
Connect the separate microphones to a mixer and record from the mixer.If your sound device has separate left and right mic inputs, connect the separate microphones to those inputs.See Recording with USB turntables or USB cassette decks for setup instructions, then Basic Recording, Editing and Exporting in the main tutorial.Ĭan I record from two microphones (or two audio interfaces) at the same time?Īudacity can only record from one sound device at a time, but here are some solutions. These turntables need to be set up differently from those that connect to line-in. Vinyl or shellac records can also be recorded into Audacity with a special type of turntable that connects to the USB port of your computer. This covers all the steps from recording your records, cassettes or MiniDiscs to exporting as an audio file and burning to an audio CD. You can also press the Pause button to pause recording, and Pause again to resume recording on the same track.įor a detailed tutorial, see Copying tapes, LPs or MiniDiscs to CD. When you have captured the audio you want to record, press the Stop button. While Audacity is recording, start playing your tape or disc. Choose "Line In" as the recording source in Audacity's Device Toolbar or Devices Preferences.If you do not have a suitable cable, you can find one at an electronics store.

Plug the other end into your computer's "Line In" port.

Plug one end of a stereo cable into the "Line Out" or "Headphone" connector on your tape deck, MiniDisc player, or stereo system.How do I record from vinyl records, cassette tapes or MiniDiscs?
