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Originally Posted by okyoureabeast
Best way is to get an awesome turn table and have it input directly into the microphone input on your computer.
Use a program like Audacity to record directly. You will have a giant MP3 file which will need to be broken up and saved individually.
I have some great plugins for Pro Tools that do an incredible job removing the vinyl popping noise. The name is Izotrop. http://www.izotope.com/
If you're willing to fork over a lot of $$$$ for Pro Tools, this program will make all of your music sound like you downloaded it off of iTunes. |
Connecting a turntable to the MIC input really won't work since the records were not cut "flat". Without the corrective EQ the sound will be all treble and no bass. Not to mention the input impedance of the sound card MIC input may not be optimum for a phono cartridge. I suppose the corrective EQ could be done by the audio software somehow...
Beyond that, buy the best turntable and cartridge your budget allows. That will more than anything determine the ultimate sound quality your digital copies will have. Don't hesitiate to buy a decent used turntable as you can often find high quality stuff for not much money. If you do that, be sure to replace either the stylus or cartridge unless you know for sure the one on the table is good.