On 10/07/2015 17:17, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
On 10/07/2015 12:27, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
But if you do have an existing record deck, that could surely be
moved to the computer easily?

It;s the bit between the deck and the computer which is the problem,
ie the proper pre-amp.

Then get an RIAA pre-amp. Vast range on Ebay from about 15 quid
upwards. Record deck plugs into that, output into the line in on the
computer. I assume the PC being a desktop has one?

Unfortunately not! Hence looking at using USB to access the beast.
(Apple iMac) Though I gather there are audio-in to USB adaptors
available. Just that means yet another connector in the chain.

The Behringer UFO202 might be worth trying as they are fairly cheap, and
should 'just work' as they are Audio Class one. (i.e. work with a Mac
without any 'drivers' nonsense).

I've not tried one, but I did try (and have a) UCA202. I found the results
shown at

http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/HFN/ADC/USBrecording.html

The units look similar, but of course I have no idea what the internals are
like

I found some UFO202 specs at

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-UFO202-LIST

That looks worth following up, thanks.


I have no idea how reliable those values are, but the device is probably
about 25 quid, so may be the simplest and cheapest punt. Assuming you have
an MM cartridge it will suit. May be good enough for old 45s unless they
are in unusually good condition.


I used to copy my singles onto 1/4 inch tape and played back from that
so they are not in bad condition.


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