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What is the best way to backup vinyl onto computer/cd for use on a CDJ (pg. 2)
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| Synbios |
You should record the vinyls onto your computer in .wav format and then burn those directly to the CD.
You should NEVER turn it into an .mp3. mp3's are lossy files and you lose some quality. There is no point in converting to one unless you need to save drive space (which you dont have to for a CD, Because CD's fill with time, not space)
Make sure all your volume levels are approriate before recording. (mixer volumes AND recording volumes on the computer). Also, make sure the recording program that you use has a line meter that can identify clipping. |
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| we_R_DNA |
| I have a Stanton st8-80 with S/PDIF digital out. How would I use this to record the vinyl record instead of using the phono RCA?? |
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| don_q |
| quote: | by Synbios
You should record the vinyls onto your computer in .wav format and then burn those directly to the CD. |
Why not?
| quote: | by we_R_DNA
I have a Stanton st8-80 with S/PDIF digital out. How would I use this to record the vinyl record instead of using the phono RCA?? |
Connect to SPDIF in |
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| fr3sh |
i have tried recording with the line in (microphone jack) using audacity and the quality just does not cut it... i am a crazy about quality and fullness of the music i spin. i am using a laptop so i suppose i will need to pick up an external harddrive
anybody here using an external harddrive and have any comments/opinions? |
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| Zild |
| If you want quality you're going to have to purchase a nice soundcard. The onboard sound won't cut it at all. |
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| DJ RANN |
FR3SH, you need to do some reading up mate.
Hard drives are just a storage medium and recording in to your MIC in will not sound good at all because it is for MIC signals and not a LINE level signal which is what your mixer outputs.
Plug the lead in to the LINE in socket and it should sound a bit better. If that's not good enough quality then buy a soundcard/audio interface - either an internal PCMCIA or a USB/firewire external interface. |
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| Psionic |
| Would you use this same method for recording mixes to your laptop? I just got my new Powerbook, which I plan on using to record mixes. What other equipment would I need, if any? I was considering getting the iMic to improve the sound quality, but I don't know whether or not it's necessary. |
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| DJ RANN |
You can use the on board sound but they don't sound great and latency issues will come in to play when programming/playing MIDI.
Get a USB or Firewire audio interface - I generally recommend M-audio either the firewire Audiophile or Firewire 410. You could get a Midi controller keyboard with built in audio interface for a portable solution. Check out M-audio's website, but don't get get an i-mic - it's not for pro recording. |
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| Psionic |
| Do you have a link to websites with those USB interfaces? How much do they cost normally? |
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| DJ RANN |
Try this :
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do...obileinterfaces
M audio are good quality, easy to install and use and good value.
Just weigh up how many and what inputs (analogue/digital) you need and how you want to connect it (usb/firewire/PCI).
Prices are on the website, but shop around as some stores have better prices than others. Beware of buying online and if you decide to make sure you do research on the shop. |
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| Psionic |
| Holy crap those are so expensive. Anything (much) cheaper that you know of? |
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| Zild |
| Do you have a PC with an empty PCI slot? You can pick up an M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 sound card for about $100. That is what I use. Good sound quality, even better price. |
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