> > At least that's what they say, > > I still hook a Powerbook up to my stereo for recording. > > Which also works, because the stereo provides the > amplification needed, > but is not without risk. Accidentally sending too powerful an audio > signal using that method can blow your sound card and potentially > damage your computer. It can't be stressed enough: if you're going to > plug a stereo directly to your Mac, keep the volume LOW. > > _Chas_ > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------
If by this statement you mean connecting the stereo's speaker outputs to your Mac's line-in, DON'T DO IT! :) However, I'm assuming you'll use your stereo's line-out/tape-out/monitor-out jacks which provide a standard 'line level' for safely connecting to the Mac's line-in. Using the relatively high-powered speaker output can damage line-in circuitry. Even if you are careful about the volume levels applied, there is an impedance mismatch which can affect the quality of your recording. Still, it's too dangerous in my book. Kendall Relatively new iMac user also having fun resurrecting old Vinyl -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
