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Converting vinyl into digital - hardware and software
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I also wanted to turn lp's into digital (CD-R's for archival purposes, and to get the music into my iPods).
I took a different track after I weighed options. I bought a CD Recorder. It's a $300 (got it for $250) component from Teac. (Similar others are made by Sony, Marantz, HHB, and Tascam). Installed it in my stereo system. Records no muss no fuss, onto music CD-R's. No computer or software involved.
It works of course as a CD player too, and sounds good. Even has a headphone jack. Has optical digital input, too.
It's a slightly "old-school" approach but it
works for me. I like not messing about with software when I don't have to.
You are contemplating a more up-to-the-moment way to do it and that's great. Others more qualified than I will probably chime in with advice about the computer-based approach.
Thanks for the suggestion. I really didn't consider that particular approach. However, I would assume that customizing the tracks would be easier with the computer/software. Again, thanks!
I'm brand new to this site and forum. It appears that 'Computer Audio' section of this forum would have been more appropriate for this type of question. I think I'll post the question in that section.
M-Audio makes fine sound cards, and the 2496 is excellent.
As for software, I use Sound Forge which is great but not cheap. One advantage of SF is it includes sophisticated tools for vinyl cleanup and tape hiss reduction. But I'm pretty sure other capable software can be had for $100 or less. I'm not up on the entry level stuff but know it's out there and decent quality.