Retain this WAV file as a maximum quality "raw capture" file that you can import back into Audacity later to start over (if you damage the project while working on it).ĭC offset can occur at the recording stage so that the recorded waveform is not centered on the horizontal line at 0.0 amplitude. After recording you may find it helpful to zoom out to display the entire recording in the Audacity window.įor more details see Recording from the tutorial set on Copying tapes, LPs or minidiscs to CD.Įxport a single WAV for this recording at 32-bit float (not 16-bit) you will need to use the Other uncompressed files option in the export dialog. Record both sides into the project prior to doing the processing you may, if you wish, work with a single side of an LP as that gives a smaller working set. It is important to avoid any clipping during the recording! Try to aim for a maximum peak of around –6 dB (or 0.5 if you have your meters set to linear rather than dB).Įnlarging the Meter Toolbar by clicking and dragging helps with this task you should read this section about resizing the Meter Toolbar. Read this page about making a test recording then make a test recording of portions of the LP (or even a whole side) so as to check the levels. A more axpensive alternative is to use a laser turntable.
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Leave in the warm room for several days and then try playing it.Īlternatively, stabilizing rims or clamps on a conventional turntable can be used to safely play all but the most extremely warped LPs (some high-end turntables come supplied with such a clamp). Place the album in its sleeve and cover between two sheets of flat wood, plywood, glass or similar in a warm room and place some heavy (but not too heavy) weight on top. If an LP is warped it may not track or play properly if so, you could try to ease the warps in the vinyl.
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Consider starting out with some LPs or singles that you care less about, this way you will not need to go back and repeat important earlier transcriptions that you made.Making vinyl to digital transfers is a skill and the more you do the more expert you will become.