Depending on the Turntable brand or model, it might include one or more of the following connection options.

Audio Out with Ground or Audio Out with Built-in Equalizer/Preamp.

USB Output

A growing number of turntables come equipped with a USB port.

A vinyl LP on a turntable

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In most cases, this allows the connection of the turntable directly to a PC.

Select Turntables with a USB port may also come with audio editing software.

CD-Recorder Availability

CD recorders are getting rare, butthere are still several brands and models available.

Pro-Ject Phono Box MM – Phono Preamp

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Disc compatibility information should be in the CD recorder user manual.

If the CD recorder has LED level meters, you will see if the incoming signal is too loud.

In many cases, you have to pause and restart the recording manually.

Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD/CD-R Drive

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However, If your CD recorder has aSynchrofeature, recording two sides of a record is more straightforward.

It might not number the recorded tracks correctly.

Fades and Text

Some CD recorders allow you to create fade-ins and fade-outs between cuts.

Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder – Front and Rear Views

Some also have CD-Text capability, enabling you to label a CD and each of its cuts.

This information can be read by CD or CD/DVD players and CD/DVD-Rom drives, with text reading capability.

To finalize, press theFinalizebutton on the recorder or the remote control.

Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder – Status Display

The estimated finalization time and its progress should appear on some CD recorders' front panel status display.

However, you may have the flexibility to set levels and fades.

Also, the turntables included with such combos may not provide the best sound quality for your records.

Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder – Analog Audio Connections

Teac LPR550-USB CD Recorder with Cassette and Turntable

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