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Depending on the analog audio device you want to connect to your computer, you may need the following hardware.
Analog audio device | Hardware requirements |
Stereo receiver | Use one of the following connector options:
A "Y" stereo adapter cable with a pair of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (male) and a single line-in, 1/8-inch (3.5 millimeter (mm)) mini connector. A stereo hook-up cable with two pairs of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (male), and an audio adapter with a pair of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (female) and a single line-in, 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini connector. |
Record player | Preamplifier
A preamplifier is required to increase the record player's signal to the proper line-out specification for the line-in port on your computer's sound card. To meet this preamplifier requirement, you must connect your record player to a stereo receiver or a phono preamplifier unit, and then connect the receiver or preamplifier unit to your sound card. |
Cassette or reel-to-reel player | Use one of the following connector options:
A "Y" stereo adapter cable with a pair of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (male) and a single line-in, 1/8-inch (3.5 millimeter (mm)) mini connector. A stereo hook-up cable with two pairs of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (male), and an audio adapter with a pair of RCA-style, left- and right-channel connectors (female) and a single line-in, 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini connector. |