[sclug] Vinyl to digital

[Matt Dainty]

* Alex Butcher <lug at assursys.co.uk> [2011-10-23 07:04:45]:
> 
> >[Turntable] -> [amplifier phono input -> amplifier line output] ->
> >[analogue-USB device] -> [USB port on Debian box] and hence to digital file
> >for further processing by Audacity or whatever.
> 
> I'd be amazed if any such gadget available at "modest" prices was capable of
> meeting pro or "audiophile" quality.  I can't imagine a shared USB will help
> with minimising jitter, either (unless the device includes a decently-sized
> buffer).  They'll probably have the same ADCs as you'll find in bog-standard
> consumer PCI and motherboard solutions, and probably won't have an
> especially carefully-designed analogue side either.
> 
> If you're intent on doing this, then you're probably best looking at devices
> from the likes of M-Audio, RME and so on in order to obtain 24bit/96kHz
> ADCs.  AFAIK, the fancier models also do the A2D in an outboard box to
> reduce noise (and improve ergonomics).

I've personally solved this by using a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable. It's
basic in terms of functionality, doesn't look tacky, and just has a USB
output in addtion to regular outputs and the computer just sees a USB sound
device when it's connected. Job done.

Matt
-- 
"I never deal with the common man. The common man has no spirituality.
The common man thinks that Ganesha is Dennis the Menace's dog."
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