How To Transfer Zune Music To Computer?

How do you transfer vinyl records onto a computer into mp3 format?

• I have a ton of vinyl records and would like to be able to put them onto my computer so I can transfer them to an iPod or a Zune so I can listen to them. How do you get music off of vinyl and onto a computer in Mp3 format? I have a record player and a computer, but no idea how to link the 2. Suggestions?

• Answer:

  If you have a ceramic cartridge you can directly input the R+L signals into your PC you will need an adapter to go from single RCA plugs to a dual mini If you have a magnetic cartridge you will need a line transformer .. used to be readily available at Radio Shack a magnetic cartridge has a much lower output You can forego the transformer if you have a standard stereo reciever plug the phonograph in to it and then feed the RECORD output to your PC (old cassette input outputs) I also use and highly recommend audicity make sure you get the latest version and you the PROPER drivers for your sound device proper doesn't always mean newest Audacity has two MP3 varieties the difference is in the ID3 tags best to use the most compatible selection Audacity also has equalizer functions using major studio sound profiles and a noise sample and removal tool so play the blank into track sample the noise and remove the stylus popping from your recordings Have fun,, also becareful where you place those recordings on the internet and dont distribute them ASCAP and BMI can fine you millions for 1 song