Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do you set the correct volume level?

A: see Sound Monitors.

Q: Can LP's and tapes be recorded through the Mic input on the sound card, and if so, will it support a direct connection, or does it require a pre-amp? 

A:

    LP's

      LP's can be connected to Mic In on some cards but this normally results in distortion and loss of bass.

      A pre-amp is usually required for an LP (CD player has output signal peak of 2V while LP Player has a few mV - that's 1/1000 of the signal from a CD or tape or 30 dB lower signal).

    Tapes

      Tapes can be connected to Mic In but due to high signal level you will get some distortion on the recording.

      The best system is to connect the Rec Out on your cassette deck to the Line In socket.

    For more information see Sound Source. 

Q: Why does the program start with a new track every 7th second? 

A: This is due to the Auto Track settings. Auto Track can be turned off, or the settings altered adjusted to the particular recording. If you have a high noise level on the signal you should increase the Noise Gate level. If the sound has low noise decrease the Noise Gate setting. See Auto Track

Q: Can I use the Auto Track on a Live Recording?

A: Yes - but it can be difficult to tune the settings to detect track breaks correctly. This is because a live performance has a lot of noise between songs, and there are often more short periods of silence within a song.

A: It is probably easier to manually move onto next track.

B: This is done by pressing the record button a second time or pressing F12.

Q: Can I get a version of the program without the adware? 

A: Yes, registered versions of program contain no advertisement. You can register individual programs or Rosoft Audio Tools (Rosoft CD Extractor, Rosoft Media Player and Rosoft Audio Recorder). See Register

Q: How do I uninstall the adware that comes with the program (the little rocket ship in the browser?

A: Web3000 is removed when the Rosoft programs are uninstalled done by using Add/Remove Programs in the control panel. Registered versions of the program contain no advertisement. See Register.

Q: I Registered The Audio Tool just a few minutes ago & I Need to Know what Jack on the back of the PC I go to via my stereo to pick up signal. Is It The Line-In Or The Mic. Please Let Me Know.

A: That depends on the input source level. I f you record from a tape you should use Line In. If you record from a LP direct you should use Mic In. A microphone, use Mic In. If you connect a source with to high level in Mic In you get lots of distortion. If you connect a source with to low level in Line In you get to low signal.

To record LPs I would recommend you to use your stereo as pre-amp. You simply use the PC as your tape recorder. Connect the amplifiers "Tape In" to the PCs"Line Out" and the amplifiers "Rec Out" to the PCs "Line In". See http://www.RosoftEngineering.com/audiorecorder/help/External/sound_source.htm or the Source section External -> Sound Source in the help file.

    Q: I Registered The Audio Tool just a few minutes ago & I Need to Know what Jack on the back of the PC I go to via my stereo to pick up signal. ls It The Line-In Or The Mic. Please Let Me Know.

    Joe Here again, I'm in the midst of getting ready to do analog>digital transfers via my stereo,I Have 300 Live Grateful Dead Shows On Tape on deck; Planning on splitting them up(track wise)Save them to C:/Documents & Putting Them Back together with Roxio Easy CD Creator & Burning Of Course"Cant Wait To Get Started"; Please Let Me know If its Line-In Or Mic. Thanks

    A: That depends on the input source level. I f you record from a tape you should use Line In. If you record from a LP direct you should use Mic In. A microphone, use Mic In. If you connect a source with to high level in Mic In you get lots of distortion. If you connect a source with to low level in Line In you get to low signal.

    To record LPs I would recommend you to use your stereo as pre-amp. You simply use the PC as your tape recorder. Connect the amplifiers Tape In to the PCs Line Out and the amplifiers "Rec Out" to the PCs Line In. See Sound Source.

      A: thanks for sending me back to basics.

      It worked the first time I used it but then the trouble started. The first use was a lash up all nice and close, the next time it was the new and improved setup and that was when the problems started. OK, all was solved by building a shielded lead (shield grounded at the computer) to connect to the amp. The hum has now vanished many thanks for your help.

 

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