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by LDMartin1959
Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: Recording Equipment
Topic: iMac and S/PDIF Optical input?
Replies: 4
Views: 5075

iMac and S/PDIF Optical input?

I have a 2010 iMac. I am beginning to research a project for my mom that involves converting old recordings a group my dad was in years ago to digital from vinyl. I have a couple of input options available but I'm seeing reference to optical input on the iMacs. It appears that this would give me the...
by LDMartin1959
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Recording Techniques
Topic: When is Inverse RIAA appropriate?
Replies: 12
Views: 5329

Re: When is Inverse RIAA appropriate?

kozikowski, For one specific project, I will probably record 78's at 45 rpm because my turntable does not support 78 rpm and I am not impressed with the low-cost USB turntables that do. My TT is a Technics SL-1700mk2, so it's a decent quality table from back in the day. Also, it does not employ auto...
by LDMartin1959
Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Recording Techniques
Topic: When is Inverse RIAA appropriate?
Replies: 12
Views: 5329

When is Inverse RIAA appropriate?

I read in the instructions for recording 78 rpm records (when recording at 33-1/3 or 45 then adjusting) that one should apply the Inverse RIAA EQ, then reapply the appropriate EQ. Beyond the fact that I don't know what the "appropriate EQ" is for 78 rpm's (and anyone enlighten me, please), I am wond...