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connectors and the computer has mini stereo connectors. You need to then get
a suitable cable with two small RCA (composite) connectors and a mini stereo
jack.
• If the amplifier comes without separate outputs (other than the speaker
connectors), you can also use the headphone jack for recording. Normally, you
will require a cable with stereo or mini stereo jacks. This type of connection has
the advantage of a separate volume control to set the headphone input signal
level. However, headphone jacks are often not very high-quality. For this reason,
you should use line-out outputs whenever possible.
• To record cassettes from a tape deck, connect the tape deck’s line-outs directly
to the computer's line-in.
• When recording LPs, the record player's outputs should not be connected
directly to the computer because the phono signal has to be pre-amplified. In
this case, connecting through the headphone jack or an external preamp is
recommended. Some record players also have normal line-out connections.
• If you would like to make recordings with a microphone, connect it to the
computer using the microphone input (usually a red jack).

Adjusting the Signal Level

Adjusting the signal level to the sound card is also recommended to get the best
sound quality during digital recording.

Once a recording source is connected to the sound card, the "Record" button opens
the recording dialog and starts the recording source.

You can now adjust the recording level with the help of the LED display in the
recording dialog. For this, you must first check off "Show Levels".

If the adjustment is set too high, distortion occurs and the incoming signal must be
reduced. If you have connected the source through either an amplifier or tape deck
output to the sound card, you can only reduce the signal level in your sound card’s
software mixer interface. You can access the mixer directly from within the recording
dialog via the “Recording Level” button.

If you reduce input sensitivity by using the input fader, the resolution at which the
analog signal is digitized is also reduced. Try to set these automatic controllers to the
loudest sound level possible.

The maximum setting for an optimal level is the loudest part of the material. The
loudest part should be adjusted to be the maximum. The actual recording begins
when you press the "Record" button. At the end of the the recording you will be
asked if you want to use the recording. Upon confirmation, the newly-recorded
material will be placed at the next free position of the start maker in the arrangement.

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