Recording Directly Onto a Disc | Creating Audio Files

Direct Cut

The Direct Cut function converts analog sound from a microphone or a line (tape or MD player) directly into CDDA format and records it onto a disc. You can also save the audio directly onto your hard disk.

Tip
You will need a PC with an analog sound input terminal to use this function. If you have multiple auxiliary sound devices connected to your PC, this function may not work properly.

 


Recording Directly Onto a Disc

Note
You can only use CD-R discs with this function. The Direct Cut function records onto the disc in DAO. You will not be able to make additional recordings to the disc. Some drives do not support this function.



1.

Select [Tool] -> [Direct Cut] from the menu bar to open the Direct Cut window.

2. Select [Record onto a CD-R disc] as the [Destination].
 


Opens the Windows volume control. To adjust the recording volume, select [Options] -> [Properties] and select [Record]. Select [Recording Control] and the source and adjust the volume. Make sure not to make it too high, or the audio will be distorted.
Start after
By enabling this option, you can set when the timer will start recording after you click the record button.
Stop after
By enabling this option, you can set when the timer will stop recording after you click the record button.

3. Insert the CD-R into the drive. [You can start recording] will appear in the window.
 


4. Click the record button once you have the source prepared. Recording begins as soon as you click the record button. The counter itself may be slow in starting.

5. Click the stop button when recording is complete.

Tip
Click the record button to start recording again. You can use the stop button to pause between tracks and the record button to continue recording.



6.

Click [Close].

7. Click [Yes] on the prompt that appears.
 


8. Please be patient. Creating the session information requires time. The disc is ejected when complete. It may appear that processing has stopped at times. Please be patient and do not touch the settings.


Creating Audio Files

1.
Select [Tool] -> [Direct Cut] from the menu bar to open the Direct Cut window.

2. Select [Create audio file] as the [Destination].
 

Opens the Windows volume control.
Browses for the file location.
Compression
Sets the compression method.
Start after
By enabling this option, you can set when the timer will start recording after you click the record button.
Stop after
By enabling this option, you can set when the timer will stop recording after you click the record button.

3. Input the Audio File Name. Click the button beside this field to browse for the location in which the file will be saved. Also set the timers and compression method as required.

4. [You can start recording] appears in the window. Click the record button once you have the source prepared.

5. Click the stop button when recording is complete.

6. Click the record button to start recording again if necessary.

Tip
The files will be automatically named when you start recording again. If you specified "music.wav" as the file name, subsequent files will be named "music1.wav", "music2.wav", etc.


7.

Click [Close] when recording is complete.


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