I arrange and compose music and have recorded for years on my previous laptops using RCA jacks for stereo left and right from the keyboard to a 1/8" stereo line in on the laptop. However, I was frustrated to discover after buying this laptop, that even though the BEATS audio is really a flexible sound card, there is a combination jack for both headphones and microphone/line in.
The documentation is very vague and says something about buying a special cable for the combined jack, but doesn't specify what type of connector to use when using the LINE IN setting for recording on the card.
I confirmed that my card DOES support stereo LINE IN, but I am at a loss as to what cable to buy. It would be an adapter cable for stereo RCA male on one end (for the musical keyboard) and ???? to use as LINE IN on the Beats Audio combined jack.
I don't need to listen as I'm recording as I have professional grade software that has very accurate meters so I can tell if I am clipping when recording.
If anyone can guide me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if it's something I can pick up at the local Radio Shack, please let me know exactly what type of connector I would need for the laptop.
Thanks in advance,
MIACLOCKMAN