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Software for Recording to Your Computer
Recording software for your computer is not included with the Zphono•USB. There are a number of
good programs available and no doubt some we do not know about. Some of the best recording
software we found as of the date we prepared this manual are:
“Spin It Again” by Acoustica
®
http://www.acoustica.com/spinitagain/
“Vinyl Studio” by Alpinesoft
®
http://www.alpinesoft.co.uk/
“Audacity”
®
(free shareware)
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
We recommend that you visit each of these web sites to see which software will work best for your
particular system and needs.
Note:
Parasound has no affiliation with any software company and does not offer any warranty for
use of any software. Please direct your questions directly to the software company whose product
you are using or considering.
Parasound does not offer support for software or computer-
related issues.
Parasound has no responsibility for the software you use or for your computer.
The registered trademarks for the mentioned software programs belong to their respective owners.
Parasound encourages you never to use pirated software.
Recording Tips
Make sure your Windows 7
®
PC is set up to record in stereo by following these steps:
1) Make sure the Zphono•USB is turned on and its USB is connected to your computer’s USB
2) Right click on the speaker/volume symbol on your task bar and select “Sounds”
3) Click on the “Recording” tab
4) Click on “Microphone-USB Audio Codec” and then “Properties”
5) Click on the “Advanced” tab
6) Verify that the “Default Format” is set to “2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)”
7) If you changed the setting, make sure you click “OK”
Achieving the best recording quality:
1) Ensure that you have selected the correct phono cartridge type
2) Follow the USB Gain setting procedure on page 11 before recording
3) Ensure that Windows 7
®
is set to 2 channel,16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) –
see above
4) Ensure that your recording software is set to record in WAV 44k/16 bit (CD Quality)
5) Carefully clean your records and your cartridge’s stylus
