PremierePro

Record an analog source

You can record audio from an analog source device, such as a cassette deck or turntable.

  1. Connect the analog source to the appropriate input jack on the computer or sound card. If necessary, choose Edit > Preferences > Audio Hardware (Windows) or Premiere Pro > Preferences > Audio Hardware (Mac OS) to configure the input device.
  2. If you want to preview the Timeline panel as you record, position the current‑time indicator in the Timeline panel a few seconds before the time when you want the recording to begin.
  3. In the Audio Mixer, click the Record Enable button  for any tracks on which you want to record audio.
  4. In the Audio Mixer, click the Record button for the sequence. Adobe Premiere Pro prepares the sequence for recording but moves the playhead only when you press the Play button.
  5. Select Meter Input(s) Only in the Audio Mixer panel menu to meter only the sound card’s inputs.
  6. Test the input levels by playing a selection from the analog source.
  7. When you finish testing, deselect Meter Input(s) Only in the Audio Mixer panel menu to meter the project’s audio tracks also.
  8. Play a selection from the analog source again. Watch the Audio Mixer level meters to ensure that the input levels for record‑enabled tracks are high but not clipping.
  9. Click the Play button in the Audio Mixer, and then press Play on the source device.