record Audio

[usnasa]

Hello all maybe a dumb question but
is there a way to record audio from my scanner (pro 2051) to my computer ?

[W5JSS]

There are many. Here is one:
http://davee.com

[usnasa]

thanks for your quick reponse wow do i need a cable with that or can i do it right next to my computer ?

[brucewarming]

1/8th to 1/8th mono plug from earphone jack on scanner to mic or audio in on computer sound card.

[usnasa]

Originally Posted by brucewarming

1/8th to 1/8th mono plug from earphone jack on scanner to mic or audio in on computer sound card.

thank you guys

[Bentley]

This seems like a really neat program....downloaded it and everything fine, followed the instructions, but I cant get it to record. I have my scanner hooked up to my "audio in" via a 1/8 mono plug...I now can hear the scanner thru my computer speakers, but it will not record anything....any ideas?

[KrisK]

You need a programs that will do that. If you go to microsoft.com there is one available. I did this only a couple of weeks ago. I chose the download now and receive other items later choice. I recorded from a tape player to my computer and then copied on cd. Programs is great. Go here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tepByStep.aspx
Kris K

[Bentley]

Thanks for the info Kris, but I'm trying to get the scanner recorder program to work.

[DaveIN]

Make sure the microphone input is turned on an up. Double click on the speaker to view the audio controls and check the properties. If you have Scanner Recorder running you should see a change on the graphic audio display.

[Bentley]

Thanks for the reply Dave...I tried that. I dont see anything change on the display...just the flat green line. I'm stumped!! Oh yea, and aggrivated too!!!!! lol

[johnyvico]

heres what i do lol , real simple real dumb but it works . i have a double cassete radio , i have one of those tapes that people use when they want to play a cd player in there car that only have a cassete . i put that in one tape slot put a blank cassete in the other and tape away . then i have a progrman that i make them into mp3 on my computer then put them on a cd and wala your done

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by tatertot1

Thanks for the reply Dave...I tried that. I dont see anything change on the display...just the flat green line. I'm stumped!! Oh yea, and aggrivated too!!!!! lol

Make sure that you are using the same input that your scanner is plugged into. If it is plugged into the mike jack, do the following:
- Double click the little speaker in the task tray near the clock.
- Pull down "Options", and select "Properties".
- Click the circle next to "Recording", and select "OK".
- Make sure that the box under "Mic" is checked.

If your scanner is plugged into the "Line In" jack, make sure that the box under "Line" is checked instead of mic. While you will hear all the devices that are not muted under the "Playback" properties, it is the "Recording" properties that will dictate which input the computer will use.

Dewey

[cristisphoto]

Here What I do with my Pro 97:
My Laptop has a Mic built in so i simply place the speker over that mic and use Xcorder to record.....I have an external usb DVD multi (Panasonic),
and when I get the time and/or need the space I burn the recorded media onto Cdr's.
THey are relativley cheap..
At CompUSA they sometimes have sales in which you can like 50 Cdr's for around $10.

Good Luck
Crista

FYI
not all "Recording". software records clear..
Xcorder does and it is free.....

[NeWcS]

The way johnyvico & cristisphoto do it will work but the problem is your recording dead air when there are no comms. Using scanrec it will only record when the squelch is broken.


-Jay

[cristisphoto]

Originally Posted by NeWcS

The way johnyvico & cristisphoto do it will work but the problem is your recording dead air when there are no comms. Using scanrec it will only record when the squelch is broken.


-Jay

Xcorder has the same features as Scanrecord it
stops recording when there is no transmission
aand I find the payback audio a lot clearer
and makes smaller files....
The problem of dead air is NON existant with Xcorder
Regards,
Crista

[NeWcS]

Sorry, I didnt completely read your post...oops.

-Jay

[cristisphoto]

LOL i usually save the pages i find interesting and read then at home where I can contrencate
As I surf the Web at My local cafe'
So don't feel bad lol
Regards,
Crista