karmabitme Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'd like to make a cable to go from my speaker inputs on my record player to the Mic jack on my computer. It's been a wile since I've custom made a cable, any suggestion or input? Or would it be easier to use a USB? Do not want to waste my money on a Vinyl/CD burner when I know it can be done other ways. If I posted in the wrong place sorry, first time on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 First welcome to the forum. Here is a page from RadioShack.com I do the same thing for my wife with tapes she transcribes. I use the 1/8" to 1/8" male plugs so I can go from earphone to mic. http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=stereo%20to%20stereo%20cable&origkw=stereo%20to%20stereo%20cable&sr=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmabitme Posted November 28, 2008 Author CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks that's a great start. I'll look threw the page and see what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattymcbluff Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 i think it will only work if your table has a pre amp built in to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 A lot of turntables have preamps with RCA outputs on them. What is the make and model of your turntables? If you do not have a preamp: HERE You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saygoodie Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 anyone know where i can find a cable that goes from two RCA connectors(red and white) into a port (like to plug in headphones, speakers etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 Most likely your turntable does not have a built in pre amp. About 10 years ago I wanted to connect my sound card to my house stereo. Needed a 15 foot cable. Could only find a 10 foot one. Bought 2 10 footers and did a " twist n tape" splice to make the length I needed. Later I used that same cable to go from tape out on stereo to line in on sound card to make cd copies of my old vinyl albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Posted November 28, 2008 CID Share Posted November 28, 2008 SayGoodie Check out the link posted above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakocat Posted November 29, 2008 CID Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have been recording records for a couple of years now using Windows Media Plus Analog Recorder. You do need a pre-amp and Radio Shack makes a good one for less than 50 bucks, although any stereo with an output can do the same thing. Check out some of tese old tunes from 78's and 33's I did a while back. The software takes out the pops and hiss as well! http://cid-f8c158b30dc4c9b8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Blues and Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakocat Posted November 29, 2008 CID Share Posted November 29, 2008 That other link didn't work ... try this one: http://cid-f8c158b30dc4c9b8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Blues%20and%20Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted November 30, 2008 CID Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'd like to make a cable to go from my speaker inputs on my record player to the Mic jack on my computer. It's been a wile since I've custom made a cable, any suggestion or input? Or would it be easier to use a USB? Do not want to waste my money on a Vinyl/CD burner when I know it can be done other ways. If I posted in the wrong place sorry, first time on the board. Welcome, while I cant help with this problem (or any problem really, unless its a problem with being fat, then I can help) I had to say I love your name. :haha: Fatty you sum bitch, after all this time your sig STILL messes with me every time :evil6: man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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