4. AUDACITY QUICK GUIDE (PC editing program)
For encoding your records to MP3, please download the software from below link and follow the
instructions.
www.audacityteam.org
Before Starting the Audacity software
Make sure that your USB turntable is plugged into the computer and both the computer and the
turntable are plugged in and on.
To Install Software (PC)
1. Plug in your Turntables powersupply to an AC outlet and connect the USB Port of the
Turntable to the USB port on your computer.
2. Turn on the power switch of your turntable.
3. The Windows system will detect a new device and indicate that it is available for use.
To Install Software (MAC)
Follow the instruction from audacity website.
Software Configuration
1. Click on Microphone in the drop down menu and select "Stereo Mix"
Figure 1: Select Stereo Mix
2. Select the "Edit" menu and then "Preferences"
Select the USB audio device under the "Recording" selection as shown. Select "Software
Playthrough" to hear the audio while recording.
Note: The USB Turntable may show up with a different name in the Windows system. This may
depend on your computer model and operating system. 99% of the time it will contain "USB" in the
Name.
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