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July 22nd, 2004 15:00
Help with Sony "EZ Audio Program"
I am trying to use an audio program by Sony called "EZ Audio." The purpose of this program is to be able to convert all your old vinyl albums/45's to CD. I have an Inspiron 1100. By trying to connect directly through the line input microphone icon port, it seems that the signal from my stereo system is too "hot" making the sound distort even at the very lowest levels. Is there a way to control this? Do I need another audio interface? In doing some research on my own, I have learned of an audio interface called imic that works for both Mac and Pc. This interface uses a USB port for the sound input. Will this work? Is this the best way to go? Or, is there a better way to connect the laptop to the stereo system that I am not aware of? I would appreciate any advice as to how to accomplish this or what other kind of hookup/interface/cabling/ etc. that I might need. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
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Posted July 23rd, 2004 02:00
guitarman 861,
The best way to do it is to use the line in of an external audio interface or soundcard. I haven't heard of the imic, but if it has line in it should work. Others people have used are the Soundblasters Mp3+ ($39) and Audigy(99) from creative.com, and Turtle Beach has a $30 Audio Advantage Micro.
I have an 1100 and I've used the mic input successfully. However that input is mono so all you will ever get are mono recordings. You have to lower the volume at the source. For example you could use the headphone jack of a receiver with the volume turned down somewhat. Also you have to have 'mic boost' turned off.
Open Audio Properties (right click on the volume icon on the taskbar, or go through the control panel, Sound & Audio Devices). Select the Audio tab. Click on 'Volume' under 'Sound recording'. Click on 'Advanced' under the microphone select box. Uncheck the mic boost box.
You would also need to get a stereo to mono adapter from Radio Shack or you might end up recording one channel but not the other.
If you get a device with line in you will be able to record stereo. You would select line in as the source instead of microphone.
Good luck, Jim
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Posted July 22nd, 2004 20:00
guitarman.861,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
Dell has no documentation on "EZ Audio" or with how to perform the task that you wish to perform. The best location of such help would most likely be from the manufacturer of the software you are trying to use.