Use the tape out. Most pro oriented A/Ds have an input gain control to optimize recording gain. There are any number of pro oriented combo A/D and D/A units plus McIntosh, PS Audio, Channel D and others have introduced a variety of audiophile targeted vinyl digitizing options.
Analog to Digital questions
Hi folks,
Would love some help here as I think about recording vinyl to computer. A few questions:
Thank you!
Would love some help here as I think about recording vinyl to computer. A few questions:
- My phono stage is built-in to my pre-amp (Classe CP-35). The pre-amp has RCA and XLR outputs for connection to an amp, as well as a "tape out" connection. Can I use one of those to connect to an Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC)? Or is the pre-amp output too "loud" for the ADC?
- Is it important to have an input gain control on the ADC?
- Is there such a thing as a device that does both A->D AND D->A? In the long run, I'd like to use the computer to play music as well as record it. Or does everyone buy two devices?
Thank you!