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Library Closed Saturday, September 30th, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Audio Editing & Vinyl Conversion Station

Upload, convert, edit, and publish your audio recordings and vinyl records with state-of-the-art software! Note: Users must bring their own headphones or earbuds if intending to use sound.

Booking Instructions

Drop by the Library during opening hours to use if available, or contact us to reserve this station up to 72 hours in advance of your desired appointment. Please note that you must be 16 or older with a valid BC library card.

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250-426-4063

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idealab@cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca

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Ask, Suggest, Request Form

Equipment

Turntable

  • Model: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
  • Description: Direct-drive analogue and USB turntable
  • Speeds: Plays 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM and 78 RPM Records

Software

View a list of available applications (PDF, 172 KB) and related tutorials and help sites. The turntable conversion functions well with Audacity.

Tutorials & Help

  • LinkedIn Learning: Discover a multitude of courses about recording equipment, podcast editing, and audio mixing and editing software for free with your library card.
  • Applications List (PDF, 172 KB): Links directly to each app’s official help site.
  • Turntable Manual: Excellent reference for safety information and instructions for basic use.
  • Audacity Video Tutorial: A video showing the process of using Audacity when recording tracks from a vinyl record.

Related Policies

OP-01 Patron Code of Conduct

OP-08 Technology Access

OP-14 Photography, Filming & Other Recordings

Copyright Modernization Act (justice.gc.ca)

Creative Commons Licensing