Need Help recording records to CD

toot033 · 07-08-2007, 12:16 PM

HELP!!!! I have finally convinced my wife to let me copy her old albums ( she hasn't listened to them in ~ 10 years) but I'm not really sure the best way to do it. I think all I need is a y spliter from Radio shack for the outputs off the record player into the back of my sound card. (But do I need to ground it) and what program would you use to copy it to the computer. Another question I have is there a good program that will clean up noise and the like prior to burning it and what is the best way to go about doing it (I.E make the first copy from the record , then run a cleaner program to an another file then copy that clean copy)
As usual thanks in advance for any and all help.

robertthebard · 07-08-2007, 05:30 PM

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...;f=34;t=004670

This is free, and seems like it would do what you want. I haven't had much of a chance to mess with it yet, but I'm planning on using it to produce my next CD, as it looks like it's capable.

The Audacity link is the one you want.

Sir Krustin · 07-08-2007, 07:02 PM

Don't plug the turntable directly into the soundcard - depending on your cartridge, the signal levels aren't compatible.

Use the "tape out" jacks of an amplifier (or A/V switch) to send the signal to the soundcard. It might be hard to find an amp that can handle a phono-in signal.

Havock · 07-08-2007, 08:04 PM

I was in comp usa the other day and they have what you need!!!
Its a USB turntable made for exactly what you are trying to do. You put your records under the needle and plug it into your usb jack and it will let you record your record onto your PC. I can't remember exactly how much it was though.

robertthebard · 07-08-2007, 09:00 PM

OOoo, that's nifty. I might have to get one, eventually, just to have it.

Bungleau · 07-09-2007, 10:42 AM

A buddy of mine just got a similar turntable for something really reasonable... $50 or so. I'll see if I can get details.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-09-2007, 11:20 AM

I work for Staples and we something similar to that for cassette tapes. I'm not sure if we have the same for records.

Bungleau · 07-18-2007, 04:29 PM

Just ordered my $50 converter unit... should arrive tomorrow. I'll have an update by Monday on how well it works.

Arvon · 07-25-2007, 05:06 PM

I just got a USB turntable from Amazon. I tried it on a 45 of Red Skelton saying the pledge. Works great but a bit pricey. I also got the up cartridge.

toot033 · 07-25-2007, 09:02 PM

What is the Up cartridge?

07-08-2007, 12:16 PM	#1
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 56 Posts: 892	HELP!!!! I have finally convinced my wife to let me copy her old albums ( she hasn't listened to them in ~ 10 years) but I'm not really sure the best way to do it. I think all I need is a y spliter from Radio shack for the outputs off the record player into the back of my sound card. (But do I need to ground it) and what program would you use to copy it to the computer. Another question I have is there a good program that will clean up noise and the like prior to burning it and what is the best way to go about doing it (I.E make the first copy from the record , then run a cleaner program to an another file then copy that clean copy) As usual thanks in advance for any and all help. __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

07-08-2007, 05:30 PM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/cg...;f=34;t=004670 This is free, and seems like it would do what you want. I haven't had much of a chance to mess with it yet, but I'm planning on using it to produce my next CD, as it looks like it's capable. The Audacity link is the one you want. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-08-2007, 07:02 PM	#3
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	Don't plug the turntable directly into the soundcard - depending on your cartridge, the signal levels aren't compatible. Use the "tape out" jacks of an amplifier (or A/V switch) to send the signal to the soundcard. It might be hard to find an amp that can handle a phono-in signal. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

07-08-2007, 08:04 PM	#4
Havock Dungeon Master Join Date: September 3, 2006 Location: Crematoria Age: 48 Posts: 99	I was in comp usa the other day and they have what you need!!! Its a USB turntable made for exactly what you are trying to do. You put your records under the needle and plug it into your usb jack and it will let you record your record onto your PC. I can't remember exactly how much it was though. __________________ ......So I sing this song out loud cause it takes away the sting...I got cigarettes and whiskey and they fix everything....go here to hear the rest. http://www.myspace.com/measuredingrey

07-08-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	OOoo, that's nifty. I might have to get one, eventually, just to have it. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-09-2007, 10:42 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	A buddy of mine just got a similar turntable for something really reasonable... $50 or so. I'll see if I can get details. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-09-2007, 11:20 AM	#7
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	I work for Staples and we something similar to that for cassette tapes. I'm not sure if we have the same for records. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-18-2007, 04:29 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Just ordered my $50 converter unit... should arrive tomorrow. I'll have an update by Monday on how well it works. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-25-2007, 05:06 PM	#9
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	I just got a USB turntable from Amazon. I tried it on a 45 of Red Skelton saying the pledge. Works great but a bit pricey. I also got the up cartridge. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

07-25-2007, 09:02 PM	#10
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 56 Posts: 892	What is the Up cartridge? __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

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