Connecting turntable to computer

NeilGabriel

I want to transfer some old 33's my folks have to CDs...I know quality will be pretty bad, but I want to be a good son.

Can I connect the turntable straight to the input on the computer with appropriate connections, or

do I need to run the turntable into an amp and then to the computer?

Suggestions on good recording software to record entire LPs?

Mike

jimbo1421

NeilGabriel wrote: »

I want to transfer some old 33's my folks have to CDs...I know quality will be pretty bad, but I want to be a good son.

Can I connect the turntable straight to the input on the computer with appropriate connections, or

do I need to run the turntable into an amp and then to the computer?

Suggestions on good recording software to record entire LPs?

Mike

Hi Mike. You will definitely need at least a pre-amp to boost the TT output to line level. I use Amadeus Pro ($40, Mac only) http://www.hairersoft.com/AmadeusPro/AmadeusPro.html

Audacity is free and cross platform. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Regards,
Jim

Fongolio

+1 to Audacity for software
If you have one of the newer USB turntables then you are ready to go. There are a few tt's with rca outs that have built in pre-amp but those are pretty rare. I use a Carver CT-Seven for the pre out. I also use an rca to din adapter to jack it into my soundcard. So far the results have been excellent. I gave my dad a vinyl to cd rip of the Eagles Long Road Out of Eden for Christmas that sounds better than the store cd. Have fun!

NeilGabriel

Thanks....I'll google some things....I have the preamp and the interconnects....and will check out Audacity....seems like I did that once a while back.