[aklug] Recording Vinyl

[Tim Johnson]

  Thanks Royce, those are two really good tips.

* Royce Williams <royce at tycho.org> [171102 16:22]:
> Given the likely fidelity, the easiest setup is probably a turntable's RCA
> output with an RCA-to-3.55mm cable, connecting to the input jack of a sound
> card. This sidesteps any potential Linux compatibility issues.
> 
> Also, have considered any of the air forwarding services (like
> ShipToAlaska)? Amazon ships to those, and they will then forward to you.
> 
> Royce
> 
> On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 4:07 PM, Tim Johnson <tim at akwebsoft.com> wrote:
> 
> > Forgive me that some of my interest is only peripheral to linux.
> > I've got a lot of vinyl records that I'd like to convert to MP3.
> >
> > It does not look like Amazon will ship any turntable to Alaska, so
> > they are out.
> >
> > With turntables, there are essentially two options (as I understand
> > it, as I'm a noob to this issue)
> >
> > Stand-alone: Such a unit will have its own recording device. I.E.
> > will record to a flash, thumbdrive or SD card on the unit itself.
> >
> > USB or RCA input - will have to connect to a computer. I don't have
> > enough room around my workstation, but could set up with an older
> > linux computer or netbook as I have a few of them here.
> >
> >   Some research indicates that there could be compatibility issues
> >   with some turntables and certain linux software (I would target
> >   audacity as my first choice for recording).
> >
> > Any comments or suggestions regarding compatibility issues with
> > linux?
> >
> > I live in Palmer and before I go to Anchorage, I'd like to know if
> > there are any other outlets in addition to Best Buy where I could
> > look.
> >
> > Any suggestions as to where to look other than Best Buy?
> >
> > Oh, and if anyone has come across a turntable that Amazon *will*
> > ship, please let me know.
> >
> > thanks
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> > Tim
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Tim 
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