[iTunes] Vinyl to mp3 via itunes on an eMac

[Frank M Flynn]

Brian,

You will need software - Amadeus II (http://www.hairersoft.com/) is one 
I have used but there are several others.

And you will need a preamp for the turntable; this might be built in 
your but most likely is not (not usually on the higher quality ones).  
So now you have a line level signal out of the turn table.

I don't know about eMacs
If you've got a line in just plug it in (with the appropriate adaptor)
If you've got a Microphone input you will need to lower the signal (you 
use an "Attenuator" - one for each channel; these are inexpensive) and 
get the correct stereo "Y" connector.
If you don't have any of those inputs you can buy a Grffin "iMic" 
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/) which will plug into 
your USB and then your amplifier.

Another possibility is to use a digital Camcorder (if you're got one) - 
simply record the record onto the video camcorder and then import the 
video into your mac using iMovie.  Once there you separate the audio 
from the video (simple menu option) and copy the audio from iMovie and 
paste it into Amadeus II  (or whatever) then save as MP3.

Good Luck,
Frank

On Dec 30, 2003, at 5:18 PM, iTunesList wrote:

> Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:18:38 +0000
> Subject: [iTunes] Vinyl to mp3 via itunes on an eMac
> From: Brian O'Leary <buzz123 at blueyonder.co.uk>
> Message-Id: <F8C35F23-3AFC-11D8-B685-000393D7C150 at blueyonder.co.uk>
>
> I would like to load some of my Vinyl collection onto my itunes.
>
> Is there an easy way to connect a Turntable to my eMac and import the
> tracks required?
>
> Would I need to buy any extra equipment, or would a special lead be
> sufficient?
>
>
> Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated
>
> Regards
>
>
> Brian O'Leary