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lordnausea

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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:12 pm Post subject: Problem with AUDACITY software and vinyl rips |
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Hello, I use AUDACITY software to rip vinyls and tapes to mp3. It happens that when I rip vinyls, the digital track sound is perfect but the volume is VERY LOW. I must say I donīt have much idea of using this kind of software and I must be doing something wrong.
Can anyone tell me what should I do to increase the volume of the digital tracks (editing??) with AUDACITY (or another free software)?
Thanks a lot. _________________ MILITIA EST VITA HOMINIS SUPRA TERRA
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ImBlueIBelieveICanDie
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Get a Asus Xonar Brand Soundcard. |
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captainretardo

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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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turntable-->pre-amp-->computer
Do not skip the pre-amp (no riaa eq, no volume)... _________________ Good deals with: Numerator41, addison, deathsleep, witch sermon, xyosefx, invinCIBility (4X), Weltbrand (2X), DrkKnight, K-mart (2X), drinks, LifeDepraved |
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lordnausea

Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 1040
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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captainretardo wrote: | turntable-->pre-amp-->computer
Do not skip the pre-amp (no riaa eq, no volume)... |
So, I think I need a pre-amp with phono imput. _________________ MILITIA EST VITA HOMINIS SUPRA TERRA
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HotBlack

Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 2607
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Audacity -> Effect -> Amplify...
*also, have a play with the Input Volume Slider, set it so the input level meters go as high up (over) as they can without getting into the red (clipping)... _________________ Myths (Vinyl) - click me
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vorfeed

Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 1348 Location: New Mexico, USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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captainretardo and HotBlack have it. If you have a receiver with a Phono input and a line-out you do not need a preamp, as the receiver already has one. Otherwise you will need to get a receiver with a Phono jack (check thrift stores) or a preamp. From there you can use the volume slider in Audacity (it's near the top with a little microphone icon next to it) and Amplify to set the volume. _________________ Basar North America / Promethean Burn: http://www.thebasar.org/NorthAmerica |
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M8FOX

Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 627 Location: CA, USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Try the EQ effect "EMI 78" on the recording(or at least on one of the tracks first) and see if that gives you any results for the mean time. |
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Wechselbalg
Joined: 11 Nov 2012 Posts: 204
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:10 am Post subject: |
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"normalize" it |
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$$

Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 256 Location: GER
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:13 am Post subject: |
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pre-amp is essential for ripping vinyls.
if you use line to rip tapes, the volume of the player should do it.
for vinylripping I had nice results with Numark TT USB(built-in pre-amp + USB out) and Audacity.
It's great for ripping Vinyls to mp3 but sucks ass when you hook it up to speakers - so it's probably more a USB-only Solution.
Will set you back ~$100. |
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