Bill, your explanations are so crystal clear and simple to understand. I've had my unit for over 8 years and just today figured out how to capitalize the text when titling my CDs (using the "Display" button). It would be nice to include that in future tutorials. Love how you teach, so even non-techies like me can understand.
that was one of the best digitizing vinyl tutorials Ive seen on youtube. I used to do the same process, with a cd recorder and cd rwables. Now i use a sd card recorder from Gemini DRP record the entire album (after cleaning the record good) take the clicks out with audacity and keep wav files on my external hd. Ill make mp3 copies for the car, but i save the wav files in another folder, so ill have both wav and mp3 files of the same record on my external hd. You would be surprised how my ears have become sensitive to record noise vs the music even with $150 bookshelf speakers. I'll never finish recording my entire record collection but Im trying.
I used to do it like this video demonstrated, not any more,. Now, after producing the CD, I put it in laptop and import to iTunes specifying import to be recorded as an ALAC file. iTunes will find metadata for all tracks and it will place the album in iTunes Library, listing tracks by name of track. Now, if I want to make a CD of the file, I create a playlist of the album's tracks and then burn the playlist. This process gets metadata for all tracks in file as well as subsequent CDs, which permits searching for a track by its title. One more thing, using the CD Recorder does not address LP pops. Just recording the LP directly to computer allows for the recording software to eliminate pops. Another way is to take the CD recorded by CD Recorder and place it in computer to record it to software that will remove pops. That's the way to get the job done quickly for a pop free result.
Thank you Charles for sharing. Your method sounds like a great update to the method I used for this demo. I do not use iTunes, but I am sure there is an equivalent Windows solution similar to yours. One more point I would like to make - I use the CD-RW created by the CD recorder to then make a permanent CD-R copy. The CD-R becomes my archival digital copy at full resolution. The 320kbps MP3s I then create are more for convenience only, as I still prefer the uncompressed CD. The LP 'pops' are very minimal, as I have taken great care of my LPs over the years. Thank you for commenting!
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Being from the 'old school,' I am used to the process of making tapes from records, so this is a labor of love for me. I also do more high-tech modern stuff, but wanted to share this process with people. Modify as needed. Thanks again for the comment, always a pleasure to learn from others!
I watched this video a couple of weeks ago initially. My Magnavox CD burner is dying so I needed something else, and this video sold me. The new deck came so I am re-watching this tutorial again, although it is very similar to what I have operationally. Anyway, thank you for this video and the subtle recommendation. Take care...
Would it be better to use the Tascam cd-901mkII because of the balanced analog input output jacks the 900 mkII only has the RCA jacks but it is $100 dollars cheaper.although my system is older and it only has RCA jacks do some preamps have TRS line in and line out for the Tascam 901 to plug into. if so i could go from my TT which is grounded to the amp and then out to the Tascam 901 using a balanced cable. Is it worth all this trouble or should i just get the Cd-900MKII with the RCA jacks plug it into my tape 2 on my older preamp and call it good?
Would you get a more pure sound if you went straight into the recorder without the record? Or do you need the phono preamp in the receiver to amplify the signal?
I'm thankful you have this video. I have a Philips dual CD player with one side as a recorder. So quick question, well actually two; did you connect your Tascam recorder to just tape 1 or Tape 2/tape monitor? The second question is on your Tacam cd recorder, can you put in the track info as well? Mine has the option to add the track info. Thanks for your help!
I came across one of these tascam recording cd player's today at a pawn shop. I'm considering going back and doing some bartering perhaps. Is it a good purchase or is there better cd recording players out there? I got about 1000 records and about 300 RTR to enjoy reformatting onto CD . I mainly want to know the quality would be there while using high end stylus
Hi William. Great video! I came across a TASCAM CC-222SLmkii and it has phono inputs at the rear. I've already recorded an Lp to CD. I have 2 line outs(CD & Tape/Auto) that I've connected to my receiver but I get no sound out of the TASCAM when I play an Lp. The CD recording is fine. Silly question. Would you know if a TASCAM is capable of playing an Lp through a receiver? Thanks!
The Tascam can be used as a CD player. Connect the OUT (play) on the Tascam to any input (except PHONO) on your receiver. If you use the Tape connectors on a receiver, use the IN (play) connections.
You can use an equalizer if it is installed between the receiver and recorder, and if the sound signal passes through it. You may also need to look at the equalizer for a Record button, which will send the modified signal through the recording loop.
some times when i record , the tone stays the same , when t level the bass and tremble it doesnt capture the sound i want , tell me what im doing wrong ,
Yes, but actually I needed 3 RCA cables. One for the turntable to the receiver's Phono input, and two for the Tape In and Tape Out for the CD recorder and receiver. Hope this helps. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
Thanks for the video...I'm a little fuzzy on the pause..between tracks...when you record to the rewritable CD....It gives you the abllity to locate individual tracks? As opposed to recording the whole album non stop?.....Thanks...
I use the Record button between songs on a record as it's playing. On this Tascam unit, pressing Record will increment the track number. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
Bill, I have a sony rcd-w500c and it has been a nightmare. It cuts out in the middle of finalizing process. like you i have thousands of 45/s and lp's and would you reccomend any of the cdrs you use. I need a dependable unit that is easy to use. What would you reccomend. I am not the only one who has had the problem I have with the sony, but i am really tenative to buy another unit. Tim Duggan thank you
Volume on the receiver does not matter. However, input level on the CD recorder controls the 'volume' of music going onto the CD-RW. As far as a mixer, not sure as I am not a DJ, and it depends upon how you have it connected in the audio chain. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
You can do separate tracks by pressing the pause button on the Tascam. The track number will automatically increment for the next song. Or you can let an album play and simply press the record button between songs, which will increment the track number while still continuing to record.
CD-RWs can be erased even after they are finalized. I have re-used mine many times. Also, you can un-finalize a CD-RW without erasing it, in case you want to add songs. The TASCAM knows you are using a CD-RW, and these options become available. Thanks for the question!
Finalization just records the TOC (table of contents) to the disc so a standard cd player or drive can recognise it. Unfinalizing in the cd recorder would allow you to edit the recorded disc again, then finalizing to write out the new TOC. If it is a CD-RW disc then the whole disc can be erased in the recorder or a computer no matter what you did to it.
I see you are using a CD-R Music. I know the Philips being a consumer deck will require this. Will the Tascam being a professional recorder take any CD-R? I ask because the only reason CD-R Music disks exist is because the music industry did not want people making cheap perfect copies using 50 cent CDR or CDRW disks.
I use CD-RW Music discs because they offer some forgiveness, where I can erase the last track and re-do it if needed. Never tried a non-music CD-R or CD-RW, so not sure about that. I use the computer to create the final CD-R, and re-use the erasable discs.
Even in 2017, I would do it this way for the best sound. Use a good quality turntable, stylus, and cartridge. Connect to a receiver, and use a CD recorder (like this Tascam) to record. I use re-writable CDs so that I can erase and reuse after copying them to permanent CDs.
Great question. The CD is my uncompressed digital version of the record. The MP3s I make are 320kbps, and are great for portable devices where space is important. I considered using FLAC or WAV, but at that point, I feel like I can just play the CD itself instead. Thanks for the question!
What's the point in buying records and then converting them to CD to listen to them when out and about? You have a cassette deck so you might as well get a cassette walkman. They're cooler than iPods.
Some cars have CD stereo in them and ppl have Discmans. Also, they can archive rare records that are going to "die soon"(got too many scratches that are too deep).
With this process, you can rip your resulting CD to any music file type. I chose MP3 simply because any device can read it. If it helps, I do use 320kbps for my MP3s. Thank you for the comment!
Why bother? If you wanted the album on CD you could have got it for half the price of the vinyl LP. The whole point of vinyl records is to own the analog version. I could understand making a high quality analog cassette tape for portability. But making a CD is just defeating the purpose of owning a record player...
Very true. I have some old records that I just wanted on CD for the car, and wanted to just record them rather than re-buying them. Actually, I have acquired most of my music by buying CDs, just as you suggested. Thanks for the comment!
Well my car does not play tape and there is a load of stuff that came out on vinyl but not ever on CD. So sometimes you only will ever have a vinyl copy that obviously wont play in your car and having a copy on a cheap cd-r that you dont need to care too much about is very good for protecting that vinyl.
Bill, your explanations are so crystal clear and simple to understand. I've had my unit for over 8 years and just today figured out how to capitalize the text when titling my CDs (using the "Display" button). It would be nice to include that in future tutorials. Love how you teach, so even non-techies like me can understand.
Thank you for you kind words. I will have to try that! I would like to remake this at some point.
that was one of the best digitizing vinyl tutorials Ive seen on youtube. I used to do the same process, with a cd recorder and cd rwables. Now i use a sd card recorder from Gemini DRP record the entire album (after cleaning the record good) take the clicks out with audacity and keep wav files on my external hd. Ill make mp3 copies for the car, but i save the wav files in another folder, so ill have both wav and mp3 files of the same record on my external hd. You would be surprised how my ears have become sensitive to record noise vs the music even with $150 bookshelf speakers. I'll never finish recording my entire record collection but Im trying.
Thank you for your kind words. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
I used to do it like this video demonstrated, not any more,. Now, after producing the CD, I put it in laptop and import to iTunes specifying import to be recorded as an ALAC file. iTunes will find metadata for all tracks and it will place the album in iTunes Library, listing tracks by name of track. Now, if I want to make a CD of the file, I create a playlist of the album's tracks and then burn the playlist. This process gets metadata for all tracks in file as well as subsequent CDs, which permits searching for a track by its title. One more thing, using the CD Recorder does not address LP pops. Just recording the LP directly to computer allows for the recording software to eliminate pops. Another way is to take the CD recorded by CD Recorder and place it in computer to record it to software that will remove pops. That's the way to get the job done quickly for a pop free result.
Thank you Charles for sharing. Your method sounds like a great update to the method I used for this demo. I do not use iTunes, but I am sure there is an equivalent Windows solution similar to yours. One more point I would like to make - I use the CD-RW created by the CD recorder to then make a permanent CD-R copy. The CD-R becomes my archival digital copy at full resolution. The 320kbps MP3s I then create are more for convenience only, as I still prefer the uncompressed CD. The LP 'pops' are very minimal, as I have taken great care of my LPs over the years. Thank you for commenting!
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Being from the 'old school,' I am used to the process of making tapes from records, so this is a labor of love for me. I also do more high-tech modern stuff, but wanted to share this process with people. Modify as needed. Thanks again for the comment, always a pleasure to learn from others!
I leave the 'pops' if they are not a problem. If they are a problem you can remove them after ripping the recorded CD.
I watched this video a couple of weeks ago initially. My Magnavox CD burner is dying so I needed something else, and this video sold me. The new deck came so I am re-watching this tutorial again, although it is very similar to what I have operationally. Anyway, thank you for this video and the subtle recommendation. Take care...
Tim Allen Thank you for your kind words. Glad this was helpful!
Next video, demonstrate the pioneer cd recorder please.
Great job!!
Thanks!
Would it be better to use the Tascam cd-901mkII because of the balanced analog input output jacks the 900 mkII only has the RCA jacks but it is $100 dollars cheaper.although my system is older and it only has RCA jacks do some preamps have TRS line in and line out for the Tascam 901 to plug into. if so i could go from my TT which is grounded to the amp and then out to the Tascam 901 using a balanced cable. Is it worth all this trouble or should i just get the Cd-900MKII with the RCA jacks plug it into my tape 2 on my older preamp and call it good?
Would you get a more pure sound if you went straight into the recorder without the record? Or do you need the phono preamp in the receiver to amplify the signal?
nice one bill
Very curious about the sound quality compared to the original source?
You are awesome and lucky ❤ have two Cd Recorder 💿
I'm thankful you have this video. I have a Philips dual CD player with one side as a recorder. So quick question, well actually two; did you connect your Tascam recorder to just tape 1 or Tape 2/tape monitor? The second question is on your Tacam cd recorder, can you put in the track info as well? Mine has the option to add the track info. Thanks for your help!
I OWN 2 TASCAM 900SL, I RECOMMEND TO PUT A MID SIZE TOWEL ON TOP OF YOUR CD RECORDER TO PROTECT IT FROM DUST AND SCRATCHES.
Do some cd recorders split tracks automatically?
The cd recorder doesn't have a well door that pops out. I do not like the slider slots. They leave line marks on the play side of the discs.
They are kinda like the PS3.or PS4 becausecbith ifvthem have slot opening .
The CD recorder above the Tascam is an older Pioneer PDR-509. It has the the well door, but I used the Tascam for this video.
I came across one of these tascam recording cd player's today at a pawn shop. I'm considering going back and doing some bartering perhaps. Is it a good purchase or is there better cd recording players out there? I got about 1000 records and about 300 RTR to enjoy reformatting onto CD . I mainly want to know the quality would be there while using high end stylus
Hi William. Great video! I came across a TASCAM CC-222SLmkii and it has phono inputs at the rear. I've already recorded an Lp to CD. I have 2 line outs(CD & Tape/Auto) that I've connected to my receiver but I get no sound out of the TASCAM when I play an Lp. The CD recording is fine. Silly question. Would you know if a TASCAM is capable of playing an Lp through a receiver? Thanks!
The Tascam can be used as a CD player. Connect the OUT (play) on the Tascam to any input (except PHONO) on your receiver. If you use the Tape connectors on a receiver, use the IN (play) connections.
before you record do you level the tones like the bass and tremble do you adjust it with a equalizer
You can use an equalizer if it is installed between the receiver and recorder, and if the sound signal passes through it. You may also need to look at the equalizer for a Record button, which will send the modified signal through the recording loop.
Have you experienced getting the message "Disc repair" on your CD-RW900 machine?
some times when i record , the tone stays the same , when t level the bass and tremble it doesnt capture the sound i want , tell me what im doing wrong ,
The tone of the recording is unaffected by the bass and treble controls on the receiver. Those controls only affect playback.
Bill, Do you need 2 RCA cables; 1 for the input and 1 for the output for both the receiver and the Tascam CD recorder?
Yes, but actually I needed 3 RCA cables. One for the turntable to the receiver's Phono input, and two for the Tape In and Tape Out for the CD recorder and receiver. Hope this helps. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
Best Regards the recorded CD can be played on another device like car stereo or more?
Yes, once finalized.
Thanks for the video...I'm a little fuzzy on the pause..between tracks...when you record to the rewritable CD....It gives you the abllity to locate individual tracks?
As opposed to recording the whole album non stop?.....Thanks...
I use the Record button between songs on a record as it's playing. On this Tascam unit, pressing Record will increment the track number. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@@williambreeden4805 What about using the pause button to separate songs?
@@williambreeden4805 What about using Pause button
ХОРОШАЯ АППАРАТУРА, УЮТНЫЙ ДОМ,ЧТО ЕЩЕ НУЖНО ЧЕЛОВЕКУ ЧТОБЫ ВСТРЕТИТЬ СТАРОСТЬ.
Is it possible to switch records in between each track?
I hope so but you'd probably have to pause the recording . I ran across one of these at a pawnshop and I'm tempting myself
Bill, I have a sony rcd-w500c and it has been a nightmare. It cuts out in the middle of finalizing process. like you i have thousands of 45/s and lp's and would you reccomend any of the cdrs you use. I need a dependable unit that is easy to use. What would you reccomend. I am not the only one who has had the problem I have with the sony, but i am really tenative to buy another unit. Tim Duggan thank you
You cannot go wrong with the Tascam CD-RW900. Operates mostly just like a tape deck, only you should write track numbers as songs on a record end.
Hi I was curios does volume matter when u r recording with dj turntables nd a mixer
Thank u
Volume on the receiver does not matter. However, input level on the CD recorder controls the 'volume' of music going onto the CD-RW. As far as a mixer, not sure as I am not a DJ, and it depends upon how you have it connected in the audio chain. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@JoJo killz 3000 how are you doing it bro? ive been going crazy trying to figure out how to record my vinyl mixes
can you do seperate tracks with this or do you do the record in one take?
You can do separate tracks by pressing the pause button on the Tascam. The track number will automatically increment for the next song. Or you can let an album play and simply press the record button between songs, which will increment the track number while still continuing to record.
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Hi, trying to figure out, once you finalize a cdrw, it can no longer be erased correct?
CD-RWs can be erased even after they are finalized. I have re-used mine many times. Also, you can un-finalize a CD-RW without erasing it, in case you want to add songs. The TASCAM knows you are using a CD-RW, and these options become available. Thanks for the question!
Finalization just records the TOC (table of contents) to the disc so a standard cd player or drive can recognise it. Unfinalizing in the cd recorder would allow you to edit the recorded disc again, then finalizing to write out the new TOC. If it is a CD-RW disc then the whole disc can be erased in the recorder or a computer no matter what you did to it.
I see you are using a CD-R Music. I know the Philips being a consumer deck will require this. Will the Tascam being a professional recorder take any CD-R? I ask because the only reason CD-R Music disks exist is because the music industry did not want people making cheap perfect copies using 50 cent CDR or CDRW disks.
I use CD-RW Music discs because they offer some forgiveness, where I can erase the last track and re-do it if needed. Never tried a non-music CD-R or CD-RW, so not sure about that. I use the computer to create the final CD-R, and re-use the erasable discs.
William what's the best device in 2017 to transfer records to CDs and cassette to CDs want Crystal clear quality sound???????
Even in 2017, I would do it this way for the best sound. Use a good quality turntable, stylus, and cartridge. Connect to a receiver, and use a CD recorder (like this Tascam) to record. I use re-writable CDs so that I can erase and reuse after copying them to permanent CDs.
superdeejaycool a DAT recorder or a CD recorder with super bit mapping SBM
You must have a tape player that supports Chrome tape and metal tape and also has Dolby C or dolby S
Use Izotope RX after making the Disc on CD or some kind of Restoration Program. Then record the Cleaned Up Version to Cassette.
A dedicated da converter -> audacity -> burn to cd
Why would you ever want to render a vynil, recorded with a professional CD recorder, to an mp3 file?
WHY?!
Arturo Sánchez sometimes the record will eventually wear out with scratches. Recording on CDs and MP3 "saves" them from being extinct.
What I'm saying is why use the mp3 format when you can just leave it as a .wav .flac or any otherlossless format?
Great question. The CD is my uncompressed digital version of the record. The MP3s I make are 320kbps, and are great for portable devices where space is important. I considered using FLAC or WAV, but at that point, I feel like I can just play the CD itself instead. Thanks for the question!
Arturo Sánchez absolutely right 24 bit flac is much better
What's the point in buying records and then converting them to CD to listen to them when out and about? You have a cassette deck so you might as well get a cassette walkman. They're cooler than iPods.
Some cars have CD stereo in them and ppl have Discmans. Also, they can archive rare records that are going to "die soon"(got too many scratches that are too deep).
and ACC is better than MP3
With this process, you can rip your resulting CD to any music file type. I chose MP3 simply because any device can read it. If it helps, I do use 320kbps for my MP3s. Thank you for the comment!
you do not make LP discs to mp3 you make 24 bit audio of LP discs
The only downfall, if your record scratches, your CD is ruined. That's why it's best to record your record on cassette first then on CD.
Good point
Think you no one's video let me know how to track the CD and your voice help me so I say think you
oh nvm my bad
the pioneer only take consumers cds not the tascam use all kind of cds
This is true, which is why I demonstrated the Tascam. If you have a few Music CD-RWs, you can re-use them in either deck. Thanks for the comment!
Why bother? If you wanted the album on CD you could have got it for half the price of the vinyl LP. The whole point of vinyl records is to own the analog version. I could understand making a high quality analog cassette tape for portability. But making a CD is just defeating the purpose of owning a record player...
Very true. I have some old records that I just wanted on CD for the car, and wanted to just record them rather than re-buying them. Actually, I have acquired most of my music by buying CDs, just as you suggested. Thanks for the comment!
Well my car does not play tape and there is a load of stuff that came out on vinyl but not ever on CD. So sometimes you only will ever have a vinyl copy that obviously wont play in your car and having a copy on a cheap cd-r that you dont need to care too much about is very good for protecting that vinyl.
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