converting 78s to digital

[jasonhanger]

what equipment do i need to convert 33s 45s and 78s to mp3 or digital

[Ethel]

You need the correct cables from hifi player to pc, and suitable software such as Auacity which is free

There is plenty of info on google:

http://www.br0wn.co.uk/vinyltocd.htm

[pug100]

Hi,
You will need either a conventional hi fi type record player with amplifier and plug this into the sound input on your computer. You will probably need a phono to 3.5mm jack but check the back of your PC first.
Alternatively use a USB record deck such as this one from Maplins but other places sell them too, just shop around

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=N 62CK&DOY=26m7

Next you will need some recording software, the above comes with Audacity, which is free and can be downloaded here.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Or you could splash out on this type of deck which negates the need for a PC, bit pricey though at �200.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=2 24772&doy=26m7

Now you will need to set it all up, making sure the audio levels are correct and the sound isn't distorted. If doing LPs you will need to record each track separately rather than the whole album in one go. This way once the tracks are on your computer, each one can be named individually. Audacity can save in a number of formats including Wav which is uncompressed and Mp3 which is compressed. Using compression means you will get more tracks onto a CD at the expense of some audio quality, but with 78's as a source I'd doubt if you will be able to hear any difference.

[terambulan]

I have a Samsung 'Jukebox' digital audio player. About 1.5in x 1inch. It came with cables to connect to music centre. �60.

Play the vinyls and press 'record' on jukebox. Playback thru earphones, or plug jukebox into pc.

It also has files for docs. photos, mp3 & radio. 10/10 gadget!

[Mattk]

a turn table that plays 78's and can also connect to a pc must surely be a very rare thing?

[whiskeryron]

I used a very simple method. I plugged a long lead into my Hi Fi earphone socket (earphone jack plug to phono plug) & the other end (phono plug) into rear of computer tower( sound in socket (black) ).Then as Ethel suggests download free version of Audacity. When you open Audacity it collects any sound coming in. I have found this quite satisfactory & transfered a lot of LPs into my PC music files, hope you do the same.

[terambulan]

This is similar to the gadget.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-YH-925GS-Photo -Jukebox-Player/dp/B0007PN1KY

[terambulan]

Wot did u use in the end?