Objective – Convert LP records and cassettes into MP3 files on a Mac
Requirements
Macbook (includes a Line-In jack), if you don’t have a line-in, buy an iMic
RCA to 1/8′ line cable (Final Vinyl ($0)
iTunes ($0)
Procedure
1. Connect receiver output to Macbook using RCA to 1/8″ cable – note a turntable requires applification through a receiver or pre-amp
2. Launch Final Vinyl
3. Play a loud passage of the cassette/LP and adjust the levels down if volume is going above red
4. Rewind/start from the beginning and click Record on Final Vinyl
5. When a side completes, click Record to stop the recording
6. Click the Final Vinyl Tools area and select Auto Mark to mark the individual song tracks
7. Confirm the markings and adjust if necessary.
8. Click on each track and select Save Track as and name corresponding to track number – i.e. 1.aiff
9. Repeat steps 4 – 8 for the other side and start your file name at the next number – i.e. 7.aiff
10. Drag all of the .aiff files to iTunes and find them at the bottom of the Library list
11. Select the files just imported and click Advanced, Convert to MP3
12. When the conversion is complete, delete the aiff file by pressing Apple-Delete
13. Highlight the remaining MP3 files and press Apple-I
14. Set the Artist, Album Artist, Album Name, Year, Category,and Total number of tracks
15. Select the first track, press Apple-I and set the track name. Click Next to do for all tracks.
16. Delete the original .aiff files created in steps 4-8
