long question here, so windows guys best go back to model t's! heres the deal, i have been streaming a favorite radio program, great old blues-kxci, tucson az, saturday nites. i would like to record the program, and be able to edit out the local news etc, and put it on cd. i have been told you can put audio data on a flash drive, then edit, then record to cd. how to do it? i have seen "audacity" , a download that lets you edit sound, but it seems more like for a musician to use for mixing tracks, not just simple cutting out sound bits like i want. also, i see "radio lovers", another thing for streaming, and editing, perhaps more what would work for me, cost is 15 bucks a year, and there are others, some free. the main reason to edit is to try and fit it on to 2 cd's. currently i have been recording out of the headphone jack, into a tdk cd recorder that worked for a while, but it is an analog signal, and the recorder see's it as one track, so no stopping in the middle, in other words, no editing. the best would be to keep it digital. i had even thought of getting an old reel to reel so it would all fit and even a computor dummy like me could edit a master and then put on cd. i tried to join "mac forums" to ask all this, and the site says i'm logged in, but when i type this long thing it changes its mind and says i cant post cause i'm not logged in. i then sent a mail to they're support, and got an email back that said they would respond as soon as possible...that was 2 weeks ago. today i tried to join apple forums, but it said my email was already in use? so, i came to mtfca for help because i know this is a very diversified and intelligent bunch. so, bottom line,if any one is still here, whats the best way to stream, edit and record music?
If you had a PC I could walk you right through it...grin...sorry, couldn't resist.
I've never done this - however, you can download Soundflower for free - watch these videos:
http://vimeo.com/14314585
http://www.macworld.com/article/1159440/soundflower_capture.html
Your Mac should already have Garage Band. It will allow you save the file on your computer and burn a CD.
I've used Final Vinyl which is similar to Audacity to record phonograph records on my Mac and then save the files in iTunes so I can listen to them on my computer or my iPod.
(From a PC guy...) Do you have a jack for microphone in on your Mac? All you need is a double sided male cord to plug into your headphones out and microphone in. Takes a bit to adjust the volume and sensitivity, but then your Audacity will work just fine. Unfortunately you cannot hear it as it is recording, but otherwise, easily record anything audio over your computer.
erik, yes i have garage band on the mac, i never have used it, didn't know what it could do. the vimeo video has no sound, i guess they want me to join first. sound flower i've seen too, some folks had trouble with crashes, others loved it. will, yes macs have a mike input possible, but you use the same port and switch the mac from import to export so not possible to run out of one and into the other. good idea though ! seems i should study garage band
Clayton,
I use a program called Audio Hijack Pro. This program will allow you to record anything coming across the Mac's motherboard. You can download a free trial or buy the complete version for $32. I do not have any association with this product other than being a customer.
https://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/
The Vimeo video has sound - it's no different than YouTube - no need to join to view videos.
Clayton,
I use a program called Audio Hijack Pro. This program will allow you to record anything coming across the Mac's motherboard. You can download a free trial or buy the complete version for $32. I do not have any association with this product other than being a customer.
https://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/
erik, the video starts, i hear 2 words, then silent. i tried to restart, same thing, odd ? tom, can you edit the recording?