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Want to rip my LPs to iTunes on a Mac. any way to take the output of an a to d directly into iTunes without a "recording studio "intermediary software like garageband or Audacity?
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As far as I know ITunes can't record any format in real time. I think it just takes completed files. There is plenty of easy to use freeware programs to record an analog source on realtime. Most times vinyl files should be manually edited for cleaning etc
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If you are content with 16/44.1, I like using a CD-R recorder, like the Tascam CD-RW 750. If you're able to be attentive while recording, you can take care of the track markers and often iTunes (or I use DBPowerAmp to rip to FLAC at 16/44.1 and MP3 at the same time, then import into iTunes. At the end, you have a CD, a lossless 16/44.1 copy and your MP3.
And now for some English in that middle part... if you put your track markets in DBPowerAmp or iTunes should be able to recognize the album unless it's secure and handle the metadata for you.
Is your input into the A/D from a phono preamp or phono preamp/linestage? And can you adjust levels so you're not overloading the A/D?Does the A/D output via USB or Toslink and does the Mac 'see' the A/D?
If so, I believe you can use QuickTime to record then import into iTunes but you'll have to play around with the file type to determine if you can save it as lossless ALAC or uncompressed AIFF.
Once you've saved the file, just "Open With" iTunes.
I found Audacity to be versatile and simple enough for some basic editing and metadata input. Not sure how you'll do that with QT and iTunes but you can dink around with it.
Edits: 01/26/16
Phonema phono preamp_> HRT Linestreamer-> USB input. Trying audacity, still trying to figure out volume control
Yup, volume control might be a challenge in some setups. If you can run
Phonomena > Linestage > HRT Linestreamer > USB Input.
Use the Volume Control on the Linestage in the setup above and that will solve the problem.
Hi Abe,
I asked a question in Vinyl Asylum about what ADC to buy, to turn the output of my phono stage into a digital stream. (So I can use a digital source selector to feed 1 of 4 digital sources into my miniDSP unit - which provides a stereo 4-way active XO and room correction).
Someone posted you were very happy with your Linestreamer - so I have just ordered a Linestreamer+ ... and am waiting for it to arrive. :-))
My question to you is ... why do I need to attenuate the output of my phono stage, before it goes into the Linestreamer+? After all, I won't be attenuating the output from my other digital sources (DVD sound, TV satellite box sound and DAB tuner).
Thanks,
Andy
In a word, flexibility.
It depends on the output level of the phonostage. Some are low enough that the phonostage output won't overload the input of the Linestreamer+ ADC, others will overdrive it into clipping. If the level is too low you might not achieve sufficient signal-to-noise. The recording might sound thin and weak. I suppose you can 'turn it up' digitally in software but I prefer working with a good analog signal level to begin with.
While it may not be absolutely necessary, I have found that having an adjustable analog signal level at the input of the ADC allows you to get the volume just right, in the sweet spot so to speak. You can monitor the level using the VU meters in Audacity... and other software. You will also see the waveform and know when the system can be driven harder or is being over driven.
Is this how a 'pro' will do it? Probably not but the setup with adjustable level from my phonostage worked great for me.
HRT Linestreamer+ being driven by the PS Audio GCPH Phono preamp
HRT Linestreamer+ close up. Under $350 USD
KAB Technics SL1200mkII, Dyna DV20XH, PS Audio GCPH, HRT Linestreamer+, Mac, Audacity software
The borrowed PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter. Phonostage and ADC combo $1800
Hi Abe,
On the basis of someone on Vinyl Asylum saying you were very happy with your Linestreamer+ ... I ordered one. However, now it has arrived, I seem to have a problem - so I was hoping you can:
* either suggest a way round
* or suggest some other ADC I can buy, to do what I want to do?
It seems the output from the Linestreamer+ ... an asynch USB socket which accepts +5v DC & ground, and outputs Digital '+' and Digital '-' (according to Kevin H), can only be used with a computer?
All I want to do is feed the digitised output of my phono stage into a digital source selector (together with 3 other digital inputs), so that the output of the digital source selector feeds my miniDSP active XO (which accepts digital inputs).
TIA,
Andy
Abe, I like your taste in music, too bad the VU album is not a better recording. The required "Kind Of Blue" that we all have in at least two versions, if not more. "Back to Back" and of course I'm sure you have "Side to Side".
For the OP, the levels on LPs vary a lot. Coming straight off my phono preamp, I was tripping the Clipping light on the Linestreamer+. I had considered getting some fixed attenuators , but the differences in LP output has made fine tuning a necessity.
If you don't like the free programs, try out Vinyl Studio. It only costs around $30, and while there is a learning curve, it is intuitive, and becomes really easy to use. It has declicking, a way to put in track breaks, allows you to get the track listings and album covers from Discogs or other sources. It is the complete package. I have also used it to record live shows off of radio or Sirius.
"If you don't like the free programs, try out Vinyl Studio. It only costs around $30, and while there is a learning curve, it is intuitive, and becomes really easy to use. It has declicking, a way to put in track breaks, allows you to get the track listings and album covers from Discogs or other sources. It is the complete package. "
super +1 to that!
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