Has anyone invented a stand alone CD burner that takes it's input directly off a stereo system? I haven't had much luck with Google.

I have a burner on the computer but if I want to record from a turntable (remember those LOL?) then I have to play it onto mini-disc then play it again onto the computer in order to record it.

Shifting the stereo system nearer the computer is not practical, so I'm wanting to burn CD's where the stereo system is located (in one step).

DerekW

Hi Derek, do a Google search for "stand alone CD burner" and you will get many hits for them. This one looks promising - http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,42805,00.asp

Thanks KurtS, it looks good.

Sorry about my Google goof. I got very close to your string but one word makes all the difference. In the end had it in the first line of my post LOL.

DerekW

No problem Derek. I know you're a regualar here and figured you were probably just having issues with Google. Hope you found what you're looking for.

KurtS

Turned out to be a bit of a hornet's nest. It seems most "stand alones" force you into using audio CD-R's so that you pay royalties (joke - because most of the artists on my LP's died way back).

Some doubts about whether many of these devices will actually do what I want anyway - much talk about USB's, software, and transferring pictures from camera cards.

I'll keep trying but it all sounds rather expensive too,
so I might have to re-think my whole approach to this problem.

Thx again.

DerekW

Hey Derek, They make stand-alone DVD burners too. I'm not sure of the features but some of them may have the option to record/burn audio on to a DVD disc. Maybe do a Google for Stand Alone DVD burner and see what comes up.

Yep, I noticed the dual functions - worth a closer look
I guess.

Right now I'm wondering how long a lead is permissible from my stereo to the computer. Need to ensure the signal levels are compatible too (don't want to fry sound card - been there done that LOL).

Thx

DerekW

somebody invented a usb turntable. genius.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/24/review_ion_usn_turntable/

... many ways to kill the cat it seems. New one on me,
thx d85kennedy for the tip.

DerekW

"It seems most "stand alones" force you into using audio CD-R's so that you pay royalties (joke - because most of the artists on my LP's died way back)."

Even if the original artist died, someone still owns the rights to the music. Heck for a lot of older music, the artist never owned the rights - the recording company did.

Michael J

Yep, very true of-course.

Irony though is all that I want to do is put the LP's (and 78's) on CD rather than old fashioned records. So I've already paid for the material.

DerekW

Media Digitalizer might fit the bill.
Free to try and $25 to buy.

Bryan

Here's another DAK Industries only $70.

Bryan

and the last one Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition - Plus! Analog Recorder only $15.

(I have this product but never tried the recorder.)

Regards,
Bryan

Thx Bryan.

I've managed to find a neat turntable (all speeds) for computer use, so that option is looking good too.

DerekW