LONG POST: A few days ago, I finally re-connected my stereo system together (even the speakers!) and was able to correctly hook it to my computer so that I can again make CDs from my vinyl albums! Here are some questions for BK and anyone who makes CDs from albums (these are "just curious" kinds of questions):
1) When I record a record (re-CORD a RECK-erd) to my computer and I break up the big giant .wav file, I just break it into chunks and don't change the amount of time in between songs and I don't mute the "silence" (in other words, leaving all the hiss) between the tracks. Does anyone else do it this way or do you totally mute it between the tracks to eliminate the hiss and standardize the amount of time in between each track as well?
2) Do any of you have scanners and (if you do) do you scan the record jacket to make it look like a mini-album or do you just create a simple text document with the title, tracks, performer, etc.? When I scan record jackets, I always have to scan each side (front and back) at least four times and assemble the pictures into one because the scanner bed is only 8-1/2 x 11 inches and the jackets are 12-1/2 (or so) inches square. How many of you (if any) go through this hassle?
3) How much time/energy/effort do you take to clean up pops, hiss, scratches, etc.? What program(s) do you use and is it (are they) any good? I have something called DC Art (I think, I'm not at my computer at home) to clean up pops and hiss. It's just okay mainly because I haven't taken time to learn it. The .pdf file owner's manual, if printed out, would be 160 pages!! I also can manually remove some of the louder pops, but it's a very tedious process.
Like I said, these are "just curious" kinds of questions. That's it for now.
