I am digitizing my LPs. I have a Yamaha TT-500U turntable and an old Sanyo receiver. I run the output from my receiver to a computer’s sound card and record with Audacity software.
After recording a bunch of LPs, I noticed (in Audacity) that the level on the right channel suddenly dropped. I checked my turntable and the needle was cockeyed. Not surprising since I haven’t used it in years and had just played a bunch of LPs. Therefore, I replaced the needle on the cartridge (AT90). This didn’t help - right channel is still low.
I checked the recording levels with the radio. That is OK - so problem seems to be related to the turntable. I removed the cartridge and blew out the dust, etc. with compressed air. Still have low levels.
Any opinions on where the problem lies? Cables? Cartridge? Any suggestions on how to further diagnose?
I am digitizing my LPs. I have a Yamaha TT-500U turntable and an old Sanyo receiver. I run the output from my receiver to a computer’s sound card and record with Audacity software.
After recording a bunch of LPs, I noticed (in Audacity) that the level on the right channel suddenly dropped. I checked my turntable and the needle was cockeyed. Not surprising since I haven’t used it in years and had just played a bunch of LPs. Therefore, I replaced the needle on the cartridge (AT90). This didn’t help - right channel is still low.
I checked the recording levels with the radio. That is OK - so problem seems to be related to the turntable. I removed the cartridge and blew out the dust, etc. with compressed air. Still have low levels.
Any opinions on where the problem lies? Cables? Cartridge? Any suggestions on how to further diagnose?