kevbayer Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I am just starting to transfer some of my records to my pc. I don't have a USB turntable so I will get a adapter, but once that happens I will need some software. ..I see Audacity is pretty good and free. But what is the best for editing and saving as an mp3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No This Is Patrick Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I use Audacity. Just download and install LAME with it and you can save/export "sounds" to mp3 format. I think it compresses the sound quality a bit though, if that's an issue. kevbayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I use Audacity. Just download and install LAME with it and you can save/export "sounds" to mp3 format. I think it compresses the sound quality a bit though, if that's an issue. This, haven't used anything else since I found it. I use it to make better quality files than MP3 though and then convert them down so I always have the high quality file to use as well as the MP3. kevbayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpaskous Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 For the one vinyl rip I have done so far, I have used Audacity. If you're worried about file quality/don't understand LAME, Audacity can export WAV and FLAC as well. kevbayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbayer Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thank everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trott3r Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I would record the vinyl in what ever format audacity supports then convert later. Personally i use a high end minidisc recorder 555es 24bit depth but lossy ATRAC. Then transfer the minidisc to the computer in WAV format. I use foobar player for converting WAV into FLAC but it does all formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I would record the vinyl in what ever format audacity supports then convert later. Personally i use a high end minidisc recorder 555es 24bit depth but lossy ATRAC. Then transfer the minidisc to the computer in WAV format. I use foobar player for converting WAV into FLAC but it does all formats. That's a pretty gnarly lossy-lossless chain I'd recommend against. You're just ballooning the filesize with no increase to quality when you go from ATRAC to WAV. If you were to convert the resulting WAV to MP3 or any other lossy codec, you would experience quality loss from the original ATRAC. Many MiniDisc recorders have the ability to record straight to WAV, which would be such a better idea. Audacity is the best free tool for the OP's question. Easiest way is to record and save your projects as WAV at 16bit 44.1kHz (CD quality). For great lossess compression to files that are supported in players like Winamp and Foobar, export as FLAC compression level 8. LAME is an excellent MP3 compression algorithm and there's a plugin for Audacity. Just make sure you're exporting at VBR V0 or CBR 320 to get a good quality-compression ratio. If you wanna get in to things like cleaning up table hum, click removal, etc. I use the retail products Adobe Audition and iZotope Rx. kevbayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Audacity is the best free tool for the OP's question. Easiest way is to record and save your projects as WAV at 16bit 44.1kHz (CD quality). Does Audacity let you save at higher than CD quality, i.e. higher bit depth and/or sample rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I believe you can save 24bit 96khz in audacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I used VinylStudio when I had my AT-LP120, $35 really great program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanellos Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I like Reaper over Audacity (personal preference). Has a lot of great features. You can also use LAME to export to mp3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anybody have any recommendations to rip from my Orbit UTurn to my iMac?I would need a good RCA to USB interface for a MAC. I imagine I'd use Audacity after that. I'd like to rip some stuff I never listen to (mostly seven inches) so I can start trading out some dead weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just use an RCA > stereo plug cable to go from your pre-amp's out to your Mac's line in jack. But then, if you never listen to the records, why waste your time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just use an RCA > stereo plug cable to go from your pre-amp's out to your Mac's line in jack. But then, if you never listen to the records, why waste your time? That's exactly what I do that way you already have the electronics and the computer dac is the limitation not a cheap built in on the turntable or external one. I do it using a PC with a high quality soundcard but the principle is the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That's exactly what I do that way you already have the electronics and the computer dac is the limitation not a cheap built in on the turntable or external one. I do it using a PC with a high quality soundcard but the principle is the same The line in is a 1/8" and I don't use a preamp from my Uturn to my receiver... I guess I'll need a preamp then to go to the mac? And some sort of an RCA to 1/8 cord/adapter? Seems janky. I feel like there should be a RCA to USB adapter that acts as a preamp, but maybe I'm being to naive... This seemed useful, but it too is a 1/8" input... does that not diminish the quality of the signal? The details say it "even includes a special RIAA filter that properly equalizes LPs without having to connect your turntable to a pre-amp". I would listen to the records way more if they weren't 7" singles... it's a pain in the ass most of the time to get up and flip every other song. A lot of stuff I'm not parting with (my Secret Chiefs 3 and Failure 7"s) but I have a ton of random Tigerbeat6 singles and other stuff I just don't see myself putting on very often, but I'd love to be able to pull it up on my iPod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 If your receiver has a phono pre-amp, then hook in to a line out from your receiver. If you don't have a line out, yes you'll need to find some other solution. I'm guessing that if your receiver does have a phono pre-amp, it's streets ahead of whatever is in that $40 Griffin product you linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 If your receiver has a phono pre-amp, then hook in to a line out from your receiver. If you don't have a line out, yes you'll need to find some other solution. I'm guessing that if your receiver does have a phono pre-amp, it's streets ahead of whatever is in that $40 Griffin product you linked. Tape out is all you need, you are effectively wiring your computer up as and using it as a tape deck. Tape out from the receiver to line in on the computer to record your files Line out (speaker out set to line level in the mixer) from the computer to the receiver to monitor what you've recorded. And yes the on board phone is probably the better one to use in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Tape out is all you need, you are effectively wiring your computer up as and using it as a tape deck. Tape out from the receiver to line in on the computer to record your files Line out (speaker out set to line level in the mixer) from the computer to the receiver to monitor what you've recorded. And yes the on board phone is probably the better one to use in your case. Looks like I'll be bringing the iMac to the stereo rather than bringing the turntable to the computer, which is a pain, but doable. The receiver is a Pioneer SA-7500 so it weighs a frickin' ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 You can always boost the audio, though you'd probably lose a far bit of quality on the recording doing it without a preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks like I'll be bringing the iMac to the stereo rather than bringing the turntable to the computer, which is a pain, but doable. The receiver is a Pioneer SA-7500 so it weighs a frickin' ton. That's a very nice integrated amp not a receiver, different league. It has a nice built in MM phono stage and 2 very good tape loops. Use tape 1 and REC is out and PLAY is in. Just get some longish 3,5 jack to two phono leads and you are sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Do you have a laptop with a line in/mic in port? Might be easier than rigging up an iMac next your receiver. It's what I do when I record vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Don't use your mic port, unless it doubles as a line-in. Most mic ports are mono, and low voltages so they create terrible sound quality and are easily damaged by the current from the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Don't use your mic port, unless it doubles as a line-in. Most mic ports are mono, and low voltages so they create terrible sound quality and are easily damaged by the current from the source. Very good point, the settings for both the in and out sockets on your laptop should be in the mixer software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 No line in on either.So I may need that Griffin iMic after all... at least then I could use my relatively lightweight HP work laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You can buy a semi-decent usb sound card for around $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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