Instruction How to Convert an LP to a CD

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'Convert an LP to a CD'. - To know how to convert an LP to a CD, you can follow step by step instruction bellow. But you also need several information what is an LP and a CD. Here are information for you.

An LP produces analog sound by scraping a needle along a groove. Many audiophiles are of the opinion that if you scrape enough times, some data will be lost. A CD produces digital sound read by a laser. The same data is reproduced the first time it is played as the millionth time, so no data is lost. 

Converting your old LPs to CDs will preserve their original sound and can be accomplished in several ways. If you choose to make your own conversions and have a PC with a CD burner, you can purchase a USB turntable or use your old turntable with magnetic cartridge, diamond stylus and built-in preamplifier and an audio-to-digital (ADC) converter. After you have built or bought your ADC, the final part of the process is to create an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) file from your recording and render it to a disk using your CD burner.

Here are some instruction how to convert an LP to a CD:

1. Create a file folder on your PC for the ISO data files you will create. Create a file listing the name of each album you want to convert. Be certain that your selected drive has enough space to contain all the recordings you plan to convert. Remember that each album may fill 50MB or more of disk space.
2. Download your selected software to facilitate the ADC ISO image creation of your recording. A number of freeware programs are available as well as many other retail options. Most of the free choices have similar features. The premium and “pay-to-play” software programs available have varied capabilities and range in price from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. Read reviews and forums on ISO file-making software before making a selection or purchasing decision.
3. If you no longer own a turntable, you can purchase a USB 2.0 turntable at most electronics stores or on the Internet. These turntables come with conversion software and a built-in ADC. You load the software, plug in the USB connector to your PC, put on a record and load a blank CD, and follow the instructions on your monitor screen when you open the software program.
4. Connect your ADC to your turntable if your turntable is a traditional one with a magnetic cartridge. Plug the RCA outputs from your turntable into the appropriate jacks on your ADC. Some units require an RCA-to-stereo mini-plug adapter to connect to your ADC input. If this is the case, use a shielded cable adapter. A traditional turntable generally has a cartridge and needle superior to the ones that come with USB turntables with built-in ADCs, software and LP-transfer options. A traditional magnetic cartridge and diamond needle convey a far better signal than the ceramic cartridges and sapphire needles offered by most of these vendors. Connect the ADC output to your computer USB input. Depending on your PC you may have direct RCA inputs to your audio/video card. If this is the case, use these connections.
5. Look for a selection called “Make CD playable on all devices,” or something to that effect. Select this option.
6. Place an LP on the turntable and start the motor. Raise the cuing lever and place the tone arm over the first cut to be captured. Open the capture software and lower the tone arm. As the LP begins to play you will see the sound appear as two channels of wave forms on your PC monitor. Make appropriate audio adjustments to the intensity, load, bass, midrange and treble as they appeal to your ear using the editing controls supplied. When you are satisfied with the sound quality, raise the tone arm and reset it to the beginning of the LP. Start the capture process and lower the tone arm simultaneously.
7. Play back the first recording using a good set of headphones to be certain that your adjustments to the control panel of the software are acceptable to your musical tastes.
8. Begin burning ISO files to your CD burner after all your recordings are finished. After the first burn, play the recording on your hi-fi or computer CD player to make certain that you are satisfied with the results. Label your CDs with an indelible marking pen. Use a pen made especially for writing on discs; these won't fade within a year or two, as ordinary markers will.

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