Create a folder to save your audio files to as you edit.In this case, either plug your turntable into another port, or turn off the turntable preamp, either option is fine.įor more information, see our Turntable buying guide. Note that if your turntable has an inbuilt preamp, do not connect it to the phono input, as this will unnecessarily apply equalisation twice. If your turntable doesn't have a preamp, and your amplifier doesn't have a phono input, you will need to purchase a preamp. If your amplifier has a phono input, or your turntable has an inbuilt preamp, you will not need to buy an external one. It's much more common in new models, however, it can be difficult to determine whether these turntables use industry-standard equalisation or cheap knockoffs, particularly in low-cost models. Older turntables generally don't include an inbuilt preamp, as this feature was common in home amplifiers. Modern amps vary, except for high-end models which usually include Phono IN. These are standard on units that pre-date CD and fairly common on older units built after CD became the standard format. This is a special port designed for turntables with an inbuilt preamp. Amplifier/receiver: look for a port called Phono on the back of the unit.To check whether your home hi-fi has a phono preamp: These range in price from around $150 to as much as $25,000! The following setups may or may not require a preamp, and those that do probably don't really call for a model that pushes into the tens of thousands. If your turntable and amplifier do not have an inbuilt preamp, you will need to purchase an external one. If it has one, it will record in mono, which is not suitable.
Check the pin, if it has two black lines it will record in stereo. The 3.5mm end must be able to record in stereo.
This will connect your amp/receiver (stereo end) to your PC or Mac (3.5mm end).
3.0 What Software Should I Use To Record Vinyl?.2.0 Will You Need An Audio Interface To Record Vinyl?.1.0 Get Familiar With Your Turntable Setup.Cartridge Headshells / Alignment / Cleaners