capturing vinyl audio to add to home dvd.

[RottenFoxBreath]

can anyone recommend some steps to capture some old vinyl audio,onto pc,so i can add it to a home dvd project.
and maybe some software to remove the cracks and pops associated with vinyl capturing.
any ideas would be great.
thanks.

[Tommyknocker]

I would use Gold Wave. Run your vinyl output in your system Line In input. Make sure your Recording Volume is set for Line In recording.Start recording with Gold Wave, play the record. Stop the recording, stop the record. Save the recording as a wave file. For the pops/clicks, Select Effects=>Filter=>Pop/Click=>any preset.

[RottenFoxBreath]

hey,thanks for the help.
right ok.i have GoldWave on my pc.
its really the points about the phono connecting to my line in.
wouldnt that be mono-as its for a mic,or stereo.ive never tried to record through the line in,so in this regard,im clueless.
i take it you mean the red/white phono output from my record player,and connect that with the "2phono-to-earphone socket" lead i have.
also the "soundcard i have is i believe,nvidia soundstorm onboard from my mobo.
any more info,or do i have the basics then,in regards to equipment,and basic idea.
one thing that does worry me,is the fact of connecting my turntable to the pc directly without a preamp,but budget would not allow me to get one of these.i could connect it to my technics seperates amplifier first,although im not too sure if there is an output on that,unless i used the monitor out from amp to tape deck.

[Tommyknocker]

hey,thanks for the help.
right ok.i have GoldWave on my pc.
its really the points about the phono connecting to my line in.
wouldnt that be mono-as its for a mic,or stereo.ive never tried to record through the line in,so in this regard,im clueless.
i take it you mean the red/white phono output from my record player,and connect that with the "2phono-to-earphone socket" lead i have.
also the "soundcard i have is i believe,nvidia soundstorm onboard from my mobo.
any more info,or do i have the basics then,in regards to equipment,and basic idea.
one thing that does worry me,is the fact of connecting my turntable to the pc directly without a preamp,but budget would not allow me to get one of these.i could connect it to my technics seperates amplifier first,although im not too sure if there is an output on that,unless i used the monitor out from amp to tape deck.

The line is in fact monaural. but the thing here is to get it on your system. You can make it stereo later. Use the Line In port, don't worry about a pre amp, you can increase the volume later as well.

[RottenFoxBreath]

cool,this is the project for the next couple of days.
how would i go about making it stereo after the capture,is this a step in goldwave.
id like to know as ill be attempting this in the morning,as my parents are nipping my head to get the dvd finished and sent off to them,and my family.
your help has been appreciated tommyknocker,so this final titbit of info will be the dogs bollox in letting me get this done.
i have an option to mic boost as well,is this needed or like you say,the volume can be adjusted later.

[Tommyknocker]

cool,this is the project for the next couple of days.
how would i go about making it stereo after the capture,is this a step in goldwave.
id like to know as ill be attempting this in the morning,as my parents are nipping my head to get the dvd finished and sent off to them,and my family.
your help has been appreciated tommyknocker,so this final titbit of info will be the dogs bollox in letting me get this done.
i have an option to mic boost as well,is this needed or like you say,the volume can be adjusted later.

Well, you copy the first channel, and Mix it with the empty channel.

[OmegaSupreme]

A phono pre-amp does more than just amplify the signal, it also applies RIAA equalization. I have never used Goldwave, but unless it has a built-in preset for this curve, you will need a phono pre-amp or the sound will be highly distorted.

[johns0]

Run the phono thru your amp and then use the tape out for your source to your line in.You wont need to boost the volume or need a pre-amp then.Record the album all at once and then copy and save each song after as wav with goldwave.

[OmegaSupreme]

Note: The phono input on all receivers incorporate a phono pre-amp.

[johns0]

Thats why you can use the tape out function.

[RottenFoxBreath]

just bought a cheap record deck with a preamp built in for less than £35.
a mini one,so itll fit nicely on my unit after ive used it for this.
i decided that the older one was a bit past it,so splashed out.

[kisrum]

Yeah a new turntable and especially a new stylus/cartridge will probably improve the sound although not the pops.

If the goldwave presets don't get all the bad pops, and if you have time, you can drill down to 1/100's of a second and just delete the pop. You won't notice the missing segment. Its not so great for long pops, like "psssspop!"-type damage, but it will help. Its very good for removing background crackle.

Not that it matters now, but I've always been able to run my old tape deck directly to the line-in, but I have to run the phono through my receiver/amp first.

Have fun

[klovely78]

I did this a while back and used MAGIX audio cleaning lab. It was really easy to use, and if I recall wasn't that expensive.