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2001-05-10 16:38Philip SherburneOk, I'm just going to own up and admit my gross incompetence when it comes to computing. N

From:: Philip Sherburne <philip@askjeeves.com>
To:: 'idm@hyperreal.org' <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Thu, 10 May 2001 09:38:02 -0700
Subject:: [idm] OT: idiot hardware question

Ok, I'm just going to own up and admit my gross incompetence when it comes to computing. Now that we've cleared that up, I've got a question: Just bought myself a new laptop (Compaq Presario 1700) with a CD-RW drive. I'm trying to figure out how to run my MiniDisc into the computer, in order to burn CDs off MDs. (Currently using Adaptec CD-burning app.) The only line-in jack is a mic jack, though. Can I run the MD through that? I did, heard nothing... turned up all the volumes (MD, mixer, etc.) and could hear some signal going through, but running really hot and still almost inaudible. Is it a hardware problem or a software problem? Do I need a different soundcard? Am I just a fool? Thanks, Philip

2001-05-10 16:55atomly[Philip Sherburne <philip@askjeeves.com>] > Just bought myself a new laptop (Compaq Presar

From:: atomly <atomly@atomly.com>
To:: <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Thu, 10 May 2001 11:55:54 -0500
Subject:: Re: [idm] OT: idiot hardware question
Reply to:: [idm] OT: idiot hardware question

[Philip Sherburne <philip@askjeeves.com>]

quoted 7 lines Just bought myself a new laptop (Compaq Presario 1700) with a CD-RW drive.

> Just bought myself a new laptop (Compaq Presario 1700) with a CD-RW drive. > I'm trying to figure out how to run my MiniDisc into the computer, in order > to burn CDs off MDs. (Currently using Adaptec CD-burning app.) The only > line-in jack is a mic jack, though. Can I run the MD through that? I did, > heard nothing... turned up all the volumes (MD, mixer, etc.) and could hear > some signal going through, but running really hot and still almost > inaudible.

Go to your mixer and make sure you have the line-in thing unmuted and the level is set correctly. A lot of laptops have a line-in/mic-in that you can switch. All they have to do is turn off the boost to make it a line-in. -- :: atomly :: atomly@atomly.com | atomly@atdot.org | atomly@curiousnetworks.com http://www.atomly.com | http://www.mp3.com/atomly --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

[idm] OT: idiot hardware question