Need to get recording off steel and wax LP?

To get the highest quality in audio, it may end up being a little pricey.

The easy option is to look up recording studios where you live. Choose a nice studio, and ask them if they can record this for you. Tell them exactly what it is, and most studio engineers would be more than willing to take care of you. Most decent quality studios charge about fifty dollars an hour. They may ask you to bring in your own record player, as I don't think that many modern studios would have one laying around. Spend the extra cash to get the high-quality needle, player, etc.

The other option is to buy yourself an audio interface; one that can record at 24-bit/96kHz. You will also need a recording program that can deliver the same results. M-Audio makes a couple of USB audio interfaces that are decent, and should be enough for what you're trying to accomplish. The Fast-Track pro is a product that I own, and have monkeyed around with, so I can assure you that it will work. It comes with a couple of rudimentary recording/editing programs which should work for your purposes.

Getting the best line from your record player to your interface may be a little tricky depending on your player. I'm not too familiar with record players, and I'm not sure if any of them use balanced lines (you will know by seeing if they say XLR or TRS on them). If you're not using balanced lines, a general rule of thumb is to use the shortest cable possible. Keep any unnecessary electronics away (cell phones, etc.) as they may cause some interference while recording. I'm assuming from the wear of this record, you will probably only want to go through this process once.

After you go through this, you'll probably want a peak limiter to get the most out of your recording on to your CD. Waves makes an excellent peak limiter, but it costs a bit.

It may be a bit confusing (I'm trying to explain as concisely as possible), but the end result will be well worth it. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: cremasterandroo@yahoo.com. If you live in the northern California area, I may be able to help you more.

If you ever decide to post her music on the internet, let me know. I would be interested in giving it a listen.

I hope this helps, and good luck!

No, you don't want someone who specializes in VIDEO restoration. AUDIO and VIDEO technology are two different animals.

Without knowing what year of production you are referencing, the following sites may be helpful in determining just WHAT you have on your hands, and how to convert an analog recording to digital sound.

http://www.plastiquarian.com/styr3n3/pqs/pq11.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio

What a find! You might also ask whatever expert you find how to best preserve the master die you have. Talk about your family heirloom!

Kabum

Must be a re-issued or US edition, Will, because my CD had both of those songs. That's actually the album where I discovered "Warning" ~ one of my favourite Black Sabbath songs :) There is a Vinegar Joe album I considered buying ~ "Six Star General" ~ until I read the reviews :~ " 'Lemon' is the label, and a right lemon it is too. This CD has obviously been 'mastered' from a vinyl record, with clearly audible vinyl surface noise, tracking distortion AND end of side wow (speed variation)" ************ ********** ************ Remebered another one :~ When WB first put the double LP of Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" on CD, they had to edit the song 'Sara' to make it fit. It finally got it's full 6:26 release on the 2004 re-issue.

oh, you need someone in antique restoration. Try contacting someone who does VIDEO restorations and see if they can refer you to someone. You DEFINITELY want a pro that can do the job RIGHT.