Digitizing Vinyl

[uncledog]

I'm going to start digitizing my records so I have the option of playing on serato/cd's if necessary. I've never done this before and was looking for some tips such as what software to use etc. Thanks

[shredexx]

the software you use doesnt really matter that much as long as it can record at high quality... but im also struggling to find a good set of needles to do so... hence not doing it... it just sounds like shit... but i would really like to find a good way of doing it.

[dermike]

Posted this in another thread the other day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcY18iw58CE

Steve Bug showing you how he does it

[uncledog]

as someone who doesn't have access to studio equipment i guess good needles and a decent soundcard are the best i can do.

[kizza2435]

its all about the preamps!!! the best results will always come from a good preamp. more so than having the best needle.

[digiman]

My way for digitizing vynils:

Stanton STR8-80 with Denon DL-110 cartridge (via line-out) --> M-Audio LT10/10 souncard --> SoundForge 7.
Then I edit files with Adobe Audition - normalising, manually removing clicks (no EQ or something).

Not ideal setup ofcourse - I would add Denon DL-160 to my Denon DL-110 in the future, because 110 is a bit "shiny" sounds, it's good for dark, very bassy tunes, but not so good if tune already have gentle bass, - but anyway it works fine to me))

[thinking]

£100 spent on a 2nd hand entry-level hi-fi deck, e.g. Pro-Ject Debut or similar would sound WAAAAY better than any DJ turntable, regardless of whether you've fitted a special cart/stylus.

DJ decks just aren't designed for hi-fidelity...