On 10 Nov 2006, at 4:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From one who knows nothing, is it not easier to buy a cd recorder
and record
direct from LP tunrtable to CD and cut out the computer altogether?
I'm sure that this is so obvious as to be completely wrong and not
a viable
option, but that's what I've done so far (without the clean-up
options)
Standalone CD recorders are absurdly overpriced and ill-suited to
this task, which really does require a computer for audio editing,
cleanup, creating track markers, etc.
Andrew's best options (since he's said he needs to buy a new
turntable anyway are), in order of simplicity, are:
1) Get a turntable with a direct USB output, and record the output
using software designed for cleaning up input from LPs. (Often this
software comes with the USB turntable.)
2) Get a turntable with a built-in preamp and connect it to the audio
input on his iMac using a good RCA-pair-to-miniplug cable, then
record the output from the turntable using software designed for
cleaning up input from LPs.
3) Get a turntable and a standalone preamp (I have one made by TCC
that I'm quite happy with), make sure the turntable grounding cord is
properly connected to the preamp, then connect it to the audio input
on his iMac with a good RCA-pair-to-miniplug cable, then record the
output from the preamp using software designed for cleaning up input
from LPs.
4) Get a portable digital recorder (like an Edirol R-1), connect it
to your existing stereo amplifier, record your LPs using your
existing turntable, bring the digital recorder upstairs and hook it
up to your iMac (it has a USB connection), copy the audio file to
your iMac, and edit it using software designed for cleaning up input
from LPs.
All of those options are cheaper, more convenient, and yield better
results than using a standalone CD recorder.
Cheers,
- Darcy
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