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[Nim1976]

Hi All,

Since I am a novice in the digital recording arena, I have a question regarding signal recognition into my PC - using Audition 1.5 and the Dazzle interface.

Throughout my playing days, I have always recorded using analog equipment (I still have a Tascam 488). However, I recently started experimenting with using Audition 1.5 on my PC. The only way I was able for Audition to receive sound waves (drum machine, guitars, etc) was through the line in (microphone looking input). I spoke to a rep at Best Buy and they recommended I purchase this device called Dazzle (it has 2 RCA in's, an S-Video in, and another "yellow" video in). The idea was to run into Dazzle as in interface, then the out USB from Dazzle into my PC. I have yet to generate any sound using this method. In Audition, I checked the device settings as noted in the manual and the only device detected was my PC's sound card. There doesn't seem to be a way to detect the Dazzle interface.

Equipment wise, I am using the Alesis SR-16 drum machine. I also have an ADA MP2 for guitar tracks. So I could probably use the MIDI outs (somehow, but as noted, I am a novice and could use some advice).

Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[tarnationsauce2]

Return the Dazzle.
I know that's harsh, but even if you were able to get it to work with Audition, it would not be very good quality.
You can get a much better and appropriate stereo recording interface for pretty cheap ~99-130 from a store like Guitar Center or online at Musiciansfriend.com.

[Nim1976]

After further investigation, you are on the money. I think I am going to purchase Cubase and simply use that. Cubase seems to have steller reviews and it will enable me to dump my analog recording gear. From what the sales rep at Sam Ash told me, the Cubase package comes with a middleware piece so that I can run my SR16 and MP2 straight into my PC.

Thanks again for your advice.