On making hi-res copies of LPs

摘要

I have just read Jim Lesurf's article on recording LPs at 96kHz/24-bit [see HFN Jul '14]. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface he used looked interesting but has no facility for directly attaching the standard twin phono RCA output cables from a turntable. Presumably, some sort of additional audio hi-fi component such as a phono preamp would be needed for recording to take place? However, Jim asked for readers' comments, so here goes. You might be interested in the set-up I use for recording vinyl directly from my Thorens turntable to the FLAC format at 96kHz/24-bit via my PC. Both turntable phono-out leads plug directly into a Soundblaster X-Fi HD soundcard which in turn is connected to my PC via a USB cable. The speakers also connect directly to the Soundblaster so I am able to monitor what I am recording with the choice of listening via the speakers or headphones.