playing record player through macbook input line

josh.ramsden · josh.ramsden #1 (**permalink**)

10-20-2007, 11:23 AM

I have gone out and bought a converter lead for my turntable so that i can plug it in through my macbook pro's input jack as my comptuer speakers are the most decent ones i own. but im just wondering how i can do this... i have it plugged into my macbook but i cant find any options to make the sound come through the speakers. Is there any programs or any settings i can change. I also wouldnt mind some EQ controls aswell. thanks !

davidgallant · davidgallant #2 (**permalink**)

10-20-2007, 12:57 PM

EEEk. Where are you running the ground wire??? Just plugging the 'red and white' rca cables in isnt enough unless you have a turntable which grounds through the AC jack(Numark makes them). You could use something like Logic or Protools with plugins to give you an EQ but these are pricey.

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #3 (**permalink**)

10-20-2007, 02:21 PM

Does the turntable have an amplifier or not?
I am able to hook my turntable just fine to my Mac. It's new so it's got a built in amplifier and has the RCA output cables. I purchased a Y adapter that converts the RCA to the 1/8" mini plug for the Mac.
I don't remember how I did it but it should be able to play automatically through line in or through iTunes.

Benedict · Benedict #4 (**permalink**)

10-26-2007, 02:39 PM

What Turntable do you have?

Most of the time a simple adapter just wont cut it. You need a phono pre amp or mixer to do this PROPERLY.

davidgallant #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 26, 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 101 Mac Specs: 13" C2D 2gRam, 8g iPhone	10-20-2007, 12:57 PM EEEk. Where are you running the ground wire??? Just plugging the 'red and white' rca cables in isnt enough unless you have a turntable which grounds through the AC jack(Numark makes them). You could use something like Logic or Protools with plugins to give you an EQ but these are pricey. --GOT PROTOOLS?--
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josh.ramsden #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 02, 2007 Posts: 4	10-20-2007, 11:23 AM I have gone out and bought a converter lead for my turntable so that i can plug it in through my macbook pro's input jack as my comptuer speakers are the most decent ones i own. but im just wondering how i can do this... i have it plugged into my macbook but i cant find any options to make the sound come through the speakers. Is there any programs or any settings i can change. I also wouldnt mind some EQ controls aswell. thanks !
	QUOTE Thanks

Benedict #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 02, 2007 Posts: 30	10-26-2007, 02:39 PM What Turntable do you have? Most of the time a simple adapter just wont cut it. You need a phono pre amp or mixer to do this PROPERLY.
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