[aklug] Recording Vinyl

Fri Nov 3 16:07:44 AKDT 2017

A number of years ago I helped connect a record player to a PC. If you are going directly from the record player pre-amp outputs then connect that to the microphone input of your computer. Also there should be a ground connection on the record player. You may need a wire. Connect the ground of the record player to one of the screws that hold the power supply on your PC. This will get rid of a lot of pops and hiss from the record player.
James

      From: Tim Johnson <tim at akwebsoft.com>
 To: aklug at aklug.org 
 Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 7:42 AM
 Subject: Re: [aklug] Recording Vinyl

  Thank you Steve.
  I didn't know about Obsession Records. Good tip.
  I'm aware of Best Buy's options. So once we've gathered info,
  we'll trek into AnchorTown and check out a few places.
  cheers
* STEVE JOHNSON <steve.johnson at gci.net> [171102 19:51]:
> Obsession Records in Anchorage sells new and (I seem to recall) used
> turntables in addition to recordings on vinyl and associated
> accessories. The last time I was at the store, they were selling the
> same Audio Technica turntable I've been using for many years,
> including some conversions to MP3 using Audacity on various Linux
> systems.  Obsession Records is located in the same building as Golden
> Donuts at the intersection of Tudor and Lake Otis.  Obsession Records
> is on Facebook; I do not recall a stand alone website. I have not
> bought many records lately, but I have shopped at Obsession. My main
> impression is that they are really helpful and friendly.
> Another alternative is to order on a "ship to store: basis from Best
> Buy.  The Best Buy website lists turntables with conventional, USB
> and Bluetooth connectivity.
> Steve JohnsonAnchorage, AK steve.sjohnson at gci.net
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Johnson" 
> To:
> Cc:
> Sent:Thu, 2 Nov 2017 16:48:20 -0800
> Subject:Re: [aklug] Recording Vinyl
> 
>  Thanks Royce, those are two really good tips.
> 
>  * Royce Williams  [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  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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