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Q: how do i record a lp or casset to my iMac

how do i record a lp or casset to my iMac?

iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), iOS 6.1.2, Memory resources

Posted on Oct 9, 2013 4:29 AM

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Q: how do i record a lp or casset to my iMac

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Oct 9, 2013 5:08 AM in response to dkdenton147
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    Oct 9, 2013 5:08 AM in response to dkdenton147

    You will need appropriate conversion software.  I used 'Spin Doctor' which was a part of a bundle of software that came with Roxio Toast.  It was not the most stable so search for better alternatives.

     

    You also will need to get a cable that will connect to the audio outputs of the record player or cassette deck, usually RCA connections.  On the other end will require a plug that is compatible with the audio input port of your Mac.  This will be a 'Y' connector.

     

    Ciao.

  • by db24401,

    db24401 db24401 Oct 9, 2013 7:47 AM in response to dkdenton147
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    Oct 9, 2013 7:47 AM in response to dkdenton147

    If your iMac has a Line-Level-Input jack, then you could connect the line-level-output from your player to that input, and using an application such as Audacity to record and save the recording as an audio file.

     

    http://audacity.sourceforge.net

     

     

    Also there are companys that have players that you can connect via USB --

     

    http://www.ionaudio.com/products/turntables

  • by dkdenton147,

    dkdenton147 dkdenton147 Oct 9, 2013 4:39 PM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    Oct 9, 2013 4:39 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

    I have a y connector but there is no 3.5mm input on my IMac, there is an output 3.5mm for head phones,  I guess they don't want you transfering cassets or lp's to your computer, is their another way?

     

    dkdenton147@gmail.com

     

    Thanks for the reply

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Oct 9, 2013 5:02 PM in response to dkdenton147
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    Oct 9, 2013 5:02 PM in response to dkdenton147

    It looks like it will have to be either the dual microphone inputs or a USB connector on your iMac.  I have a Macbook Pro with an audio input port which makes life a lot simpler.  In this case I am not your best advisor, but clearly these are the two avenues available to you.  I would speculate that the microphone inputs would be the simpler option.

     

    Ciao.