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There was a time when the turntable or old record player was hidden away in a corner and deemed never to see the light of day again. But now with the popularity of MP3 and digital formats the old records are being brought back to life and breathing new life on things like iPods and MP3 players.

So what do you need in order to convert your old records to a 21st century music format? Well it’s a lot easier than you think. First of all you’ll need a computer and a USB Turntable. The turntable behaves like a normal record player in that you can play your 33, 45s and 78s, but it also has a USB connection which allows you to plug it into your computer. Don’t worry! All computers now have loads of USB connections.

The ones you need to look out for are the ION USB Turntable which is a very popular make and once you’ve connected it to your computer, you run special software that does the conversion to MP3 or other formats such as MP4.

Plus if you also have 78 records in your collection then you can record at 33 or 45 and the software will be able to convert to the right format.

With so many makes and variations to choose from you will need to choose wisely. And if you want to do a more professional job the you can also get one which allows you to plug your iPod directly into the Turntable, so you don’t even need your computer.

Other makes to look out for include the KAM USB turntable which includes a very professional double-deck as used by DJs.

So, if you have a loft full of old records that you haven’t listened to in years then bring them back to life with a USB Turntable.