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USB turntable connected to a Mac?
I'm using a USB turntable to convert my vinyl lp's to digital format. It works fine, but as I record the songs on the lp's, it also records any noise in the background, such as me talking to someone else. When I used to record from lp's to my cassette recorder, it didn't do this. Is this normal?
2 Answers
- FoobarLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
You might have audio input turned on from both the turntable and the built-in microphone. Check your audio settings carefully in both the recorder app and in System Preferences - Sound - Input.
- 5 years ago
The USB turnable plugs directly into the computer (about $120). A regular RCA jack turnable needs an RCA to USB adapter. Just an extra step. Depending on the quality of the adapter there can be line loss and EMF in the adapter which could detracts from finer quality reproduction. But if you don't mind spending a bit of money for an adapter try out your old turntable and see if you are satisfied with the quality. Suggest you get Sound Studio software to filter scratches and static. Buy a carbon brush (A & B Sound) and sweep it over your vinyl before spinning. It helps cut down on static and clears hidden debris out of the grooves. Make sure the stylus needle is new and clean and the arm is balanced just right so the needle is not planing over the surface of the vinyl too lightly. Away you go.. have fun.
