Difference between revisions of "Recording Software and Tips"

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Welcome to the Recording Software and Tips page. You'll find links for recording utilities here. Some software also allows you to shape or modify the audio stream to your liking.

These packages may be useful on scanners that cannot scan and record at the same time. Although they will not capture frequency or other information, it will record audio, and in many cases, add a date/time stamp to the name.

Connecting the radio can be as simple as a connection with shielded audio cable (and as short as possible). Our Connecting Radios to Soundcards article has more on this topic.

Scanner Software

AVC396
BCTool
The Pro versions of BuTel's software (where applicable) has recording capabilities
FreeScan
IDTracker
ProScan
Scan Control
Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder
Many versions of the Trackstar software can record; however their audio files are stored in a proprietary version that Windows players cannot play
Win500

Recording Utilities

Absolute Sound Recorder
Adobe Audition
Audacity (Multi-Platform Open Source Software)
AudioCorder (Mac Software)
Audio Record Wizard (Shareware)
RadioLog
RecAll
- A seperate set of forums for RecAll and RecAll Pro can be found here
Replay A/V
Scancorder (Shareware)
ScanScope -- Decodes DCS CTCSS and Selcal signalling received on your radio scanner.
StreamRipper (Windows and Unix)
Total Recorder (Shareware)
Xcorder
VOX Recorder
Wavepad
Wavosaur (Freeware. Editing, processing and recording)

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-Welcome to the Scanner Recording Software and Tips page. You'll find some basic tips on how to hook up your scanner and PC, Scanner Software packages that include recording in its features, and various hints/kinks to help get you off the ground.
+Welcome to the Recording Software and Tips page. You'll find links for recording utilities here. Some software also allows you to shape or modify the audio stream to your liking. <br>
-==Setting Up the PC==
-*  Double click on the Speaker Icon in the System Tray
-*  If you don't see the 'Line In' and/or 'Mic In' settings, click on 'Properties', then 'Recording'
-*  Make sure that both the 'Line In' and/or 'Mic In' radio boxes are checked
-*  On the panel, insure that the 'Mute All' box is unchecked
-*  Also insure that the 'Line In' and/or 'Mic In' mute boxes are unchecked
-*  Hit OK (or Apply; this selection may change with the software loaded with the soundcard)
-*  Tune some constant audio source; something that is always busy. A NOAA weather station is a good choice.
-*  Adjust the levels to about halfway to start
-==Cabling and Hookups==
+These packages may be useful on scanners that cannot scan and record at the same time. Although they will not capture frequency or other information, it will record audio, and in many cases, add a date/time stamp to the name.
-*  The use of shielded audio cable is strongly recommended.  Make it as short as possible to minimize stray pickup.
-*  Many soundcards require a stereo jack (1/8 inch) as input. Simply wire one side (either right or left). It may also be possible to short the 2 sides together. Check any available documentation on your soundcard for specifics.
-*  Laptops may require an attenuating patch cord, since their inputs may be designed to handle low-level inputs. If you hear distortion no matter what audio level you set, this is likely to be a cause. An example of an attenuating patch cord can be found [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103841&cp=&kw=attenuating+audio+cord&parentPage=search here]
-*  A resistor across the jack is an easy way to assemble an attenuating patch cord. One way to find the correct value would be to connect a 10k audio taper potentiometer across the jack, along with a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM). Begin with maximum resistance, and slowly increase it until the audio sounds normal. You may need to also adjust the levels in the soundcard's control panel.  When the audio is satisfactory, note the reading on the VOM. You now have an idea of the resistor's value.
-==Scanner Control Software with Recording Features==
-===BuTel Software===
-* '''PRO''' versions of:
-** [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC15]
-** [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC250]
-*** The Yahoo reflector for ARC250 can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc250785/ here]
-** [http://www.butel.nl/ ARC330]
-** [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC396]
-*** The Yahoo reflector for ARC396 and ARC330 can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc396/ here]
-** [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC996]
-** [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Scanner Over IP - Client]
-===Scannerbase Software===
+Connecting the radio can be as simple as a connection with shielded audio cable (and as short as possible). Our [[Connecting Radios to Soundcards]] article has more on this topic.
-* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc246-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Advanced Virtual Control 246T]
-* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/ Advanced Virtual Control 396]
-* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ 246T Scanner Audio Recorder]
-===Signal Intelligence Products===
-*  '''NOTE:''' Audio Files recorded with Signal Intelligence software cannot be played by a standard .wav player
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
+==Scanner Software==
-** The Yahoo reflector for Spectrum Commander can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectrumexplorer/ here]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
+* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/ AVC396]
-* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
+* [http://www.bctool.org/BCTool BCTool]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tselite.htm Trunkstar Elite]
+* The '''Pro''' versions of BuTel's software (where applicable) has recording capabilities
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsepro.htm Trunkstar Elite Pro]
+* [https://sites.google.com/site/sixspotsoftware/products/freescan FreeScan]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
+* [http://www.ovscan.com/idtmirror/IDTracker.htm IDTracker]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
+* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan]
+* [http://www.scannersoft.com/ Scan Control]
+* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder]
+* Many versions of the Trackstar software can record; however their audio files are stored in a proprietary version that Windows players cannot play
+* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Win500]
-===Other Scanner Software ===
-* [http://www.an-netz.de/home/kbo/ar86soft/ar86soft.html AR86ctrl (AOR8200/8600)]
-* [http://www.bctool.org/ BCTool] Software for the UBC3500, BCT15, BCD996T, BCD396T, BR330T. BC246T and SC230 support is under development
-* [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm IDTracker/IDTracker II]
-* [http://www.441creative.com/jaor/ JAOR Software (AOR8200)]
-* [http://www.proscan.org/  ProScan]
-** '''Version''': 1.6 Build 1  '''Description:''' Software for the BC 250, BC 296, BC 780, BC 785, and the BC 796 with Scanner Over IP Multicast / Point-To-Point Remote Control, Audio Recorder, Database, Logging, and More!
-** The ProScan support forum can be found [http://www.proscan.org/phpbb/index.php here]
-* [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/RadioMax.htm RadioMax]
-** A review of Radiomax can be found [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_010.html here]
-* [http://www.scancat.com/survel.html Scancat Gold for Windows SE]
-** The Yahoo group for Scancat products can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ here]
-* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control (as of version 6.0)]
-* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=01%2D520012 WinScan 2.1]
-* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=01%2D520013 Winscan 780]
 ==Recording Utilities==
+* [http://www.iaudiosoft.com/ Absolute Sound Recorder]
+* [https://creative.adobe.com/products/audition?sdid=KKQON&kw=semgeneric&skwcid=AL!3085!3!45607544122!e!!g!!adobe%20audition&ef_id=U3gSeAAABWEsiglo:20141013200913:s Adobe Audition]
 * [http://audacity.sourceforge.net Audacity (Multi-Platform Open Source Software) ]
 * [http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/audiocorder.html AudioCorder (Mac Software)]
-* [http://www.yogen.com/(pipo31ym3dfkml451ytiah55)/AudioMagic/ Audio Magic (Shareware) ]
 * [http://www.nowsmart.com/arwizard/index.html Audio Record Wizard (Shareware) ]
-* [http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave (Shareware) ]
+* [http://responderapps.com RadioLog]
-* [http://www.sharetool.com/MP3_Audio/Misc_Plug-ins/QuickMix_10463.html QuickMix (Freeware) ]
 * [http://www.sagebrush.com/recall.htm RecAll]
-* [http://www.sagebrush.com/recpro.htm RecAll Pro]
 ** A seperate set of forums for RecAll and RecAll Pro can be found [http://www.sagebrush.com/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi here]
-* [http://www.coaa.co.uk/scancorder.htm Scancorder]
+* [http://www.applian.com/replay-av/index.php Replay A/V]
-* [http://www.davee.com/scanrec/index.html Scanner Recorder (Freeware) ]
+* [http://www.coaa.co.uk/scancorder.htm Scancorder (Shareware)]
-* [http://www.freeverse.com/soundstudio/ Sound Studio (Mac Software) ]
+* [http://www.coaa.co.uk/scanscope.htm ScanScope] -- Decodes DCS CTCSS and Selcal signalling received on your radio scanner.
-* [http://www.totalrecorder.com/ Total Recorder]
+* [http://streamripper.sourceforge.net/ StreamRipper (Windows and Unix) ]
-* [http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/ Wavepad (Freeware) ]
+* [http://www.totalrecorder.com/ Total Recorder (Shareware)]
-* [ftp://ftp.externet.hu/pub/mirror/sac/educult/x20.zip Xcorder 2.0 (Freeware) ]
+* [http://www.gromkov.com/faq/capture/xcorder.html Xcorder]
-** Version 2.0.2 is available [http://www.rtty.co.uk/download/vtf2.0.2.zip here]
+* [http://antoninoporcino.xoom.it/VoxRecorder/ VOX Recorder]
+* [http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/ Wavepad]
+* [http://www.wavosaur.com/ Wavosaur (Freeware. Editing, processing and recording)]
+Return to [[Connecting Radios to Soundcards]]
-==Problems and Solutions==
-*  There are '''no software packages''' that will log and record using Radio Shack scanners- with the exception of the PRO-2052, which is really a Uniden clone. This is due to firmware limitations.
-<br>
-*  No audio is heard through the PC speakers using either 'Line In' or 'Mic In' jacks on the soundcard
-** Make sure that neither of these selections has been muted in the control panel for the soundcard (see above)
-<br>
-*  An A/C type hum is heard, even when receiving nothing.
-** Double click on your speaker icon on your taskbar, go to Options, Properties, change "Adjust volume" to Recording, hit OK, and under Mic, there should be an advanced, and see if 20 db boost is enabled. (Evan Platt via Scan-L)
-** Many Uniden receivers put a resistor in the headphone jack circuit to limit the output. This is in the ground side of the jack and can cause hum if you are trying to use it for a tape input. According to the manual, the 796D has a programable tape output on the rear panel. See page 18 of the manual. If you still have hum, get a ground loop isolator such as the Radio Shack Catalog [http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=isolator 270-054] and the necessary adapters. (Mike Miller via Scan-L).
-<br>
-*  The BC796D (and possibly the BC785D) has a tape output jack; however, it seems to activate after a 2 second delay. To get around this, connect to the speaker out jack instead
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