Unfortunately, electrical hum noise can be tough to resolve. Here are several things that can work:. Contents How to connect stereo speakers to a computer or laptop Which jacks should I use? Using a mini amplifier to drive your speaker system 2. Using a powered speaker set 3. Connecting a computer to a home receiver 4. Using Bluetooth connectivity and a Bluetooth adapter What if I have no sound with everything connected? I could use that and also keep my music about 25, FLAC files on it.
I understand there are other Media Player software out there that could serve me well and cost less? I assume if I use the NUC setup that I can stream my music directly to the receiver via Ethernet and using any compatible device such as my Android tablet to select music and view music information? Is this a better idea? Or could I perhaps use the NAS installing the music files there?
Which of the above approaches would you recommend? Which is most future proof or flexible I do not wish to make a lot of equipment changes later? I would recommend posting in the Computer Audiophile forum, where you will certainly get lots of great advice:. See how that works out for you before advancing to other options. Thanks for advice! That may very well be my only option but I rather spend my time listening to music. Ethernet plugs into computer.
Thanks Such. My receiver have all the connections, dvd, tv, sat, video except for aux…hich one do I us for the sound? What cables do i need to go from the 3. Would i use 3. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. This method is inexpensive and simple to use, and the headphone jack can plug into any computer, and most any other device that can play music.
Pros: High quality sound with no interference Cons: Your computer and receiver must have compatible connectors. Apple make a device called the Airport Express. If everybody in your family keeps music on their own laptop, this is a great way to go.
Pros: Also functions as wireless router and connects to printer. Cons: Computers must have wifi. Who wants their printer next to their stereo? Unlike the Airport Express, this device creates its own wireless network.
Your stereo thinks its just another input. I asked two people in our Nashville office to test this. The only thing they disagreed on was who got to take it home. Pros: Simple to set up. Everything you need is in the box. Cons: Only works with one computer. The headphone output on my laptop is ok, but it distorts when I plug in the really big Beyerdynamic headphones that I use to check new recordings.
The reason for getting the maximum output level is that you want the lowest noise level possible on your digital recording. Cassette tapes or reel to reel for that matter have limited signal to noise ratios compared to a good sound card. On the other hand, you don't want to crank things up too high to lower your noise "floor" at the expense of dynamic compression and distortion.
Raising the noise floor may give you a bit more "hiss" between songs, but that is usually pretty easy to eliminate using software on the computer. Eliminating distortion on the other hand, is extremely difficult if not impossible. There is Pro level software that can do a reasonably good job of it, but it is very expensive, and no software like this is ever perfect.
On self recorded tapes, you need to make sure the output is not too hot. You should be able to determine overloaded output from the meters. Occasional momentary peaks just barely going into the red is often acceptable. Use your ears as your guide to some extent here, but don't bet your time on them. Finding out you have some ever so slightly distorted parts later on in the process means starting over from the beginning. Not fun at all. Once sure of your output level, get your input level correct.
Follow the same rules. Occasional peaks may be fine. You should definitely try a test recording or two when learning your sound cards meter accuracy. It is not uncommon, especially with built-in sound or inexpensive sound cards to have inaccurate metering.
Listen carefully to the recordings for anything nasty. Digital distortion should be easier to hear than typical tape drive overload or the distortion on heavily distorted metal or grunge music, for example. Big Note: Cassette tapes are fragile and lose sound quality due to stretching, fraying, residues and all sorts of other reasons. Don't expect to be able to clean up this sort of thing. It isn't the fault of the sound card if the tape is messed up. Monitor the tape decks output if you suspect the tape is damaged.
OK, so now, presumably you are ready to record. Different software will use different procedures, but it's all pretty similar. First you "Arm" set record check box to on, not hit the record transport button on the tracks you want to record on.
A single channel is often set to record in stereo - read the manual or help file for your software! Monitor the input levels to make sure you're levels are ok. Some high quality cassette decks have a RTZ return to zero button which is really helpful to set up starting the tape just before the song starts. Use it! You will want to Hit the record button on the software just before hitting "play" on the cassette deck. Stop recording when the song is done, or if you are recording a whole side at once, when the side is complete.
Carefully monitor the results for distortion or noise levels.
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