I am using Windows XP. I would like to add some songs from old 33 RPM LPs into my iTunes library and need help.Today I bought an inexpensive USB Turntable with no visible brand name but the number SPTM15. The Audacity software on the disk was out of date, so I downloaded the latest version from the website. I have connected the turntable via the USB cable. When I open Audacity I am completely at a loss and have been unable to get it working after 3 hours of searching websites, etc.
I see in the four windows
1) MME and Windows Direct Sound
2) Microsoft Sound Mapper-output and Conexant AMC Audio
3) Microsoft Sound Mapper-input, USB microphone, and four Conexant AMC Audio: CD Audio, Microphone, Mono Mixer and Stereo Mixer.
4) 2 Stereo and 1 Mono
The Project Rate shows 44100
What the heck do I do now? One option, if there is someone who could walk me through it by phone, I would be happy to call you at my cost.
Getting started to convert LP to computer
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and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
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kozikowski
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Re: Getting started to convert LP to computer
Next time plug the turntable in a completely set it up and then start Audacity. The Audacity Preferences should show a Device that says USB in it or mentions turntable or something not Windows related. If no matter what you do nothing like that shows up, you may need your receipts for a refund.
Did you or do you have a nice turntable in the attic somewhere? You're far better getting one of those working than trying to make a cheap USB turntable work. Unlike the turntable in the attic, this one is designed specifically to be put in the dumpster. It's just some of them get there sooner than others.
Koz
Did you or do you have a nice turntable in the attic somewhere? You're far better getting one of those working than trying to make a cheap USB turntable work. Unlike the turntable in the attic, this one is designed specifically to be put in the dumpster. It's just some of them get there sooner than others.
Koz
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waxcylinder
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Re: Getting started to convert LP to computer
This set of tutorials from the Manual should walk you through the process: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/tu ... to_cd.html
This recommended workflow should be useful too: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/tu ... to_cd.html
WC
This recommended workflow should be useful too: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/tu ... to_cd.html
WC
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Re: Getting started to convert LP to computer
Oh and the transfer to iTunes workflow should help too: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/sa ... tunes.html
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