Now that I've sorted the record deck to computer interface sorted ...

In order to back up my vinyl collection on MP3

I have the record deck going into an RIAA preamp and into an Audigy2 ZS

Does anyone have any recommendations as to what software would be best
to use which might be better than the Creative recording s/w that comes
with the sound card ?

 

Sorry, I missed out the crucial word "free"

 

http://www.polderbits.com/

£22 - worth it IMO.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Free but doesn't automatically split and save multiple tracks from a
recording of a whole side.

 

Try Audacity. I've no idea if it's the best but I've used it to
produce MP3s from CD. The writeup says you can use it to convert
records (which I'll be trying in the future). Oh, and it's free.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/

HTH

 

I've used Goldwave (http://www.goldwave.com/) for just this task. Very
good, also free.

 

Hmm, click killer - useful

cheers

 

Also looks good

With around 1000 albums to copy, I suppose it's worth investing in s/w
which will make life easier

 

I'm getting spoilt for choice here

 

Or just takes a month's sabbatical and a load of uppers and listen one
more time to the whole lot back to back to back.

 

Nice idea, but I don't have the luxury of being to take time off work,
especially at this time of year

 

Ho ho ho

Yes if your boiler pcb breaks down

 

Audio grabber, requires a plug in for click/hiss filter but free and
works well.

 

Ta

 

Where do I find the filter ?

I can't see it on the main website

 

I've not used it so not sure. In the actual program when in line sample
mode, click the settings button next to "reduce noise on incoming sound"
and you will be informed that you need the plug in from Algorithmix. I
believe the url is http://www.algorithmix.com - but I'm not sure which
one it is.

You could always contact the developer (via the audiograbber site) and
ask them.

 

ah. found it...

In the actual program when in line sample mode, click the settings
button next to "reduce noise on incoming sound" and you will be informed
that you need the plug in from Algorithmix. Now click on the help button
and it tells you all the details you need to know.

 

Cheers