#127632 - outtabrains - Thu May 03, 2007 6:28 pm
I really would like to see a simple wav recorder application for the ds: line-in mic (pre-amp mic?) to ds SD card for storage. I'd like to hear from anyone about this and what are the limitations to this. The ipodlinux scene really took off because of this hi-fi portable recording feature. Thoughts?
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#127640 - tepples - Thu May 03, 2007 7:03 pm
There are homebrew sound recorders, but I don't know whether the DS microphone circuit's sample rate or sample depth supports anything close to CD quality.
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#127665 - outtabrains - Thu May 03, 2007 11:51 pm
i mean, if it can output a certian rate, it just might be able to record at that rate too--but as you said are the circuits up to it. I am aware of the various homebrew that record via the piss small internal mic, but what about any that record via the headphone jack? can you name them so I can investigate.
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#127670 - relpats_eht - Fri May 04, 2007 12:18 am
There is a difference between output and input.
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#127675 - Dood77 - Fri May 04, 2007 12:41 am
Does anyone know the pinout for the headset jack? I guess it wouldn't be that hard to guess and check... but if someone just knows it would be easier.
#127678 - argus - Fri May 04, 2007 12:50 am
| outtabrains wrote: |
| i mean, if it can output a certian rate, it just might be able to record at that rate too--but as you said are the circuits up to it. I am aware of the various homebrew that record via the piss small internal mic, but what about any that record via the headphone jack? can you name them so I can investigate. |
When you say "headphone jack", I'm going to assume you mean the small jack next to the headphone jack. If that's what you're talking about, then any sound recording app will work as long as you have a DS headset - because that jack works the same as the regular microphone. If you actually meant headphone jack, then see the above post.
I've thought about buying the DS headset so I could cut it up and try to attach a 1/4" input. I think I could do it. Then I could plug my guitar amp into my DS and rock the hell out. I guess I would buy the cheaper headset (the $9.99 one) if I ever try it.
If you're just looking for names of homebrew apps - DSOrganize records low quality, long length .wav files. Nitrotracker records higher quality, shorter length .wav files (or so I'm told - haven't tried it myself). The ram can only hold so much, so that's why there's a trade off. On the other hand, if someone makes a recording app that fully uses slot 2 expansion ram - that would pwn.
With a 1/4" input and the right software, the DS could turn into a nice little recorder. My minidisc recorder recently crapped out on me, and I'd love to transform my DS to replace it. It'd be mono, but if you need stereo you could just carry two of them around with you (ok I'm kidding).
#127680 - Ant6n - Fri May 04, 2007 1:01 am
| argus wrote: |
| ...It'd be mono, but if you need stereo you could just carry two of them around with you (ok I'm kidding). |
one could stream from one DS to another via wifi, and could store a stereo file on the other DS :p
#127708 - argus - Fri May 04, 2007 6:42 am
| Ant6n wrote: |
| argus wrote: | | ...It'd be mono, but if you need stereo you could just carry two of them around with you (ok I'm kidding). |
one could stream from one DS to another via wifi, and could store a stereo file on the other DS :p |
I'd prefer to duct tape two DS's together, thankyouverymuch.
#127770 - outtabrains - Fri May 04, 2007 8:43 pm
Im confused: a mic would only record mono? Is the circuitry for the line in recording not capable of stereo recording? Also, why is everyone grappling with using nintendo headset? Cant the line in just use a mic with a 1/4 inch preamped mic? my grado headphone jack fits, why would a recording device need to use something more than just the circle line in?
I got an email from the guy who wrote the Nitro* app. Seems to think there is a lot of potencial. I as well am interested in having he DS replace a minidisc type system. In-put recording via mic riiiiight to the SD media--not the ram. More thoughts?
thanks for all the help.
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#127773 - tepples - Fri May 04, 2007 9:27 pm
| outtabrains wrote: |
| Im confused: a mic would only record mono? Is the circuitry for the line in recording not capable of stereo recording? |
The connector has only 2 conductors on it: left signal and ground. There is no third conductor for right signal.
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| Also, why is everyone grappling with using nintendo headset? |
Because only Nintendo makes that plug. The 1/8 inch jack next to it is an output, not an input.
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#128019 - outtabrains - Mon May 07, 2007 8:24 pm
thanks for the info tepples. That being the case, the hardware doesnt seem to be able to do what the 3g linuxipod can do. Thanks again,
n
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