Converting Vinyl Records to CD - Comments Page 4

Greetings one and all. If you are looking for software, google "VinylStudio" - it takes a lot of the pain away. Regards, the authors :)

I've decided to try to convert my collection of 45s and LPs to CDs. Is it possible to burn multiple 45s to a single CD? Sorry to be such a novice about this. Thank you for any help.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sure, you can rip each 45 single to a separate MP3 file, and then burn a whole bunch of songs to a CD.

Many, MANY thanks!

To follow up on Sharron's question, what if you are using an all-in-one approach, like the Teac GF-350?

EDITOR'S NOTE: It would depend on the software they provide.

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I'm having a problem with the "Audacity" software using a USB plug-in turntable. The program runs well for about 5 to 15 minutes, then the recording process suddenly stops to show the error message "ERROR: Error when operating sound device. Please, check the input device settings and the project sample rate." The program locks and I must restart the computer. I've reloaded the program a couple of times, but the problem persists. What settings can I establish to avoid this problem?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Seems to be a known problem. If you have a Mac, try upgrading to Audacity v1.2.4. If you're on a Linux box, it could be a problem with the sound card driver software.

I continue to search for the 'All-In-One' vinyl to CD recorder that meets some sort of audiophile standards. The crucial element in these machines is the phono cartridge/stylus. I own the Crosley CR248 and find it grossly inadequate secondary to the "tinny" recorded sound quality associated with the inexpensive included cartridge. I have looked at all of the available units in this category and it seems they all suffer the same flaw. It would seem that the cartridge would be of supreme importance when concocting one of these devices.

I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop and I want to use it with Audacity to convert my LP's to CD's. I have the proper RCA to 1/8" plug but what jack do I use to connect my stereo reciever to my laptop? (I have read warnings not to use the "Mike" Jack.) There doesn't seem to be any sound card jacks. A real bonehead.

EDITOR'S NOTE: So you have a Mic jack, but no Audio In? What have people said about not using the Mic jack? Perhaps an RCA to USB solution would work.

I am a bit of a slow learner at 70yrs old, but I want to convert some vynel records on to audio CDs via my computer, can anyone advise. I dont want to spend many pounds galore , Im not that keen, but dont mind a few quid. Can anyone advise me?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Did you try any of the suggested methods in the article?

In response to John Nielsen, I, too, have learned the limitations of not only cartridge, but USB turntables. After a lot of research, I bit the bullet and ordered a Technics SL-1200 Mk2 turntable with a custom higher-end cartridge from KAB USA. I also ordered some modifications he does to the turntable and tonearm. Since my original Philips turntable is beyond repair and I have a collection of pristine LPs, I didn't want to risk damaging them when I convert to digital. Not only that, I know I will play them from time to time and wanted a turntable that will last. Now I'm looking for the right software and board to do the conversion. I'll check out the Adobe Audition Andre mentioned. I'll post again when I have experience to report.