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Connecting the source for recording
First of all, the source of the audio material must be connected to the sound card input. Again, there are
several possibilities which primarily depend on the type of equipment you have.
If you want to record material from a stereo system, then you can use the line-out or AUX out jacks on
the back of your amplifier or tape deck. This involves connecting them to the sound card input (usually
red).
If your amplifier has no separate output (other than for the speakers), then you can use the connection
intended for headphones for your recordings. In most cases, you will need a cable with two mini-stereo
jacks. This type of connection has the advantage of being able to set the headphone input signal level with
a separate volume. As headphone connections generally are not the best, it is advised that you use the
line outputs if possible.
When recording cassettes from a tape deck, you can connect the tape deck's line out directly to the
sound card input.
When recording from vinyl records, you should not connect the record player's output directly with the
sound card because the phono signal needs to be pre-amplified. A more suitable method would be to use
the headphone connection or an external pre-amp.
If you are recording from a microphone, then please connect the microphone to the microphone jack on
your sound card (usually red).
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