transferring records to computer

[MattD]

Anyone know a good plugin for SoundForge (any DirectX plugin should load) or other software that will do a good job removing pops and clicks and minimizing surface noise from record playback?

I have a stack of records that I'm transferring to CD for my grandparents and want to make them sound as good as they can.

I have the Waves bundle, so I'll have to check and see if there's an appropriate plugin there, plus the generic SF ones.

Thanks,
-Matt

[DaryanLenz]

how about sonic foundry noise reduction plug in??  Send me a PM, I might know of a way for you to get it!

Daryan

[Simp-Dawg]

try cool edits click and pop eliminator...if you need cool edit let me know.

[jpschust]

what pre are you running your player thru?

[MattD]

The phono pre is on my dad's gear - something from the mid 80s. I think it's Acoustic Research or something like that. I'd have to look to be certain. It's nothing spectacular. But then again, I'm just doing this as a favor for my grandparents, so I dunno how perfect it needs to be.

If I ever go 24/96 on these records, then I'll find someone with a kickass setup.

[jpschust]

its just really really important to be running at least a low end pre to preserve the eq curve of the records... if i were you id run the pre > your outboard A/D > digi in... the a/d on the analog in of most cards sucks

[Sean Gallemore]

shit, I'd just as well leave the pops and clicks from the vinyl in there.
People that grew up with sound just seem to like it anyway

[MattD]

After listening to both methods, I decided to do just that. It sounds fuller unprocessed and sterile after processing. I guess it's the way vinyl was meant to be.

... still looking at your avatar,
-Matt

[Brian Skalinder]

This is gonna sound like a really dumb question, but before you go through the hassle of converting the vinyl - are you sure these records are not available in a digital format?

You may be able to find these recordings at local shops, online retailers, specialty shops, etc.  Could save you a lot of trouble.

[Sean Gallemore]

by the way Matt

[MattD]

Thanks! Instead of the good wishes, can you send HER to my door tonight?  

[MattD]

This is gonna sound like a really dumb question, but before you go through the hassle of converting the vinyl - are you sure these records are not available in a digital format?

You may be able to find these recordings at local shops, online retailers, specialty shops, etc.  Could save you a lot of trouble.

Well, for the $0.27 for each blank CD (thank you TS.com special!), this method is much more economical and less time consuming for me. I can do it while I'm job hunting, just listening for when to flip sides of the record. That way I get a few done every day. Split tracks and burn - easy as anything, and sounds pretty good to me.

I'd find it more trouble to go shopping for all of these.

[Sean Gallemore]

wait yer turn big boy