Roll tape?

[Michael-NJ]

We've all seen the phrase "Roll tape" mentioned either on the list or even here on the forums. My question is, how many of us actually, "roll tape" vs recording digitally.

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[Michael-NJ]

For me I record directly from my computer via the line in. I take the audio coming out of my T-80 and directly feed it into the computer and then save files as MP3's. In addition to having the convenience of recording on the fly, I've also found it gives the best quality possible while monitoring since it utilizes my computers speakers. As a secondary/backup or mobile method I'll also use a MiniDisc, then transfer that to the computer.

[chris]

When there is a decent opening...I usually set up in my room and record to my computer and save the file as an Mp3 format.

If I record in the living room or in my car, I use Minidisc...then eventually dump it all to my computer.

:cool:

[NickNJ]

I also use the line-in jack and save my files as MP3, and do the recording via a program called Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/). I recommend the program, probably doesn't have some of the features as CoolEdit and others, but it's free, and I find it to be very versatile.

[Russ-PA]

I use the line-in also from the T-80. I record with Total Recorder, and if I need to do cleanup etc. on playback/clip I can use Power Audio Editor 2000 ( which I also use for the excellent graphic image to visually locate Ms pings or tropo fade, etc ) or Cool Edit. Total Recorder is excellent and inexpensive @ $12 for the std edition; PAE2k runs $30 when there's a promotion on.

[dlp85x]

I use the XCorder program to record, and then I use Wavepad to view the mp3 file to check for Ms, etc. I have the audio-out from my Denon tuner going into my computer's sound input. To keep the computer running smoothly, I record at 64kbps 44.1khz mono quality. I usually don't 'roll tape' while I am DXing unless its a pretty strong opening where new stations are being heard. I am recording almost 24/7 except for once or twice a day when I go over previously-recorded mp3 files.

For a while I was using a Pioneer car radio with the Denon, and recorded in stereo mode, with each radio on a different frequency. I had the Denon tuner on the left audio channel, and the Pioneer on the right. This way, I was able to monitor two frequencies for Ms or Tr at once. I stopped recording this way since it made my computer sort of unstable.

[KW4RZ]

Like most I too use the PC to digitally record using TotalRecorder software with the line-in directly from the FM tuner. I use the automatic record mode and have it set to record in 1 hour files. These files are saved as .WAV. The reason for this is I've found that .WAV files open up in Wavepad for viewing/listening/editing much faster than MP3 format. 99.9% of my FM band meteor scatter id's are by unattended recording. I'll let the recorder go constant in 1 hour files during big E skip openings too and just make paper notes of time and freq and anything I heard on the fly to come back to later on. Much easier and quicker than trying to manually record and save files when the event is in progress.
I also have a Zen Nano MP3 player/recorder with 1GB storage that works fairly well for catching DX from a car radio or other equipment without messing with wires. Then simply download the resulting files to the PC for quickly viewing/listening/editing in Wavepad.