Russ, one approach for inexpensive, multiple sound cards would be to buy a few of these basic, compact USB sound cards ("dongles"):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Port-5-1-Channel-Track-3D-Sound-Card-Speaker-Mic-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-New-/131280760663 At barely over $1 each including shipping to the USA, it would be worth buying a handful even if one or two were non-functional from the start. The working sound cards could be plugged into a USB hub and would take up very little room. Then you would route the audio cables from your radios into the MIC input of the sound cards (set the input level carefully... you may need attenuation). Total Recorder, especially the "Pro" version, is indeed a powerful recording tool. I don't use my copy of the Pro much any more, since I am typically recording with WAV files through SDR software. Total Recorder Pro, though, is top-notch, along with its competitor RecAll Pro. The C. Crane Company's "CC Witness" recorder has gotten some attention lately, but I think this recorder is over priced (unless you NEED to record from the built-in AM/FM radio). I occasionally use a Tascam DR-1 MP3/WAV recorder and like it a lot for stand-alone use. These sell used on Ebay for $50-75 typically and are high quality prosumer units. 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com