Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2018-01-01 Thread Grumpy Bob
I had been using a Behringer UFO202 to record from my Planar 3 turntable (directly connecting the turntable to the UFO202, then connecting the UFO202 to my MacBook via USB). I just picked up a Rega Fono Mini ADC (£89), which works as both phono stage and provides a USB output to connect to the Ma

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread Stratmangler
d6jg wrote: > I have to admit I am tempted to get one of those to use with Turntable > in the Living Room - I presume you can mute the Mics in favour of the > Line In ? Inserting a line in automatically mutes the mics Chris :) --

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread d6jg
Stratmangler wrote: > I use one of these to capture. > > 24201 > > Then I transfer the files to PC via a USB lead. > File can then be edited as required. > > It's far less painful than recording direct to computer. I have to admit I am tempted to get one of those to use with Turntable in the

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread Stratmangler
I use one of these to capture. 24201 Then I transfer the files to PC via a USB lead. File can then be edited as required. It's far less painful than recording direct to computer. +---+ |Filename: 81scnyQLfLL._SL1500_.jpg

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread Apesbrain
d6jg wrote: > That’s really intended for a pair of Condenser Mics. Are you sure the > other 2 inputs are line level? The front two inputs are a "combo" jack that accepts XLR and TS. Just run a pair of "RCA-to-TS" cables from your line out: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR203 Their U

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread d6jg
Apesbrain wrote: > I use a TASCAM USB audio interface, but if I were buying today I'd get > this Behringer: > https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/budget-dac-review-behringer-umc204hd.1658/ > > It pretty much does it all, well, and for $80. That’s really intended for a pair of

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread Apesbrain
I use a TASCAM USB audio interface, but if I were buying today I'd get this Behringer: https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/budget-dac-review-behringer-umc204hd.1658/ It pretty much does it all, well, and for $80. ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread d6jg
Daverz wrote: > I've been considering the Schiit Jil ADC. It has variable input gain. > > http://www.schiit.com/products/jil The issue for me with these slightly higher end devices is that they are generally ADC only (as this one is) whereas the astonishingly cheap USB soundcards are frequentl

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Daverz
Apesbrain wrote: > That could come in handy if you are driving from a hot "tape out". Not > needed if you can source from "pre-amp out". Just use pre-amp volume > control. > > Bothers me that the Jil lacks a headphone jack. Yes, I can use one of my pre-amp outputs. But I think the output from

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Apesbrain
Daverz wrote: > It has variable input gain. That could come in handy if you are driving from a hot "tape out". Not needed if you can source from "pre-amp out". Just use pre-amp volume control. Bothers me that the Jil lacks a headphone jack.

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Daverz
I've been considering the Schiit Jil ADC. It has variable input gain. http://www.schiit.com/products/jil Daverz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread d6jg
slartibartfast wrote: > Even cheaper is connecting an amplifier tape out to a laptop line in and > capture directly with Audacity. Might be worth trying before buying any > extra gadgets. > > Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk That’s true but the onboard soundcards are often not very good. Y

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread slartibartfast
d6jg wrote: > In Music there was a short discussion of the gear that can be used to > convert a Vinyl LP to digital formats and the do & dont's so rather than > hijack that Forum I thought I'd repost the various pieces of hardware > discussed with a few comments which people can then add to as re

[SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread d6jg
In Music there was a short discussion of the gear that can be used to convert a Vinyl LP to digital formats and the do & dont's so rather than hijack that Forum I thought I'd repost the various pieces of hardware discussed with a few comments which people can then add to as required. USB Turntabl