Backup of Records to CD -- software, filters?

[BarryMurphy]

Hi folks,

Even though this is a video type of forum, I thought maybe someone could suggest a good tool or set of tools to use to back up my sound collection that is on 33 1/3 LPs to CD.

I've finally got everything working and I am using Blaze Rip/Edit/Burn program, but I wondered if there is something better to use out there? I own AudioGrabber and it looks like the Algorithmix's Sound Laundry 2.5 would help me get rid of pops and scratchy sounds...however I am open to suggestions, and also the Audiograbber line-in sampler does not like my setup with XP Pro/Creative Live! mp3 soundblaster so in order to use it I have to use the other PC which has a sound card integrated to the motherboard...

Any suggestions are very welcome.

B Murphy

[Ookami]

http://www.hydrogenaudio.org

With a search you should find plenty of threads...

[theReal]

if your LPs are very high-end, then I'd suggest you use an external A/D converter and use the digital-in of a good soundcard. This usually provides the best quality.

For recording and editing, I always use Soundforge - there's also a good (seperately available) Vinyl Restoration and Noisefilter from Sonic Foundry that you can use in Soundforge. However I think records don't need any filtering unless they're really bad with a lot of noise and crackles.

If you're using the A/D converter on your soundcard then check the recording "zero level" (don't know what it's called exactly). When there's no audio playing, the record-level should be about -60dBA or below. If it's like 50dBA or above, you'll probably get some low frequency humming and/or noises in the recording.

[theReal]

if your LPs are very high-end, then I'd suggest you use an external A/D converter and use the digital-in of a good soundcard. This usually provides the best quality.

For recording and editing, I always use Soundforge - there's also a good (seperately available) Vinyl Restoration and Noisefilter from Sonic Foundry that you can use in Soundforge. However I think records don't need any filtering unless they're really bad with a lot of noise and crackles.

If you're using the A/D converter on your soundcard then check the recording "zero level" (don't know what it's called exactly). When there's no audio playing, the record-level should be about -60dBA or below. If it's like -50dBA or above, you'll probably get some low frequency humming and/or noises in the recording.

[Buddy]

use your sound card, if neseccery an amplefier for the phono and cooledit to edit and remove scratches and ticks. The rest you know.

[SallyDog]

This site will provide you with lots of info.

http://www.delback.co.uk/lp-cdr.htm

SallyDog

[BarryMurphy]

Thanks all for the suggestions. Much appreciated.