I'm always checking through your chanel, Chad, for valuable info. I always give you high praise, and here, again. Thank you for this simply made tutorial. Other chanels only refer to using Audacity, here you've explained and showed. I have older, collectable, rarely played Lp''s I want to digitize for my phone or mp3 player that cannot be found on Cd or iTunes. I found that there are separate electronic components costing $50-$100 for such a conversion. You've saved me some money. THANK- YOU!
Thanks so much for this!! I was contemplating putting up the extra money for the USB version and I am so glad that I decided to research a little before buying.
I use a USB turntable (which I was actually looking for, to begin with) and it only cost $108 as an open box clearance sale. It does exactly what I want.
Dude this was so helpful! I just bought a LP60 for this exact purpose, and to play my records through some good speakers when I have the cash, today (December 27th) and I’ve spent hours looking up how to do this. I really needed a turntable because I have some rare albums and I’d like to have those digitally (knock on wood) in case something happens. I have a windows computer and have been using Audacity for years.
The LP60 didn't end up providing the success we were seeking, and I hope those rare LP's you spoke of are kept in a protective state. You can perform the same backups using a turntable like the U-Turn Orbit.
Cj's Vinyl I do plan on upgrading at some point and I’ve already purchased the LP60. And yes those rare albums are safely stored away. Have you thought about doing a video on converting albums with the U Turn Orbit on the channel? I haven’t checked to see if you did already.
@@theplourde I do not own the U-Turn Orbit, I just know its counter weight gives more control over the pressure applied to your LP's by adjusting the tracking force much lighter. Not only that, but the ability to swap out stylus and cartridge, not just the stylus like on the LP60. We upgraded to the LP120, and then the Technics SL-1200 which is our current and final turntable. The SL-1200 is everything and more that we need.
Great intro to Audacity. I use a very similar method myself, but use a behringer UCA222 external sound card as an interface between my amplifier and PC. I tend to record when I'm listening to the music so like to hear the play back at the same time. Only real difference for me is I use labels to mark the tracks and export multiple to create a file for each. I was thinking of making a similar video but I'll point people to yours if I'm asked again. Cheers.
Interesting... But isn't it missing the phono eq if you route it straight from line out to computer input? Won't the bass be really shallow? Records are created with an eq curve to attenuate the bass (to avoid needle skip and distortion) then the phono stage re-applies the bass curve before it's amplified. If you don't have a phono stage through the table or an amp isn't the sound really tinny?
Great tutorial. I personally use Audio Hijack Pro on Mac since I know my way around that program but it is the same concept. I definitely have to put more of my records onto CDs as I have some that are harder to find or not available digitally or on CD. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos. Hello from a new VC member and happy digging!
Hi i have HP X360 convertible has only ONE Audio jack for both Output and Input and when i do the vinyl ripping it does not take recording,please help in this.
Hi Jim. Do you own a desktop PC? If your laptop does not have an audio line-in port, then your desktop definitely will. Those are still a standard port even on PC's today. FYI, it'll be the blue 3.5mm one next to the pink and green ports. If you do not have a desktop tower either, then you can purchase an external USB line in audio port sound card and just connect it to that.
I know how to di the recording of an album. Im removing excess dead air. I put in tags for song title at beginning of each song as well as putting in a break. When i export it its just one continuous file. Need some help how to have individual tracks after the export.
Honestly, it's been so long since I've used Audacity I'm struggling to remember, but once you've recorded your audio file, and then shaved off any additional dead space from the beginning and end of the track and save the file, you should be able to reload that file and by default it should be in a multi-track view. In other words, you can then at that point, cut between tracks, and then drag down into a newly generated track, and then just keep doing that until you have all individual tracks overlayed. Make sure you have the other ones muted so you can play them back and listen to it without having a ton of audio sounds from each track playing at once. Let me know if that method works, or if I need to reword it.
@@cjsvinyl very much appreciated your advice. I've got it now. I was trying to make tracks but I understand it now. I'm going to digitize my cassette audio books now that I've seen how to use the program. Thanks!
@@cjsvinyl I think it's simpler than that. As soon as you've finished recording, you select from the beginning of sound (musical sound) to the first point where it stops, that is the end of the first track. Actually, from a little before the beginning to a little after the end. Then you go to FILE but, instead of EXPORT AUDIO, you hit EXPORT SELECTED AUDIO. All the rest is as on the video. Repeat for each track.
Hi Jamie. If your turntable has a ground wire, then it most likely does not have a built in preamp, and you would need to connect it to an external amplifier/preamp. Everything else would pretty much be the same. The chain would be, Turntable --> preamp w/ ground wire --> Computer.
I did. You either skipped over it, or weren't watching because I show the cables and explain it at 6:55 I explained the ports, the cables, everything. You'll want to be more observant in the future my friend.
@@cjsvinyl DBAD You never actually showed the cable, described it, or said where to get one. In the video you have the turntable RCA jacks plugged into the cable and then you wave around the 3.5mm plug but for people unfamiliar with it it's not at all clear that these are two ends of the same cable. Also, few laptops have a line-in jack.
Frostyy Plays That's strange. Are you using the Line-in setting in your audio preferences rather than Internal Microphone under input? Device should be set to input. We want to make sure you're not accidentally plugging in your auxiliary cable into the microphone port as well. Make sure you're plugging into the Line-in port on your computer. Are you using Windows or Mac? Is the distortion in your recording picking up any music or is it only distortion?
I'm always checking through your chanel, Chad, for valuable info. I always give you high praise, and here, again. Thank you for this simply made tutorial. Other chanels only refer to using Audacity, here you've explained and showed. I have older, collectable, rarely played Lp''s I want to digitize for my phone or mp3 player that cannot be found on Cd or iTunes. I found that there are separate electronic components costing $50-$100 for such a conversion. You've saved me some money. THANK- YOU!
I'm very glad my video was able to help you Jon, and I very much appreciate all of your support.
Thanks so much for this!! I was contemplating putting up the extra money for the USB version and I am so glad that I decided to research a little before buying.
No Problem! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
Hey Vinyl Community. If you would prefer to skip my intro about turntable gimmicks, you can go to straight to the tutorial here: 2:46
I use a USB turntable (which I was actually looking for, to begin with) and it only cost $108 as an open box clearance sale. It does exactly what I want.
Thank you! Very helpful!
Dude this was so helpful!
I just bought a LP60 for this exact purpose, and to play my records through some good speakers when I have the cash, today (December 27th) and I’ve spent hours looking up how to do this.
I really needed a turntable because I have some rare albums and I’d like to have those digitally (knock on wood) in case something happens.
I have a windows computer and have been using Audacity for years.
The LP60 didn't end up providing the success we were seeking, and I hope those rare LP's you spoke of are kept in a protective state. You can perform the same backups using a turntable like the U-Turn Orbit.
Cj's Vinyl I do plan on upgrading at some point and I’ve already purchased the LP60. And yes those rare albums are safely stored away.
Have you thought about doing a video on converting albums with the U Turn Orbit on the channel? I haven’t checked to see if you did already.
@@theplourde I do not own the U-Turn Orbit, I just know its counter weight gives more control over the pressure applied to your LP's by adjusting the tracking force much lighter. Not only that, but the ability to swap out stylus and cartridge, not just the stylus like on the LP60. We upgraded to the LP120, and then the Technics SL-1200 which is our current and final turntable. The SL-1200 is everything and more that we need.
Great intro to Audacity. I use a very similar method myself, but use a behringer UCA222 external sound card as an interface between my amplifier and PC. I tend to record when I'm listening to the music so like to hear the play back at the same time. Only real difference for me is I use labels to mark the tracks and export multiple to create a file for each. I was thinking of making a similar video but I'll point people to yours if I'm asked again. Cheers.
Cloudy Milder Thanks brother! Your method sounds great too. We appreciate your support!
Interesting... But isn't it missing the phono eq if you route it straight from line out to computer input? Won't the bass be really shallow? Records are created with an eq curve to attenuate the bass (to avoid needle skip and distortion) then the phono stage re-applies the bass curve before it's amplified. If you don't have a phono stage through the table or an amp isn't the sound really tinny?
The water bottle is there for a reason. Its controlling him.
Very nice.
Great tutorial. I personally use Audio Hijack Pro on Mac since I know my way around that program but it is the same concept. I definitely have to put more of my records onto CDs as I have some that are harder to find or not available digitally or on CD. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos. Hello from a new VC member and happy digging!
Declan Poehler Hey Declan thank you for your support, and I returned a sub! I look forward to seeing what you have as well. Thanks!
Hi i have HP X360 convertible has only ONE Audio jack for both Output and Input and when i do the vinyl ripping it does not take recording,please help in this.
Ur the man love u
What line-in audio port? Few laptops (e.g., my HP Envy) have one. I'm using a decades old VidBox that I used to rip VHS tapes.
Hi Jim. Do you own a desktop PC? If your laptop does not have an audio line-in port, then your desktop definitely will. Those are still a standard port even on PC's today. FYI, it'll be the blue 3.5mm one next to the pink and green ports. If you do not have a desktop tower either, then you can purchase an external USB line in audio port sound card and just connect it to that.
Don't you need to go through a phono pre amp for the RIAA EQ?
This turntable has a built-in preamp.
I know how to di the recording of an album. Im removing excess dead air. I put in tags for song title at beginning of each song as well as putting in a break. When i export it its just one continuous file. Need some help how to have individual tracks after the export.
Honestly, it's been so long since I've used Audacity I'm struggling to remember, but once you've recorded your audio file, and then shaved off any additional dead space from the beginning and end of the track and save the file, you should be able to reload that file and by default it should be in a multi-track view. In other words, you can then at that point, cut between tracks, and then drag down into a newly generated track, and then just keep doing that until you have all individual tracks overlayed. Make sure you have the other ones muted so you can play them back and listen to it without having a ton of audio sounds from each track playing at once. Let me know if that method works, or if I need to reword it.
@@cjsvinyl very much appreciated your advice. I've got it now. I was trying to make tracks but I understand it now. I'm going to digitize my cassette audio books now that I've seen how to use the program. Thanks!
@@cjsvinyl I think it's simpler than that. As soon as you've finished recording, you select from the beginning of sound (musical sound) to the first point where it stops, that is the end of the first track. Actually, from a little before the beginning to a little after the end. Then you go to FILE but, instead of EXPORT AUDIO, you hit EXPORT SELECTED AUDIO. All the rest is as on the video. Repeat for each track.
Hi. How would I do this with the ground wire? Thanks.
Hi Jamie. If your turntable has a ground wire, then it most likely does not have a built in preamp, and you would need to connect it to an external amplifier/preamp. Everything else would pretty much be the same. The chain would be, Turntable --> preamp w/ ground wire --> Computer.
Once you back them up can you convert to Mp3 format to down load to a iPhone
Why didn't you show the cable needed to connect the turntable to the laptop? Seems the most important part.
I did. You either skipped over it, or weren't watching because I show the cables and explain it at 6:55
I explained the ports, the cables, everything. You'll want to be more observant in the future my friend.
@@cjsvinyl DBAD You never actually showed the cable, described it, or said where to get one. In the video you have the turntable RCA jacks plugged into the cable and then you wave around the 3.5mm plug but for people unfamiliar with it it's not at all clear that these are two ends of the same cable. Also, few laptops have a line-in jack.
For whatever reason when I use the exact setup here with same turntable and everything my sound turns out distorted. Any suggestions?
Frostyy Plays That's strange. Are you using the Line-in setting in your audio preferences rather than Internal Microphone under input? Device should be set to input. We want to make sure you're not accidentally plugging in your auxiliary cable into the microphone port as well. Make sure you're plugging into the Line-in port on your computer. Are you using Windows or Mac?
Is the distortion in your recording picking up any music or is it only distortion?