I am hoping forum members might offer some thoughts: I would love to return the favours I have received here but I am a bit of a dinosaur and I can't so much as form an intelligent question when I am looking at USB turntables and cassette decks. Would someone comment please on what is available, what features are worth extra money, etc?
Many thanks
Technical Q
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DJBombshelter
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Technical Q
I have always had great success with audio editing software as opposed to a usb recording device, that way I don't have to purchase any new audio equipment and if you're lucky you may know someone who has the software. It also gives you more control over the final product than a device that records directly to an internal burner.
I use Sony Sound Forge 8 as a wave editor. This allows you to record the output of any analog device into your computer. It will also allow you to record any audio that your computer is outputting, eg., the audio from YouTube videos, audio from your favorite band's website, etc.
You will need to plug your turntable to your receiver then simply plug the RCA cables from the Tape or Preamp output into a Y jack, plug it into the stereo input on the back of the machine, open a new record window and record. To record from a tape deck you can go directly to your computer or through your receiver, it's your choice. Getting the record level volume settings right can take time but you will get better at it with time.
Remember, this takes place in real time, no fast ripping of music here. It takes time to record, edit and burn so don't rush and enjoy. It helps to have a fast computer too!!
Once the waveform is recorded you can edit, remove pops and clicks, lessen hiss, add bass, whatever you want. This is very handy and a distinct advantage over usb devices.
I use Sony Sound Forge 8 as a wave editor. This allows you to record the output of any analog device into your computer. It will also allow you to record any audio that your computer is outputting, eg., the audio from YouTube videos, audio from your favorite band's website, etc.
You will need to plug your turntable to your receiver then simply plug the RCA cables from the Tape or Preamp output into a Y jack, plug it into the stereo input on the back of the machine, open a new record window and record. To record from a tape deck you can go directly to your computer or through your receiver, it's your choice. Getting the record level volume settings right can take time but you will get better at it with time.
Remember, this takes place in real time, no fast ripping of music here. It takes time to record, edit and burn so don't rush and enjoy. It helps to have a fast computer too!!
Once the waveform is recorded you can edit, remove pops and clicks, lessen hiss, add bass, whatever you want. This is very handy and a distinct advantage over usb devices.
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SMoKaLoTaPoT
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I found this site!
http://www.dak.com/reviews/2020story.cf ... turntables
But Theres others , something very new to me .I no longer own any records but , converting them would be a good idea as once you convert them over to digital its no more wear & tear on the LPs(not like you could just go to the store to replace ones that get damaged)
http://www.dak.com/reviews/2020story.cf ... turntables
But Theres others , something very new to me .I no longer own any records but , converting them would be a good idea as once you convert them over to digital its no more wear & tear on the LPs(not like you could just go to the store to replace ones that get damaged)
best bang for no bucks
Check out audacity.com
It's a freeware program that will let you record, convert, edit and generally manipulate a sound file any way you want.
Works with Vista on down.
It's a freeware program that will let you record, convert, edit and generally manipulate a sound file any way you want.
Works with Vista on down.