Almost everything in the world we live in has changed because of developments in technology. Everything has had that chance to “move forward,” and this has helped shape the way we do things. From the cars that are being made to the hairstyles we wear, everything has evolved, and the way music is recorded and played is no exception.

Through the years, there have been various methods of recording and playing music but with time, these technologies have become obsolete. Unless you are willing to spend huge sums of money on vintage turntables or cassette players, transferring your music to digitized format becomes quite a necessity in an age of CDs, MP3s, mini discs, and DVDs. Digitizing your old music not only provides you with easy access to your music, but it is actually also able to improve the quality of its sound – something that was not possible in the older, “low-tech” mediums.

It may seem like an awfully tedious task, but transferring your music from your old vinyl records into digital medium is actually very simple. The whole process will basically call for a few key elements: a turntable, a stereo, a computer with a sound card, and recording software. The usual problem users will face is the transfer of music from the stereo to the computer. Stereos send out audio through two connectors, yet a sound card will only need one. The solution? An adapter that can convert the two plug RCA connectors on stereos to single plug connectors for your computer’s line in port.

When transferring LP to digitized format. Make sure that you clean your records well. Any dust or dirt on the record can cause lower level noise, and cleaning them thoroughly can eliminate them greatly. Use your turntable plus a fluid and brush package to clean your records. Once you’re ready, connect your preamplifier or receiver and open your recording software. It is recommended that you record at a sample rate and bit depth of 44k, 16 bit for best quality. After you’ve finished recording the tracks or albums that you want, it is also recommended that you edit your files with some music editing software in order to enhance sound quality, and eliminate certain unwanted noise.

A good turntable is a key element in digitizing your vinyl records. The better the turntable, the better your recordings will be. Some brands of turntables have stood out as the best ones for digitizing music. The Drive ION ITTUSB Belt-Drive is one. It carries 2 speeds: 33.3 and 45 RPM with pitch ranges of +/- 8%. Another great brand is Numark, which offers a pitch range of up to +/- 10%. The Audio-Technica AT-PL 120 is another highly recommended turntable; it offers great sound quality at an affordable price and features a speed setting until 78 RPM.

Digitizing your vinyl music is a great way of preserving all those tracks you love. Invest some time, effort, and a little money and your payoff will be tremendous: music that is better than ever and alive for years and years to come.

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