Vinyl to digital

[Pete]

Anyone have any experience with converting old records to MP3 formated digital? I've a nice turntable with a pre-amp but most of the stuff out there seems to be pretty laborious to work with. DAK has a setup with mixer for $70 (including mixer that I'm not sure that I need) that seems to be the simplest approach but it's a puzzlement.

Pete

[ASSNE Prime]

I've only done CD's to MP# so far, but am planning records soon. I think this is what you might want-

http://www.altoedge.com/usbaudio/ufo202-usb-phono-audio-interface.html

There are likely some cheaper immitations to be found-

[Pete]

Thanks Bruce,

I'd looked at just about all of the freeware and low cost software. The big problem seems to be separating tracks, placing each individual song into it's own mp3 file. The DAK system seems to stand out over all others in this capability
http://www.dak.com/reviews/2020Story.cfm

But I thought it best to check around and our board is a good setup for checking.

Pete

[Mark G]

I have a large crate of albums I've been thinking of converting. But honestly i've loved CD's since I switched from vinyl. I never liked the hiss & pops and and honestly do not understand the "vinyl resurgence". But I do plan to capitalize on it and sell a few albums I've saved. If you have warped albums I'd plan on buying digital versions as the warps effect the recording speed.

But I also planned to buy something like this...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/678650-REG/Ion_POWER_PLAY_USB_TURNTABLE_Powerplay_LP_Vinyl_To_MP3_USB.html

or to price shop...

http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/turntables/Ion-Powerplay-LP-Vinyl-MP3/m780759895.html/search=usb+turntable/st=product/sv=title

But Pete it looks like your DAK mixer will do the all it needs even removing the hiss, click, pops, and scratches, as well not having to add spces between each song. Pink Floyd albums are great for each song flowing into the other and this DAK mixer will handle that. I say a sweet deal for $69. But, I'd by my own turntable. You've done your homework.

Bruce nice item you posted too. It will allow one to use thier phonograph thay have already.

FWIW I've recently bought DVD copying software, and I can understand your need to chat with others on this. I've converted my CD's to a HDD, as well as my DVD movies.

On a seperate note this item looked interesting if you've got VHS tapes you want to digitize.

http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/easy-vhs-to-dvd/standard/overview.html?source=msn

It also will do LP's.

[Pete]

Mark, thanks but the ion turntable is very crude. Ive looked at it a couple of times. Benny's carrys it for $49. In the good old vinyl days a diamond needle cost more. I've a quality turntable that I don't think has ever been used -it's been stored as a spare. And I probably don't need it. Once I get going and know for sure that it's surplus you can have it if you like.

The software for the ion is also crude. Breaking out separate tracks looks very laborious. I have researched this a bit and the although I can load directly from my main turntable (it has a pre-amp) into the computer with the proper cable and use freeware to digitize but this also appears to be cumbersome. This is why I'm soliciting advice.

So far the DAK setup looks like the right combination of attaining good individual digitized tracks without climbing a steep learning curve or expending excessive labor.

Pete

[AstroGeek]

I have an Xitel Inport Deluxe that I bought in July. Never used it and probably won't get around to using it. I paid $70 (price now ranges from $55 - $70)

http://www.google.com/webhp?tab=iw#hl=en&site=webhp&q=xitel+inport+deluxe&revid=514039122&sa=X&ei=uHvsTKDuIcTflgfozMSBAg&ved=0CHsQ1QIoAA&fp=b69933d19f024e3b

I can bring it to December meeting and part with it for $50, brand new sealed in box. No delivery charge.