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by ouddingen
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: Recording Equipment
Topic: Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable
Replies: 4
Views: 2839

Re: Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable

Thanks waxcylinder. I have checked for a gain control on the turntable, but don't find one. I have queried Audio Technica about it. FYI, here is info from their site on output from it: Output Level Pre-amp "Off"; 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Pre-amp "On"; 200 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Phono...
by ouddingen
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: General Feedback and Discussion
Topic: Horrible distortion when recording 12" singles
Replies: 15
Views: 11216

Re: Horrible distortion when recording 12" singles

I have a similar problem with an Audio Technica AT-PL50 turntable with a built-in preamp. Even with line-in set to 2, I still get some clipping. Mikeymike, I would be very interested in the diagram you offered for your DIY volume knob -- or links to the websites with more explanation of how to build...
by ouddingen
Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:04 am
Forum: Recording Equipment
Topic: Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable
Replies: 4
Views: 2839

Re: Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable

I am using the "line in", but have to turn down the input level to 2 in order to keep the VU meter in a normal range, and even with it that low I am getting places that clip. I was hoping someone had experience with either this turntable or the SigmaTel codec to help me figure out where the problem ...
by ouddingen
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Recording Equipment
Topic: Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable
Replies: 4
Views: 2839

Audio Technica AT-PL50 Turntable

I bought the AT-PL50 because of the built-in preamp, but the input is too high with the preamp on, and too low with it off. I have had this problem with the Magix audio cleaning program as well as with Audacity. I am using the built-in audio subsystem on the Intel D975XBX2 motherboard, which is an 8...