Ok, so how do I get my LPs onto MP3/CD?

[swee'pea99]

Thanks to everyone who helped me get MP3s off the web, and use them to make CDs. Now, how do I go about getting my LPs onto MP3/CD? (I have cables to connect laptop>amp)...any suggestions? Freeware preferred. Thanks.

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

You will need:-

A means of connecting turntable to computer, the turntable must have 'line level' outputs if you are to connect it directly [or a pre-amp will be required].

Something like AUDACITY software, which can be downloaded for free, this can be used to sample the tracks of your LP/Singles. Save/Export them as MP3 or your preferred format.
I have also used Garage Band on MAC [free with OSX], just select 'real instrument' and remember to turn metronome off! Exports as MP4/192kb/s.

OR

For about 80 quid you can buy turntables that connect directly to your PC/Mac via USB - these come bundled with software.

OR

If you have got 400 notes to burn try :-http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/4451

Burns an LP straight to a CD no PC needed!

 

[PatrickPending]

you could also get one of these

http://www.ionaudio.com/urecord

(which I did - works fine - I use audacity as described above to do the recording)

or

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=99167

a similar product

 

[TVC]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veho-Music-...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238842862&sr=8-2

This will do the trick (or similar), better still find out if one of your mates already has one and borrow it - that's what I did.

 

[simonali]

I use Audacity. If you already have a turntable, a computer with a half decent soundcard in it and a 3.5 jack to phono lead you'll be able to record them onto your hard drive for an outlay of precisely nothing.