PC Noise/Hiss when recording from Minidisc to PC via Audacity
Sat, Oct 18 2008, 7:34PM
I am using an HP/Compaq NC6320 laptop (South African model number) and a portable Minidisc player to record my Minidisc collection onto my Buffalo Terastation NAS via Audacity.
Unfortunately the WAV recordings are picking up a lot of noise and hiss.
I am sure that the PC's soundcard is one of the limiting factors.
Does anyone have any ideas about how to minimise the noise and hiss, short of having to buy a new more music and media orientated computer?
Try using a USB sound card - it takes the analog signals away from the noise of the laptop - you can get them for £50 or so...(or equivalent where you are)
Sources: Technics SL1210Mk2 with Denon DL110/AT-95E, Mac Mini, Virgin V+.
Amplification: Cyrus 2.
Speakers: Mordaunt Short MS20i Pearls with Fisual Super Pearl 2.5mm cable.
Other kit: More than I should have. My loft is creaking.