Converting LP's to Cd?

Question

So, I have a bunch of old LP's that probably will never see professional release on cd and I would like to connect my turntable up to my laptop and burn the lp's onto cd+r's so i can have something good to listen to while driving around or working. What exactly am I goit to need to do this? Are there any good websites (with pictures pref.) that can show me how to do this and not charge me. I realize I'll have to buy a cable, but do i need any kind of special software to do this? My laptop has Windows XP if that helps. Thanks in advance for any help

Answer 1

To hook up a turntable to a computer, (Or a receiver that doesn't have phono inputs.) you'll need a phono preamp to convert the signal from from phono level to line level.

Phono Pre-Amp with correct cables $29.99
http://www.oaktreeent.com/Stereo_Turntables_and_CD_Players.htm

GE Pre-Amplifier for Stereo Turntable $39.99
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/GE-Pre-Amplifier-for-Stereo-Turntable-23292/sem/rpsm/oid/136565/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

B-Tech BT26 Phono/microphone preamplifier $39.99
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2gocPYYIXY4/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=Phono+Pre%2DAmp&i=121BT26

BBE FJB-200X Phono Preamp $49.99
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_bbe_fjb200x_phono_preamp?full_sku=103540886

Radial J33 RIAA Turntable Preamp Direct Box $179.99
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_radial_j33_riaa_turntable_preamp_direct_box?full_sku=153918

Consonance Reference 40 Tube MM/Mc Phono Pre-Amp (List price) $1695.00
http://www.questforsound.com/preamps/preamps_consonanceRef40.htm

You will also need an 1/8" stereo mini plug to RCA jack "Y" adapter. You can get the "Y" adapter at almost any computer store, audio store, Radio Shack, music store & most big box stores like Wal-Mart. It looks like this:
Philips Miniplug to Left / Right RCA Jack Stereo "Y" Adapter $11.83
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3913841

- Hook the turntable's grounding wire to the preamp.
- Hook the turntable's outputs to the preamp's inputs.
- Hook the Y adapter's 1/8" mini plug to your computer's line in jack & the Y adapter's two RCA plugs to the preamp's output.

There's also this option, which was mentioned in the post above mine:
Numark TTUSB Belt-Drive Turntable with USB Audio Interface $170
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_numark_ttusb_beltdrive_turntable_with_usb_audio_interface?full_sku=103649810
"Pack includes audacity software and all the necessary cables to connect with your computer and stereo playback system. Audacity lets you record at a high speed and return your music to the original playback speed; clean up the sound by removing clicks, pops, and other noise; and export to WAV and MP3."

Answer 2

About a week and a half ago I saw in a newspaper an advertisement for a converter to make LP songs into digital files. It looked like a record player with an output cable. It cost around $170.00 though. I googled it, but couldn't come up with the exact item, but the one listed below might work. As far as a free item, I'm afraid I don't have a perfect solution. I asked a friend about this, and he tried to explain to me how to go about connected the turntable to a computer via and auxilliary cable. I will ask him to explain in better detail and will edit my response when I find out!

Answer 3

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