How Do You Convert Vinyl Albums To Digital?
While vinyl LP records can still deliver great sound with the right equipment, having a digital copy of those albums can have a number of benefits, from the convenience of storing an entire collection on a hard drive and/or portable player and the freedom to listen to that collection in more places, to the ability to enjoy the music while still preserving the actual records, keeping them safe from scratches. Converting vinyl to digital involves having the proper hardware and software and the proper connections between them. Purchase a turntable that has a USB port for optimal audio transfer to a computer, such as those available from Audio-Technica. Connect the USB cable to an open port on your computer, and the red-and-white-pronged RCA cable to your stereo as well if you choose. Power up your computer and insert the accompanying audio software (Audacity or a similar program) into the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen prompts to install. Open your computer’s Start menu and click “
