Smylex Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) I'd like to find the best way (either quality and loudness) to record a set by using mixer and decks (not controller but by help of computer, I just bought Focusrite 2i4 2nd gen soundcard). I'd also like to know if it even possible to have a lossless mix, as I've never ever seen any. I also would like to capture video while recording, so if you know any sort of equipment you have ever used and was satisfying, please let me know! Ps: I know Audacity. Edited September 2, 2019 by mypszi Link to comment
MeanMug1200 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 i have ddi-sz and with serato its simple as can be. u could do booth out to mic jack on cpu and then use ur audacity skills to perfect. Ive always used ei†her SL-3 serato box or now controller with serato DJ to record cuz its so easy. prob didn't help u any tho 1 Link to comment
Smylex Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Will look into details, but using jacks on cpu is never a good option as it's usually not grounded so noise can be heard sometimes... Link to comment
DoubleDee Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, mypszi said: Will look into details, but using jacks on cpu is never a good option as it's usually not grounded so noise can be heard sometimes... This is not even remotely true. I used to use a jack from the master output of a mixer to computer and had no issues. Yes of course you can record in lossless, just set the option in whatever recording software you are using. Link to comment
Smylex Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, DoubleDee said: This is not even remotely true. I used to use a jack from the master output of a mixer to computer and had no issues. Yes of course you can record in lossless, just set the option in whatever recording software you are using. Could you show me example please? Let's say spek on your mix... Link to comment
DoubleDee Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mypszi said: Could you show me example please? Let's say spek on your mix... Edited September 3, 2019 by DoubleDee 1 Link to comment
Smylex Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Yeah, I had similar results, however I'm still not happy with loudness, is there any option to amplify after your mix was recorded without distortion? I don't like to use too much gain as it can cause clipping, but on that level it is just simply quiet compared to other's mixes... Link to comment
DoubleDee Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, mypszi said: Yeah, I had similar results, however I'm still not happy with loudness, is there any option to amplify after your mix was recorded without distortion? I don't like to use too much gain as it can cause clipping, but on that level it is just simply quiet compared to other's mixes... Yes of course there is. Just run it through Audacity or use Abelton after you record and amplify the mix and make sure it is not clipping. You shouldn't be getting distortion anywhere. Link to comment
Smylex Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Well in Audacity it doesn't allow you to amplyify without clipping, I tried it many times, I always had to tick "Allow Clipping" for even applying 0.1%.. Not sure about Ableton tho... Link to comment
Mephistopheles Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 9 hours ago, mypszi said: Well in Audacity it doesn't allow you to amplyify without clipping, I tried it many times, I always had to tick "Allow Clipping" for even applying 0.1%.. Not sure about Ableton tho... If you have Ableton go for that. Just route your recording into the mixer and add some gain. Tweek around a bit with plugins for your prefered taste and be sure to set your rendering settings correctly and it should do the trick 1 Link to comment
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