:46:04 GMT
hi jacqui it would be better really if you had some type of mixer desk to do both guitar & vocal,s, i use an alesis 6 channel mixer which has the XLR for mic.. guitar std/jack.. also audio in-out, you can pick these up now quite cheap, hope this help,s rgd,s Tiny  |
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Post by JohnG on Sept 30, 2008 11:35:49 GMT
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Post by moonie on Oct 1, 2008 12:04:18 GMT
If you just want the cheapest method, a stereo adapter male 3.5mm to female 6mm will get the signal into the pc on the left chanel in mono (if you use a standard guitar lead).
Use the "line in" NOT the "mic in". Be careful not to put wieght on the plug (ie: drape the guitar lead over the pc and maybe a peice of tape to avoid pulling it) because pc inputs are quite weak. I'll assume you know how to select the line input on the pc...start with a low level and it's best to record a strong signal that is not "clipping" (you would need a program with a meter level display or alternately a "wave profile" that shows you a picture of the recorded part. If the guitar has an on board pre-amp (volume & tone controls etc) you will have plenty of signal.
Regarding blowing up the pc, a signal that is way too loud will only "clip" in the track. This causes no damage UNLESS it is then fed to speakers that may be affected by this clipping (I won't get technical here!). So record and view the level meters or "wave profile" and if all looks good unplug the guitar and then play it back. Having the volume up on the guitar and speakers can cause feedback the same as you may get with a mixing desk.
Of course there are better methods but they cost more and this may meet your requirements.
good luck
"moonie"
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Post by jacqui01 on Oct 1, 2008 17:39:24 GMT
Hi Tiny John & Moonie Finally managed to get logged in to the forum after trying all day. Thanks so much for all the suggestions, I'll check out all the possibilities, at least it's all a bit clearer now. Thanks very much to you all for your help, much appreciated Jacqui PS - also to Cat who emailed direct  |
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there is a line in on the back, but only small plug.
