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#1
General Discussion / Re: New User for using VS to a...
Last post by LtMandella - Today at 08:14:55 PM[[Also, anyone here managed to recreate the 'warm tone' of an album while converting to digital?]]
Try digitizing to DSD. That worked for me to avoid digital "harshness"...
#2
General Discussion / Re: New User for using VS to a...
Last post by Indy33 - Today at 08:00:03 PMQuote from: Ecoli-557 on Today at 04:17:02 PMMy wonder is if VS can work with either the RME unit or a lower cost but still 32-bit floater such as the Zoom UAC-232?Looks like it should work according to this website.
Hopefully someone will know.
https://www.alpinesoft.co.uk/VinylStudio/screenshots.aspx
Record directly to WAV, FLAC, Ogg, MP3, or AIFF format.
On the Mac, CAF, AAC and Apple Lossless files are also supported.
Recording stops automatically at the end of the record
Supports up to 192 kHz, 16, 24 or 32 bit
Monitor your recording through your PC's speakers
Record 78's on turntables with no 78 RPM speed setting
Apply RIAA and other recording equalisation curves
Lookup and edit the track listing while recording is in progress
This also might be of interest.
https://www.alpinesoft.co.uk/VinylStudio/dsd.aspx
As of version 8.6, VinylStudio can record DSD from a suitable ADC, such as the PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter or (with a firmware upgrade) the Ayre QA-9. These are DSD over PCM (DoP) devices. Under Windows, 'DSD native' recording is also supported; devices tested include the Korg DS-DAC-10R (DSD supported on Windows only), the RME ADI-2 Pro, Mytek's Brooklyn ADC, the Ayre QA9, Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes Turntable and Playback Designs' Pinot ADC.
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#3
General Discussion / Re: New User for using VS to a...
Last post by Ecoli-557 - Today at 04:17:02 PMThanks Indy33. I have asked this question on a Facebook group which is international in scope. Interesting responses to say the least as well as informational.
One guy who is a professional sound engineer for movies, etc. has given good information.
He is saying that 24 bit will not get me close to my goal - which is what I am 'hearing'.
He uses a RME ADI-2/4 SE unit which uses 32 bit floating. He further states that a MC is not needed.
I have found a 32-bit floating ADC; Zoom UAC-232 and have asked him if he has had any experience with it - awaiting his response.
He says that the bandwidth of a 32-bit floating unit will get me 'just a hair below live listening'.....
He further states that 96KHz and 24 bit tops out in terms of frequency response and low signal resolution.
My wonder is if VS can work with either the RME unit or a lower cost but still 32-bit floater such as the Zoom UAC-232?
Hopefully someone will know.
One guy who is a professional sound engineer for movies, etc. has given good information.
He is saying that 24 bit will not get me close to my goal - which is what I am 'hearing'.
He uses a RME ADI-2/4 SE unit which uses 32 bit floating. He further states that a MC is not needed.
I have found a 32-bit floating ADC; Zoom UAC-232 and have asked him if he has had any experience with it - awaiting his response.
He says that the bandwidth of a 32-bit floating unit will get me 'just a hair below live listening'.....
He further states that 96KHz and 24 bit tops out in terms of frequency response and low signal resolution.
My wonder is if VS can work with either the RME unit or a lower cost but still 32-bit floater such as the Zoom UAC-232?
Hopefully someone will know.
#4
General Discussion / Re: New User for using VS to a...
Last post by Indy33 - Today at 03:46:50 PMI'm surprised that Paul has not responded by now, maybe he is out of pocket right now.
After reading thru both your posts and the perceived quality of your system, I'm surprised you are not recording to a DSD file. But maybe it's because you can't edit a DSD file and then save it as such.
If the vinyl surface quality is good enough, try recording to DSD.
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After reading thru both your posts and the perceived quality of your system, I'm surprised you are not recording to a DSD file. But maybe it's because you can't edit a DSD file and then save it as such.
If the vinyl surface quality is good enough, try recording to DSD.
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#5
General Discussion / Re: New User for using VS to a...
Last post by Ecoli-557 - May 21, 2024, 02:24:28 AMAlso, anyone here managed to recreate the 'warm tone' of an album while converting to digital?
I am using FLAC, 24 bits, and 96KHz sampling. My equalizer is:
31Hz - +9
63hZ - +5
125hZ - +5
250hZ - +8
500hZ +9
1khZ - +9
2kHZ - +6
4kHZ - +3
8kHZ - +1
16khZ - +5
Normalize at -1dB
This gives me in my and a few friends estimation about 75% of the sound from vinyl.
There is a difference in my cartridges; table has a MC and the recording table has a MM.
I am wondering if I need to kick up my sampling rate?
Anyone who has re-created the vinyl 'sound' please weigh in.
Regards to All.
I am using FLAC, 24 bits, and 96KHz sampling. My equalizer is:
31Hz - +9
63hZ - +5
125hZ - +5
250hZ - +8
500hZ +9
1khZ - +9
2kHZ - +6
4kHZ - +3
8kHZ - +1
16khZ - +5
Normalize at -1dB
This gives me in my and a few friends estimation about 75% of the sound from vinyl.
There is a difference in my cartridges; table has a MC and the recording table has a MM.
I am wondering if I need to kick up my sampling rate?
Anyone who has re-created the vinyl 'sound' please weigh in.
Regards to All.
#6
General Discussion / New User for using VS to add t...
Last post by Ecoli-557 - May 19, 2024, 08:48:36 PMHello All, very New User here.
I have VS Premium V14.0.4 and plan on using it to add to my audio files on lyrion Music Server (formally known as Logitech Music Server).
I have several question and pardon if this is the wrong place to ask.
First of all it seems so very cool and I have played with it for a week now but am wanting to get serious with it.
I am using a, ADL preamp/digitizer which works well - after trying serval cartridges for the best 'sound'.
Work Flow:
1. Digitize both sides and then
2. Split tracks (wish this was more accurate its works pretty good)
3. Cleanup Audio - this is where I have questions - of course.
I understand the pop and crack part, but the equalizer I would like to use. I do this AFTER the recording but does this get saved when saving the tracks? It seems weird to Slit Tracks, then Cleanup Audio, then go BACK to Split Tracks in order to save them.
Last question for now (I suppose), is there a rule of thumb on how much to add on the low end from an album? The cuts can not get the full base (RIAA help) and even though everyone's taste for the low end is different, is there an perceived 'average' people use?
My system is all Bob Carver except for the graphic equalizer bot tube and solid state with 4 Carver AL3+ speakers so the sound stage is excellent according to other audiophiles who have listened in.
I am asking quite basic questions on a totally subjective topic but I could use a starting place.
Great program and I plan on adding hundreds of albums and only play them just to see the Michell go around......
Spin an album with an Adult Beverage........
I have VS Premium V14.0.4 and plan on using it to add to my audio files on lyrion Music Server (formally known as Logitech Music Server).
I have several question and pardon if this is the wrong place to ask.
First of all it seems so very cool and I have played with it for a week now but am wanting to get serious with it.
I am using a, ADL preamp/digitizer which works well - after trying serval cartridges for the best 'sound'.
Work Flow:
1. Digitize both sides and then
2. Split tracks (wish this was more accurate its works pretty good)
3. Cleanup Audio - this is where I have questions - of course.
I understand the pop and crack part, but the equalizer I would like to use. I do this AFTER the recording but does this get saved when saving the tracks? It seems weird to Slit Tracks, then Cleanup Audio, then go BACK to Split Tracks in order to save them.
Last question for now (I suppose), is there a rule of thumb on how much to add on the low end from an album? The cuts can not get the full base (RIAA help) and even though everyone's taste for the low end is different, is there an perceived 'average' people use?
My system is all Bob Carver except for the graphic equalizer bot tube and solid state with 4 Carver AL3+ speakers so the sound stage is excellent according to other audiophiles who have listened in.
I am asking quite basic questions on a totally subjective topic but I could use a starting place.
Great program and I plan on adding hundreds of albums and only play them just to see the Michell go around......
Spin an album with an Adult Beverage........
#7
Technical Support / Re: Use VinylStudio with macOS...
Last post by Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) - May 17, 2024, 02:51:58 PMShouldn't be, no. We're currently testing on Ventura, and all is well.
#8
Technical Support / Use VinylStudio with macOS Big...
Last post by samsonwilliams - May 17, 2024, 11:49:17 AMI am currently using VinylStudio with macOS Big Sur (ver 11) with no issues, If I upgrade to Monterey
will there be any issues with VinylStudio ?
Thanks.
will there be any issues with VinylStudio ?
Thanks.
#9
Technical Support / Re: Reel To Reel on MAC ver 13...
Last post by Bnanewbie - May 17, 2024, 02:10:24 AMI ended up connecting it to the line in on the vinyl record player I use VinylStudio with so I think I am good now. The original line in that I was using was a Mac mini add on thing and I guess the MAC wasn't seeing it....all is good now....I also did buy the Pro version on App Store. I soooo appreciate you getting back with me so quick. Thanks bunches.
#10
Technical Support / Re: Reel To Reel on MAC ver 13...
Last post by Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) - May 16, 2024, 10:29:47 PMHi,
So are you getting no signal? Did you select the correct Input Device in VinylStudio's Check Level dialog?
Also, are you sure your Mac *has* a line in socket? Newer Macs don't (as of a few years ago, now).
As for your other question, did you purchase from the App Store? That is currently one version behind. We will be remedying that shortly.
So are you getting no signal? Did you select the correct Input Device in VinylStudio's Check Level dialog?
Also, are you sure your Mac *has* a line in socket? Newer Macs don't (as of a few years ago, now).
As for your other question, did you purchase from the App Store? That is currently one version behind. We will be remedying that shortly.