RE: Recording on to PTR 1
- From: "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:22:59 +0100
Hi Vicky,
OK, thanks for the information.
Firstly, if your main aim is to get a music file for import into Itunes, I
think you can entirely miss out the need for burning things onto a CD as you
should be able to record the tunes onto the card in your PTR1 and then just
lift the MP3 or WAV files off the card and into your computer. If I've
misinterpreted you, what follows won't make as much sense.
There are a number of ways in which you can achieve what you want and the
method you choose will largely depend on personal preferences. I've
detailed below 2 methods. The first is probably the least 'techie' method
and the second is probably the way I would do it and, if you had a lot of
tunes to record, is more flexible. If you only have a couple of tunes, the
first method is probably the one to go for.
Method 1 - Recording direct onto your card in the PTR1.
Follow the steps below for each tune you wish to record. If you want each
tune to be in its own file, it is important to stop the recording after each
tune otherwise they will all end up in one file. Don't get mixed up between
creating a navigable DAISY structure and what you are talking about where
behind the scenes each tune has its own file. It is possible to use the
Heading key as you are recording to separate each tune but, whilst this will
result in a DAISY structure that would allow you to jump from tune to tune,
the actual MP3 or WAV file would be one big file and not separate ones.
Use the following steps:
1. On the PTR1, switch the focus to the external card rather than the CD
drive.
2. Connect the headphone socket on your tape player to the line in or
microphone socket on the PTR1 using the 3.5 mm stereo audio cable supplied
by Plextalk. If you use the microphone socket, be careful that the level
isn't too high as it is likely to result in poor recordings and could damage
the PTR1 in extreme cases. Probably best to try the Line In socket first (
3. Put the PTR1 in record stand by mode by pressing the Record key once.
4. Adjust the various recording settings. You can access the settings
by pressing the Menu key when in recording stand by mode.
5. As a test to start with, start the tape playing and adjust the
recording level to your desired level. I find it helpful to use headphones
at this stage. Alternatively you can use the Auto Gain Control option which
does the recording level automatically.
6. Rewind your tape and, when ready start it again and press the record
button on the PTR1 to commence recording that tune.
7. When the tune has finished playing, press the Play/Stop button to
finish the recording.
8. Repeat the above steps for each tune. As long as you stop the
recording after each tune, it should create a separate file for each one.
Do not just pause the recording process.
9. Now you have to get the MP3 or WAV files onto your computer. You can
either connect the computer to the PTR1 direct using the USB cable supplied
or you can take the card out of the PTR1 and into your computer if you have
a card reader. If using the first method, you must first make sure that in
the Control Panel Settings, the required USB destination is set to the card
and not to the CD. I can't remember the detailed steps for this but it
should be fairly obvious in the Control Panel option in the Menu system.
10. Once you have access to the card's contents through the computer, simply
locate the MP3 or WAV files and copy and paste them onto your computer's
hard drive. Job done!
Method 2 - Using the Plextalk Recording Software.
The second method is to use the Plextalk Recording Software (PRS). If you
are planning to record a lot of tunes, it might be worth investing some time
to learn how to use this software as it is very versatile and a lot quicker
if there is a lot of editing to do to a recording.
If you subsequently need further help with the details of each step, I'd be
happy to help out. The main steps would be:
1. Go to the Plextalk website and download the most recent version of
the Plextalk Recording Software (PRS). As you have a PTR1, you should be
fine to install the software though you will need to connect the PTR1 to
your computer in order to be able to run the installation. Once it has been
installed, you don't then need to keep the PTR1 connected.
2. Connect your tape player's headphone socket to the computer's line in
socket using the supplied 3.5 mm stereo cable that came with the PTR1.
3. Once you know how to record using the PRS, adjust your recording
levels so you get the desired quality of recording.
4. Record all the tunes you want from the tape onto your computer using
the PRS.
5. Edit the recordings so that each tune is in its own section (in other
words each tune should be under its own heading).
6. Once the recording has been edited the way you want, you can run the
Audio Export feature of the software which will separate each tune into its
own MP3 or WAV file.
7. Exit the PRS and locate your files and copy and paste them to your
music folder. Note you will probably want to rename them so they make more
sense as the PRS will name them with names like "a000001.mp3" which isn't
very descriptive! Job done.
Hope this helps and I also hope I've got my facts right too!! (Smile)
Good luck.
Jamie
From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of vrvaughan@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 19 April 2012 11:48
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Recording on to PTR 1
Hi Jamie, Thanks so much for your willingness to help!
First, My PTR 1 has its orridgenal recording software. I have not updated
it. It was purchased in 2003.
Second, Yes, it has a card adapter or reader for the flash card in its side.
And Third, Yes, I want to be able to play it on a CD player, since what I
intend to do is to put the CD in to my computer to import the songs into
iTunes.
It's been so long since I've made a CD with the PTR 1, that I've forgotten
how to ensure that the seperate songs on the tape, will be seperate on the
resulting CD.
The manual is seemingly so thurow, but unclear for all that.
I remember I had to do many trys to get one to work.
Do you think, that you can help me?
Many sincere thanks! Vicky
----- Original Message -----
From: Jamie Cuthbertson <mailto:jamie.cuthbertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:49 AM
Subject: RE: Recording on to PTR 1
Hi Vicky,
It's been some time since I used a Plextalk PTR1 so please forgive me if I
get this wrong.
However, before saying anything, can I ask you to clarify what hardware and
software you have. You say you have a PTR1 and you also mention using a
card. From this, I'm assuming that you have the card adaptor and a suitable
card that works with the PTR1. Is this correct?
Also, can you clarify whether you want the final CD to be a standard music
CD for playback on regular CD players or do you intend it to be played on a
DAISY compatible CD device like the PTR1 etc.
Finally, can you confirm if you have the Plextalk Recording Software that
should have come with your PTR1. I ask this because this would give you
some additional options in preparing your final CD, though it would mean a
bit of a learning curve first of all.
If you can come back to me with this information, hopefully I can offer you
some suggestions of how to proceed.
Cheers,
Jamie
From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of vrvaughan@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 19 April 2012 03:47
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Recording on to PTR 1
I want to record several songs I have on a tape on to a blank CD. Naturally,
the end result on the CD should have each song as its own track.
> However, I am not sure how to acomplish this, during the recording on to
the Plextalk card, do I press Pause or the Play/Stop, between songs?
> I am using the Plextalk R 1 and Jaws 13.
Any help will be grately appreciated! Vicky
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