> > Russ wrote: > > >Hello, > > >I'm planning to convert my vinyl LP collection to digital. > I have a standard turntable with my stereo system, and a > G4 Mac Mini w/ a combo-drive on hand. > > >What other software or hardware will I need for this task? > ...for the basics? > ...for the [snap, crackle, & pop] noise elimination? > > >What problems are waiting for me? Expectations? > > Advice appreciated. > > >Regards, > >Russ Preston
Russ, for whatever value it might be, here's what I use for converting old 78s to CD (with the proper stylus, it will work the same for LPs): I feed the signal though my amp into an app called Sound Studio. It has a wide range of filters, etc., and is fairly simple to use. (You even get a wave form, which can be used to edit or fix various noises, although that's a bit time-consuming.) After you get the file the way you want it, simply save to the desktop, then drag and drop into iTunes and burn a CD from there. For really bum records, I run 'em through ClickRepair (a free download) which is an amazing app -- but also very time-consuming, which is why I use it for only the noisiest cuts. Best of luck, Nolan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.math.louisville.edu/pipermail/macgroup/attachments/20070828/db98b7c6/attachment.html
