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I have a few analog sources I'd like to convert to digital. In this case, I have some reel to reel recordings (including one of a madrigals group in which I sang many years ago) that I would like to preserve. I am not concerned particularly with resolution; MP3 would be fine, though I certainly would not find the ability to convert to FLAC or some other higher resolution format. I've looked online at inexpensive converters; reviews are mixed. Perhaps someone in the forum could make a recommendation? The device at link shows up on Amazon, but I am uncertain regarding how well it would work. Recommendations?
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I've had success with ART USB Phono (link below). You can bypass the Phono stage so that it captures the line input. Note: 16/48 max rez.It's hard to argue with your $16 Amazon find, but you can often get this ART unit on the used market for $50 - $60.
Parasound and NAD also make inexpensive A/D converters designed for vinyl transfer that I think would work for you. Schiit used to make one but it's discontinued. These are all north of $200, which may not be worth it for a one-off project like yours. You could probably recoup most of the investment, but that comes with its own set of hassles.
Anyway, I recommend the ART unit if you can live with Redbook SQ. It's small enough to move around, and coming from the Pro Audio world it is sturdily built and easy to use.
. . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .
Edits: 07/15/23
Thanks. Might do it.
A standard PC with Audacity ( free download software) would do that. Save the files as CD quality and write them out to CD with any CD burner software such as Nero
Yes, but how to get analog signal to PC?
Tape out socket on amp to audio in on PC. Twin phono to 3.5mm stereo jack plug lead, available from Amazon or ebay.
Edits: 07/16/23
You just need a 3.5mm stereo male to 2x RCA female Y cable. Plug it into your audio in plug on the back of the PC. Then, connect an RCA cable to your analog source output.
Activate the recording from the Control Panel in the sound option.
When you get the source from your speakers, then use Audacity to record to digital.
-Rod
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