Problem with listening to my vinyl through my computer

[qpgdy]

Hello, I'm fairly new to vinyl and I'm having a bit of trouble. I recently got an AT-LP60  which I have connected to my laptop through an AUX cord to Line-in on my laptop. Through there, I have all of my audio default to going through my Blue Yeti USB mic through the headphone jack and into my ATH-M50x s. It's not pretty, but it works...only in my left ear. The vinyl audio only ends up going to my left ear in my ATHs.  I have checked with multiple records, and the problem persists. With such a complex setup, I understand that there likely isn't one clear answer. What should I check to troubleshoot? Thanks in advance.

[ryantark]

1- Play Lp60 out of laptop speakers. Comes out of both L and R? Move on.  (Do laptops do stereo? I’m assuming so. Or, does the LP60 have a direct headphone jack to try?)

2- Lose the Yeti, test via headphone jack out of laptop into headphones. Comes out both L and R? Move on. 

If it fails 1, it’s the LP60, cord, or computer. 

If it fails 2, it’s the headphone jack, cable, or headphones. 

If it passes 1 and 2, it’s the Yeti. 

 

Someone check my logic. The basics...test with as few components as possible, expanding as things continue to work. 

 

Also, mods, move this to equipment section. 

Edited November 4, 2017 by ryantark

[harryq]

I'd also try recording in Audacity to see if it's only recording on one channel.

 

That said, when I first bought my Bose headphones, the sound only came out of the left speaker. Then I realized I hadn't plugged the cable in all the way... so maybe check that, too