Townshend Computer Tools DAT-Link - Making a Live Recording

62 Recording Tutorial
 Make sure the NetAudio server is running on the machine which has the
DAT-Link . See Section 3.1 for details.
 Insert the CD into the CD player.
 Run the narecord program on the computer as described b elow.
 Start the CD playing.
 While playing, the audio signal can b e monitored by using the CD's headphone
or analog outputs.
6.1.3 Making a Live Recording
To record an analog signal directly onto the hard disk, you can use a DAT machine
in record-standby mode:
 Connect the DAT-Link to the DAT machine as describ ed in Section 2.5.
 Make sure the NetAudio server is running on the machine which has the
DAT-Link . See Section 3.1 for details.
 Insert a blank tap e into the DAT machine. Most machines require a blank
tape to be inserted to allow the DAT machine to enter record-standby mode.
 Set the DAT machine's input source to its analog inputs.
 Connect the analog input source, such as a pre-amplier or microphone to the
DAT's analog input(s).
 Place the DAT machine in record-standby mode. This is usually accomplished
by pressing either just the record button or b oth the record and pause buttons
on the DAT machine. The DAT's user manual should provide details on
placing the machine in this mode.
 Run the narecord program on the computer as described b elow.
 Start the analog input (i.e. if using a microphone, begin talking).
 While recording, the audio signal can b e monitored by using the DAT's head-
phone or analog outputs.
 If a duration was not given when narecord was started, interrupt the program
a few seconds after you are nished recording.