Numark USB Turntable Converts LP's to WAV,MP3

[VinylHanger]

i can't offer any opinion on the actual machine, but here my take on the concept....i think vinyl was meant to stay on vinyl and have no interest in converting any of mine, but it's an interesting idea and might even bring you back to playing vinyl more.

There are perfectly logical reasons to record vinyl. I do it so I can have some of my vinyl with me when I travel. Also it is nice when I want to hear something I only have on vinyl and don't want to kick on the TT. Also it is hard to share stuff with friends when it is on vinyl and they don't live nearby. Some stuff is only on vinyl and hard to find even then. There are lots of good reasons.

Sure the sound quality isn't nearly as nice, but then I don't use it for critical listening, though in actuality the sound quality is more than good, it is very enjoyable.

 

[vinyldavid]

Here is an interesting fact:

I played a digital transfer of Meco Monardo's Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk (AKA Disco Star Wars) from the Mp3 on a Mac's built in speakers for a teacher that had an Ion. She asked me where I got the CD, as she couldn't find it ANYWHERE. You can imagine what happened next as the school's top sound guy was in the room at the time, too..... :yes: :thmbsp:

 

[LarryYaremko]

Are there other ways to go about it or is the use of one of the turntables already mentioned a must? Vinyl's overall durability is a drawback compared to having it digitized and many of my albums aren't to be found on services such as Rhapsody or itunes (yuck!)

I have a Sony CD-Player/Writer. I record the LP onto CD-RW (Audio), and then I take the CD and run it through my computer to de-click it using Diamond Cut Millennium, which costs bout $60.00.

I also run it through the "Continuous Noise Filter" in the audio software, and it removes virtually all groove noise, noise between tracks, etc.

I end up with audio that is better than it was when it was on LP, and I save my stylus from wear because I can now play the LP from CD, rather than using the turntable.

The key is to be conservative about editing. Don't de-click and de-noise to excess or you will end up with digital artifacts.

 

[BrocLuno]

It OK

There are perfectly logical reasons to record vinyl. I do it so I can have some of my vinyl with me when I travel. Also it is nice when I want to hear something I only have on vinyl and don't want to kick on the TT. Also it is hard to share stuff with friends when it is on vinyl and they don't live nearby. Some stuff is only on vinyl and hard to find even then. There are lots of good reasons.

Sure the sound quality isn't nearly as nice, but then I don't use it for critical listening, though in actuality the sound quality is more than good, it is very enjoyable.

I agree - archiving in digital is a good way to store a lot in small space. I can send it easier to someone who wants just a certain cut of album side etc. I also tape - both our cars have cassettes (the wifes British sedan has all formats!). I have not gone the iPod route yet - maybe in a while? But, if I do, it's all the more reason to convert. BUT - I'm looking at doing 78's too. The folks old Big Band stuff from WW-II and so forth.

So for me it's good TT and good cart to receiver to 'Puter/M-Audio and software to HDD and then to CDs. I'd like to recurve some of this stuff as it was "shallow" to begin with (old condenser mic's) and recorded on reel decks with limited band width, etc. Altering the curve can bring out a fuller sound.

If I did not have 3 TT's already - I'd really be looking at the AT or more likely the Project (very nice). USB would be OK as it's just the link. Outboard DAC or phono pre would be nice - Hagerman?

It's all good and it's all part of the hobby and I've had more critical listening time doing recordings (analog or digital) than any other time. That's when I really get into the music How about upgrading the cart on the ION and NuMarc? Options there? Does their software allow doing 78s at 45 and speeding them up in software?

Looks like the NuMarc has a headshell - that means you can upgrade the cartridge, or have two headshells for two different cartridges. That's a good thing. Maybe the arm is not the best, but it might be OK with a good headshell and compliant cart?