mixing down in stereo

[42wenty]

Hey, does anyone know how to record to a PC in Stereo. I've used the line-in on the PC, but everything comes out in mono. I thought about soundcards that might have 2 RCA inputs (L and R), but i'm not sure if those exist and if they do what's a reasonable one.

 

[ocnor]

This is a good one.
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Audiophile2496-main.html

 

[dachay2tnr]

Hey, does anyone know how to record to a PC in Stereo. I've used the line-in on the PC, but everything comes out in mono. I thought about soundcards that might have 2 RCA inputs (L and R), but i'm not sure if those exist and if they do what's a reasonable one.

One most comsumer cards (SB Live, etc) the line in port is a 1/8" stereo miniplug. It is quite possible that you are connecting to it using a 1/8" mono plug.

Also, is your recording software set up correctly. Most software will allow you to chose the Line In Left, Line In Right, or Line In Stereo. If you are choosing left or right, it will only record one side on the input and, of course, it will be in mono.

What is it you are plugging into the Line In port? If it is a mono source (e.g., guitar, mic), then even with your software set correctly and a stereo input plug you are going to get essentially a mono recording - i.e., two tracks of exactly the same thing.