Griffin iMic USB vs. ADS Tech Instant Music for Vinyl Recording

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Griffin iMic USB vs. ADS Tech Instant Music for Vinyl Recording

This is a repost, I posted in OSX accidentally. Sorry! Anyway, can anyone advise me, I am new at this... I just bought an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Direct Drive Turntable (on its way to me) so I can transfer old LP's to my Macbook Pro for iPod and CD listening. It has a selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and the ability to choose from phono or line-level output. Now, to get the sound INTO my Macbook pro, should I go with the Griffin iMic USB or the ADS Tech Instant Music for Vinyl Recording? Also, anyone heard of THIS device and do I even need it?

Griffin Turntable Connection Cable with Grounding:
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007PL4BC.01-ADG953YR6NRBF.SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V60716819.jpg

Thanks for ANY advice!

Jody

Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Macbook Pro 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Nov 22, 2006 6:06 PM

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Answer 1

babowa

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Nov 22, 2006 11:12 PM in response to Jody Gianni

I've used the Griffin iMic several times for the same purpose and it works great - just hook it up, open a sound recording software application and off you go. I'm not familiar with Intel Macs, so I don't know if there is any appropriate software included; if not, I've used Sound Studio - http://www.freeverse.com/soundstudio/
You'll have to check to see if it works with Intel Macs.
All you need is to open Sound Studio, start playing your LP and hit record. You can save the song, import it into your iTunes Library, burn it, or whatever.
I'm sure there are other applications as well; maybe someone else more knowledgeable might know what they are or do a search for sound recording software.

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Answer 2

Nov 26, 2006 7:22 PM in response to Jody Gianni

I think you probably have everything you need except for appropriate audio recording software. For example, your MacBook Pro probably has an audio input jack that can be set to line level. If that is the case, then all you need is a cable from the turntable (set at line level) to the MacBook's audio in (plus the recording software).

However, a quick websearch on the ADS thingy found a review which should help you.

http://www.macnn.com/reviews/review.php?id=164

Based on that, the ADS thing may be worth it just in terms of making it easier for you, even if you don't, strictly speaking, need it. It appears to include recording software called CD Spin Doctor. I'm not too fond if CD Spin Doctor, but it will get get the job done. I like Amadeus for audio recording.

The review may also provide you with sufficient explanation on how to do the whole process.

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