need something simple so i can plug in a record player into my parents pc and record to a cd.

anyone got any good software ?

Got a full version of Nero? Thats got all you need with it, including a special filter built into the recorder to cut crackles, pops and hiss from LP recordings.

hi

a bit of a thread hijack but does anyone have any extra information about this as i work for someone who would like his LP's onto cds but not quite sure about how to go about it. i was thinking aong the lines of phono cables but i dont realy have much idea.

any ideas much appreciated Tom

I had an AWE64 soundcard in my old computer which did this brilliantly. Trouble is it was ISA so it couldn't fit in a later machine. I would expect later Creative cards to be able to do it though.

Depending on the type of cartridge ie magnetic or ceramic, you will probably need a levelling amp / preamp.
Otherwise you may have a problem in getting a decent recording.
Best to suck it and see before spending your money.

If you have not got enough input level then you will definately need one (I did).

Got mine from a local electronics sho, and was about £15. not expensive but worth it.

As I said, try first, and see what the result is like.

With the amount of stuff already floating about I'd be very suprised if you had any LP's which hadn't already been ripped to MP3's and "publically" available via Limewire et al.

To rip to CD from LP.

It depends on your record deck, but most need a phono pre-amp to output the same level as a normal phono output. Pre-amps are not expensive, but if you want a really decent one ProJect make one and they are about £40, but they can be had for as little as £15.

Some decks have this pre-amp built in, but not many (my one at home has though...).

If it doesnt have a pre-amp then you will need to use the line out from your stereo amplifier into the line in on your PC soundcard using a phono to 3.5mm jack cable.

Record the LP to the computer using whatever software you choose, bearing in mind you might need the facility to split tracks or remove noise.

Once thats done, burn them to CD using Nero or whatever you like.

I did a load of LPs to CD for a friend this way. Worked very well, and sound quality was pretty good. Allow a good 2.5hours per LP though, its not a quick process.

Cheers,
David

Try a piece of software called Sound Forge.
It's the audio equivalent of photo shop.
More filters than you can shake a stick at.

Or you can go the hardware route with the Yamaha SW1000 sound card - not cheap but probably the best quality sound card on the market(and has been for years). Probably best suited for recording engineer types and a bit ott if you just want to rip a few LP's.

I agree with BKLOCO, Soundforge is probably the best software route. Nero is pretty good though - go for Nero7 which is the latest version and full of audio goodies.

Nero 7 - awesome!