Re: [PCTECH] Question in Video & LP transfers to other media...

[Vern Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For converting LPs to digital, I recommend a piece of hardware. It ignores 
the sound cards, with all their inherent problems and poor quality. It has 
an opto-isolator, in order to eliminate ground loop hum between your stereo 
and the computer.

It's called INPORT, by Xitel. It includes a 30-ft cable for connecting to 
the stereo or phono preamp (RCA jacks), and a USB cable. I got mine at 
www.provantage.com for just over $54.50 plus tax. Mfg's site is 
www.xitel.com. Apparently they've made stuff for Sony, etc.

Quality seems superb. My 33-year old Sony 6065 receiver has a slight 60Hz 
hum - might be bad power supply - so I might need to get a little phono 
preamp. It'll take signal from anything with line output. This might even 
include my Revox tape deck. It won't work coming straight off a turntable - 
you need the RIAA equalization.

Bundled software (LP Recorder and LP Ripper) is very easy to use. You'll 
still need something to clean up pops and clicks, if you want.

HTH
Vern

At 09:14 AM 3/15/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Any duping video tapes to CD. DVD or Windows Media Player/Real Player ? This
> involves home videos not pirating "store-bought" video's.
>
> And along those same lines, is anyone familiar with how folks are taking
> LP's and turning them into MP3'S ? Again, this would be for turning all my
> old LP's into MP3's for personal use.
>
> Thanks !
>
> Chuck