You can convert your LP records to MP3
LP records are a great way to listen to recorded music. Much of the recordings on LP have not been released on CD, making it difficult to enjoy them on anything but your home stereo. Fortunately you can transfer and convert these LPs to MP3 on your home computer using free software.
Instructions
1. Download and install the free audio recording and editing program called Audacity to your system (link in Resources). Launch Audacity and click on "Edit" and then "Preferences" in the menu. Click on "Devices," locate your computer's sound card from the "Recording" menu and click on "OK."
2. Plug the RCA cable into the "Phono" input jacks on the back of the receiver, and the other end into the "Output" on the record player. Plug the RCA end of the other cable into the "Stereo Output" on the receiver and the 1/8 inch end into the input on your computer. Note: if you do not have stereo input on your computer, your recordings will be in single-channel mono.
3. Put an LP onto the record player. Press the red Record button in Audacity and place the record player arm onto the record to begin playing it. Record as much of the LP as you want and press the Stop button in Audacity.
4. Click on "File" and go to "Export" in Audacity's file menu. Here you can name the track and choose the output. Select "MP3 Files" and press "Save" after choosing a save location on your system. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 if you have multiple LPs you want in MP3 form.
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