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| WHAT YOU'LL NEED |
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A Record Player. If you have one, awesome. If not,
RadioShack has you covered,
with the
Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable w/Pre-Amp. |
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A Stereo Audio Adapter Cable. We suggest a
Stereo-to-RCA Cable
combined with a RCA
Phono Plug Coupler.
It will allow you to connect your record player to your computer. |
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A Computer, like the
Acer Laptop. |
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Audio Software. Any software that can record
incoming audio should do the trick.
- Xitel Inport
Deluxe for PC is a recording kit that lets you record all of your favorite vinyl records,
tapes and other music from your home stereo into your PC.
- If you want simple and basic audio recording software, check out
Audacity which gives you an audio
recording solution for Windows or Mac*.
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A way to rock out, once you're done. Our suggestion:
An iPod with video
docked in a Polk Audio
Designs Dock. |
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The
Audio-Technica LP-to-Digital Recording System offers you a complete LP-to-MP3 solution. In the box you'll
find everything you need to transfer your classic LPs to digital files on your computer. Get your old tunes
off the shelf!
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*RadioShack does not sell, resell or
license this product. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of this
software. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not
condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws.
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| HOW TO TRANSFER YOUR TUNES |
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Make connections. If you have a record player with RCA jacks, try running
the signal through your stereo before connecting to the computer-the sound quality will be much better. Or,
use the stereo audio cable to connect the headphone jack on your record player to the audio-in port on your
computer. Of course, you may require a different type of cable depending on your equipment. |
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Set Up Your Software. Open up whatever audio program you are using and run a quick test. Start a new track and
press record, then press play on your record player. Stop the track after a few seconds, and listen back. If
the sound is too loud and distorted, try lowering the input level. If it's too quiet, do the opposite. If you
don't hear anything, use your software's manual to troubleshoot. |
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Get Converting. Once your levels are set, start converting your albums,
a side at a time. It's probably easier to record one long track (the entire side) and then cut it up later. |
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Enjoy! Once you've converted your albums, transfer them to an iPod,
dock in on a Polk Audio Design Dock, and bask in the vinyl glory. |
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| Want to see the RadioShack commercial that inspired this project? Click here. |
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