[AT] OT: recording vinyl to computer files (was Re: The Wreck Of The Old 97/OT

[Mike Sloane]

Nero is good, but Audicity <http://audacity.sourceforge.net/> is *free* 
and many users swear by it. The learning curve is a little on the steep 
side. But it does have a lot of features (like "click" and pop" filters. 
I record my LPs using an inexpensive USB interface that bypasses the 
analog sound card, which is usually the weak link in the process. Also, 
the higher your sampling rate when construction sound files, the better 
your music will sound. For old 78's, you don't need to worry about the 
quality as much.

Mike

Howard Weeks wrote:
> I have been moving LPs to computer and CDs for several months now.
> 
> Turntable feeds a small dual channel or stereo preamp -
> Which feeds a small analog to digital convertor that plugs into a USB 
> port.  Both the preamp and the A-D convertor are available from a 
> number of sources.
> For software, I use "Nero" running on XP Pro.  I think I paid about 
> $60 for the Nero software package.
> 
> The software contains a number of tools that provide a capability to 
> clean up the audio if needed (remove noise hits, etc).  I save most 
> of my stuff in MP3 format as well as CD format.  
> 
> The quality is as good as or better (less noise) than the original.
> 
> And I can record anything that I can play on the turntable.
> 
> Tiger has the A-D convertors.  I have forgotten where I got the 
> preamp.  The standard output of the turntable pickup is too low 
> without the preamp.  If you have the turntable connected to a stereo 
> amp/receiver, the line out from it has the required level to drive 
> the A-D convertor.
> 
> Howard in GA
> 
> 
> On 27 Jan 2008 at 12:38, John Grant wrote:
> 
>> Hey Ralph, GOOD to hear from you! I know a guy in Arizona who is a computer 
>> freak and he does is using bunch of "stuff" he has built etc. Sound is a 
>> good as the original. Just a long way to Az. !  We'll find a way yet. I'll 
>> bet someone on this list has done it. I'd like a few in particular to listen 
>> to while driving my tractor (John Deere 630 Standard) on trail rides etc. 
>> (necessary tractor ref.) Keep Warm!!!   JG
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> 
> Howard Weeks
> Harlem, GA 
> K5JCP
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