I am attempting to transfer some records to CD. The computer is a P4 2.2 and a Sound Blaster Value. I have done several and they all have sections that appear to have skipped, but just mildly. I listen through the computer speakers and the selection sounds good (with out skips). I have recorded using both Roxio Sound Editor and Audition 1.5 and the results are the same on either one. I decided to purchase a Sound Blaster X-fi but hasn't arrived yet(on line purchase). After finding this great site and reading the post I am wondering if this may not be the problem! Everything seems good except for this one problem, sound, volume, etc. Also I am using a Radio Shack turntable with an internal pre-amp.

Hi

What should be happenning is that whatever you are listening to via the PC speakers during the recording stage should be just that.

Can you describe which bits are missing - start - end - both.

I've had this problem in the past and it's usually down to software, not hardware.

I would suggest closing as many running applications as possible especially Internet connections and e-mail clients.

The reason you get skips is because the program priority is overtaken by another running application. For example, if you get a skip or a jump at fairly regular intervals it could be your e-mail client accessing the network looking for mail.

I would also try a dedicated recording application such as Spin It Again or All Sound Recorder XP.

Sorry it has taken so long to reply! MJB has solved my problem. I locked out the internet and turned off as many processes as I dared and... no missing bits. These random bits were usually scattered throughout the song. But the new sound card did greatly improve my sound quality on the computer though.

Sweet!

Many happy recordings ahead. I've added this to the Vinyl and Cassette Recording FAQs.