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Hi,
I'm looking for some direction as to how to record LPs ( that's vinyl for some of the younger viewers ) onto CDs.
The LP collection I have is pretty extensive and cannot simply replace some of them with the CD versions.
If anyone has any suggestions ( correct sites if this isn't the correct one ), on how to get started, or don't even try.... it would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
patmac

Hardware:
Soundcard
Stereo RCA to 3.5mm splitter(Y)
Two male RCA cords
Turntable that is RIAA equalized with line level output....or connect turntable to receiver(recommended).

Software:
www.cdwave.com

Connect cords to splitter->splitter to line in on soundcard->make sure line in is selected in Windows Volume Control.Then record WAV/44.1KHz/16bit,split and burn.

There has been some previous discussion of this here.
You might have a look at these links:

http://www.cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic. ... hlight=lps

related topic:
http://www.cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic. ... hlight=lps

Also can try the web:

http://www.google.com/search?q=LPs+to+CDs

I bought a solid state stereo phono pre-amp, hooked my Dual 510 belt drive turntable to the pre-amp, and the pre-amp to my sound card. works fine.

patmac wrote:Hi,
I'm looking for some direction as to how to record LPs ( that's vinyl for some of the younger viewers ) onto CDs.
The LP collection I have is pretty extensive and cannot simply replace some of them with the CD versions.
If anyone has any suggestions ( correct sites if this isn't the correct one ), on how to get started, or don't even try.... it would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
patmac

Use a decent sound card. (Turtle Beach Santa Cruz, etc.)
If you are going to do a lot, buy Adobe Audition or Sony Sound Forge.
Audition has a great noise reducer.. it actually works without destroying the sound.
When you capture sound, capture as wave files - 44,100Hz 16Bit, same a s CD standards.

Good Luck!

Hi,
Thanks everyone for the input and resources.
I quickly checked the links you gave, but is there a guide ( beginners guide if you will ) listed anywhere for me to get an understanding as what is going on or what has to happen when trying this?
Thanks again for your time,
patmac

Here's one article, sort of a "guide":

http://www.delback.co.uk/lp-cdr.htm#record

A bit of searching on the web will yield more. for example:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=gu ... gle+Search

Nero has a number of tutorials, while specific to their products, some of the info is very informative in general, for example see:

http://ww2.nero.com/enu/Tutorials_Burni ... io_CD.html

If you are serious about sound quality, my advice would be to get hold of a hifi CD recorder instead.

These are available second-hand on ebay cheaply now.

By the time you've bought a sound card good enough to do your vinyl collection justice, you may as well buy a CD recorder. Vinyl sound quality is very good (as you'll know) and most basic sound cards are not up to the task.

The sound output from a record deck is very delicate as well so in the RI-infested PC environment you're likely to end up with noise and distortion everywhere.

Or, if you don't already have a DVD recorder, take the opportunity to buy a LiteOn DVD recorder and use that (it'll record to CDR).

And my advice would be DON'T use noise-cancellation devices.

A good record deck playing a record in good condition should be almost silent. Rumbles, hiss etc should not be present in significant quantities.