Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2018-01-01 Thread Grumpy Bob
I had been using a Behringer UFO202 to record from my Planar 3 turntable (directly connecting the turntable to the UFO202, then connecting the UFO202 to my MacBook via USB). I just picked up a Rega Fono Mini ADC (£89), which works as both phono stage and provides a USB output to connect to the

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread Stratmangler
d6jg wrote: > I have to admit I am tempted to get one of those to use with Turntable > in the Living Room - I presume you can mute the Mics in favour of the > Line In ? Inserting a line in automatically mutes the mics Chris :)

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread d6jg
Stratmangler wrote: > I use one of these to capture. > > 24201 > > Then I transfer the files to PC via a USB lead. > File can then be edited as required. > > It's far less painful than recording direct to computer. I have to admit I am tempted to get one of those to use with Turntable in the

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-14 Thread Stratmangler
I use one of these to capture. 24201 Then I transfer the files to PC via a USB lead. File can then be edited as required. It's far less painful than recording direct to computer. +---+ |Filename: 81scnyQLfLL._SL1500_.jpg

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread Apesbrain
d6jg wrote: > That’s really intended for a pair of Condenser Mics. Are you sure the > other 2 inputs are line level? The front two inputs are a "combo" jack that accepts XLR and TS. Just run a pair of "RCA-to-TS" cables from your line out: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR203 Their

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread d6jg
Apesbrain wrote: > I use a TASCAM USB audio interface, but if I were buying today I'd get > this Behringer: > https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/budget-dac-review-behringer-umc204hd.1658/ > > It pretty much does it all, well, and for $80. That’s really intended for a pair

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread Apesbrain
I use a TASCAM USB audio interface, but if I were buying today I'd get this Behringer: https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/budget-dac-review-behringer-umc204hd.1658/ It pretty much does it all, well, and for $80.

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-13 Thread d6jg
Daverz wrote: > I've been considering the Schiit Jil ADC. It has variable input gain. > > http://www.schiit.com/products/jil The issue for me with these slightly higher end devices is that they are generally ADC only (as this one is) whereas the astonishingly cheap USB soundcards are

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Daverz
Apesbrain wrote: > That could come in handy if you are driving from a hot "tape out". Not > needed if you can source from "pre-amp out". Just use pre-amp volume > control. > > Bothers me that the Jil lacks a headphone jack. Yes, I can use one of my pre-amp outputs. But I think the output

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Apesbrain
Daverz wrote: > It has variable input gain. That could come in handy if you are driving from a hot "tape out". Not needed if you can source from "pre-amp out". Just use pre-amp volume control. Bothers me that the Jil lacks a headphone jack.

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread Daverz
I've been considering the Schiit Jil ADC. It has variable input gain. http://www.schiit.com/products/jil Daverz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32335 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread d6jg
slartibartfast wrote: > Even cheaper is connecting an amplifier tape out to a laptop line in and > capture directly with Audacity. Might be worth trying before buying any > extra gadgets. > > Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk That’s true but the onboard soundcards are often not very good.

Re: [SlimDevices: Ripping] Ripping Vinyl to FLAC/mp3 etc

2017-12-11 Thread slartibartfast
d6jg wrote: > In Music there was a short discussion of the gear that can be used to > convert a Vinyl LP to digital formats and the do & dont's so rather than > hijack that Forum I thought I'd repost the various pieces of hardware > discussed with a few comments which people can then add to as