Old School Recording

[kuneo]

I think i've got it workin fine

Most of the problem seems to be from using my old Laptop...when I should have used my new faster PC.

Wanted to keep the Nero analog program on the Lap,and keep the newer PC with all my DVD burning program's,but the Laptop's burner/laser appear's to have caused a lot of my problems.

Thanks again for all the input's.

K

[kuneo]

Houston...we have Liftoff!!!!!!

All problem's solved when I transfered the Nero program OFF my Laptop,and downloaded into my PC.

My poor old Laptop must be pooped out...as all the Burn's from my PC are playing perfectly in my car now with no skipping....and chapter's are clearly defined too....SWEET

Regards
K

[katzdvd]

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[kuneo]

Final Update;

I now think the worst of my problems with skipping...were due to my using the same paper labels I use for my DVD's.

While the CD Stomper labels work fine in my DVD player's...I believe that the tolerance's for my in dash CD player creates a conflict with paper labeled CD's.

I realize that there have been many discussion's from people that hate paper label's for DVD's etc....BUT I have never had a problem DVD wize.

My car CD player seems to not be able to handle the added width a paper label creates.

So for now thats it.....paper label's for DVD only,and Sharpie for car CD's (I know Sharpie's are probably bad too...what isn't???).

Everything old is new again thanks to my Cassette to CD program...heck I may even break out the Turntable,and make a few CD's from the old Vinyl collection too

I love the smell of a good tape hiss,and pop and click in the morning.

My favorite compliation/redo so far is Black Sabbath/Mott the Hoople....with early AC/DC (Bon Scott) another top redo.

Regards
K

[RFBurns]

Glad to hear you got it all working!

Sounds like it took quite a few steps to get those songs transfered to CD. There are many different ways to do that, some are extremely easy (one-click wonders) and some others that are more complex.

For your vinyl albums that have some pops and clicks, you might experiment with one of the song's .wav files and load it up into a wav editor program that can zoom in on the waveform. If the editing program allows, you can zoom right on top of the pop/click and remove it very effectively without loosing but a fraction of a microsecond of the recording at each pop/click point. It will show up as a huge spike in the waveform that will exceed the level of the music, thus will be easy to spot and remove. I have cleaned up many of my vinyl albums and they sound like they are brand new on their respective CD's.

I exclusevly use Nero to make audio CD's since it has a very neat properties feature which includes eq, compression/expansion, stereo expansion, RMS/Peak adjuster, phase compensation, and a ton of other audio tools/filters. And what is especially neat about those tools is that you can pre-listen to the adjustments and make corrections before the files are even burned to the CD, making it a snap to make last minute changes.

[katzdvd]

Hi kuneo,

Sharpies are fine, but if you are interested in labeling your discs for a more "pro" look; may I suggest printable media & a disc printer such as the epson r220. (there are others, but that is the one I use, & I am happy with the results)

So for now thats it.....paper label's for DVD only,and Sharpie for car CD's (I know Sharpie's are probably bad too...what isn't???).

Most folks would advise against the use of paper labels at all, CDs or DVDs. The same problems (& more) will be apparent with the use of sticky labels on any disc. That is why inkjet seems to be the way to go, & BTW, it produces a much more beautiful result that a "gummy label"

I realize that there have been many discussion's from people that hate paper label's for DVD's etc....BUT I have never had a problem DVD wize.

maybe since you are in a drier climate (less humidity) then where I am, you may not notice such a problem that I & others experience. BUt sooner or later, it will most likely happen...

Everything old is new again thanks to my Cassette to CD program...heck I may even break out the Turntable,and make a few CD's from the old Vinyl collection too

It's all fun!

cheers, katz

[kuneo]

Saw the pop and click reducer/eliminator...but prob too lazy to mess with them.
Besides I love the way they sound au natural...it reminds me of the old vinyl days,and I only notice it between songs-not during.

As for the label/sharpie issue...thanks anyway...i'm doing it my way regardless.
The labels I use I like,and are "supposed" to not gum up over time...hopefully.
And the Sharpie for my CD's is just fine...for me...but thanks for the thoughts.

Gotta go work on my next old cassette.....Billy Idol hits.....guess i'll be Dancing with myself Oh Oh.

K

[katzdvd]

Besides I love the way they sound au natural...it reminds me of the old vinyl days,and I only notice it between songs-not during.

Nothing like the "warmth" of older recordings; I miss it too, esp. with the new crisp, clear CD's of today! I leave some of the natural sound in my vintage recordings as well!

As for the label/sharpie issue...thanks anyway...i'm doing it my way regardless.
The labels I use I like,and are "supposed" to not gum up over time

If it works for you, great! That's what matters; I did have an issue with my car cd/mp3 player with labels; The extra width/drag of the stick on labels was causing a problem when I would try to eject the disc from the player (front loader). They would catch on the "dust guard"?
I would sometimes have to use needle-nose pliers to reach in & grab the disc to retrieve it - not a pretty sight! That is one of my main turn offs with the sticky labels, & why I stopped using them for cd's in my car unit.

Anyway...the recording project is a never ending one, it seems; I have hundreds of audiobooks, not to mention a lot of lp's/cassettes, so I know what you are in for!

Have fun!
cheers, katz