how can i copy vinyl records onto my pc?

Answer 1

you need some stereo components - turntable at least

then get a microphone at staples for $10, and create a low tech digital recording o the album while it is playing

Answer 2

Actually is easy.
Get a program called Soundedit Pro and then you input the sound from the hifi headphone out into the line in of your PC.
You can buy a cable that is 3.5-3.5 and you get an adapter for one end. :)

Turn the volume on hifi to max you can record without distortion.
Now record from the Line In.

You can now increase the volume on the sample with the program and trim off the start noise etc. To do this select and cut and then select all and paste to select the remaining song. I tend to record and then play the track for this reason. so you don't miss the intro.

This program has other uses too. You can record a protected .wma as a .wav and turn it into what you want (ie no protections). However, is better to burn a cd and rip the tracks as .wav to convert protected .WMA files. :)

Another tip is to backup .wav files you've done on a DVD, then if you want these again, you don't have to make a CD from .mp3 or re-record all over. :)

Answer 3

1. Connect your stereo or A/V receiver to your PC sound card's stereo input with an inexpensive minijack-to-RCA adapter cable.

2. Download and install a software encoder (such as GoldWave, Media Digitalizer, or Audio Record Wizard). Some free jukeboxes will work as well (try JetAudio or RealPlayer). If you use the latter, make sure you select "line-in" as your recording source.

3. Make sure to set the line input volume to a satisfactory level. The ideal setting is just before the left and right channels start to clip. Any louder will cause distortion.

4. Play the LP and record it to your hard drive.

5. Once it's digitized, burn it to a CD just as you would any other digital audio file.

Answer 4

Use some software such as Roxio Media Creator and a turntable. This software also allows you to edit the vinyl tracks and remove scratch noise etc. Well worth the cost involved.

Answer 5

get a program called lp recorder which is often given away free on magazine coverdisks. Then you can record records, tapes whatever to your pc using a cable to the input jack of your soundcard and save the result as an .wave file that can be put on a cd. The cable can be plugged in to radios, cds, turntables etc. to allow you to record whatever you want.

Some later turntables now come with usb interfaces too, that enable you to do this more easily, but I still use lp recorder and a cr writer. Works for me.

Answer 6

I was in Guitar Center the other day - they have an AMAZING assortment of cable to make odd connections. What you need is a cable that slpits your microphone input into two RCA plugs - they have this - radio shack may have it.

Plug the RCA 's into the output of your turntable and then into the microphone intput of the PC.

If this doesn't work, you may need to run the turntable through your stereo and patch that itnto the mic input,

All about the cable connections.

Answer 7

You need to have a good sound card and a recording software (like Cakewalk or soundforge) in your PC. Now you have to connect the Record Players's audiu out to the sound card's audio in through cables .Choose record option in the software and play the record payer , adjust the the sound levels and record . After recording you can save the song in .wav or other formats present in the software.

Answer 8

There's a whole bunch of commercial products out there. Steinberg's "Clean", etc.

You'll need to connect the Line Out on your amp to the Line in on your soundcard.

I'd recommend Audacity to edit / capture the music, and use its noise reduction filter to clean up some of the vinyl noise.

Answer 9

Download "Wavepad" for free. Acquire suitable leads to go between the 'Line Out' on your turntable and the 'Line In' on your computer (usually the blue one). For an older turntable, look for 'Tape Out' sockets.

Run Wavepad to record, play your vinyl and watch it go into the computer. Wavepad may automatically detect which Line In jack is in use or you may have to tell it.

Answer 10

you play them on a new digital transfer turntable. Panasonic makes one. then burn them on a CD and you can transfer to your Pc. good luck ! I have done this with some old vinyl and the quality is better than digitally remastered CDS !