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I don't have the equipment to make a digital recording, will my recordings sound okay?

Minidisc Frequently Asked Questions
Providing you've got a clean source signal, analog recordings generally sound fine, giving nearly inaudible differences from digital ones. Note however that many computer soundcards have noisy analog output stages, so when recording from a computer, digital transfers are recommended (one exception is the USB based Xitel MD-Port AN1 which runs outside of the PC chassis and produces good quiet analog output).

Is it worth it to get the equipment necessary to make digital recordings?

Minidisc Frequently Asked Questions
Digital recording provides the most convenience when copying CDs: no recording levels need to be set, track marks are copied from the CD perfectly, and analog to digital conversion artifacts (real or imagined) are completely avoided. The one problem with digital recording is that SCMS will prevent further digital copies to be made from the copied MD.

Is it worth getting the equipment necessary to make digital recordings?

Consumer Products - MiniDisc - Competition
Digital recording provides the most convenience when recording from CDs. No recording levels need to be set, track marks are copied from the CD perfectly, and analogue to digital conversion artifacts are completely avoided.

Can I make some sound recordings of your buses?

London Bus Preservation Trust Ltd
Yes, the best way of doing this is to come to one of our public event days (see Museum Events page) when a number of our vehicles will be running. If you would like to make recordings of specific vehicles at other times, we shall endeavour to make suitable arrangements but a fee will be payable. Please contact us via email for further details, stating which vehicle(s) you wish to record.

Is sound recording available on the Stylus Digital?

Stylus 300 Digital > Frequently Asked Questions
No, sound recording is not available on the Stylus Digital camera. The camera does not have a built-in microphone. Yes, the Stylus Digital supports this easy-to-use high quality printing feature. Print Image Matching technology ensures that PIM-enabled digital cameras and printers work together perfectly to produce the best possible prints.

What if I don't get a Reproduction of Sound Recordings Licence?

Frequently Asked Questions
If you have reproduced the record companies sound recordings that RIPS represent onto computerised or other storage systems without this licence, you are infringing the record companies' rights in its sound recordings. RIPS will not hesitate to take appropriate action against those establishments (and their directors or proprietor/s) who infringe the record companies' copyrights.

Why don't you make recordings?

Renaissance Street Singers: Frequently Asked Questions
I record all our performances, and you can get a copy if you contact me, or you can download tracks from this website. But making professional recordings is a different world from singing for pleasure. There can be no mistakes. It's a lot of work, and expensive. Then you have to promote the recordings. Then there's taxes and IRS filings and paperwork. We just want to sing.

What if I just use digital copies of sound recordings for a one-off performance?

www.digitaldjs.com
The Digital DJ Licence is designed for DJs who publicly perform sound recordings several times a year. Please contact PPL for further information if you wish to use digital copies of sound recordings for a single public performance.Top of Page

Do you provide digital photography, sound recording and video?

Websites and Web Designers (UK)
Yes we can provide all these things ourselves, however we do think that to achieve the highest possible professional standards, specialist services should be acquired. In the same way that we wouldn't expect a recording studio or photographer to be able to provide the best website design, we provide a service that is cost effective for a low budget, but not the best provision available.

Is digital transcription/recording equipment and software expensive?

Associated Secretarial - Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing will depend on each distributor's profit margins. Be sure that the distributor you choose will give you on-going support by phone or in person for at least 12 months without extra charge. (This one can sometimes be tricky to pin down ... but it's worth posing the question). Keep in mind that this SUPPORT is different from the WARRANTY (which should come with the package for at least 12 months).

Is Hi-MD equipment compatible with original MD recordings?

Minidisc Frequently Asked Questions
All Hi-MD equipment will play original Minidisc recordings (this is a requirement of Sony's Hi-MD licensees).

Why do some guitars sound good and others don't?

Frequently Asked Questions
It comes down to four things: Wood, Electronics, Paint, and Hardware. Changing any one of these things on your guitar can yield good results, but they all play a big part in the tone of your instrument. A guitar made with quality tone woods, hardware, and electronics, thats finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, will always sound better than a guitar made with cheap laminated woods, hardware, and electronics thats finished in polyuthothane.

Can I use existing sound recordings?

AP2/2A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .
Only if you have obtained the prior consent of the sound recording owner. If you do not own the master recording from which you will manufacture, you should ensure you have a valid licence from the owner before applying to MCPS. The MCPS licence is conditional on these licences being in place.

What is digital recording and/or digital transcription?

Associated Secretarial - Frequently Asked Questions
Without getting too technical, below is some information offered as an introduction and insight into digital recording and transcription, which is fast becoming the preferred choice for both the client and the VA. It comes in two parts, the Digital Recorder and the Digital Transcription Kit. The recording equipment can be used in 'dictation' mode or 'conference' mode, depending on your needs. Digital transcription certainly leaves taped transcription "for dead". It's light years ahead.

What is a sound recording / master recording?

Farm to Market Music
A sound recording (as set forth in the U.S. Copyright Act) is a work that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds, but not including the sound accompanying a motion picture or other audiovisual work, regardless of the nature of the material objects, such as disks, tapes or other phonorecords, in which they are embodied.

How do I make a recording?

Aurora BioScience Medical Devices EarlySounds Doppler Record...
Locate the headphone terminal on the Doppler unit and insert one end of the cable provided with your EarlySounds into the headphone terminal of the Doppler. Locate the symbol and terminal on the EarlySounds and insert the other end of the cable provided with your EarlySounds into that terminal. To begin recording press and hold both the PLAY and the RECORD buttons for at least 2 seconds. Hold both buttons for as long as recording as you like, up to 20 seconds.

Will digital make me a better photographer?

Digital Photography FAQ
First, we need to think clearly about what it means to be a good photographer. This entails having the artistic sense to understand and create good compositions, the equipment to capture the image, and the know-how to control the equipment properly. Simply purchasing a digtal camera will not impove your composition skills or increase your know-how. However, there are at least three ways that digital camera technology can help you: It can help you learn faster.

How do I obtain sound recording or "master use" rights?

Frequently Asked Questions
Master use rights are required for previously recorded material that you do not own or control. The Harry Fox Agency does not process licenses for master use rights. They can only be obtained from the owner of the master recording, usually a record company. You should obtain the master use license from the owner prior to requesting a mechanical license from The Harry Fox Agency.

I have no more sound when recording from any source?

Sigmatek PVR-800 / Sigmatek PVR-820 FAQ
Format again the HDD without doing anything else from the PVR by menu "Parameters\PVR Control\Disk Tools\Format Hard Disk" Quick explanation: PVR-800 uses a FAT32 modified parition to be able to store large files (greater than 4Go - maximum size allowed for files on "simple" FAT32). This is why the second format with PVR is mandatory. If the PVR-800 is blocked, yo can try to disconnect from line current during few seconds and connect it again.
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