Ion Digital Turntable
June 16th, 2008
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ION PROFILE USB TURNTABLE VINYL TO MP3 MAC WINDOWS DIGITAL MUSC CONVERTER MULTI |  |
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US $89.99 | 15d 9h 40m |
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Ion Profile LP Vinyl to Digital Turntable | |
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US $95.00 | 29d 16h 24m |
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ION TTUSB05 Belt Drive 33 45 USB Turntable Record Player Analog & Digital Output | |
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US $44.99 | 23d 10h 3m |
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ION Portable Turntable iPTUSB Turntable CONVERTS TO DIGITAL! | |
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US $66.00 | 20d 14h 12m |
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Ion Quick Play Turntable #iT21 Connects to your PC/MAC Converts to Digital MP3 | |
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US $75.99 | 11d 8h 31m |
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Ion IT28 Quick Play Flash Digital Conversion Turntable Flash Drive USB | |
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US $39.99 | 6d 20h |
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ION PROFILE USB TURNTABLE VINYL TO MP3 MAC WINDOWS DIGITAL MUSC CONVERTER MULTI | |
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US $89.99 | 15d 9h 40m |
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Ion Profile LP Vinyl to Digital Turntable | |
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US $95.00 | 29d 16h 24m |
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ION TTUSB05 Belt Drive 33 45 USB Turntable Record Player Analog & Digital Output | |
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US $44.99 | 23d 10h 3m |
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ION Portable Turntable iPTUSB Turntable CONVERTS TO DIGITAL! | |
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US $66.00 | 20d 14h 12m |
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Ion Quick Play Turntable #iT21 Connects to your PC/MAC Converts to Digital MP3 | |
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US $75.99 | 11d 8h 31m |
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Ion IT28 Quick Play Flash Digital Conversion Turntable Flash Drive USB | |
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US $39.99 | 6d 20h |
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Ion Quick Play Turntable #iT21 Connects to your PC/MAC Converts to Digital MP3 | |
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US $75.99 | 11d 8h 31m |
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Ion QuickPlay Flash Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $34.95 Use ION Audio Quick Play Flash conversion turntable with USB flash drive to turn your records into high-quality .WAV files. Convert your analog music for today's digital devices with Quick Play Flash. This cutting-edge turntable allows you to simultaneously listen to your vinyl LPs and convert them to uncompressed .WAV files to retain every sonic detail of the original recording. Quickly convert and carry your new .WAV files anywhere by recording vinyl directly to a USB memory stick with Ion Audio's built-in USB input port, conveniently located on the front panel. The conversion process is simple, straight forward, and fun. The best part is that you have complete flexibility to convert your music with, or without, a computer! Ion Audio conversion turntable also converts your vinyl directly to computer via USB cable on the back panel. Ion Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Features: Convert LPs to .WAV without the need of a computer Headphone output for quick, noise-free listening during transfers Plays and converts 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records EZ Converter software guides through transfer steps Plays and records .WAV files to a USB flash drive USB output to convert music directly to a computer Stereo RCA outputs to enjoy vinyl records through your home stereo speakers Ion Audio's exclusive EZ Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records into MP3s on your computer. Simply insert your USB thumb drive, press record and then listen to your music; that's all it takes to modernize your music! You can listen, add them to your iPod or other MP3 player, and record them on a CD! With Quick Play Flash, you can enjoy your music at home or on the go. Ion Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Includes: Quick Play Flash turntable Software CD Quick Start guide 45-Adapter USB flash drive |
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Ion Audio POWERPLAY Record Turntable $52.99 33.33rpm 45rpm 78rpm POWERPLAY LP Record Turntable CD-ROM USB Cable 45 RPM Adapter Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Just one cable gets the job done as you turn your record collection into flexible MP3s. Simply connect POWERPLAY LP to your Mac or PC with the included USB cable, and you're ready to transfer. No power adapter needed! ION's exclusive EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records to portable, flexible MP3s. Capture the music from your LPs and turn it into portable, flexible, digital MP3s that you can enjoy at home and on the go. Ion Audio Ion Audio, LLC MP3 POWERPLAY POWERPLAY LP Record Turntable Record Turntable USB www.ion-audio.com |
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Ion iPROFILE Digital Audio Conversion Turntable for iPod $129.95 The iPROFILE turntable is designed with contemporary, low-profile looks and is finished in sleek, piano black. The iPROFILE turntable allows you to enjoy your music at home or on the go because it is designed to capture the music from your vinyl records and turn it into MP3s. ION iPROFILE Turntable Features Transfer your vinyl directly to iPod with no computer needed USB connection for optional MP3 transfer to Mac or PC Use with your stereo or theater system for listening at home Stereo input for converting other music sources Universal dock charges and syncs your iPod with your music library Works with 33 and 45 RPM records, and 78s with included software Complete with dust cover, needle, cables and 45 RPM adapter iPROFILE is an LP-to-iPod conversion system with a multi-speed USB turntable. You can play records and transfer them directly to your iPod thanks to iPROFILE's integrated Universal Dock for iPod. Record-to-iPod transfer works even if you don't have a computer. iPROFILE also has easy-to-use USB output that enables you to capture music from records onto your computer. ION’s EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software assists you in creation of flexible MP3 files you can listen to on your computer, load onto your iPod, or record to CD. When not converting records, you can also enjoy your classic vinyl records using iPROFILE as a standard record player. It has an standard, line-level output with built-in preamp so you can connect it to virtually any stereo system. ION iPROFILE Turntable Includes iPROFILE turntable with built-in audio and power cables Pre-assembled cartridge with stylus 45 RPM adapter USB cable Software CD Quick Start Guide iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. |
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Stanton STR8-150 Digital Turntable $545.09 Stanton STR8-150 Digital Turntable |
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Stanton Str8-150 Digital Turntable $545.09 Stanton STR8-150 Digital Turntable |
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ION Audio Quick Play LP USB Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $49.99 ION Audio Quick Play LP USB DJ Turntable provides analog quality, and digital convenience, delivering the best of both worlds! With Quick Play LP, just one cable gets the job done as you turn your record collection into MP3s. Simply connect ION Audio DJ turntable to your Mac or PC with the included USB cable, and you're ready to transfer. No power adapter needed! ION Audio Quick Play LP USB DJ Turntable Features Classic turntable design that looks great in any room of the house Listen to records through your home stereo system using the RCA audio outputs Receives power and transfers music to a computer using the included USB cable Create MP3s from your records easily using the included EZ Converter software Easily upload your digital music to a portable player to make your records mobile ION's exclusive EZ Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records into MP3s on your computer. You can listen, add them to your iPod or other MP3 player, and record them on a CD! Capture the music from your LPs digitally so you can enjoy your music at home or on the go. ION Audio Quick Play LP USB DJ Turntable Includes Quick Play LP turntable USB cable Software CD Quick start guide Wall power adapter |
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ION Audio TTUSB USB Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $59.95 The ION TTUSB is the world’s first USB turntable allowing you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with the included recording software. (no special drivers needed). ION has created a revolutionary USB turntable allowing you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with included recording software. The ION TTUSB also features a switchable phono/line level output for connecting to any home stereo with an AUX input. Ion Audio TTUSB USB Turntable Features: Plug and Play USB - no drivers needed! Adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing 33 1/3 and 45 RPM Supports the recording of 78 RPM records through the included software Switchable Phono/Line-level RCA outputs (with built-in pre-amp) 1/8 inch stereo line input: digitize music from cassettes or other sources EZ Vinyl Converter by MixMeister is included free with the ION TTUSB and provides the easiest way to convert your records to your computer's digital music library. Simply plug in your ION TTUSB turntable, click to mark when tracks end, and you're done! EZ Vinyl Converter automatically retrieves track names and other information using Gracenote technology and imports the music directly to your iTunes library. In just a few mouse clicks, you'll be up and running with digital versions of your records. Another great program included with the turntable is Audacity (PC and Mac) which is intended for the advanced user. This application allows for advanced audio editing and processing, such as normalization, noise removal, 78 RPM speed conversion, and automatic track separation. ION Audio Born in San Pedro, California, ION provides DJs and musicians of all performance levels and experience the most innovative gear at the best prices. Is it time to take your love of music to the next level? When you are ready to learn the skills to be a DJ or musician, look to ION Audio for all the right gear. Whether you want to jam on guitar or spin tracks at your next party, ION Audio makes it easy with the first-ever line of full-featured DJ gear and musical instruments. At ION we'll prove to you our products give you the best bang for your buck. Whether you're a club, mobile DJ, turntablist, hobbyist, home or studio musician, our gear is and defined by you and those marquee performers who choose our stuff. Enjoy our growing line of full-featured DJ Gear and Musical Instruments! AMS also sells the TTUSB10 turntable the professional version. Click Here or Click Here to view all USB Turntables on the AMS website. |
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ION Audio Quick Play Flash Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $69.99 Use ION Audio Quick Play Flash conversion turntable with USB flash drive to turn your records into high-quality WAV files. Convert your analog music for today's digital devices with Quick Play Flash. This cutting-edge turntable allows you to simultaneously listen to your vinyl LPs and convert them to uncompressed WAV files to retain every sonic detail of the original recording. ION Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Features: Convert LPs to WAV without the need of a computer Headphone output for quick, noise-free listening during transfers Plays and converts 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records EZ Converter software guides through transfer steps Plays and records .WAV files to a USB flash drive USB output to convert music directly to a computer Stereo RCA outputs to enjoy vinyl records through your home stereo speakers Quickly convert and carry your new WAV files anywhere by recording vinyl directly to a USB memory stick with ION Audio's built-in USB input port, conveniently located on the front panel. The conversion process is simple, straight forward, and fun. The best part is that you have complete flexibility to convert your music with, or without, a computer! ION Audio conversion turntable also converts your vinyl directly to computer via USB cable on the back panel. ION Audio's exclusive EZ Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records into MP3s on your computer. Simply insert your USB thumb drive, press record and then listen to your music; that's all it takes to modernize your music! You can listen, add them to your iPod or other MP3 player, and record them on a CD! With Quick Play Flash, you can enjoy your music at home or on the go. ION Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Includes: Quick Play Flash turntable Software CD Quick Start guide 45-Adapter USB flash drive |
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Ion Quick Play Flash Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $39.95 Use ION Audio Quick Play Flash conversion turntable with USB flash drive to turn your records into high-quality .WAV files. Convert your analog music for today's digital devices with Quick Play Flash. This cutting-edge turntable allows you to simultaneously listen to your vinyl LPs and convert them to uncompressed .WAV files to retain every sonic detail of the original recording. Quickly convert and carry your new .WAV files anywhere by recording vinyl directly to a USB memory stick with Ion Audio's built-in USB input port, conveniently located on the front panel. The conversion process is simple, straight forward, and fun. The best part is that you have complete flexibility to convert your music with, or without, a computer! Ion Audio conversion turntable also converts your vinyl directly to computer via USB cable on the back panel. Ion Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Features: Convert LPs to .WAV without the need of a computer Headphone output for quick, noise-free listening during transfers Plays and converts 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records EZ Converter software guides through transfer steps Plays and records .WAV files to a USB flash drive USB output to convert music directly to a computer Stereo RCA outputs to enjoy vinyl records through your home stereo speakers Ion Audio's exclusive EZ Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records into MP3s on your computer. Simply insert your USB thumb drive, press record and then listen to your music; that's all it takes to modernize your music! You can listen, add them to your iPod or other MP3 player, and record them on a CD! With Quick Play Flash, you can enjoy your music at home or on the go. Ion Audio Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable Includes: Quick Play Flash turntable Software CD Quick Start guide 45-Adapter USB flash drive |
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Ion Audio PROFILE LP Record Turntable $89.99 33.33rpm 45rpm Enables you to transfer 78 RPM albums using included software EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software quickly transfers your music to iTunes Play records on your home stereo without needing a preamplifier Turn your records into MP3s using your Mac or PC PROFILE LP Record Turntable Software Media The PROFILE series of LP-conversion systems is designed with contemporary, low-profile looks and is finished in sleek, piano black. Each model is designed to capture the music from your vinyl records and turn it into portable, flexible, digital MP3s that you can enjoy at home and on the go. Ion Audio Ion Audio, LLC PROFILE PROFILE LP PROFILE LP Record Turntable Record Turntable USB www.ion-audio.com |
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ION Audio Profile LP USB Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $79.95 Dig out your old vinyls and remember the good ole' days, with ION Audio Profile DJ turntable! This Profile LP turntable easily converts vinyl records into MP3's using your computer. Put them on a CD, MP3 player, or even your iPod, and now you can take your old favorites with you anywhere. Also includes a dust cover to keep contaminants off your turntable when it's not in use. Rediscover your records in a whole new way! ION Audio Profile LP USB DJ Turntable Features Turn your records into MP3s using your Mac or PC Play records on your home stereo without needing a preamplifier Plug-and-play USB computer connection requires no driver installation 33 1/3 and 45 RPM settings Enables you to transfer 78 RPM albums using included software EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software quickly transfers your music to iTunes Audacity software for reducing pops, cracks, and hiss on worn records Finished in sleek, piano black and includes a dust cover The Profile series of LP conversion systems is designed with contemporary, low-profile looks and is finished in sleek, piano black. Each model is designed to capture the music from your vinyl records and turn them into portable, flexible, digital MP3s that you can enjoy at home and on the go. The Profile LP is an LP conversion system based on a multi-speed USB turntable with a dust cover. The turntable has simple USB output that enables you to capture music from records onto your computer. ION Audio's EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software assists you in creation of flexible MP3 files you can listen to on your computer, load onto your iPod, or record to CD. When not converting records, you can also enjoy your classic vinyl records using the Profile LP as a standard record player. |
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ION Audio iPROFILE Digital Audio Conversion Turntable for iPod $159.95 The ION Audio iProfile turntable allows you to enjoy your music at home or on the go with its ability to capture the music from your vinyl records and turn them into MP3s! The iProfile is designed with contemporary, low-profile looks in a sleek, piano black finish. ION Audio turntable features a USB connection for optional MP3 transfer to Mac or PC so you can upload songs to multiple devices with a few mouse clicks. The ION Audio iProfile also packs a universal dock that charges and syncs your iPod with your music library! Talk about music convenience, all in the affordable ION Audio iProfile turntable! ION iPROFILE Turntable Features Transfer your vinyl directly to iPod with no computer needed USB connection for optional MP3 transfer to Mac or PC Use with your stereo or theater system for listening at home Stereo input for converting other music sources Universal dock charges and syncs your iPod with your music library Works with 33 and 45 RPM records, and 78s with included software Complete with dust cover, needle, cables and 45 RPM adapter iPROFILE is an LP-to-iPod conversion system with a multi-speed USB turntable. You can play records and transfer them directly to your iPod thanks to iPROFILE's integrated Universal Dock for iPod. Record-to-iPod transfer works even if you don't have a computer. iPROFILE also has easy-to-use USB output that enables you to capture music from records onto your computer. ION EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software assists you in creation of flexible MP3 files you can listen to on your computer, load onto your iPod, or record to CD. When not converting records, you can also enjoy your classic vinyl records using iPROFILE as a standard record player. It has an standard, line-level output with built-in preamp so you can connect it to virtually any stereo system. ION iPROFILE Turntable Includes iPROFILE turntable with built-in audio and power cables Pre-assembled cartridge with stylus 45 RPM adapter USB cable Software CD Quick Start Guide |
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ION Audio Profile Pro USB Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $49.95 The ION Audio Profile Pro is a USB turntable with a line input with contemporary, low-profile looks and a sleek, piano black finish. The Profile Pro turntable is designed to capture the music from your vinyl records and turn it into portable, flexible, digital MP3s that you can enjoy at home and on the go. ION Audio Profile Pro USB Turntable Features Turn your records into MP3s using your Mac or PC Connect and convert other music sources via line input Play records on your home stereo without needing a preamplifier Plug-and-play USB computer connection requires no driver installation 33 1/3 and 45 RPM settings Enables you to transfer 78 RPM albums using included software EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software quickly transfers your music to iTunes Audacity software for reducing pops, cracks and hiss on worn records Stereo 1/8 inch input for connecting other music sources The Profile Pro turntable is an music-conversion system based on a multi-speed USB turntable with a dust cover. The turntable has simple USB output that enables you to capture music from records onto your computer. ION’s EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software assists you in creation of flexible MP3 files you can listen to on your computer, load onto your iPod, or record to CD. Profile Pro also has a line input so you can plug in virtually any other music source and turn it into MP3s – tape decks, MiniDiscs, and most any other format. When not converting records, you can also enjoy your classic vinyl records using PROFILE PRO as a standard record player. ION Audio Profile Pro Includes Profile Pro turntable Slipmat 45 RPM adapter USB cable CD Quickstart Guide Safety Instructions and Warranty Information |
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ION Audio Profile Flash Digital Audio Conversion Turntable $69.95 ION Profile Flash Conversion Turntable Records your Vinyl to an SD Memory Card Without a Computer! Fastest and simplified, Ion has made it even easier to convert your old vinyl discs to a digital format. Record directly to an SD card or USB thumb drive and once the conversion is finished you can listen to your music on any audio player with a standard SD card slot or USB jack such as MP3 players, mobile phones (with micro SD), PSP or your computer. Ion Profile Flash Features Record vinyl straight to MP3s on an SD card or USB thumb drive Direct recording without complicated computer software! Built-in preamp enables connection to most RCA stereo line/aux inputs Convert other music sources through the 1/8 inch stereo line input Listen to converted music with an SD or Flash reading audio device! |
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I have an Ion USB turntable that came with Audacity software. and can't hear the playback?
I think I have the record system down, but I'm not really sure. I have about 200.. vinyl records that I want to convert into digital recordings and save them in Windows Media Player.
I need some SERIOUS help.
What you need
a pc with a sound card and a cd writer. [nb, most laptops are not suitable - see the troubleshooting section, linked at the bottom of this page]
a turntable
an stereo amplifier (eg hifi amp) or preamp (see below for more details)
a recording lead - 2 phono plugs to one stereo 3.5mm jack
record ing software
crackle removing software, if you like
CD Burning Software
The Software Suite (click to download). The only thing you must have is the first one. The other items are optional tools you'll probably find handy when you get going.
1. Spin It Again. This fine tool from acoustica not only does the recording, but also splits up the tracks, and removes hiss from tapes and crackles and pops from vinyl too. There's a free trial download and you can buy a licence for just $35 (UK£18).
2. MP3 CD Burner. If you have an mp3-cd walkman or car head unit, you'll probably already know that they only play the songs alphabetically. This is the only tool that allows you to specify the playing order. There's a free trial download for this one, too.
3. MP3 Manager To add ID tags to your mp3 files, this will also make text files using the tags from whole directories of mp3s which can then be read into a spreadsheet. Another great tool for this is Dr Tag, which is available as a demo or for $25.
Step By Step
1. Connect the turntable to the amplifier
2. Connect the amplifier TAPE OUT sockets to the sound card LINE-IN (normally blue). You'll need a custom phono to 3.5mm jack cable for this. Any computer shop, or somewhere like Maplin Electronics (UK) or Radio Shack (US). If you're not sure where on your amp to connect, I posted some pictures on a separate page. Note that you need hifi separates, all-in-one units rarely have line out sockets of any sort, so they aren't suitable for the job. You can't use the headphone socket, because its fully amplified and your sound card can easily be blown.
3. Make sure your pc sound software (loudspeaker icon in the tray, bottom right of screen) has the RECORDING controls set with Line In checked, and the slider half way up to start with. This recording setting can be tricky to find, check out more detail in troubleshooting linked at the bottom of the page.
4. Start up some suitable sound recording software, such as Wavepad which you can download from the link above.
5. Put the LP on, hit the record button on your recording software. When the music is over, hit stop on the software, delete any silence from the beginning and the end, hit file-save and save it as a .wav or .mp3 file. Its both quicker and better quality (if you're going to make and audio CD) to save as .wav at this point and use wav2mp3 to batch convert to mp3 later. This coding can take while and you don't need to be sitting around waiting while this goes on.
6. Run crackle removal if you like
7. If its an LP, you probably want to save as seperate tracks - you can do this with your sound recording software, by saving each track as a separate .wav file .If its a live LP, there are various ways to deal with that - see the section on live LPs further down.
8. If you have a cd burner, it will have come with software such as Adaptec or Nero. Now you can use this to select which tracks you want to burn to audio CD. Both of these are equipped to make audio cds from mp3 files or wav files.
NOTE - you CAN'T record straight from vinyl to CD, you must save your music tracks as files first, then copy to CD.
A Bit More Detail On Recording
Set 44100Hz, 128 bandwith, record in stereo in the options settings on your chosen recording software. These are the industry standard settings and the ones that are used in audio CDs. After recording, delete any silence at the beginning and end of the track and save the file. Now is the time to use your crackle remover if you are going to. Some software, such as WaveCorrector, has built in crackle removers, but if you're copying a lot of records its probably worth hunting out something like DePopper that can do all your crackle removing as a batch run while you do something more interesting.
I like to save my music as mp3, because it reduces file sizes from about 30Mb to about 3Mb, with virtually imperceptible loss of quality. If your software can't save directly to mp3, you can use the convertor posted above to switch formats afterwards. If you use mp3, its probably worth using an MP3 tag editor to edit in the artist and track title etc.
You can use Adaptec/Nero to make audio cds from your mp3 collection, but make sure you use a CDR (write once cd) and not a CDRW (cd re-writeable) since only the newest of CD players will play these. It is now possible to get CD players that will play MP3 files straight off the disk, both as discman and in-car units. Most DVD players will also play them. These are great since you can copy up to 200 tracks on one CD. If you're doing this, you must copy your tracks as data, not as an audio CD.
How to Deal With Live LPs
The question here is whether to keep each side as one piece or break it into separate music tracks. You can break it into tracks using your editing software with carful use of fading in and out, and that's how I like to do it so that I can use the tracks in any sequence. Another approach is break them up into tracks in such a way that they will still play seamlessly, but still allow you to skip forward track by track on your cd player. The way to do this is split the track up into however many segments you want, using a sound editor (such as wavepad etc, available off the link above), obviously don't put any fade, just make a clean cut anywhere you choose, and save each segment as a separate WAV PCM file. You must use WAV and not MP3 for this purpose. Now burn you audio CD but be sure you have set Disk At Once (DAO) as the mastering method. This will stop the 2 second delay between tracks from being introduced. Or in Nero you can set the gap between tracks independantly , so set it to zero. Thats it - play on your CD player and it will be seamless.
The reason you must use WAV PCM rather than standard WAV or mp3 format is because the pcm is the raw data format. The other formats also contain some text header data, which will appear as a tiny little bit of silence at the end of the track.
Short of any Kit?
You may well get through a lot of blank CDs, so why not buy a bulk pack of 100. Do a google or ebay search on '100 cdr'. What if you need a turntable or amplifier? Well, you can use second hand ones to set up next to the PC to save dismantling your stereo. HiFi separates are cheap at the moment since mini systems are more fashionable. In the UK you could use LOOT (the free ads paper) to track one down. You should be able find these for £20 or so.
You will find that modern amplifiers often don't have phono inputs (that is, turntable inputs), so they won't be any use for the job. You can't get round this by connecting the turntable to one of the other inputs because the Phono is the only pre-amplified one. The alternative is to get a pre-amp, which is a small amplifier which provides just a small signal boost. You will also probably find that if you buy a new turntable it will have a preamp built in - but make sure before you buy because they don't always have. Preamps start at about £15, UK price.
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Don't Forget to Backup
You'll probably put a lot of time into converting your LPs and singles to files on your hard drive. I'm sure you know that all hard drives fail sooner or later, so don't take a chance, make sure you get everything copied to CD. This is another good reason for keeping files in mp3 format - even a big music collection will copy onto just a few CDs.
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