Questions for starting up

[dbl_trbl]

Hey gang,

I just finished ordering an MTU portable PC with Hoster software and would like a couple tips before it arrives. What cable or cables will I need to connect the PC to my mixer? I currently run an RCA from the left and right outputs of my player to the 1/4" phone inputs of my mixer. Does anyone have a preference on monitor size. Is the 17" really needed? Also, I have read that there are certain Sound Choice CDG's that are copyright protected. Does anyone have a list of these? Is Sound Choice the only company that did this? I truly appreciate your help.

Dbl_Trbl

[Wallymeister]

Depending on your computers sound card, whatever kind of output you have on it. Probably 1/8" jack or possibly RCA left & right outputs. It's pretty simple. Radio Shack would have whatever cables you'll need.

If your mixer is 1/4" phone jack and your computer is 1/8" phone jack, then all you'll need is an adapter to step down your 1/4" jack on one end to 1/8". Just make sure it's all stereo not mono.

Hope this helps, Good Luck!
Wally

[tymzend]

Hey Dbl! This is JJ!

There's a thread somewhere in this forum that has the model of the cable from Hosa that you need. I bought 2 of them. They are nice because you aren't messing with adapters then, like $7 a piece.

Glad you finally took the plunge!

Let me know if you need any help getting started with getting your music onto the PC. I can stop by some night and walk you through it.

Oh, and go buy yourself a stack of blank CD-R's (decent ones). You'll need them for the multi-session discs.

The 17" monitor (LCD) is what we bought, and works for us. In LCD monitors, brightness is as (or more) important.

Take care!

[gduns - with the Lord]

Go to a pro audio shop, and get a cable to go from 1/8" stereo to (2) 1/4" shielded cable. they are better than the radio shack cables. I use a 13" video monitor from wal mart, and have been using it for a couple of years now with no complaints. I also have a splitter, so I can plug into the large screens in the sports bars, etc.

If you should have a hum from the laptop, you will need to get a "hum eliminator" from the guitar center they do have a 2 channel, or stereo model. this will eliminate hum, hard drive whine etc. I very much doubt this would be a problem with an MTU Laptop, but it was with my own.

[tymzend]

I think Dbl_trbl was referring to the monitor for the PC.

[gduns - with the Lord]

In that case, I am running a 15" NEC lcd monitor, I cant see a need for a larger one, and I wouldnt recommend a Cheapie, altho the NEC I bought was only $249 at circuit city. a lcd is really a lot less weight, and the NEC is the most durable/dependable of the one's I have seen.