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thompson1780
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« on: 00:24:14, 21-09-2007 »
I'd like to convert my vinyl collection to mp3 , wma, or whatever.  I have an iriver H10 but it is full of music transferred from CD, so I am not averse to getting a different player if anyone recommends.

I have a modest collection of LPs - about 450 - most of which I would like to get trasferred.  I won't be getting rid of my vinyl, just making a transportable copy of it.

I have a Rega Planar 3 turntable, and an Arcam alpha amp.

And I have a crappy laptop - don't really know what is on it soundcardwise, or anything.  (I'm stil a luddite, just working in a foregn world)

So, what do I need?

Anyone got a dummy's guide?

Thanks

Tommo
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« Reply #1 on: 13:05:22, 21-09-2007 »
Hi Tommo,
I'm sure that other people will have other suggestions but I have software called "Audioclean".  Although I have only used it for transferring cassettes to mp3 it uses the same facility to transfer records.  That it basically does is create a wav file from the sound generated (you need to connect your computer to the turntable to do this) and then you can process and clean up the signal before exporting as a mp3, ogg or whatever type of file you can select from the drop down menu.  It really is very simple - there are things such as a vinyl equalisation button which removes hiss and boosts the lower frequencies as well as various other assorted settings that you can change.
It cost me about £25 - not long afterwards I saw it on sale in PC World for £20  Huh
Hope ths helps!
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« Reply #2 on: 15:05:10, 21-09-2007 »
This might be the thread for you, Tommo  Wink

http://r3ok.myforum365.com/index.php?topic=135.0
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« Reply #3 on: 15:17:18, 21-09-2007 »
Thanks Jonathan.

And TRJ - that thread's last post was before I entered the ipod generation.  I think I can't have understood a word of it first time round.  lots to soak in - just what I was looking for. Many thanks

Tommo
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