pc-recording

[puldem]

:confused:
Hi,

I connected my pc to my cvp207 using the headphones output. Why?? Because when I use the output-channels (you know, the red and white plugs) the volume is constant and there is no way in hell to change it ... and it is too too too loud.

I would like to know, in full detail (so also pc stuff, such as hardware , volume settings, software- i have a sampling software from Magix), how to best record from my clavinova without having to turn the volume of my cvp to like 2decibels(i barely hear anything)!!

And also how I can record singing (simultaniously) without screwing up the rest (volume of mic is same/a bit less than music and yet it records it so much louder).

So, the full pc-recording package ;-)

Thanks and cheers
PeeJay

[jjm542]

Isn't there another set of audio output jacks that are controlled by the piano's volume control? There is on my 900.

You might try using a small mixer for volume control and balance between the piano and microphone.
jim

[ClavinovaGuy]

You should use the unamplified Audio-Out jacks, and control the volume in the Mixing Console. On the Panel Part, turn the SONG volume down. I've found that a range of about 45-55 is best for most things - you don't want the recording to be "hot" going into the PC. You can always adjust the volume and other track parameters on the PC using mixing software.

I have a M-Audio 2496 soundcard, which I'm quite pleased with. For mixing and recording, I use Cool Edit Pro. I use CDex to convert wav to mp3 (Cool Edit can also export mp3, but I like the results better with CDex).

Unless I'm doing some kind of quickie recording, I record each track from the Clavinova individually to the PC - that way, I have much more control over the dynamics of the mix. I have found that for piano tracks, I have the best luck by using a relatively flat EQ setting on the Clavinova, and then I can brighten up the track using a parametric equalizer in Cool Edit.