Subject:recommended steps for recording old vinyl?

Posted by: spillmind

Date:5/25/2003 2:15:31 PM

hello:

I just bought sound forge 6 and i am finding it is easy to use, but hard to master.

I am trying to record some old vinyl to keep the recordings. I am finding that I can only run the line in at a very low volume, otherwise, the input values go far into the red. Is this normal?

Also, I was wondering what steps someone would take to input the recording in an optimal fashion, and what steps to take to reduce backround noise, raise volume, etc.?

any suggestions?

Subject:RE: recommended steps for recording old vinyl?

Reply by: rraud

Date:5/25/2003 3:51:15 PM

You need a (phono) pre-amp with the proper equalization curve.
Don't attempt to play old records with out it.

In addition, NR2 can be handy for attenuating clicks, scraches & pops, ect.

Subject:RE: recommended steps for recording old vinyl?

Reply by: debug

Date:5/27/2003 7:53:14 AM

how have you connected your record player????? have you got it through a hi-fi, then out from your head phones socket, in to the line in on your sound card????? What kind of sound card are you using????

Tony.

Subject:RE: recommended steps for recording old vinyl?

Reply by: rraud

Date:5/28/2003 6:05:44 PM

You can get a stand-a-lone phono pre-amps from Radio Shack and other electonic supply sources. Feed the soundcard's line-input from a line level output. typlically RCA jacks are -10dbv. (unbalanced line level)
Many headphone amps are looking for a 8-ohm load and not compatable