How to convert vinyl to MP3 - part 1

[ThaUnknownAndroid]

dude i really appreciate you doing this video, but you need to bring your camera closer to the screen so people can see what you're actually doing!

[naughtystudios]

Get ya self a Roxio Easy LP. Got them on Amazon and eBay.

[sexyboyscouser]

please someone help me am so fucked off. How do i record from my dj mixer and into the laptop usin rca lead into the microphone socket without hearing fucked up sounds ? I have tried everything but i cant do it. Please help

[kurajosh]

thanks for the video,, it showed me what i needed to know..(eg) hooking up the the mixer to the pc, but you should have done the prep work before, all the chatter made it a little less interesting

[zuma5278255424]

When have my USB Turntable plugged in, I can't hear any other sounds coming from my computer. Also, how can I listen to the record even when its not being recorded?

[FunkyRob]

@zuma5278255424 I don't own a usb turntable so I can't tell you for sure. I imagine that once the turntable is connected to the computer, you probably have to select it as if it's a soundcard. There's probably a install disc that came with the unit for any drivers you might need.

to just listen to vinyl, I suggest a standard stereo system with a Phono input to connect the turntable to.

[lagerdean1978]

@zuma5278255424 Right click on the little speaker icon on the bottom right > click on recording devices > Your usb turntable should be showing in the list, click on it > then click on the listen tab at the top > check the "listen to this device" box and apply.

[Nighscout]

@zuma5278255424 dont worry, the usb turntable is using your sound card, so thats normal.

[klavoz2]

take you efin time explaining this

[football7owner]

snoop dog - the way life used to be

[imthebrother]

Job well done on this tutorial of yours FunkyRob!

[Doubleringer]

time consuming job, but once it's done ;o)

[djverdugo7]

Papa diddy funny man! lol

[niimartey111]

@djverdugo7 hahaha papa diddy hahaha

[FunkyRob]

@krisz1085 I always thought it wouldn't be loud enough without some type of pre-amp boost. Bonus from the mixer is you usually have access to some eq tweeking

[FunkyRob]

@gwencharlotte If you mean for cleaning, it's called Gruv Glide. AKA Gruv-Glide, GruvGlide, or Gruv Glide II.

[xxsum2021xx]

Thank you for saving for 30 bucks on an actual converter!

[djlysad]

Not to diss, but this tutorial could've been better... A little more preparation could've made this ten-minute video into a 3-5 minute video. ;0)

[globack]

Youtube is great for anyone making themselves look like an idiot.

[tcw00]

@globack LOL

[coldestfrostx4]

can u tell us how record music onto vinyls

[coldestfrostx4]

lol mexican hat

[binrockin]

how to get to just play yours off your computer?

[DUDEmethaar]

thanx man it was really helfull to me :P

[Tyzer34]

Nice guitars you got there!

[djhozer]

Could you please help me connect my Rane MP22Z to Audacity! I think I need to set the settings on the Audacity program. I can't seem to connect it right!

[TVperson1]

Are you using 16 or 24 bit audio?

[FunkyRob]

I just stick to 16 bit.

[2pacbiggie4334]

no offense, but why? why limit your self to 16 bits?

[gmlsee415]

just get magix mp3 maker!!!!!! very simple to use!!!!!!

[egoslap]

Convert your records to mp3..that's cool..but NEVER GET RID of your records..put them into storage...mp3 won't be worth shit in the future and didn't you love your vinyl? damn!

[hambone9119]

WHY IN CONVERT I ALWAYS LISTEN TO VINYL if only for a bus or train ride then

[imthebrother]

True you don't wanna give away your old tapes, CDs, LPs, etc. away just use them for storage. The way to convert them all to the computer and stuff is easy and last a longing lifetime. Y'understand? Love mediaconverter, zamzar, youconvertit, now I'm getting use to some software that's out there 2day you can do it yourself.

[hambone9119]

nah if i want to listen to music i use a sony discman for portability or just my vinyl collection i HATE MP3

[hambone9119]

damn straight i like vinyl and cd screw the other formats nothing comes close

[vinylman86]

Nice setup and demo!

I have that 12" single too.

[FunkyRob]

I think the trouble with that would be no crossfader control for the scratches

[TheApeWonder]

Hey!

So it´s possible to do some scratching with a USB-turntable, when making beats on my laptop, right? I mean it´s all about record the sound you put in, so scratching should stick to the recording, correct?

There can´t be no "auto-digital-correction" or anything stupid... I wanna scratch some vinyls to my beats on the laptop.

Cheers for a good demo!

[maddwopp]

LMAO!!!!! that cheap one is the one I USE!!!!

5 years old still using it !! lmao

[julianfairbanks]

because MAC'S WORK!!!

a 5 year old pc...

dont even think out touching it.

get a mac

[TVperson1]

No one cares.

Get whatever you want.

[julianfairbanks]

everyone cares.

get a mac.

[TVperson1]

Seriously, give the people a choice and don't be bias towards one side. But I don't want have angurement about it here.

[manueldelarosa20]

dude u said pappa diddy...u have two turntables...thats straight hiphop

[shiknalt]

nice strat and tele ;)

[lovebloodoxygen]

nice hat dude

[redoxon305]

that was a quick response, hahahahahahahaa

thank you brow, i was testing here, the program is really good, and you tutorial was great, i think like that 2, i cant tell between a 320kb and wav, lol, ok brow thank you one more time

peacee

[redoxon305]

hey funkyrob, et me ask you a qustion, what is the diference between peak LE and audacity? i waned to transfer my vinyls, but i wonder if the quality stays good in a club sound system, you know, i play in alot of raves too, so since is usually open air, i need good quality, is the quality good with audacity? converting to WAv w/e..

thank you brow

[FunkyRob]

Truly the main difference I'd say is $99. Peak LE "looks" a little more appealing to the eyes and seems to run a bit smother. I think only dogs can tell the difference between a 320bit MP3 and a WAV file. Unless you are dj for the zoo or something, nobody will notice the difference. If you are creating the files yourself, they are certain to be good quality files. Mine sound just like the original vinyl, light clicks, hisses and all.

[FunkyRob]

One more thing that I've noticed is sometimes audacity will playback the file with drops or pauses in the audio. Fear not though, the pauses aren't really there. Playback in Serato, Traktor, etc. is fine.

[SandGoose0]

Alright, Ive been reading online about it, but now Im wondering, is it possible to do the opposite?

Convert mp3s to vinyl?

[GRUMPY92105]

any one knows wich is better for djs mac or pc? answer me back thanks

[FunkyRob]

It looks like that device replaces the need for a mixer.

A standard turntable needs some type of pre-amp or mixer to boost the sound signal and I think that's what you got.

[cazaharl123]

do you plug that into record on your mixer and into the mic slot on your laptop???

FRM DJ BOWZY 12YRS OLD

[FunkyRob]

Basically, yeah....But, my laptop calls it a "Line In" jack.

[annahot18]

Download vinyls in MP3 format for free! VinylFile(*)Net

[mrpower328]

Just buy the turntable or cassette deck with the USB connection. But I convert using Creative Software.

[FunkyRob]

I did this video more for folks who wanted to use their existing equipment without having to buy new equipment.

Also, at the time the USB tables weren't out yet (I think)

[aldiakaroofus]

I totally agree. With the wear of the needle and of the actual record, the time to transfer the song, crop the file, normalize, etc, it's better to archive your file in the highest possible quality first and then compress it to MP3. And personally, I'm keeping all my vinyls because they'll still work once when my CD-Rs have rotted in less than a decade for no reason. If only the industry would provide us with an archival quality media for digital data...

[FunkyRob]

I hate my voice too.

My next video will be done in braille so you won't have to listen

[FunkyRob]

I answered your question on video 2. If I understand correctly, it sounds like your connecting to an input from the mixer instead of an output. Use the booth output if that's all you have, there should be a volume know somewhere on your mixer. There's also setting for input volume on the software.

[freeuse]

Of course this is LEGAL.

If you are the owner of the vinyl, you can do with it what you want....

Thats it.

Nice tutorial.. thanks for sharing :)

[gesc1200]

ey whats up FunkyRob!! your right i havent seen one of these vinyl to mp3 converter vidz yet... by the way thats 1/8 in end...lol. nice one. hahaa. its cool to watch and get a feel of your space with all your equipment.

as for me I converted with Rane/Serato. good stuff.. I may take a stab at putting some personal in your face type videos soon... b ez.

-esc

[julianfairbanks]

pappa diddy haha!!!!!

[FunkyRob]

If you own the record you can do what you want with it. Your just not supposed to trade or share the recording of it.

[FunkyRob]

Honestly, I don't know know how to change that. It seems to default to whatever you entered last. You just have to remember to change it each time.

[stunark]

hey, u know when u export a song and it asks u for song info? , ya well i set that to a default for one of my albums and now i dont know how to change it back - please help

[stunark]

i could use a reciever instead of a mixer right?

[FunkyRob]

If you got a good one, should be fine.

A cheap one would probably give you some hiss.

[crowdshocka]

hey i remember you. ur daughter was playing on your stanton 304 awhile back trying to scratch

[FunkyRob]

Ha, yeah. That video is still up. She's a year older now and is more insterested in my technics now. You can hear her talking to me a couple times during this one.

[briansredd]

HA! A Prince Tamborine on the wall back there! I remember when they were selling thoes in the 90's (HUGE Prince geek here)

[FunkyRob]

I got at the Musicology tour came to San Jose. I have a 2nd one that I never opened. They are made by Remo and real tamborines.

Prince geek and you didn't notice the Hohner guitar next to it?

[briansredd]

Well there it is! Always wanted a cloud guitar myself :)

[Billy18bm]

those turntables are tight man image those white tables w/ white serato vinyls omg.....

where did u buy the covers...

[FunkyRob]

They don't make white ones. Years ago I bought the blues ones, sanded them down and spray painted with white gloss Rustoleum paint.