Set up the USB turntable. Doing this includes plugging it into your computer using the included USB cable. The computer should automatically recognize and enable the new hardware or prompt you to install the drivers.
Open the Audacity program.
Click on the "File" menu and select "Save Project As..." This allows you to choose a folder in which to keep the music files.
Place a cleaned vinyl record on the USB turntable.
Record the vinyl record. Begin the recording process by clicking the "Record" button on the Audacity application and then starting the turntable. Recording takes place in real time.
Click the software's "Pause" button if you want to flip over the record. Click "Pause" again to resume recording.
Save the completed file. Do this by clicking "Save Project" under the Audacity "File" menu.
Convert the music file into MP3 format. To do this, select "Export Project as MP3" under the Audacity "File" menu. This creates the MP3 file (or files) and exports it or (them) into the folder you specify on your computer.
Save the files again once the export is complete.
Play saved files. Do this by simply clicking on them. They will be opened by your specified music software, whether it is iTunes, Windows Media Player, Quicktime or any other MP3-enabled application.