Turntable to computer speakers

Configuring your PC:

• Begin by having your turntable properly set up. ( ...
• Turn on the turntable and computer and plug the turntable into the USB port on your computer.
• Locate the Speaker Icon in the task bar on your computer. ...
• Right click on the Speaker Icon and select “Playback devices.”

1. Can you play turntable through computer speakers?
2. Do any speakers work with turntables?
3. How do I connect my phonograph to my computer?
4. Do you need an amplifier with a turntable?
5. Do you need a receiver for a turntable?
6. How do I connect my RCA turntable to my computer?
7. How do I connect my RCA to my computer?
8. How do I connect my Sony turntable to my computer?
9. Do you need a preamp for turntable?
10. How do I connect my turntable to my amp without phono input?
11. What's the difference between passive and active speakers?
12. Do you need a preamp for speakers?
13. Can you connect a turntable to AUX?

Can you play turntable through computer speakers?

Now, sound from vinyl playing back on your turntable will play through your PC's speakers (or another other selected audio output device if you have one). You can control playback volume by clicking on the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.

Do any speakers work with turntables?

The vast majority of speakers will need to be partnered with a stereo amplifier that has a phono preamp (aka phono stage) built-in, so they'll work with your turntable.

How do I connect my phonograph to my computer?

Connect your turntable output to your computer's 1/8" audio input or USB input. Launch your program and create a new file. Select the appropriate input source (1/8" or USB) in the program preferences. Test play your record and make sure the input levels do not reach "red", adjust input volume if necessary.

Do you need an amplifier with a turntable?

A turntable needs an amplifier to play vinyl records. The output signal from a turntable is not strong enough to drive speakers. ... Powered speakers, that have the amplifier built-in, can be connected directly to a turntable without the need of a separate amplifier.

Do you need a receiver for a turntable?

In order to connect various video and audio components to a speaker you generally need a receiver. It has inputs for the different components and an output for the speakers. ... The receiver allows you to connect your turntable, record player, CD player, TV, etc.

How do I connect my RCA turntable to my computer?

Connect one end of one RCA cable to the turntable Output ports. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the Phono In ports on your preamplifier. Be sure to connect the red plugs to the red ports and the white plugs to the white ports. Plug one end of the second RCA cable into the Outputs on your preamplifier.

How do I connect my RCA to my computer?

We recommend a 3.5mm mini phone plug to Rca jack adapter with a RCA jack stereo cable which plugs into the "line" input of your computer's sound card. You then connect the RCA jack stereo ends to the audio output of your tape deck or cd player, such as one of the "tape" output jacks.

How do I connect my Sony turntable to my computer?

Be sure to use the supplied USB cable and directly connect your computer and the turntable. Be sure to insert the USB cable plug straight and all the way into the USB port. Do not force it obliquely into the port as it may cause malfunctions.

Do you need a preamp for turntable?

If you want to hook your record player up to external speakers or audio systems, you need a preamp. ... Some turntables contain internal preamps. So do some of the components you might want to connect to your turntable, like a receiver or amplifier. If that is the case, you won't need to buy an additional preamp.

How do I connect my turntable to my amp without phono input?

If your receiver does not have a phono input, don't worry – many turntables have their own built-in preamp. (You can verify this in the owner's manual.) As long as this is the case, you can use any receiver input, such as the ones labeled “Line,” “Audio,” “CD” or “Auxiliary.”

What's the difference between passive and active speakers?

So what are active and passive speakers? The simple difference between active and passive speakers is that active/powered pa speakers require power, meaning it needs to be plugged into AC electricity, and unpowered/passive pa speakers don't.

Do you need a preamp for speakers?

The purpose of a preamp is to amplify low level signals to line level, i.e. the “standard” operating level of your recording gear. ... So you need a preamp for just about any sound source. But this doesn't have to be an external device. Most audio interfaces already come with built-in preamps.

Can you connect a turntable to AUX?

Simply plug the turntable's audio signal cable into one of the receiver's analog audio inputs. These inputs are oftentimes labeled Aux (auxiliary), Line In, Analog In, etc. You can even use your receiver's "CD" or "Tape" input, if needed. No other connections are required.