AtariChild840 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 How does one go about connecting the 2600 to a PC's line in jack (for recording purposes, i.e. synthcart)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 That'd be tricky. The only way I can think of to easily do it is if you have your 2600 modded for A/V out, or at least separate video and audio signals. Then you can buy a female RCA to male 1/8" plug, place that in your Line In port, and run an RCA cable from your Atari to the adapter. The other way around works, Male RCA to Female 1/8" jack, and a 1/8" connector from the Atari to the computer. If you don't have a modded Atari, and you're using the RF signal that came from the Atari, you'll need to wire up your own 1/8" jack from the audio lines on the main circuit board. There's no easy way to separate video and audio directly from an RF signal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 You can tune the Atari with a VCR that has A/V outs, or just use a microphone. I use Ataris modded with a 1/4" audio out on the back. The mod to just get audio is easy, although people have had problem with getting a hum in the signal. I've had the best luck with light sixers. -paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vb_master Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 6 switch mod (composite) 4 switch mod (composite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 The mod to just get audio is easy, although people have had problem with getting a hum in the signal. I've had the best luck with light sixers. A 1µF capacitor would probably solve that problem, right? *Just testing if he understands things right* The amplified composite mod listed on this site says it's to "clear the DC offset". I guess that's that hum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckhard Stolberg Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 If your TV has a headphone connector, you can easily connect that to the line in on your PC. Usually these connectors are hidding behind a little cover on the front side of your TV. Ciao, Eckhard Stolberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariChild840 Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 ok thanks, im gonna start off simple and see if i can go from my TV to the line in on my computer. Depending on how good or bad that sounds, i'll think about the whole modding thing. thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 The mod to get just audio out is super easy. There are only two wires involved. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 You can always do the trick of hooking up the 2600 to a VCR (via RF) and use the VCRs audio out jack to run to the computer. Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.