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Convert of LP to CD - LP to Digital Recording - Transfers - the DIY option | ||
| If you want to convert LP to CD here is a quick 'How To' explaination on this page including recommended Recording Software.
If you haven't seen the Transfer
Tape to CD page then please take a look after you have seen the information
here as this will explain the cables, connections to your computer and recommended
software. Copying lp records to cd can be time consuming, but with the right lp to cd recorder software it can be quite straight forward, good fun and excellent results can be achieved. |
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If your LP record turntable is connected to a hi-fi amplifier with a dedicated phono (turntable) input, then connect a stereo phono/RCA lead from the 'line out' or 'record out' from your amplifier to the 'line in' on your computer, then proceed as with 'transferring tape'. If however you have a turntable, but no amplifier (or don't have access to one ie. beg, borrow, steal - well maybe not steal!) or your amplifier has no dedicated phono/turntable' input, then you will need a 'phono pre-amp' similar to the one shown below. |
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If you are using a turntable/cartridge combination of this type, then unless there is a line out or record out socket built into the unit then you will have difficulty in finding a suitable pre-amp now I'm afraid. The only answer is to try and buy a compatible magnetic cartridge that will then match the standard type pre-amp. If you want a replacement stylus then check out the Diamond Stylus website at http://www.diamondstylus.co.uk/index.html |
old type crystal cartridge | |
For playing 78 rpm records on a modern turntable then you need a different phono cartridge. I can recommend the Shure M78S which is excellent - in fact this is what I use to play my 78rpm records |
In
the market for a top quality cartridge for playing LP's?
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LP to CD software |
| If you want to transfer your LP to CD the easy way then take a look at this LP to CD software... |
| ACOUSTICA SOFTWARE - Spin It Again I have evaluated this software and find it easy to use and follow. It even has a voice (which you can switch off!) to guide you through set up and operation. Screen Shots from Spin It Again Software
The audio restoration tools with spin it again was very effective and very easy to use. There's a variety of audio restoration presets or you can load your own. A great bonus with Spin It Again is that you can load an audio file into spin it again and convert it to MP3, OGG or WMA formats and to any 'quality' (file size) you choose, so you can transfer your LP's and Cassettes to your PC and convert them ready to use with your MP3 player or IPod. There is also a CD label printing option so if you want to make a professional looking as well as sounding CD, use this option too. For the money this is excellent value. The combination of value and 'wizard driven' ease of use - it's definately a winner! Spin It Again also comes with Free CD/DVD Label Maker Software more information here |
NCH Software produce a stack of audio and video software, but one of them is designed for transferring LP to CD. Not only does it run on Microsoft Windows operating systems, but is available for Mac users too which is something I've been asked about quite a lot recently. It's definately worth checking out. Check out Golden Records here Screen Shots from Golden Records Software
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Using a USB preamp can make life even easier | ||
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you have a lot of Vinyl LP's or 78's to transfer or still want to be able to play
them then you will find this piece of kit really interesting. Check it out here | ||
