how to record vinyl

[Andy G.]

I would like to copy some of my old vinyl albums to my hard drive. I have
my turntable and receiver connected to 'line in' om my sound card and am
able to play a record through my computer speakers. I can't figure out how
to get the sound card output recorded to the hard drive. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Andy

 

[Merlin]

I would like to copy some of my old vinyl albums to my hard drive. I have
my turntable and receiver connected to 'line in' om my sound card and am
able to play a record through my computer speakers. I can't figure out how
to get the sound card output recorded to the hard drive. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Andy
You need recording software. Here's a link where you can get it and a
tutorial
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=recording&i=records-tapes

 

[Merlin]

repost of link

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=recording&i=records-tapes

 

[DH]

I would like to copy some of my old vinyl albums to my hard drive. I have
my turntable and receiver connected to 'line in' om my sound card and am
able to play a record through my computer speakers. I can't figure out how
to get the sound card output recorded to the hard drive. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Andy

I have to admit that I have not tried it but maybe this will help:
http://www.audiotoolsdirect.com/vinyl.shtml

Dave H.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I would like to copy some of my old vinyl albums to my hard drive. I have
my turntable and receiver connected to 'line in' om my sound card and am
able to play a record through my computer speakers. I can't figure out how
to get the sound card output recorded to the hard drive. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Andy

You'll need a sound card that accepts audio input, a pre-amplifier
of some sort to boost the turntable's output to a usable level, and an
application capable of converting and copying the audio signal to the
hard drive. From there, you can use almost any CD burning application
to create an audio CD.

For straight recording, WinXP's built-in Sound Recorder (Start > All
Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder) will serve.
Your specific sound card's application suite, if any, might also contain
something that will serve this purpose. However, if you wish to clean
up the resulting audio files, you'll want to use a 3rd party application
(which can also simplify the recording process), such as Groove
Mechanic, Golden Records, etc.


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[Andy G.]

Thanks to all for your help.

Andy

You'll need a sound card that accepts audio input, a pre-amplifier of
some sort to boost the turntable's output to a usable level, and an
application capable of converting and copying the audio signal to the hard
drive. From there, you can use almost any CD burning application to
create an audio CD.

For straight recording, WinXP's built-in Sound Recorder (Start > All
Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder) will serve. Your
specific sound card's application suite, if any, might also contain
something that will serve this purpose. However, if you wish to clean up
the resulting audio files, you'll want to use a 3rd party application
(which can also simplify the recording process), such as Groove Mechanic,
Golden Records, etc.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand
Russell