How to Convert Analog Music Recordings into a Digital Format

I am relatively new to Mac computing and would really like to convert my older LP records into a digital format so I can listen to them via an IPod or CD player.
I need to know the basics and what I would need to be successful. Can anyone help?

Hi Kcv
no prob's!
so for the interface, well it really depends on a few factors:
1. your budget
2. what else you will be using it for (e.g. will you be making/creating music using Garageband or perhaps any audio creation program in he future?)
3. the portability of the interface.
4. Whether you really need firewire (relates to 2.)
Needless to say, the more you spend the better the quality and vice versa. However, if you're thinking of only transfering vinyl to digital then the imic will suffice. However, i found a few others that might give you a few more choices. I can't vouch for their quality - but the manufacturers are all reputable in the world of semi-pro audio.
1. http://www.dv247.com/invt/30313/ Edirol UA-1EX (USB around £25 - sorry i'm London based so am not sure what that is i canadian dollars but am sure it will be better than the price if you convert it yourself)
2. http://www.dv247.com/invt/32730/ Behringer UCA202 (also USB and around £24)
3. http://www.dv247.com/invt/30207/ Behringer FCA202 (cheapest firewire interface i've ever seen similar price to the above)
If you anticipate using Garageband or another program to make music then i'd recommend getting a firewire interface and spending more.
the imic seems cheaper than the rest and i'm sure will do the job just fine.
As for where you can purchase it. Just did a quick google and came up with www.vibecomputers.com selling the imic at about $41 canadian and FrontierPC selling the imic at $50 CDN.
If you choose another product look for a computer or audio equipment retailer.
Cool.
Hope that helps. By the way if you feel any of the posts in this thread have helped feel free to award stars appropriately.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask!
Rounik

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