Converting Vinyl Records to CD - Comments Page 3

I've been ripping my vinyl to CD for 5 years, here is what I currently like to use: The Numark PT 101 turntable has a built-in amp and can connect directly to the PC. I use it because I have a lot of 78's and this is one of the very few 78 RPM players still available at a budget price. Be aware that the 78 RPM Stylus is a separate purchase. The Numark TTUSB has a USB connection and comes with software for ripping, but it is a 33/45 rpm only. Both of these are available from several online sources. For ripping software I prefer to use CD Wave Editor from www.cdwave.com, probably more because I've been using for 3 years than for any other reason, it was one of the first shareware programs with the capability to split an entire LP into tracks. I used to run it on a PII with 256MB ram. And yes, even with 2 gig of ram and a CoreDuo I still prefer to do nothing but rip, the sound quality 'feels' better and there is less chance of clicking the wrong thing. I also do Cassette and 8 track tapes with the same software, usually hooked up thru the amp for better level and balance control.

I tried your hook up on my stage equipment and got it to work very well. But when I hook it up to my puter it doesn't work at all. Am I supposed to hook the cable from the receiver to the mic input on the computer( this is what I have done)? My sound card is internal and has no output or input ports.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You should plug it into the light blue "line level" input on a standard sound card.

One more idea to add here: if anyone is like me, getting to the back of the receiver/amp for an output is heck. I've had good success using the headphone jack as the output to the PC.
You'll need a cord that has the 1/4" jack on one end for the headphone side and a mini jack for the PC end - both "stereo" types of course.
The only real thing to watch for is to be sure of the output volume level is not overcranked.

Hi, Can anybody help please? I need to find a company in London or in the London area that will put a song onto a cd disc from an early 60's demo vinyl record.I haven't got the equipment or the know how to do it myself & it's just a one off anyway.

Hi Bob. I've just started going thru my 12 orange crates full of vinyl and am beginning to convert them to cds. I've been using the Audio Technica AT-PL50 with preamp and Spin it again software. My problem is that I'm getting distortion on playback and I'm not sure why. The various cleaning effects don't seem to be able to get rid of it. Could the soundcard be the culprit? This is the one that came with my XP Media Center HP. Would a higher end one help? Thanks

EDITOR'S NOTE: It's a reasonable guess, but you'll have to test to be sure...

Hello, From what I can gather so far I think I need a amplifier. I'm trying to record a vinyl lp to my pc, is there any way of recording vinyl wthout buying an amp? I have a 5.1 Dvd/Cd player would this do as an amp?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I tried recording directly from a turntable to the input on my sound card, and the quality was not very good, to put it mildly. If your CD player has an aux input AND an output port, you could try using it for that purpose.

Hi, you wrote: "I tried recording directly from a turntable to the input on my sound card, and the quality was not very good..." In that case, you need a phono pre amp. Radio shack started carrying one specifically for connnecting your phono to your computer. $19.95

EDITOR'S NOTE: They also sell a "Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable w/Pre-Amp" (Model: 42-7012) for $69 -- looks perfect for this job!

Hi..borgward you wrote "Radio shack started carrying one specifically for connnecting your phono to your computer. $19.95"...what is it called so when i go to radio Shack they know what I am referring to...or is it someothing that is only avaiable thru their website.

EDITOR'S NOTE: It's a Magnetic Cartridge Stereo Preamp

Hello Bob. Good article. Ion Audio has some turntables that can plug in through your USB. They also have a jack that you plug in a cassette player. I just bought one of these units and will be starting converting my collection of 700+ albums over. Hope this helps others. -- http://www.ion-audio.com/ittusb_comp.php

Hi Bob, Thanks for the article. I found a good pre-amp (TC - 754) at www.phonopreamps.com. I have a tape deck and turntable connected to the pre-amp which is in turn connected to the computer. The cables are included with the product and the website has set-up diagrams. The program I use is AudioX which is sufficient for my purposes. Hope this helps.