Clickrepair flash lp2/28/2024 ![]() They’re outdated garbage, keep them away from your vinyl. In addition to sounding horrible, these things destroy records. Almost all of them are abominations that can neither effectively play nor record vinyl.įirst of all, most use ceramic needles. ![]() However, I realize that not everyone has the same tastes as me, so before I offer my singular recommendation, let me extend a few general tips you should keep in mind when picking a deck.įirst of all, always avoid USB turntables. If you ask me, there’s only one turntable in the world worth getting (more on it in a bit). This part is pretty important, so you might want to take notes. Okay, now that I have that stuff out of the way…let’s do this! It sucks, but this isn’t an endeavor for those who aren’t willing to spend a bit of cash. Not including my computer, my final cost for my set-up, which includes my turntable, cartridge, pre-amp and recording/restoration software cost me over $600, and that’s substantially cheaper than what many “audiophiles” pay for their set-ups. You can’t do that quickly, easily, or inexpensively. Second, this is not a guide on how to record vinyl “on the cheap” or “fast and easy.” This is a guide on how to record vinyl properly, with high-quality results that are worthy of being in your MP3 collection. I’m always looking for ways to make my rips better, so any polite and constructive criticism is welcome. Let me know! Just don’t be a jerk about it. ![]() So if at anytime during this guide you think I’m full of it, or doing something horribly wrong, I very well might be. And I’m fairly certain I’m not done making mistakes. I learned as I went, making a ton of mistakes along the way. Introductions and Disclaimersīefore I really get going, there are two things I want to get out of the way.įirst, I’ve been recording vinyl for six years now. It’s only 100% applicable if you’re using the exact same equipment and software as I am, but even if you’re not it should help you out a bit.Īnd finally chapter four is where I offer some tips, tricks and links that didn’t fit anywhere else. ![]() I go over my recommendations and what I think you should look for when choosing gear.Ĭhapter two is all about software, the recording and restoration software that I think is must-have if you want to do this right.Ĭhapter three is an in-depth step-by-step guide showing what I do when I record vinyl. But here it is! Split into four convienent and hopefully easy-to-understand chapters.Ĭhapter one deals strictly with hardware. But then I decided I should expand it to be a more conclusive guide covering the entire vinyl ripping process, but once I got there I realized that I had include sections on hardware and software too… When I first started writing this thing I thought it was just going to be nothing more than some tips and tricks on recording records. Well, what I thought was going to be a quick cut-and-dry “how to” guide slowly began to morph, mutate and altogether spin out of control. What took so long? (And why is it so damn long?) Well, here it is! The long-awaited, long-overdue and just plain long Lost Turntable Guide to Recording Vinyl.
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