Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Grumps wrote:
I have my old RP3 connected (via Nait amp) to the input of my Sony
camcorder. This then allows me to capture the audio via firewire,
possibly better quality than my PC's onboard sound input.

Camcorders tend to have crap audio circuits.

One of the cheapest half decent ways is with a domestic MiniDisc
recorder that has digital out - assuming your PC can accept this.
Something like a Sony JB930.

Interesting! Certainly the mic on the camcorder produces not too good
results, but that's due to other 'mechanical' issues. Then again, I can't
recite camcorder audio specs, 'cos they're not given. As stated, audio
recorded and played back to/from the camcorder is without appreciable
difference; and far less noisy than the PC.

But, is this time to;
1) Buy a decent audio input device for my PC (USB, 1394, internal PCI card),
or
2) Run some tests on my current method, or
3) Buy a digital audio in capable sound card for my PC?

Can anyone suggest a good option 1) ?