recording audio???

dconstrukt · 02-18-2004, 07:33 PM

hello,

i'm looking to record audio of myself talking, for an info product.

Does anyone know what application i could use for this?

something good, and that can export as mp3 or aiff?

I have a headset with mic to plug in.....

i'm running panther....FINALLY.

its like my tibook 500 was given viagra! its SO much more responsive.....wow.

rusto · 02-18-2004, 07:39 PM

Give Audio In a try. Simple little app that lets you record aiff's.

timdmgd · 02-18-2004, 07:42 PM

When I bought my portable, ((long time back,) wallstreet) a mic was built in, above the screen and to the right. Do the new powerbooks no longer have one? Also, just the system software was enough to record.

dconstrukt · 02-18-2004, 08:02 PM

thanks....
i hope the aiff files aren't too big...
if so what could i use to compress them into mp3?

i have about 11 audio files that will need to be fit onto a cd.....

or maybe a dvd...

ideas?

and thank you for the replies.

rusto · 02-18-2004, 08:03 PM

You can use iTunes to make mp3's out of them.

timdmgd · 02-18-2004, 08:15 PM

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	Originally posted by dconstrukt i have about 11 audio files that will need to be fit onto a cd.....

It totally depends on the length of the audio that you're converting and the quality that you're hoping for. If the files that you mention are in aiff format, then you can convert them to mp3 with little or no loss of quality and, unless you're really 'going on', probably fit them onto a cd.

ryangreenberg · 02-19-2004, 12:46 AM

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	When I bought my portable, ((long time back,) wallstreet) a mic was built in, above the screen and to the right. Do the new powerbooks no longer have one? Also, just the system software was enough to record.

If the AlBooks are anything like my 15" TiBook (and I assume they are), they still have a microphone built in. Best I can tell the microphone is located right next to the left speaker.

schneb · 02-19-2004, 11:10 AM

Definately use iTunes to convert your AIFF files to MP3. Use the highest MP3 setting for good quality sound.

ryangreenberg · 02-19-2004, 11:28 AM

If you want to save some time, try using the freeware product Audio Recorder 1.4 . It lets you record audio direct to disk in AIFF or MP3 format. If you use MP3, you'll save disk space and won't have to encode the data later. Granted, you won't have recourse to a "high quality" AIFF, but for simple voice work, MP3 should be more than adequate.

I used this program to record several hour-long interviews with my PowerBook's internal mic and it works well. Plus, it's scriptable, which I'm told is all the rage with the kids these days.

cudaboy_71 · 02-19-2004, 07:10 PM

FYI all the portables in recent history have a built in mic for audio in. quality leaves something to be desired. but, it works.

ibooks do NOT however have a line in (at least my ibook500 did not, and my fianceé's ibook 700 do not). for these you'll need an imic or similar device.

all powerbooks have a line in 1/8" jack so you can use a better mic, if you have/need one.

skeetone · 02-21-2004, 09:26 AM

I just bought a iBook G4 12" and it also comes with built-in mic...
Tried Audio Recorder and it simply does its job plus some exra'z. Nice app...
Haven't tried the other one yet...gonna try it out now...wanne use recording for my classes....

Laterz.

acme.mail.order · 02-22-2004, 03:32 AM

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	Originally posted by dconstrukt i have about 11 audio files that will need to be fit onto a cd.....

Data cd or standard playable-in-anything audio cd?

Audio cd's hold 74 minutes of stereo audio, divided into up to 99 tracks. Period. End of discussion. The longer cd's in the stores may have problems playing past 74 minutes. It depends on the player.

If you are only recording speech, convert the aiff files to mp3 mono, 64kbps and you should be able to put over 12 hours on one cd. You'll never notice a quality loss. If you want to send it to windows users you'll have to play around with the disk image format, a standard Finder burn won't work.

02-18-2004, 07:33 PM	#1
dconstrukt Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 44	recording audio??? hello, i'm looking to record audio of myself talking, for an info product. Does anyone know what application i could use for this? something good, and that can export as mp3 or aiff? I have a headset with mic to plug in..... i'm running panther....FINALLY. its like my tibook 500 was given viagra! its SO much more responsive.....wow.

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rusto MVP Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,489	Give Audio In a try. Simple little app that lets you record aiff's. __________________ :: 3.4GHz Core i7 iMac 4GB RAM :: Black MacBook SR :: 10.7.2 :: iPhone 4 / iOS 5 ::

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timdmgd Triple-A Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Redhill, Surrey, UK. Posts: 244	When I bought my portable, ((long time back,) wallstreet) a mic was built in, above the screen and to the right. Do the new powerbooks no longer have one? Also, just the system software was enough to record. __________________ You know you need a new lawyer when he tells you that his last good case was a "Budweiser." Macintosh IIx, 8mb RAM, 120mb hard drive. Last edited by timdmgd; 02-18-2004 at 07:48 PM.

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dconstrukt Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 44	thanks.... i hope the aiff files aren't too big... if so what could i use to compress them into mp3? i have about 11 audio files that will need to be fit onto a cd..... or maybe a dvd... ideas? and thank you for the replies.

02-19-2004, 11:28 AM	#9
ryangreenberg Prospect Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 32	Save some steps If you want to save some time, try using the freeware product Audio Recorder 1.4 . It lets you record audio direct to disk in AIFF or MP3 format. If you use MP3, you'll save disk space and won't have to encode the data later. Granted, you won't have recourse to a "high quality" AIFF, but for simple voice work, MP3 should be more than adequate. I used this program to record several hour-long interviews with my PowerBook's internal mic and it works well. Plus, it's scriptable, which I'm told is all the rage with the kids these days.

02-19-2004, 07:10 PM	#10
cudaboy_71 All Star Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 874	FYI all the portables in recent history have a built in mic for audio in. quality leaves something to be desired. but, it works. ibooks do NOT however have a line in (at least my ibook500 did not, and my fianceé's ibook 700 do not). for these you'll need an imic or similar device. all powerbooks have a line in 1/8" jack so you can use a better mic, if you have/need one.

02-21-2004, 09:26 AM	#11
skeetone Major Leaguer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 344	I just bought a iBook G4 12" and it also comes with built-in mic... Tried Audio Recorder and it simply does its job plus some exra'z. Nice app... Haven't tried the other one yet...gonna try it out now...wanne use recording for my classes.... Laterz. __________________ iMac 20" 2.0GHz 2Gb 250Gb logitech mx510. iMac 24" 2.8ghz 4gb logitech mx Revolution. Canon 450d FujiFilm FinePix F11 airport express 2x / extreme Couple of ext. hd's. iPhone 1st gen dual boot iPod iPod Touch 8Gb