JediTray

Mielr said:

JediTray, some things that come to mind (which you already may have thought of/taken care of), but just in case:

Are you using a MM or MC cartridge? Some phono preamps don't have enough output for an MC cartridge and you'll get A LOT of noise.

 Well, I used what DAK provided, which was a GliPro elliptical diamond stylus with magnetic cartridge.

Here's a link that shows detailed closeup pics:

http://www.dak.com/reviews/2020pics.cfm  

boba feta said:

Well I don't know about your software but in Adobe Audition you just go Effects-NoiseReduction-Capture Noise Reduction Profile, then when you have your sample, just load it up from the Noise Reduction tab.

 Thanks for the tip.  I will definitely play with that once I have equipment again.

I have no idea, that's why I started this thread.  If you can direct me to some software or something, please do!

I've considered that, believe you me!  The problem with that is, you always wind up having to get a new cartridge because I sure as hell wouldn't trust a used one.  The DAK set offers it all new, but of course the trouble could have been the turntable itself.  Shipping sensitive equipment can definitely lead to a problem all too easily.

Jetrell, how would you rate your recordings on needle noise?  Is it just one of those things that you put up with?  On mine, it wasn't audible unless of course I cranked the volume all the way up, but like I said, it was on the recordings and registered on the meter.

Yeah, the DAK equipment was all brand new.  I returned the first preamp mixer (which connected directly to my sound card's 3/5 mm jack, by the way) because I thought the problem was there, but it wasn't.  I returned the whole schmere.

As for Adobe Audition, I checked it out and it seems pretty similar to ACID Pro, which is my program of choice.  The only problem I had with the equipment and ACID Pro was the needle noise.  I used DAK's DePopper for a filter.  It worked really well, but some of the feedback I received suggested that it was effecting the quality of the music.  I didn't really think so, but it was enough for me to close up shop and send the gear back.

Oh and yes, I cleaned all my vinyl prior to use, even if it was just opened.  I have a special cloth, and I also kept the DAK record cleaner that also does away with static.

Here's a list of all the programs I used:

Sony ACID Pro

DAK DePopper 3

Acoustica Spin It Again

I think sometimes that maybe I expected too much and my recordings were as good as it gets, but I just don't know.  You can only get so much silence from a fine piece of metal being dragged across a piece of plastic, I suppose.  Maybe I'll order the DAK setup again someday, unless the discussion here leads me elsewhere.  I'm wondering also, even if I do use that setup again, if getting the RCA to USB cable might yield better results than plugging into the sound card.  The thing is, I think that cable converts at 16 bit only.

Also, DePopper has a setting called "Pulley Turntable" that seemed to help with how loud the needle noise registered, but I thought it was effecting the music.  Of course my turntable wasn't a pulley system, but there you have it.

Yeah, I know that grounding is essential, and my vinyl is borderline immaculate, some of which hasn't even been played yet.

As far as Adobe Audition, thanks for the tip.  I'll look into it.  Does it have any settings or effects or filters specifically for vinyl?

Do your rips have needle noise?

If someone can hook me up with this, and ALL of Puggo's stuff, please PM me.

Count me in for wanting this!

I thought my first attempt at doing this was an epic fail, so I want to pose some questions to anybody out there that is “in the know.”

My biggest enemy was “needle noise.”  No matter what I tried, the VU meter still showed it.  I know that it cannot be totally silent like a tape or CD, but I really thought that, especially with the expensive equipment I bought (and returned because of it), that it could somehow be defeated.  Does anyone have any ideas?  Software?  Hardware?  Equipment?

Also, I used a professional preamp mixer.  I thought for sure that since it was “overqualified” for the job, the needle noise would be manageable.  I was wrong.  It only highlighted it even more because of the increased fidelity.  So, does anyone recommend a particular preamp?

Lastly, here is a link to the system that I bought:

http://www.dak.com/reviews/2020story.cfm?Ref=MSN&PM=LPtCD&Srh=usb_turntable

And here is a link to a new cable by Alesis.  I have NOT tried it, but thought it was of interest:

http://www.pssl.com/!XGpYL-n!XRycqSFWCgsVWQ!/Alesis-PhonoLink-Stereo-RCA-Phono-to-USB-Cable-s?AID=10404878&PID=2007032&SID=46002

So, I would really appreciate ANY positive input, recommendations, links, advice, pictures, etc. about this.  I really want to give it a go again someday, and I have some great vinyl for it, but I want to be more educated for the next attempt.

Thanks for reading!

This is exciting, Puggo!  Thanks again, sir!  :)

Erikstormtrooper said:

I find it hard to believe George would forbid any OOT releases in his will. I just can't see how he would rob his heirs of those profits, and knowingly seal his legacy as a suppressor of film history.

 At this point, I not only see it as believable, but probable.

I sure as hell hope you're right.

Sweet!

Yes indeed.  Thanks for the dedication, Jambe!

If anyone has links for this with JDownloader, please contact me.

Fanfrakkintastic, Lee!

Thanks so much for doing this and sharing.  I look forward to it.

Crap, my headache's back.

I just picked up the Target exclusive "Attack on Hoth" set.  The Hoth AT-ST compliments the AT-AT very nicely!

The new v2 is the best so far.  The pitch is still too high, there are some minor sync issues in a few spots, and the volume is too high in places.  During some of the narrations, the "S" sounds are distorted, especially George's.

But, it's nice to finally have the Miami version and I consider this to be final.  There's only so much that can be done, and since players don't have pitch control that I'm aware of, it'll just have to do.

Thanks for your efforts, zeppelinrox.

Jetrell Fo said:

I believe the only difference aside from the burnt in Japanese subtitles is that the 2000(ish) set had the Episode 1 preview like the VHS box set did.

 Actually, it is Episode II.  :)

Is anyone planning on doing the 1997 SE set with the bonus features?

LeeThorogood said:

I am not aware of any set that fully preserves the NTSC 97 SE LDs which to my knowledge had additional special features to the PAL set.

 Crap.  :(  Well, I have the LD's if someone who knows what they're doing wants to tackle it.

Hi there dark_jedi!

Many thanks for doing this set, and please count me in for wanting this and the GOUT v3 in NTSC!

Will the SE LD bonus features be included?  I have the LD's, but haven't had a player since 2001.

Since I lost my LD player in the divorce, I'd certainly like to have NTSC DVD's of the SE and bonus materials, if anyone can point me in the right direction.

I'll take it for another spin I suppose.  :)  Thanks.

Bom-bom-bom-BOM!  :)