vinyl records to digital on a mac?

[geep]

I plan on converting my record collection to mp3s (ya not the greatest archiving way but better than never listening to them now)

I see lots of software but how the heck to you get from 2 RCA jacks to a macbook? I dont plan on hooking up my stereo again but rather go from the turntable to a what? Do I need a pre-amp to digital converter? Can anyone recommend some hardware for a macbook?

[Guest tx2sturgis]

Something like this should work...

 

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Griffin%20Technology/GC16031/

 

You will also need a cable to connect the turntable output RCA jacks to the 1/8" stereo input jack on this little converter...you can get one of these at Radio Shack for probably about $5.

 

 

By the way, I bought one of the elgato video capture devices, and it works great if you have some old VHS tapes you want to convert. If so, buy one of these, it works!

 

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/ElGato/10020840/

 

[screamstone]

With a turntable, you need to go through a reciever to eliminate the ground hum. It's a pain, but worth it. Then just go from headphone out of receiver to audio in of mac with a stereo 1/4 inch to miniplug stereo cable.

 

The advice on this page is good.

 

http://www.jakeludington.com/mac/20090320_convert_vinyl_records_to_mp3_or_aac_on_a_mac.html

 

The software is DEFINITELY worth the money (around $36 with coupon) because it automatically splits the songs and takes care of crackle and pops on the recording pretty well.

 

You do have to go through your receiver. Cannot go straight from Record player to mac. Signal too quiet and has a ton of hum if you do.

 

rs

[screamstone]

If price is not a big issue and you really want the convenience, this is a good way to go:

 

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I still recommend the software from the earlier post to automate the splitting of tracks.