The majority of record players today do not have a feature that allows you to get your vinyl's audio on your digital devices.You can save your vinyl collection to your computer with an easy, cheap workaround that only takes minutes to set-up and get recording.You can import your vinyl collection onto your computer or phone with this method.
Step 1: Take your materials.
Below is a list of things you'll need.A microphone that isn't built into your computer is what you'll need.An inexpensive microphone with a basic jack works fine, but a professional mic with an XLR input is the best.You will need to connect the mic to your computer's microphone port if you choose the XLR option.You will need a digital audio workstation.The images in this guide show the program that is being used.
Step 2: Place your microphone.
About an inch away from the speaker grill, point your microphone at your speakers.
Step 3: You can create a new session for the first song by launching your digital audio workspace.
Click to add a stereo track.
Step 4: You can start playing your record's first song by clicking the red "Record" button in your workspace.
It's a good idea to make sure your microphone input is near the top bar.
Step 5: After the first song is over, stop the recording and the record player.
Step 6: Make sure to name your file as the song title or Track Number when you save your project.
Click to save the project.
Step 7: Add another track if you start a new session for the next song.
Click to add a stereo track.
Step 8: You can repeat the process of recording, saving, and creating new sessions for each song.
Step 9: You can check the sound levels for each track.
The sound waves should peak between 1.0 and 1.5 of the decibel meters.
Step 10: Any quiet songs should be amplified.
Check the "allow clipping" box if you double click the track after Effect>Amplify>New Peak Amplitude at 1.0.
Step 11: Don't play any loud songs.
The Envelope tool is at the top of the screen if you double click the track.The track should be dragged downwards to an appropriate level.
Step 12: The track can be exported in a WAV or mp3 format.
The track should be named with song, album, and artist info.WAV allows for higher quality audio, but an mp3 file will save space.
Step 13: To import the finished files, click and drag them into your computer's music library program.
Step 14: You need to connect your phone to your computer.
You can download the vinyl tracks to your phone from the computer's library.Click "sync music" on the iTunes dashboard if you want to connect your phone to your computer.