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4. AUDACITY QUICK GUIDE (PC editing program)
Before Starting the Software
Make sure that your USB turntable is plugged into the computer and both the computer and the
turntable are plugged in and on.
To Install Software (PC)
1. Plug in your turntable to an AC outlet and connect the USB port on the Turntable to the USB
port of your computer.
2. Turn on the power switch to your turntable.
3. The Windows system will detect a new device and indicate that it is available to use.
4. Insert the CD that came with your USB turntable.
5. Run the file to install the Audacity software. Once installed, run the Audacity program.
To Install Software (MAC)
1) Insert the included CD.
2) Open the CD icon on the desktop.
3) Drag the installation folder for audacity to your hard drive. We recommend that you move the
folder to your “Applications” folder.
4) A window will come up which shows the files copying.
5) EJECT the CD.
6) Open “Audacity” from where you moved it to on your hard drive.
Software Configuration
1. Click on Microphone in the drop down menu and select “Stereo Mix”
Figure 1: Select Stereo Mix
2. Select the “Edit” menu and then “Preferences”
Select the USB audio device under the “Recording” selection as shown. Select “Software Playthrough”
to hear the audio while recording.
Note: The USB Turntable may show up with a different name in the Windows system. This may
depend on your computer model and operating system. 99% of the time it will contain “USB” in the
Name.
