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Stereo phono pre-amp 17
Stereo phono pre-amp
This chapter is only important for users, who bought MAGIX Rescue Your Vinyl and
Tapes! 2013. In addition to MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013, MAGIX Rescue Your
Vinyl and Tapes! 2013 also includes a phono pre-amp. Customers who bought
MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 can skip to the Quick Start chapter.
Introduction
Audio signals coming from record players have to be pre-amplified first before they
are further processed by an amplifier or PC. Otherwise the recording's basses would
be too quiet. This procedure is called “RIAA equalization”.
MAGIX Stereo pre-amp PA-005-2 USB takes over any pre-amplification of LP
recordings and also offers the function of converting analog signals that travel from
the output of the stereos to the PC, to digital data, which then can be processed by
the PC.
It functions as an analog/digital converter, just like the sound card in the PC. Due to
its top-quality conversion and sound creation, it is preferable to many other onboard
sound cards. For this reason, it is recommended to use the USB pre-amp to carry out
recordings from MP3 players, cassette and tape recorders.
The PA-005-2 USB offers additional functions such as a switch for both MC and MM
magnetic systems.
Note: MC and MM are different types of pick-ups for record players. “MC” –
“Moving Coil” – is the less frequent type, whereas “MM” – “Moving Magnet” – is the
normal type. If you are unsure of which type to use, select the setting “MM” within
PA 005-2 USB. If you have any problems with the quality of your recording, try the
“MC” setting.