Recording vinyl to mp3 hardware question

[Dilla]

Hello,

Im trying to records some vinyl to my computer but I keep getting a loud buzz,hiss...it comes from that little U shaped connector on the back of the tuntable I dont know what its called.

This is my set up to record....

Technics 1200 line-in going into an equalizer that lin-in's to my mac mini.

Im not using a receiver, when I have the turntable hooked up to my stereo there is a littleplace to put this U shaped connector to cancel out the buzz, I was wondering if there is anyway to cancel the buzz with out hooking up a receiver?

thanks for any help

[Graham_Start]

The u-shaped connector is the ground wire. And yes, it must be grounded to get rid of the buzz.

BTW, unless the equalizer has a phono stage, you're going to get far too low a signal going into the computer... not to mention a total lack of bass.

[rhessel]

Hi:

This is called RIAA equalization.

Cheers

Hessel

[Dilla]

I can play the vinyl through my computer and it has good bass its just the buzzing that I cant get rid of is there anyway to ground that wire other than lugging my receiver upstairs next to my computer and record player?

[Mixmachine]

Originally Posted by Dilla

I can play the vinyl through my computer and it has good bass its just the buzzing that I cant get rid of is there anyway to ground that wire other than lugging my receiver upstairs next to my computer and record player?

Just screw the u shaped connector to the center screw that holds the Face plate to your Power outlet in place, no need to remove it all the way just loosen it up, power outlet box should be grounded, unless you live in a very old house in which case the box may not be grounded.

PS: if you don't connect your Turntable to a phone stage amplifier at the very least you wont get the proper sound reproduction, there is no getting around this with vinyl..

[Dilla]

Originally Posted by Mixmachine

PS: if you don't connect your Turntable to a phone stage amplifier at the very least you wont get the proper sound reproduction, there is no getting around this with vinyl..

I've never connected my tuntable to an amplifier except my stereo receiver... is there some type of part that can be installed in the turntable or a small amplifier that can be purchsed something that doesnt take up a lot of room and is not expensive??

[Mixmachine]

Originally Posted by Dilla

I've never connected my tuntable to an amplifier except my stereo receiver... is there some type of part that can be installed in the turntable or a small amplifier that can be purchsed something that doesnt take up a lot of room and is not expensive??

man, I wrote a long reply and was lost :evil:

use your old amp with the "phono" input or get a new separate phono pre amp, they run from 20 to 100 USD and are small, connect TT to this pre and output to your PC audio card, use software/headphones to cue and monitor recording the best bang (quality) for the buck is the NAD brand, but I'm sure others will do just fine, check Radio Shack they may still carry some, or Google " phono pre" and start there, Amazon has many different models. Here the one I bought a few years back (actually PP1 for 79USD I think )
http://www.soundcity.com/products/627.html

I tried linking Amazon but I can't edit the long link with this new forum software, I need to learn that again, :-?
Maybe Bernie will place a link here later

Added by Bernie:
Listing and Prices of Phono Preamps at Amazon

[Bernie]

Mix,
It's easy to link even with long URLs. Simply click the globe icon on the formatting bar at the top of the text box and a small box will pop-up where you can paste the URL. Click OK and you will see the link is placed in your post with a section highlighted. This is where you can type in your own text instead of having a long URL. Give it a try.

[Dilla]

Originally Posted by Bernie

Mix,
It's easy to link even with long URLs. Simply click the globe icon on the formatting bar at the top of the text box and a small box will pop-up where you can paste the URL. Click OK and you will see the link is placed in your post with a section highlighted. This is where you can type in your own text instead of having a long URL. Give it a try.

Ok here is what I did...

Bought the Pyle PP-999 Phono Turntable Pre-Amp $15
http://www.avdeals.com/djequipment/pp999.htm

& Griffin Turntable Connection Cable with Grounding connection $12
http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...ounding_cable/


Next I need to decide what software to use I have a mac and I was going to try to record with garageband unless someone can recommend a better alternative ?

[Bernie]

Dilla,
I run OS-X on a Mac as well and use Bias Peak to record tracks, but you can use the much less expensive Roxio Toast which comes with Spin Doctor for under $100.(US)

[DavyMac]

Have you guys seen this?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05...usn_turntable/

[Dilla]

Ok I got the pre-amp in the mail today still waiting on the ground wire, but the problem now is that the bass sounds too heavy before it was too flat the pre-amp i bought has no adjustments just a simple line in/line out does anyone know how to correct this?