Re: 78 transfers

[Mattflight <Mattflight...>]

Reyzl, to answer you question on how to get rid of hum. I haven't heard your 
results off your turntable, but hearing the word hum makes me think that it 
is not the 78 but something electrical. This is were a spectrum analyzer 
comes in handy. 
    The current in America is at 60hz. I am guessing that the hum that you 
are hearing is at interval or one of the octaves above it (60hz, 120hz, 
240hz, 480hz, etc.). I would first to make sure that your stereo system is 
plugged into AC power strip like you plug a computer into. Also make sure 
that all of your RCA cables are in good shape.
    It could also be your record player and 78 needle that are creating this 
noise. It is best to get the majority of the noise out of the way before you 
try to clean anything up with an EQ or computer program. 




How do you get rid of the 78 hum?



Matt Temkin - Mattflight (at) aol(dot)com
    Assistant Archivist; Klezmer Conservatory Foundation
    Jewish Music Percussionist

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