I'd like to transfer several hours of audio from old cassette tapes to CD for my mom and to iPod for me. Of course if I can get them to CD I can take it from there. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Open-source way to record phone calls? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to get some video footage from an upcoming snowboarding trip and download it to my computer at a later date. What equipment would be suitable for this? My budget is £100 (~ $200 US) [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I'd like to record live video directly from my FireWire DV camera using Windows XP. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

What exactly is a police 'clearance letter,' and how do I go about getting one? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Scheduling and recording an ASX webcast with freeware? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I re-find a Brahms CD I once loved, if I know which pieces are on it (not a common combo of pieces) but don't remember much else about it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I record video of a powerpoint/impress/etc slideshow in a format suitable for inclusion in a video podcast? Presenters use their own laptops and I have access only to a vga cable carrying the image, so screencapture tools are not a preferable option. [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 2 answers

I had a DVD made of my first skydive. It will not play on any DVD player. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 33 answers

Help me find a traditional Spanish flamenco record from my past! [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 0 answers

Record sound from a Quicktime movie in MP3 format? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 7 answers

Using a no-frills but decent PC, what (cheapish) sound card and what software should I buy for my father so he can record his guitar playing and singing as well as do basic mixing and editing? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 6 answers

What's the oldest believable continuous genealogy for a live person? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 14 answers

Will replacing the needle on my record player give me better sound? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 9 answers

What are some of the latest, smartest and/or cost-effective online distribution strategies a small record label should pursue? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 2 answers

Know a good feeware program to record anything that goes through the sound card to an mp3? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What's the best way to record and archive videogame play? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I move a collection of vinyl LP records? I have a medium (500-1,000) collection that I am taking with me on a 2 day move up the east coast in a non-airconditioned moving truck this summer. What techniques should I avoid? What do I need to be aware of?
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 4 answers

Mythtv records shows with low volume. How can I increase the recording volume? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Is it possible that I've permanently destroyed my record player by accidentally hooking up to a 15 volt power adapter, instead of a 12? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 12 answers

Any reason to keep laboratory invoices? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

Does OSX (10.4.8) keep a record of the CDs I burn? I recently applied to a competition by sending a CD of three jpegs. I know which date I burned the CD, but I can't remember which jpegs I applied with. Is there a record of this information anywhere on my computer?
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Lo-fi group recording: how can I record a 6-8 person sing-along choir cleanly if I don't already own a bunch of headphones and splitters? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 18 answers

Can I record video from my ATI DVR straight to my iPod? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 2 answers

Can I use a video camera to record police officers performing their duties in public, in Illinois? I was threatened with jail tonight by a police officer if I didn't shut off the camera that was filming him. Here is the video with his threats. [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2006 - 30 answers

Recording live television onto a computer? I'm NOT looking for a HD quality picture here. Just bare minimum; choppiness in the video stream is my enemy. I've tried a tv-to-usb adapter on a couple of computers I have, with the recording software set at BARE MINIMUM settings (ie, about a 5 inch by 5 inch picture, with audio and video settings set very low if not on the lowest settings). [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 18 answers

Is there any flash-based mp3 player that plays WAV files, has an FM tuner, records standard (44.1) WAV files from this FM tuner, has a 1GB or higher capacity, and is not much over $100? (I'm also grateful for any "almost" answers, since those might help me refine my Googling.)
posted on Sep 28, 2006 - 16 answers

Help with Washington DC music stores? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Turntabelism / Spinning -- how do I start? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 8 answers

So, the record store I work for wants to do some reissues/boxes/become a label... Obviously, [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 8 answers

My turntable has a broken RCA jack - it only plays out of one channel. Can I fix this myself? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 10 answers

Are VW Jettas really that bad? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 53 answers

How can I turn a conference call into an MP3? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 6 answers

Help a geek find a long-lost favorite childhood storybook/gadget. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 4 answers

How do I easily record a Windows session (with audio) to DVD? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 8 answers

BaseballFilter: A friend is trying to determine who has the single season Major League Baseball record for most games in a season with at least one hit. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 17 answers

Help me find free (or inexpensive) software to record the stream from a web cam (like this). I don't have access to the camera on my network, so the stream is only available to me via the web.
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 3 answers

I would like to know of software which can record sounds on a PC XP - but, it needs to be able to record any and all sounds. E.g. the sound from a web site playing in flash, or last.fm or pandora. I am not a big fan of going the analog patch way. Any ideas?
posted on Nov 17, 2005 - 8 answers

I need help finding a rare/out of print album. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers

Are any of these old vinyl LPs/records worth anything? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 18 answers

How do I turn a Winamp playlist into a CDr?
posted on Oct 1, 2005 - 4 answers

DVR possibilities? Are there smaller companies that make computers ready to go like a tivo, only not a tivo? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2005 - 22 answers

If I run my phone through my modem, how can I record the conversation?
posted on Jun 23, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm trying to rework my (largely) notional record label website into more of a free frequently updating mp3 blog thing. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 5 answers

I just received a load of great records from my parents. Of course, I don't have anything to play them on. I have a stereo receiver that I'd like to plug the record player into. Basically I'm not looking for something top-of-the-line. I just want something decent and/or used. Please see extended.... [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2005 - 13 answers

I want to bootleg concerts that I attend so I can listen to them later. Can anyone here recommend a good set up for recording concerts in small venues? I have an iPod, and was thinking of using the Griffin iTalk to do the actual recording. Has anyone tried this particular setup before?
posted on Feb 15, 2005 - 16 answers

Percussion Music LP of Childhood With Black Dots On Cover Filter. Recently, when my mom sold her house, I was sad to learn that she garage sale-disposed on an LP I was hoping to rediscover [+]
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 12 answers

I've been researching trends in major label record sales lately. On a constant exchange rate basis, global major label record sales have declined $6.2 billion (U.S.), or 16.3 percent, since 1999. But what I can't seem to find any information on is the fate of the independent record industry. Is there any quantifiable way of determining if indie record sales have declined in the past 4 years as well?
posted on Oct 17, 2004 - 5 answers

I just added Guns and Roses - Appetite for Destruction with the orig artwork but the vinyl seems dirty and sounds bad. Does anyone have any preferences or suggestions for a good record cleaner?
posted on Aug 11, 2004 - 13 answers

What application do you use to record TV on your pc? (More Inside)
posted on Jul 12, 2004 - 13 answers