Re: Disc transfer help needed

Being a 78 RPM record, the best start would be to
obtain a 78 rpm turntable for playback (although lots
of software can correct rpm differences if recorded
from 45rpm). Record cleaning solutions can improve
sound quality by removing a  lot of built up grime.

The turntable should be hooked up to your PC via a
stereo receiver/amplifier. The amplifier/receiver will
provide the necessary turntable preamplification from
its PHONO input. Use a stereo RCA-to-1/4" jack
cable from the TAPE OUT (REC) of the amp to your
soundcards AUX input.

I highly recommend using the software GOLDWAVE
for all recording, declicking, de-noising, and remastering.
My results were very impressive from VERY scratched
and aged records (you can hear the results on my site).

Finally, the clean WAV file can either be burned direct
to an audio CD or converted to MP3 via software such
as LAME which I also use.

Hope this help a little.

Scott Reynolds.
http://www.donnreynolds.no-ip.com

"JoeNelsonSav" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I recently found some 78s of my parents' singing that were made in the
early
> 1940's.
> They were apparently recorded at home on a portable machine. Record labels
are
> Audiodisc, Wilcox-Gay and Howard Home Recording Disc.
> I'd like to transfer these to a CD and clean up the sound.
> My record player is classroom-style portable from the 50's or 60's
(Rheem).
> What's the best way to do this?
> Is there a specific type of needle that works best?
> Turntable adjustments or considerations?
> Any treatment or cleaning of records? The edge of one had been bent.
> How about skips?
> Should I use phono-plug line-out straight to a mini-disc recorder, or is
it
> better to record the sound of the record player's speaker?
> Are there any programs that work best to clean up the sound in these
> situations?
> Your ideas would be most appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Joe Nelson
>
>