Learn how to convert LPs, records, audio cassettes, and tapes to CDs & MP3s affordably: record, edit and remaster the recordings, automate many tasks, burn CDs and make MP3s using Blaze Audio's conversion software and hardware. The tutorial can be purchased as a printed manual.

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The tutorial is divided into a number of different steps which are listed in the right column. They are designed to be independent articles and can be read in any order.

This tutorial is based on Blaze Audio's LP and Tape to CD Conversion Software Suites and contains information about the USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter and the LKG PRE 600 phono preamplifier.

Software and hardware needed:

PC computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Sound card or USB audio device
Turntable with a built in preamp, a receiver, or an external phono preamp
Cables
Conversion software
CD burner (standard in most PCs and laptops)
iPod & iTunes on your computer or other MP3 player

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Records and Tapes to MP3 & CD

1. Introduction
2. Connection Basics
3. Connecting your Devices
4. Recording: Setting Levels
5. Making the Recording
6. Using Power Record to Stop Recording Automatically
7. Using Wave Breaker to Split Long Files into Tracks
8. Editing with RipEditBurn Plus and RipEditBurn
9. Using Record Cleaner to Clean Recordings
10. Setting Volumes for Each Song
11. Burning the CD

New! Noise Reduction Effect
Cleans up your noisy recordings like magic!
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USB Audio External Sound Card

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Phono Preamp

Amplifies your turntable's signal so your sound card can hear it, adds RIAA EQ. Use with the Conversion Suite Plus to convert LPs to CD. Buy in a combination package with the Conversion Suite Plus and save 20%!