I'm not sure whether this is the right area to post - apologies if not, please redirect me. My query is not about the software per se, that seems very straightforward and I launched straight into a sound/levels test. It seemed very intuitive.
I have a very simple Pioneer turntable and I recently purchased a pre-amp from Maplins (SP-24A). When I listen to the output (through my PC via VinylStudio, through my Mac via VinylStudio or Audacity) the recording is severly distorted, and turning the input/gain right down doesn't have any effect (or than quieter distortion!). If I stop playing a record, I can still hear a significant buzzing.
I've read in various groups that this may be due to an earthing issue, and that I should connect the turntable earth to the pre-amp - my problem is, neither the turntable nor the pre-amp have any signs of an earth terminal, in fact the pre-amp says 'no earth required'.
Am I doing some basic wrong? Or am I an unfortunate amateur who has just not got the right gear to do the job? I do want to digitize my LP collection, but my first priority was to get an LP onto CD for a group of retired gents who perform as a Barber Shop Quartet - they wanted to use the LP to rehearse to, or as occasional backing music. I feel I'm going to let them down.....
Any kind soul out there give me any advice?
Many thanks,
Neil