hiss on recording from tape to pc

reptile1 wrote on 9/6/2009, 1:11 PM

Hi , when I record from a vhs tape player to pc I get a loud hiss on the recording.This is not present during normal tape play through tv.
Why is this occuring and how can I stop this?
using terretec grabby with software provided(magix movies on dvd)..this is not listed in dropdown
thanks
rep

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NoTurning wrote on 9/7/2009, 2:11 PM

Hi,
This is common tape noise evident when converting to digital. It is in fact present on the tape but not easily heard through speakers which are designed to filter it out. When converted to digital it becomes "data" and is easily heard.

You can use a good desser plug-in or get one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330358238162&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

It's a fantastic noise gate that eliminates that noise during the transfer and also works as a compressor and etc. This is the swiss army knife of recording and everyone should have one!

Justin