oakland Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I do this a lot. I record all my new vinyl and old stuff when I want to hear it. If anyone has questions about how to do it I'm game. In any case, let's talk about how we all do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbs84 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have absolutely no idea how to do this. My turntable doesn't have a USB port, so I'm not even sure if it's possible for me to do it. I have an American Audio E-Series TTD-2400 if that helps. Would you mind writing out a short tutorial on how to do this and what (possibly free) programs to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I run my turntables into a cheap mixer, and use an RCA to stereo miniplug cable into my computer's line-in port. Then I use Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ to record a WAV, and convert to mp3. You'll have to experiment with which settings on your mixer get the best results. Actually, this guide helps a lot with getting started: http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2004/9/13/11498/3759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I picked up a USB stereo audio box from Costco for $50 and that works great w/ my laptop and receiver. I use the LP Ripper software that was included, but have also used Audacity to split tracks, and I've used Exact Audio Copy and CD Wave Editor, as well. I haven't done it in a while, but actually I think I used CD Wave Editor to split tracks. If I remember right, I liked it better and/or it was easier to use than Audacity. Costco also has a cheap turntable w/ built-in USB: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11182925&search=turntable&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search〈=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=turntable&Ntt=turntab le&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 I used the Oink guide to ripping LPs, but I think you have to be able to log in to view the forums there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I don't use my computer at all. I burn my vinyl straight to CD using a component CD burner. They aren't particularly popular, they're the equivalent of a tape deck. But I don't convert them to mp3s so that's why I do it that way. I have no real use for mp3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyingthescene Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'm running on a Mac, so I use CD Spin Doctor to rip vinyl, but it's been pretty buggy since the switch to Intel, so it's become more frsutrating than it should be. I have heard a lot of good things about Audacity though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'm on a Mac too. I run from the headphone jack on my tuner to the computer with an iMic. Then I use Final Vinyl, which is a lot like Audacity. Sounds great. And to the dude with the Turntable without a usb, you don't need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I know numark makes the ittusb, and apparently audio technica makes one too, bith with usb ports and software that will filter out pops and such, still waiting to pick one of them up, has anyone here used either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm on a Mac too. I run from the headphone jack on my tuner to the computer with an iMic. Then I use Final Vinyl, which is a lot like Audacity. Sounds great. And to the dude with the Turntable without a usb, you don't need that. this is exactly what i do too. excellent reproduction quality. i know this thread is way old, but just thought i'd put my 2 cents in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermandre Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i use the TAPE OUT REC from my receiver and connect it to the MIC IN on my soundcard. turns my PC into a good old tape recorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I hook my turntable straight up to the line-in of my computer, than use goldwave to record to wav. I usually use listen on headphones to make sure I don't get any skips or anything, than convert the wav to any format I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm on a Mac too. I run from the headphone jack on my tuner to the computer with an iMic. Then I use Final Vinyl, which is a lot like Audacity. Sounds great. And to the dude with the Turntable without a usb, you don't need that. Does Final Vinyl come with the iMic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i just use Garageband on my Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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