Owners of Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic and PowerBook 100 should use SoundEdit 2.0.5 because they have a 68000 processor. SoundEdit Pro is designed to be used on a 68020 Macintosh or greater. Adding an acceleration board will not make a Plus, SE or Classic compatible with SoundEdit Pro.
SoundEdit 2.0.5 can be obtained by calling Macromedia sales at (800) 288-4797
Quadra compatibility
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Make sure that you have:
(1) installed the Serial Switch (Quadra 900 and 950 only)
(2) turned off virtual memory
Background processing
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Avoid running SoundEdit Pro in the background as you may encounter problems if you run another application in the foreground.
Fragmented disk
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As with any time-dependent media files such as sound and QuickTime, a fragmented disk will cause slower recording to and playback from disk. For best sound quality use a disk drive that is not fragmented.
SoundEdit Pro Help file
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Contains only System 7 balloon help. If you are using System 6 the SoundEdit Pro Help file can be deleted from your disk.
Playing stereo files
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You must deselect the Mono Playback checkbox under "Preferences" to play stereo files in stereo. The default mode is Mono.
Turn off AppleTalk when recording stereo
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Unless you are connected to an Ethernet network you should turn off AppleTalk in the Chooser when recording in stereo.
Temp files
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SoundEdit Pro creates temporary files when recording sounds. These temporary files are used until the contents of that currently open file are saved. The result is that to record and save a 2Mb sound file you must have available 4Mb of disk space.
Under System 6 temporary files are shown as icons and its file size is included in disk space calculations. Do not delete these temporary files while the SoundEdit Pro application is open. These files will be deleted automatically when the file or SoundEdit Pro is closed. Under System 7 there is no visible icon for temporary files and its file size is not included in disk space calculations.
Recording with the MacRecorder
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Macromedia's MacRecorder digitizer gives you additional control over recording sounds with your Macintosh:
- External mic input allows you to record using a high quality microphone
- Line input allows you to digitize sounds form external devices such as tape and CD-ROM players
- Adjustable gain control insures that your sounds will be loud enough to prevent unnecessary hiss but not so loud that the sound is distorted.
- You can record in stereo by using two MacRecorder digitizers. You may need to restart your Macintosh after plugging in a second MacRecorder for it to be registered on the sound level meter. See below for additional information regarding stereo metering.
Stereo metering
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The sound level meter will only display the level for both stereo channels after the first stereo recording has finished. In order to set levels before recording an important stereo sound, record a short scratch stereo sound and delete it. Now the sound level meter will display the recording level for both channels and you can adjust the gain control until you find a satisfactory input level.
MacRecorder Driver 1.0.3
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To install the MacRecorder Driver
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1. Verify that you are running System software version 6.0.6 or later. If the System is 6.0.5 or earlier, you need to upgrade your system software before proceeding. Contact your Apple dealer or user group.
2. Drag the MacRecorder® Driver 1.0.3 file into your System Folder. If you are running System 7 make sure that your System Folder is closed before dragging the MacRecorder Driver on top of it. This will automatically place the driver in the Extensions folder where it belongs in System 7.
3. Restart your Macintosh. The MacRecorder Driver icon will appear during startup, confirming that the MacRecorder Driver is installed.
NOTE: If the Driver appears on the screen during startup with an X across the icon then the driver has failed to load. Two common conditions that cause this are:
- Virtual Memory is turned on under System 7 (see below).
- Serial ports on a IIfx or Quadra 900/950 are not configured in "compatible" mode (see below).
To use the MacRecorder Driver
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The MacRecorder Driver works with all applications that support the Apple Sound Input Manager. To confirm that the driver is working and properly configured, open the Sound Control Panel.
The installed drivers appear along the bottom of the Control Panel.
• Clicking the Add button brings up a recording dialog that allows you to record new system beeps.
• Delete system beeps from the list by selecting them and clicking the Remove button.
• The Options button confirms which serial port the MacRecorder is connected to.
The MacRecorder Driver will automatically sense which port the MacRecorder is connected to.
Making A Quieter Recording with the MacRecorder
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• AppleTalk should be off, network communication, such as File Sharing can prevent the recorded sound from being cleanly written to disk.
• Deselect the "Flash icon while recording" option.
• Quadra and PowerBook users should be sure they are using MacRecorder Driver 1.0.3. It is presently available on America OnLine, Compuserve, or Apple Link in the Macromedia forums.
This new driver offers improved performance over previous releases and resolves MacRecorder incompatibilities with PowerBooks and Macintosh computers using 68040 processors.
• Hardware limitations of lower end Macintoshes and PowerBooks can sometimes cause noises and clicks in recordings created with the MacRecorder. The MacRecorder Driver 1.0.3 offers the option to optimize the operating system for silent recording. This option makes the operating system unavailable to other programs and system extensions which may be running in the background. As a result, this option should only be selected if no other programs are running and it must be selected at the beginning of every recording session. We strongly recommend using this option only if you are unable to make satisfactory recordings using the procedures described above. This option may cause problems with some programs that require background processing.
MacRecorder Driver and System 7
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You must turn Virtual Memory OFF before using this driver. This is done through the Memory Control Panel.
To install the Driver, make sure the System Folder is closed and drag the driver on top of the System Folder. It will be placed in the Extensions folder for you.
MacRecorder Driver and PowerBooks
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The MacRecorder Driver 1.0.3 resolves incompatibilities with PowerBooks (see Making a Quieter Recording).
Serial Switch for IIfx and Quadra 900/950
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Macromedia has licensed the Serial Switch CDEV from Apple Computer to make our sound hardware and software compatible with the Macintosh IIfx and Quadra computers. Although you may edit and play sounds without using the Serial Switch, you MUST have the ports on a IIfx and Quadra configured in "compatible" mode for recording and testing input levels when using the MacRecorder digitizer with SoundEdit, SoundEdit Pro, HyperCard or any product using the MacRecorder Driver.
Installing the Serial Switch for IIfx and Quadras
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1. Drag the Serial Switch CDEV into your System Folder. If you are running System 7 make sure that your System Folder is closed before dragging the Serial Switch CDEV on top of it. This will automatically place the CDEV in the Control Panels folder where it belongs in System 7.
2. Open the Control Panel and select the Serial Switch.
3. Choose the serial port setting labeled "compatible" (rather than "faster").
4. Close the Control Panel.
5. Restart your Macintosh. Having the serial ports on a IIfx or Quadra in compatible mode does not adversely affect the operation of the computer.
Changes since SoundEdit Pro 1.0
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- Offers option to optimize operating system for recording when used in conjunction with MacRecorder Driver 1.0.3
- Allows display of spectra in the 0-200Hz range
- Correctly saves AIFF files when running from a locked volume
Changes since MacRecorder Driver 1.0
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- Works with the Macintosh Portable, Powerbooks and Quadras.
- System 7 compatibility.
- QuickTime compatibility.
Changes since MacRecorder Driver 1.0.1
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- Compatibility with Shiva networking software
Changes since MacRecorder Driver 1.0.2
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- Quieter recordings on 68040 CPUs and PowerBooks
- Allows recording on Quadras with the CPU cache on
