[kunst nugget]

I'm trying to think of a better pun than meals on wheels but I just couldn't bear to watch anymore. I hope other circus don't try to ape that routine.

[Synode]

On yer bike Kunst

[BaZmO*]

A family friend has asked me to record an old 78rpm on to a CD for them. Anybody any experience doing this?

I assume it could be played on (and recorded from) a regular deck and then just pitched up in the aul 'puter?

[francois]

You'll need to modify the pitch control for a start, plus standard needles may not play old records, especially if they are shellac

[BaZmO*]

Originally Posted by francois

You'll need to modify the pitch control for a start,

Would it not just be a case of playing/recording it at 33/45rpm and then speeding it up accordingly?

Originally Posted by francois

..plus standard needles may not play old records, especially if they are shellac

I was thinking that that might be a problem alright. But I do remember having an old record player at home that played 33/45/78rpm but just used the same needle for each. Is shellac the only thing that would cause a problem?

[joker77]

Originally Posted by BaZmO*

Would it not just be a case of playing/recording it at 33/45rpm and then speeding it up accordingly?

I thought you could do this as well - just play it at 45 and record, then pitch up the wav afterwards?

[BaZmO*]

Originally Posted by joker77

I thought you could do this as well - just play it at 45 and record, then pitch up the wav afterwards?

Well I've been roped in to do it so I'll just have to give it a bash and see.

[ciarakitten]

Anyone know a place in Dublin that plays good "deep house music?"

Ive been looking to find a good spot for ages

[BaZmO*]

Originally Posted by francois

You'll need to modify the pitch control for a start, plus standard needles may not play old records, especially if they are shellac

Turns out it is shellac. Will playing it with standard needles damage it?

[francois]

Shellac is a lot harder then vinyl so if there is a defect or dirt it could damage your needle, also the grooves are a lot bigger-do a search for a 78 rpm stylus, you should be able to pick one up-my father has some shellac records and he picked one up on ebay for about 40

[BaZmO*]

Originally Posted by francois

Shellac is a lot harder then vinyl so if there is a defect or dirt it could damage your needle, also the grooves are a lot bigger-do a search for a 78 rpm stylus, you should be able to pick one up-my father has some shellac records and he picked one up on ebay for about 40

Ah f@ck that! I was only supposed to be doing it as a favour for somebody. I'm not shelling out €40 for a needle just to record one record. I might try and use an old needle and see will that work. Wouldn't be too worried about damaging that needle, I'd be more concerned with damaging the record.

Is there any places that you could bring it for them to do it?

[francois]

I don't know of any off hand