What do I need to convert old vinyl records to digital?

Question

I have lots of vinyl records (cos I'm old) and feel cheated having to buy the same stuff again in digital. How can I transfer the vinyl onto the computer?

Answer 1

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This process is really not very difficult. I have converted all of my vinyl to digital over the years.

You can connect your turntable directly to your computer with the right cables.

Y-cable - 2) female phono to 1) mini (1/8") male (Radio Shack has these)

Plug the 2 phono cables coming from your turntable into the 2 female phono cables. Plug the 1/8" mini cable into your "line in" input on your computer. Make sure you also attach your ground cable on your turntable (if you have one) to almost any grounding post (like a screw on the back of your computer)

Now, all you need is some software. Something like DART CD-Recorder ( http://www.dartpro.com/ ) Really easy to use and will automatically convert any analog signals (vinyl, cassettes, whatever) to digital files.

Use your sound card on your computer as the mixing device for optimum gain control.

No need to be intimidated by this cuz it's much easier to do than describe. Do this one time, and you'll be setup and good to go.

By the way, you can do this with any component you have. Turntables, Cassette Decks, anything.

If you have problems - contact me. I'll try to walk you through it.

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Will be giving it a go.

Answer 2

Connection. Basically you can connect your computer to your hifi set in the same way you hook up your headset.

There are some ways to improve the sound quality but that depends on the 'ins and outs' of your sound-card.

Check the website of the manufacturer for details.

Answer 3

I know there are computer programs out there to transfer lps to digital but i dont remember the name.

Answer 4

Connect your Record Deck to an Amp and the Amp out into your sound card or your PC. The use some ripping software like MusicMatch which has specific settings for Analogue input like this.

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MusicMatch.com

Answer 5

i want to knw the same and from cassette to cd. and also form video to dvd. i'll look out for ur answers. thanks for asking this. its amazing how much u learn from others questions.

Answer 6

You need a record player (turntable) connected to an amplifier. Also a decent sound card. Connect from the 'line out' at the back of the amp to the 'line in' jack of the sound card.
Lastly you need a decent program like Roxio Easy CD or Media Creator that will also help you to get rid of most 'hiss, crackle and pop' noises from your old LP.'s

Same applies to cassettes (tapes)

Be warned: It's hard work! :-)

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Answer 7

You might be interested in this:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…

It looks to be a simple, straight foward device. Similar to video capture. I like easy, coz I be old too!