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rtrmac · Oct 30, 2001, 04:16 PM

is there a way of putting an lp on a turntable and getting the g4 to record it in itunes

zigzag · Oct 30, 2001, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by rtrmac:
is there a way of putting an lp on a turntable and getting the g4 to record it in itunes

Yes. You'll need a phono pre-amp, which you can buy at Radio Shack. Also, most integrated amps and receivers have phono pre-amps built in (if it has phono inputs on the back, it probably has a phono pre-amp). Use an ordinary RCA stereo cable to connect the turntable to the phono pre-amp (or an integrated amp/receiver).

I don't know what kind of sound input your G4 has, if any. If it has a mini-jack, you'll need a stereo cable with a pair of RCA plugs at one end and a mini-plug at the other (also available at Radio Shack). If your G4 has a sound card with RCA jacks, you'll need an ordinary stereo cable with RCA plugs at both ends. Either way, plug the RCA plugs into the "out" jacks of the phono pre-amp (or the "tape out" jacks of an amp/reciever) and then plug the other end into the G4.

If your G4 has no sound input, you'll have to get a USB input device. Griffin Technology makes a couple of them.

Once you're hooked up, you can record using the Mac's SimpleSound software, but this doesn't edit or convert to MP3's as far as I know. A popular sound-editing program is called Felt Tip Sound Studio (do a web search). Also, I believe that Toast Platinum 5 has software for recording and editing LPs.

[ 10-30-2001: Message edited by: zigzag ]

rtrmac · Oct 31, 2001, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by zigzag:


Yes. You'll need a phono pre-amp, which you can buy at Radio Shack. Also, most integrated amps and receivers have phono pre-amps built in (if it has phono inputs on the back, it probably has a phono pre-amp). Use an ordinary RCA stereo cable to connect the turntable to the phono pre-amp (or an integrated amp/receiver).

I don't know what kind of sound input your G4 has, if any. If it has a mini-jack, you'll need a stereo cable with a pair of RCA plugs at one end and a mini-plug at the other (also available at Radio Shack). If your G4 has a sound card with RCA jacks, you'll need an ordinary stereo cable with RCA plugs at both ends. Either way, plug the RCA plugs into the "out" jacks of the phono pre-amp (or the "tape out" jacks of an amp/reciever) and then plug the other end into the G4.

If your G4 has no sound input, you'll have to get a USB input device. Griffin Technology makes a couple of them.

Once you're hooked up, you can record using the Mac's SimpleSound software, but this doesn't edit or convert to MP3's as far as I know. A popular sound-editing program is called Felt Tip Sound Studio (do a web search). Also, I believe that Toast Platinum 5 has software for recording and editing LPs.

[ 10-30-2001: Message edited by: zigzag ]

thanks

zigzag i found there web site and am checking them out

cacarr1 · Nov 1, 2001, 10:11 AM

Also, check out the latest MacWorld...there is a whole section on how to do this. Good luck.

rtrmac · Nov 2, 2001, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by cacarr1:
Also, check out the latest MacWorld...there is a whole section on how to do this. Good luck.

which issue i get every months issue and could not find any thing pertent in 10/2001 or 11/2001 thanks

Fredo · Nov 3, 2001, 01:04 PM

Take a look at this. http://www.roxio.com/en/products/cdrmac.jhtml
It costs money, but it's a good program.

spiky_dog · Nov 3, 2001, 01:24 PM

If you're looking for a hardware solution (which you might need -- don't some G4s not have analog audio in?) then you should look at the Griffin iMic, and on the higher end, the Roland EA-30. I personally use a EA-30 because it has optical in and out, great for use with Minidisc players with optical out. On a tangent: does anyone know of a portable minidisc player that has optical out? I've only been able to find component players with this capability.

swiz · Nov 7, 2002, 11:52 PM

So if Im having issues with the turntable audio being ridiculously quiet even at high volumes this means I need to get this "pre-amp" thing?

booboo · Nov 8, 2002, 08:15 AM

If you have a decent turntable, chances are you have either an amplifier or receiver that has a tape out socket (for the prposes of making recordings on a cassette/tape/cd deck)

This tape output socket provides a 'line' level output which will be suitable for plugging directly into your Mac. It is post RIAA and pre-EQ. In other words, ideal for your purposes.

If your amp lacks this facility, quality is probably not your prime concern, and you could get away with using the headphone socket of your hi-fi (ideally via a couple of resistors) but it wil probably work as is...