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LP recordings on your PC or laptop
If you take a closer look at the pre-amp, you will see two input jacks:
• A cartridge for an RCA plug
• A cartridge for a mini stereo jack (next to the pre-amp)
The RCA connector of the pre-amp can only be used for unamplified signals, such as
the ones that come from record players. If you have a record player that delivers
amplified sounds already (some devices from the 70s, as well as some DUAL record
players), please use the mini jack (with the help of an adapter cable from a retail
store) and change the plug to “Line-in” (see below: “Record from a line-in device”).
Preparation:
• Set the INPUT-switch of the PA-005-2 USB to “PHONO”.
• Connect your record player via an RCA cable with the PA-005-2 USB.
• Connect a USB port of your PC with the PA-005-2 USB using the provided cable.
Once connected, the LED on the pre-amp should light up.
• If the connection is correct, then your PC will automatically detect the PA-005-2
USB.
• If a ground line exists on your record player, connect it with the extra screw next
to the switch on the magnetic system (“MM/MC”).
Tip: In the event of the ground line of your record player being too short and to avoid
hum loops, you should stick the stripped end piece into a flower pot or tape it onto
the radiator.
When connecting, avoid the use of USB extension cables as this normally leads to a
loss of function. The pre-amp should also be connected directly to prevent any
disturbance in its functionality due to the use of USB hubs and port replicators.