How to Connect a Turntable to Your Sound Card
If you want to convert your vinyl record collection into a more versatile digital format, you will need to connect your turntable to your computer. Whilst the majority of modern turntables offer USB connectivity, you can also connect a turntable directly to your computer's sound card using the Phono inputs. In order to record sound from your turntable through the soundcard you will need to use a Stereo Phono Pre-Amplifier to amplify the signal.
- Stereo Phone Pre-Amplifier
- 3.5 mm to Twin Phono Lead
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Instructions
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Connect the Phono flying leads from your turntable to the "Input" sockets (IN) on the Stereo Phono Pre-Amplifier. Make sure the color on the lead matches the color on the plug.
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Connect the Phono end of the 3.5 mm Jack to Twin Phono Lead to the "Output" sockets (OUT) on the Stereo Phone Pre-Amplifier. Once again make sure the color on the lead matches the color on the plug.
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Locate the "Line-in" socket on your sound card. This is usually color-coded blue. Plug the 3.5 mm Jack into the "Line-in" socket.