Features
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License:
Free to try; $26.20 to buy
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Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
2,978
- Operating Systems:
Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.3
- Additional Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5
- Limitations:
14-day trial
- Date Added:
June 17, 2008
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Publisher's description of Golden Records
Golden Records is software that helps you to convert your vinyl LP records, tapes or cassettes onto CD or to wav or mp3 files on Mac OS X. It is designed specifically with records and cassettes and has been developed to make the conversion process as easy as possible. Features: Convert audio from vinyl LP records and audio cassette tapes into CD or Wave/MP3 format. Comes with a full set of audio restoration tools to clean up damaged audio. Encodes into mp3 or wave files with the ability to add mp3 ID tags to converted files. Automatically normalizes recordings. Automatically applies dc offset correction recordings. Click / pop elimination when recording from vinyl records. Automatic hiss and noise reduction. Automatic 'phono' RIAA eq correction (if your old record player does not have a reamplifier). Can convert 78 records playing on a RPM player.
Version 1.22 is a bug fixing release.
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Version: Golden Records 1.22
"Surprisingly simple & high quality vinyl conversion"
Pros: Super-simple to set up and use; amazing results; can directly patch the turntable into your PC's audio input without the use of a preamp or stereo amp; unattended operation; can record 78s without a 78-capable turntable!
Cons: It's a bit clunky on my Mac G4 with 2GB of RAM and tons of HD space but still effective nonetheless; can't manually control the balance - they're tied together; the input level slider does nothing - must use the adj. in Mac's sound settings
Summary: I was surprised at how easy it is to figure out and use this app. It's built-in Wizard walks you though the main steps needed for good results. Be careful setting the quality level too high - you'll end up with mp3s of colossal size. Rather ordin... read more >>
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Version: Golden Records 1.22
"Works until crash-Then non-existent customer service"
Pros: It is fairly easy and intuitive to use. Includes RIAA equalization which might seduce you into thinking you can get by without a preamp. When burning CDs from the converted files, the quality is quite good.
Cons: Upgrades are free for 90 days, then pricing is at full bore. If you crash, good luck with customer service. I have communicated with them 3 times and have yet to receive even a confirmation. You still need a decent preamp despite the built in RIAA.
Summary: I bought the program as a download in the fall of 2008 to digitize my vinyl collection. Taking delivery of this product via download might be cheaper, but having the CD might be smarter. Care must be taken when installing the download since NCH has ... read more >>
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