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satchdr
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I am hoping to get thoughts/recommendations on good audio restoration software. I've decided to take the plunge to restore some of the vinyl (and a few tape) sources of music that I can't seem to find on CD. Almost all of my vinyl is in excellent condition so I'm not trying to restore garbage.
I've purchased a Stanton T-90 turntable so that I had the USB connection and it comes with Cakewalk Pyro 5 software. I've also been intrigued by the DC Seven restoration software sold by Tracertek. I like the presentation of this software on their website and it seems to be pretty user friendly. I'm no IT pro but I pretty well know my way around computers and audio equipment. If possible, I'd like to find the right software before I start this project (rather than change software mid-stream.)
Any thoughts from the chat board group?
Dan
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Dan:
I personally recommend Adobe Audition. I have version 1.5, and I believe they are now at version 3 or 4. It's the best investment I've made.
You might be able to find 1.5 at a great price!
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I would also recommend using something other than a USB turntable. I love my Stanton STR8-80, have it hooked up to my computer through a receiver.... USB connections on turntables are not really all that high quality, so i've been told.
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Dan,
I second what Tom says about the USB turntable. If you already have a turntable, you don't need it. You just need to run the line out of your receiver to the input of a decent sound card. (I'm using a Soundblaster Live card, which is a slight upgrade from the "average" card but still inexpensive.)
The key to getting a good sounding transfer is having a good turntable, and, more importantly, a nice-sounding cartridge and stylus. (I use the Audio Technica AT440MLa, thanks to a recommendation by another board member.)
I'm also using Cool Edit Pro (aka Adobe Audition). I haven't used the latest versions either, but even the old versions are frickin' awesome!
(For anyone interested, I'm dabbling in online audio editing instructional lessons. Just send me a PM, and I'll try to help you out.)
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I started out with Cool Edit and liked it a lot but when I switched from PC To
Mac I couldn't use it. What I use now is Soundbooth by Adobe and I love it.
It's kind of like Adobe Audition with not as many bells and whistles, many of
which you wouldn't use anyway for what you want to do.
One thing I really do like on the Soundbooth is that it shows you the wave
form as well as a spectral frequency display allowing you to locate and
remove unwanted sounds more easily. They sell the Soundbooth for both
PC's and Macs.
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Dan, it also depends on how much vinyl and tape you plan to transfer. If it isn't a whole lot, it doesn't make much sense to go overboard with top-notch equipment or software. Follow Aaron's advice, though: don't skimp on the cartridge and stylus. A good quality phono preamp makes a difference, too.
I've been a Sound Forge user since 1996, and use Cool Edit Pro for the few things I can't do with Sound Forge. However, Sound Forge is more expensive, is not fully four-track, and SONY has been slow in rolling out improvements since they acquired the brand. Adobe Audition is pretty much the default sound editing program, and provides good bang for the bucks.
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The Hits Man
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I use Audition 3 and isotope's RX for the NR and dither.
My turntable is a Music Hall 5
Cartridge is Audio Technica 150MLX
Phono stage is Cambridge Audio 640p
Soundcard is E-mu 0404
Edited by The Hits Man on 26 March 2009 at 6:35am
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