Rcording from dj equipment with adobe audition?

Question

I would like to make an audio cd. playin from my dj eqipent. How do i set up adobe audition to receive the music into my lap top and then to record. I can record the music frrom my music folder but i wanna learn how to record directly from the cd player (dj eqipment)

Answer 1

I haven't used Audition in a while, so I'll give it my best shot with what usually works 99.9% of the time when recording through a program.

Usually, the mixer has a lineout separate from the master. The masters are for the speakers; lineout is USUALLY for alternate outputs, such as booth monitors.

You will need an RCA cable as well, with one end being split into the red and white plugs(this end is plugged into the mixer) and the other end being a single jack. Remember, you will need different plugs and adapters depending on what you are connecting, but the most part, a standard RCA cable will do fine at your local Radio Shack.

The single end will likely go into one of two ports: the mic or line in. Most computers these days(especially those with dedicated audio hardware, such as a sound card) have a line in port. If you don't have a line in, use your mic port.

Next, set up Audacity so that the line in or mic option is selected for recording(depending on what port you used). This will route the incoming signal from the mixer to Audacity and record.

Press play on your equipment, and hit record. Audacity should pick it up, and you should be recording in no time.

A few pointers:

1.If you are having trouble hearing your recordings:

-Try adjusting the system and Audacity's volume to compensate and balance. Remember, if you are using the mic port, you will have to adjust the system volume(control panel-audio hardware, volume control in task bar) and set it properly so that it won't record too loudly or too soft.

-Try increasing the volume on your computer. I know this sounds stupid, but alot of programs by default have live monitoring on, which can be annoying when you are trying to record a set live. You might have lowered the volume in the process of setting up...

2. If you are not able to record at all:

-Make sure the proper inputs are selected BOTH in the system volume controls and Audition's preferences. If you are using port x, then both port x on the system volume and Audition have to be selected for use.

-Make sure that the line in cable is properly plugged in both the mixer and the computer. You'll be amazed and dumbfounded how many problems you can fix by simply correcting connections :)

Hope this helps! If you are still having trouble, list the details of the problem and I should be able to guide you through it. Like I said, I haven't used Audition in a while, so I don't remember the exact names and titles of the functions that you need to use to record.