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Thread ID: 29057 2003-01-09 01:34:00 COPYING TO CDs Bill Hibbard (2945) Press F1
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112157 2003-01-09 01:34:00 Now that I have a CD/RW drive, I want to preserve the contents of some valued LPs by transferring them to CDs.

1. Do I need any special software?
2. How do I connect my stereo system to my computer to enable the transfer?
3. Do I need a special cable?
4. Will I need to copy from the LP to the HD first, and subsequently burn a CD from the file on the HD?

Your advice would be appreciated.
Incidentally, I am a subscriber to NZ PC World.
Bill Hibbard (2945)
112158 2003-01-09 01:48:00 This topic has come up lots of times in the past. Some previous threads are as follows:

Burning vinyl to CD (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)

sound recording 1 (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)

sound recording 2 (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)

There are others but I can't find them at the moment.
Susan B (19)
112159 2003-01-09 01:58:00 >1. Do I need any special software?

I use Easy Cd Creator for this, but I believe Nero will also do it.

>2. How do I connect my stereo system to my computer to enable the transfer?

You will need to nonnect your stereo system the 'line in' on your sound card.

>3. Do I need a special cable?

You will need 3.5mm jack plug (stereo) for the 'line in' going to what ever come from your stereo.... 2 x RCA perhaps. Easily obtainable from www.dse

>4. Will I need to copy from the LP to the HD first, and subsequently burn a CD from the file on the HD?

Yes, that would be the best way.

>Incidentally, I am a subscriber to NZ PC World

PressF1 'helpers' are not affilated to PC World - we all like to help 'cos we're nice people..... erm..... mainly ;)
crozier (2004)
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