presets recording radio broadcast ?

ringnib wrote:

Would I get the best results connecting the cable directly into the 'audio in' port, or into the iMic and connect the USB end in of the iMic?

i very much doubt you could tell the difference

ringnib wrote:

I have gone the route of New Project / Voice ; then +(create a new project) at the bottom left of the new GB window, and highlighted 'real instrument' . . . what options in 'instrument setup' should I select ?

instead of a real instrument track create a New Basic Track,this will be an un-effected track, which is what you'd want.

ringnib wrote:

Is it important to make specific selections prior to recording,

no, none of GB effects are recorded:

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#nondestructive

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ringnib wrote:

I am also confused by the numerous audio level controls there are in the window

the level controls in the mixer are only for playback, the only one that may affect the recording level, if it's enabled, is the one in Track "i"nfo:

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#volumesliderdisabled

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ringnib wrote:

When you say 'the only one that may affect the recording level, if it's enabled, is the one in Track "i"nfo'. Do you mean the check box 'automatic level control'.

both the checkBox as well as the slider

ringnib wrote:

Is it advisable to enable it, and why does enabling it switch 'monitor' to 'off' (and why does selecting 'monitor' to 'on' automatically disable 'automatic level control')

huh! i actually don't know why it functions that way, i've never used the auto level so had never noticed that before

there's no way to advise one way or the other,the reason it's an option is because it may work great for some material,and not for other type. best advise is try it.

ringnib wrote:

If I want to both save the recording on my Mac and also burn it to CD, which is the best option to select in 'Share' in the menu bar : 'send song to itunes'

if you want it automatically added to your iTunes library

ringnib wrote:

'export song to disk' opens a window offering a number of options in drop down menus

uncheck the Compress checkBox and all the options will go away, creating the highest quality file

ringnib wrote:

and doesn't explain what disk is being referred to.

your hard drive, SSD, external drive... it lets you save it whereever you wish

ringnib wrote:

I [...] was unsettled to read one of your FAQ's referring to max 1hr 39mins for a GB project. Please tell me I have misunderstood !

read the rest of the entry, it explains how to record for longer periods

ringnib wrote:

If you could send the link

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#recordlinein

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Hang on, wrong link...

ringnib wrote:

If you could send the link

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#songlength

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you're welcome, good luck

ringnib wrote:

I have GarageBand '11 [...] Does the information under your heading [...] '11 apply to me.

yes

ringnib wrote:

Do I have the latest / best version

yes

ringnib wrote:

The only window I can find with an option for BPM...

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#settempo

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ringnib wrote:

120BPM project can record/play for 5:33:16'. Is this still at 4/4

time signature is irrevelvent, as the FAQ states

ringnib wrote:

Is there a 'rule of thumb' ratio for how much decrease of BPM increases record / play time ?

it wouldn't be hard to figure out, but why bother? set it to 40 and you'll have the maximum record time

you're welcome, good luck