audio only recording using dvd recorder

[rtrg]

I have a number of stand alone dvd recorder using various disc formats. NONE specifically say they can record to CDs, any format. I want to record my open reel tapes to dvd because that is what I have. When I transfer a CD from source to destination using a simple 3 color patch cord, the AUDIO does NOT record despite the correct indicators lit. No errors. Although the units various screens are present on the TV. Also when I try to play the audio dvd on my stand alone player as expected I get "NO PLAY". Of course there will be no video at the open reel. When I record disc to disc, vcr to disc, set top to disc, all is well. Is there a way around this? Do I need to get a stand alone cd recorder, or a dvd recorder that also records to cds? I work in a RE STORE. Units come in from time to time working or not. User manuals are never with the unit. There is nothing on the unit that would indicate if recordable CDs are to be used. I do not understand why this has to be so complicated. NO computer burner, software, or skills. Any help welcome. reeltoreelguy@gmail.com.

[yoda313]

NO computer burner, software, or skills.

What I would have suggested was to use the audio out and connect that audio in to the headphone jack on a computer soundcard and record on the computer. Than you can make your cds after you record the audio into files.

However if that is more than you are up for then a stand-alone cd recorder would be best.

Just note that a standalone cd record requires "music" cdrs not the data ones that are the most common at retail outlets. It must say "music" on it - its a different recording format for a settop unit than the data cdrs you use on a computer.

I have one but haven't used it in a long time. THey are pretty straightforward.

[jman98]

However if that is more than you are up for then a stand-alone cd recorder would be best.

They're almost impossible to find. However, if the OP is a masochist, here's a link to the very few left. Almost nobody sells them anymore.
http://www.jr.com/category/audio/cd-players-and-recorders/cd-recorders/
Recording the audio directly to a PC would be a far better solution.

Note that standalone recorders require special discs for recording which are now difficult to find. They will NOT work with standard CD burnable discs. They require discs that say something like "CD-R Music" which cost more than standard CD-R or CD-RW discs cost. The RIAA demanded that special, more costly discs be the only ones that the standalone recorders could record to because the extra cost was said to be money that would be distributed to recorded artists to compensate them for piracy. Standard CD-R/W discs do not have this surcharge added and the standalone recorders can tell when these normal discs are inserted and they will not write to them. The special discs can be written to on PCs though, just like normal CD-R/W discs. Here's a link to one example:
http://www.jr.com/sony/pe/SON_50CRM80LS2/

[rtrg]

I found a very simple solution that no one seems to think of. I guess most posters are to techie oriented. I simply connected a dvd players video out to the recorders a/v line in. Then my open reel audio outs to the same input. Then audio out from the dvdr to my amplfier. Simply dub one to the other at 6 hour speed for max time desired. NO disc in player. My player allows me to turn off the ON SCREEN DISPLAY. Simply record a blank screen on the tv. I don't even turn on the tv. no need to. If I record to +R/RW my computers dvd rom drive recognizes it as well as the cd rewrite/recordable drive. I am NOT a techie. I do not have any recordable software nor would I know how to use it. I prefer the most simplist solution. This is it. My other dvdr uses -R/RW. That format is NOT recognized by either drive.