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December 14, 2012
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What is the simplest way I can convert vinyl records to MP3s?
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Now let's get started on this week topic from member, Gloria, who wants
to convert some of her father's favorite vinyl records to MP3s, so he
can listen to his favorite tunes without having to fuss around with his
record player at his age.
Well Gloria, our members came through in a big way for you and for
anyone who would like to learn how to convert their vinyl records to MP3
format. And with the availability of USB turntables and readily software
available (Audacity is mentioned many times), it has gotten much easier
over the years to accomplish this task.
As you read through our member recommendations, there are several ways
to go about it, some which involve paying for equipment and some only
requiring your existing turntable. Today even some turntables on market
allows you to perform the task without even using a computer. All-in-all
there are many different approaches that can be taken, and it's up to
you take the route that you are most comfortable with and proceed. So
please read through all the suggestions and I'm sure you'll quickly be
on your way to completing this task. Have fun! Thanks to all those who
contributed, we all appreciate your time and your willingness to help
another in need!
(My deepest condolences go out to all the family and friends who lost
loved ones in today's senseless shooting in a Connecticut elementary
school. What an awful tragic event.)
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What is the simplest way I can convert vinyl records to MP3s? |
| Sadly, my father is getting to a point in his life where getting up and
even placing records onto his old turntable to play has become an
increasingly challenging task. For the holidays as a gift, I'd like to
convert my father's old cherished collection of vinyl records into MP3
format, stick them on an MP3 player, and allow him to enjoy the music
right from his chair or bed. I tried for weeks, searching for some of
these albums on CDs, so I can convert them to MP3s, but most of his
favorites are nowhere to be found. So here I am, asking for your help.
I'm not very tech savvy, but I am a fast learner and I do own a PC
running Windows XP (3GB of RAM, plenty of hard drive space), but I have
no idea where to start or what I need to buy in order for me to
accomplish this. Can you give me some recommendations that aren't overly
technical? Step by step procedures would be fabulous. I appreciate the
help, and if I'm successful, my dad would be even happier! Thank you to
those who can help.
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-- Submitted by: Gloria C. |
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