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AUDIO SIG
New Special Interest Group (SIG)
Meet Our Leader Ed Eide
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Do You have Some 78 long play records from the 50's, OR, Cassettes which have some Favorites?
Would you like to save these to CD's for protection and Easy use?
Join this Group and learn the tricks of how to Keep your Favorite Music for another Generation.
THE MEETINGS
Not meeting at this time! Will meet as needed.
Read on for some Detailed information from our Leader
Our SIG Leader, Ed says,
>>>>> "The Audio Sig is for anyone with an interest in and desire to actively transfer analog music sources (records, tapes, CDs, etc.) to digital sources (primarily CD's). It is my belief that SIGs offer an opportunity for interested LWCC members to "learn by sharing". SIGs usually get started by a few interested individuals who are willing to share their knowledge. SIGs usually flourish by the continuing cooperative sharing of knowledge by the groups members. The starting point is - always - reviewing:
1) hardware needs (computer, turntables, CD burners, etc)
2) software needs (programs that organize and control analog to digital transfer, etc.)
3) connecting and installing hardware and software
4) the actual transfer from analog sources (records and tapes) to digital sources (hard drives, CDs, etc) The transfer of analog music recordings to (digital) MP3 music CDs represents an attainable and desirable goal for many people. REASON: transferring music from 15 to 20 LPs to one MP3 CD-R - that is playable (compatible) on most current (2002?-2003-2004-2005) car radio / CD players - provides 6 -7 or more "playtime" hours on one very good sounding (CD) disk. >>>>> There is the opportunity - as part of the SIG - to discuss the legality of transferring music. All should be aware that the transfer of copyrighted (recorded) music - particulary for monetary gain and/or public performance is illegal. Over past the 20 or more years, many persons - for their personal convienence - have transferred LPs to audio cassettes to playback in their car radios (cassette players).
Your ability to transfer your personal non-contemporay (analog) music sources (such as 78 rpm records and LPs) to contemporary digital sources (CD's) preserves your "personal property".
Audio SIG is about --- transferring analog recordings (78s, 45s, LPs, tapes, CDs, etc.) to digital CDs (.wav and MP3)
Providing an opportunity for LWCC Members to: 1 - To get an idea what audio digital is all about (overview to determine interest) 2 - Provide an opportunity to learn about the "tools of the trade (software and hardware)" - including costs 3 - to provide basic guidance to members who wish to get started with digital audio recordings 4 - Providing a "place" to exchange (sharing) information and "solve" individual analog to digital capture/transfer problems 5 - and - to learn "what is new" I consider my role as an instigator - getting things started - once going - it should be self-sustaining. The basic current methodology for music playback is the CD. What do you do with your old 78s, 45s, LPs, tapes, CDs, etc.? Also - the newest technology is MP3. Remembering that the "old" analog audio sources do have a diminishing archival life. Go to any music / electronics store. Try to find record turntables, cassette recorders, etc. Your may have old 78s, 45s, LPs, tapes,CDs, etc. that are in perfect shape - BUT - you no longer have suitable and usable playback equipment. Whatever happened to the 8-track tapes? A "normal" music CD usually has 10 to 12 music tracks (selections). The average track length is +/- 3 minutes. The typical music CD will play 30 to 40 minutes of music. Some CDs do have more tracks, and they can play up to 60 minutes. This is the commonly (commercially) used.wav format. The MP3 technology can record and playback - with "equal quality" - over 150 music tracks (selections). That is 6 to 8 hours of music. Almost all new CD/DVD playback units can play .wav and MP3 formats. Most new cars now come with CD players that play .wav and MP3 formats (no more cassettes players). Remember commercial CDs use the .wav format. To create your MP3 CDs - you must transfer music into this format - which can be "easily" accomplished on most computers - if they have the proper hardware and software - and - you learn this procedure. Like all aspects of computer software and hardware there is a "learning curve" that many times can be much harder than initially contemplated.
Getting into digital recording is easy - IF - you read the instructional manuals (downloaded from the software CD)s - AND - read the details.
Having a SIG for members wishing to do digital recordings can help anyone with an interest? "
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