Hello all:
I recently purchased an Envy - J020US laptop. I frequently record music (from a keyboard) usually using a line-in port on my computer. However, much to my dismay, I discovered that THIS model's sound card has a combined jack that is for a microphone/headset and there's a warning that I have to use a specialized connector that is compatible with this jack.
Is there any type of USB or audio device that will allow me to connect and record in stereo? I have adapters that will convert RCA or 1/4" jacks to 1/8" mini jacks for laptops, but nothing like is described in the owner's manual. This is really frustrating because I paid a lot of money for this laptop expecting it to have studio quality sound card and now I find this hybrid input and no way to find out how to interface. I use Cakewalk Sonar X2 Studio software to record the audio tracks.
Any help is greatly appreciated.