newbie going 4track to computer

[pressthe6]

I am trying to record my analog 4track signal to my computer. I'm using cool edit, but other programs have the same effect...

If I plug my 4track stereo out into the "mic" input on my sound card, I can record but obviously everything is way overdriven. I can't monitor the output through the computer's speakers and individual track's pan control doesn't work.

If I plug my 4track stereo out into the "line in" input I can monitor the playback through the computer and the pan control works ok. The problem is that when I hit record on cool edit (or anything else I have) I can see the db meter levels changing but when I hit stop there's nothing recorded.

Anyone care to share some wisdom? And don't be afraid to "dumb it down".

 

[Jeff_D]

Mic input is BBBBAAAAAADDDDDDDD. Dont use it - FOR ANYTHING!- Make sure you have a track armed to record in Cool Edit- and make sure you have the correct source selected

 

[Foo-bu]

i do my recording pretty much the same way you are explaining. you can do it either through using the aux sends on your mixer or by using the track outs. make sure the other end is plugged into the aux in or if you have a delta 44 use the inputs