poppys
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I have boxes of LP`s in the loft and I would like to transfer them onto my PC. Has anyone any info about this, tempted to go with this www.vinyl-2-pc.co.uk seems reasonably priced and easy to use ,which is a high priority .
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I wouldn't say that Audacity is the best program to use if you want something simple.
I've been using it for years but there are programs like Link Removed that are much more user-friendly.
I agree, it has many features and requires that you get a bit of knowledge. Knowing just which feature to use and how can be daunting.
However, I find the Audacity community to be about the same as this forum: lotsa very helpful people. As it's open-source there are many people with a sense of ownership I suppose.
When all is said and done - the main point I was making is that Audacity is free, all they really offer seem to be a few cables and a CD with the software which could be downloaded anyway. If it was me, I would concentrate more on the turntable and cleaning the records properly. Poppys may be better off buying a really good cleaning kit and a good USB turntable. Who knows, the USB turntable may come with better software.
Rog
the Audacity software will allow you to play the records at double time to speed up the transfer process. The USB turntable is compatible with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards. All you need to do is plug it into a spare USB port; no special drivers are required.
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I agree, it has many features and requires that you get a bit of knowledge. Knowing just which feature to use and how can be daunting.
However, I find the Audacity community to be about the same as this forum: lotsa very helpful people. As it's open-source there are many people with a sense of ownership I suppose.
When all is said and done - the main point I was making is that Audacity is free, all they really offer seem to be a few cables and a CD with the software which could be downloaded anyway. If it was me, I would concentrate more on the turntable and cleaning the records properly. Poppys may be better off buying a really good cleaning kit and a good USB turntable. Who knows, the USB turntable may come with better software.
Rog
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I think it is illegal to convert/copy your LP's onto your PC.
I agree with Roger. I have converted several vinyl albums to digital using the headphone socket on the turntable and Audacity software - no need to buy expensive USB hardware. The software takes a bit of getting used to but produces good results IMHOall that is required is a signal from your deck at line level, connected to line in on the sound card or maybe even to the microphone input. There could well be a line out socket on the deck anyway.
a pair of wires direct from the stylus to line in would do it.
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lead a couple of quid, software free, as I said. Assuming you can plug a lead in the right place no other expertise required. If you are not bothered about saving a fiver or so just send me a cheque for the balanceThanks for all the replies :I do have a record deck and a old Sony separates system dating back to the early 8o`s.I can see from your replies that your a lot more computer literate than I am or want to be. I`m one of the unlucky ones that still works full time in a low paid job doing 12 hour shifts trying to find time for other interests /hobbies and family commitments etc. I want something that's as SIMPLE as rip-burn finish at a low cost and I thought that Link Removed seemed to fit the bill.
I`m sure that its not what you intended but some of the replies remind me of the old comedy sketch where the chap goes into the audio shop to buy a record player and the assistants start asking whether he wants woofers and tweeters etc and end up by saying" and a paper bag on your head"