[hoodwink]

A new subject for me but not for most of you. I'm trying record LPs into my computer and then later to CD. I have a preamp plugged into the soundcard input and sometimes it records but only small pieces and most of the time, I can't find them if they are there. Do I need an interface box and software? Would appreciate any help.

[userdude]

Only small pieces? What software are you using to record as that may be the problem?

[hoodwink]

Well, I'm not using any software that I know of. Do you know of a program? What about any additional hardware between the turntable and the audio input port on the sound board?
Thanks
Hersh

[userdude]

For software check out Sping It Again: http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SpinIt/ or LP Recorder: http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/LPRecorder/

Here's some tutorials: http://www.acoustica.com/spinitagain/tutorial/index.asp

[Brien]

>>>"What about any additional hardware between the turntable and the audio input port on the sound board"<<<

The phono signal level Out is not going to be leveled up by using a preamp. The phono has to be plugged into an amplifier just to "get it" to a line level.

And I don't mean a guitar amp either:)

Essential what you are doing NOW is running a line out of WhiteNoise to a PreAmp that brings the level of WhiteNoise up...




After you plug it into a "stereo amplifier" I recommend plugging into the computer WITHOUT the preamp. If you need the Preamp use it, but check it FIRST because you run CONSIDERABLE risk of blowing out a perfectly good sound card.

You can check here at HitSquad for FREE recording software like http://www.kreatives.org/


Thanks.