LP Recorder Version 11

Version 11.1.1 Copyright © 2000-2021 CFB Software
Last Updated 28 Oct 2021

Contents

1. Overview
2. Minimum System Requirements
3. Installation
4. Documentation
5. Ordering Information
6. List of Files
7. Update History
8. Licence Agreement
9. Disclaimer

1. Overview

Recording vinyl LPs or cassettes to CDs or MP3 Files

If you want to record a vinyl LP or cassette to convert to a CD or group of MP3 files you need to use a WAV file recorder to store the recording as a digital WAV-format file on your hard disk. Most general purpose WAV editors can be used for recording but they are packed with functions, many of which the average user would never use. They tend to be complicated and time-consuming to configure and use.

In contrast, LP Recorder has been designed with one purpose in mind - to record vinyl LPs. Connect the tape or line output from your stereo to the line input of your soundcard, enter a filename, select the recording source and press the record button.

Additionally, LP Recorder can be used to record from virtually any sound source that you can connect to your line-input. It has successfully been used to record tapes, cassettes, MiniDiscs, VCR soundtracks, radio programs etc. etc.

LP Recorder is designed to be used with the track splitting program LP Ripper and the CD-burning software LP Burner. However, LP Recorder can be used with most other software capable of processing audio CD-quality 16-bit stereo WAV files.

LP Recorder, LP Ripper and LP Burner are used together to record an LP or cassette to a CD in this way:

• Use LP Recorder to record both sides of your LP or tape to a single CD-quality WAV file onto your hard disk.
  
• Select Split Tracks from the LP Recorder menu to launch LP Ripper to split the large WAV file into a separate WAV file for each track.
  
• Select Burn Tracks from the LP Ripper menu to launch LP Burner to copy the resulting track WAV files to a blank CD-R disk. 

Refer to the Quickstart Guide supplied with each program for more detailed step-by-step instructions.

Features

Special features of LP Recorder suited to recording vinyl, tapes etc. are:

• Automatically adjusts optimum recording levels to avoid distortion
   
• Auto Start for remote operation
   
• Auto Stop for unattended operation
   
• Visual level meter can be used to check recording levels before AND during recording
   
• Level meters display even if your soundcard does not include the meter feature
   
• Simultaneous playback option so you can listen on your computer speakers while recording - useful if recording via an external USB audio device
   
• Large volume slider with numeric values for precise settings
   
• Skipping and clipping prevention and detection
   
• Pause recording - useful for recording a selection of tracks from different LPs
   
• Append to an existing recording
   
• Recording in stereo, 2-channel mono or single-channel mono
   
• The remaining recording time, based on the free space on your disk, is displayed
   
• The recorded file is ready for further processing as soon as the recording has finished
   
• Integrated soundcard selection and configuration
   
• Produces a time-saving LP Ripper-compatible tracks (TRK) file
   
• The menu includes Split Tracks to automatically launch LP Ripper with the current recording

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2. Minimum System Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11.
   
• The recommended memory and processor type that supports your version of Windows is sufficient.
  
• SVGA display using Normal (Small) fonts, and Medium (16-bit) colours
   
• Windows-compatible mouse
   
• A soundcard / audio device compatible with the standard Windows Mixer / Volume control. It must be capable of recording CD-format (16-bit, stereo, 44.1Khz) WAV files and have a line-in input socket.
   
• At least 300 MB Free disk space (for approx. 30 Minutes' WAV storage)
   
• A suitable cable to connect your audio equipment to your soundcard. See Turntable / Tape Player Setup in the LP Recorder Help file for more information. 
  
• If you are recording LPs or cassettes, you will find LP Ripper useful. It automatically splits the large WAV file recorded from a whole LP into separate tracks. It can also be used with a command-line encoder to create MP3 files from the separated tracks.
   
• If you want to record your own standard Audio CDs you will also need a Read/Write CD drive and software that can create CDs from WAV files. Suitable CD writing software may have been supplied with your CD drive. Otherwise LP Burner is recommended for use with LP Ripper and LP Recorder.

NOTE: Some computers, particularly Laptop and Notebook models, have integrated audio chips with limited recording capabilities. Some of these are restricted to (mono) microphone input. Download and run the trial version of LP Recorder to confirm that your computer has adequate capabilities to produce satisfactory recordings.

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3. Installation

LP Recorder is distributed as a self-installing file LRSetup.exe

Install LP Recorder as follows:

• Download and run the installation file LRSetup.exe file and follow the prompts.

• When the installation program has completed, to run LP Recorder either click on the LP Recorder desktop icon or select:
  
  Windows Start > All Programs > LP Recorder > LP Recorder

• For step by step instructions on how to make your first recording select:
  
  Windows Start > All Programs > LP Recorder > Quick Start Guide

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4. Documentation

All of the documentation is contained in the online Help file. When running LP Recorder, press the F1 key for to display Help related to the current screen or select Help from the menu for information on other parts of the system.

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5. Ordering Information

5.1 Free Trial Version

The trial version of LP Recorder is available free of charge so you can check how useful it will be to you. It has all of the features of the registered full version except that each recording is limited to 4 minutes.

You are free to distribute the trial version. It may be given away to anyone, included on CD-ROM libraries, uploaded to WWW pages, ftp sites and bulletin boards, etc. as long as it is distributed in its complete original form.
 

5.2 Ordering LP Recorder

You can order the full version of LP Recorder in many different currencies using:

• Credit card
• Debit card
• PayPal
• Wire transfer
• Cheque
• Cash
  

CFB Software's products are provided as trial versions that can be downloaded via our website. Use these 'try-before-you-buy' versions to ensure that they are compatible with your computer systems and satisfy all of your requirements before purchasing a full version.  All sales of full version licences are final. Once the access details for the full version have been issued they cannot be cancelled. Thus we are only able to provide refunds for accidental duplicate orders.

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6. List of Files

The LP Recorder package installation program is a single file called LRSetup.exe 

After running LRSetup the following files are created in the directory that you specified:

7. Update History

v11.1.1

• LP Recorder's Installation and Uninstall executables are digitally signed to validate authenticity and integrity.



• Discontinued support for older versions of Windows.

v11.1.0

• Fixed the Unspecified error. Setting mixer control. error which occurred on some Windows systems when the recording volume control was adjusted.

v11.0.0

• New release - see the What's New file for a summary of the new features.

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8. Licence Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this licence agreement and disclaimer.

Trial Version

There are no restrictions to the number of computers that the trial version of LP Recorder may be installed on, or the number of people that can use it at any one time.

Registered Full Version

A registered full version of LP Recorder may be installed on one or more computers but may only be used by the single person in whose name it is registered.

Music Copyright

LP Recorder must not be used in any way which would contravene any music copyright laws applicable to the user.

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9. Disclaimer

LP Recorder is used entirely at the risk of the user. Although great care has been taken to eliminate defects during the development of LP Recorder, it is not claimed to be fault-free. No claims are made regarding its correctness, reliability or fitness for any particular purpose. The Author shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages, loss of data or personal injury in connection with furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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