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http://www.cratekings.com/clean-records-with-wood-glue-aka-the-vinyl-facelift/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDiF-eVOgoI http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837 ________________________________ From: Marie O'Connell <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 11:32 PM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Details on vinyl to digital re-mastering I fail to see how a glue can clean records? Please explain. Marie On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Roger Kulp <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > The best,and cheapest way to clean records,is with good old elmer's glue. > > Roger > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: H D Goldman <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 4:29 PM > Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Details on vinyl to digital re-mastering > > What I fail to understand is why disc phonograph records are treated so > differently from other common things we clean. Most of us do not re-use > the bath water when washing our dishes, cleaning our clothes, taking a > bath, or brushing our teeth, so why is it so good for cleaning disc > recordings? > > Traces of mold or mildew once introduced to the bath have the potential to > contaminate every succeeding disc. Thoroughly cleaned discs do not require > a "treatment" for static though some surfaces seem more prone to developing > a charge with repeated playback. In these cases & situations where raising > the humidity is not possible or of limited value, the ZeroStat or similar > device is helpful but costly new. I suggest looking for them at estate > sales; even those with broken triggers can usually be fixed. > > Cheers, > > Duane Goldman > > On Sep 6, 2012, at 2:04 PM, Tom Fine wrote: > > > Hi Buddy: > > > > 1. I wouldn't clean a 45RPM this way. A good solution is the Spin-Clean > record washer: > > > http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/58982/Spin-Clean-Record_Washer_System-Record_Cleaning_Machine?&banner_id=242 > > There are many options for cleaning fluids, up to quite costly and > exotic. Dawn dish liquid would not be my choice. It can leave a residue. > > > > 2. The best way to fight static is first of all don't use a cheapo > fabric platter mat and second don't work in too low-humidity environment. I > have a humidity meter in the studio and I get static problems if it's under > 50% or so, closer to 55% is better. You can also use a Zero-Stat gun: > > > http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/10413/Milty-Zerostat_3_Gun-Record_Cleaner > > I have an original Discwasher Zerostat that still works well and does a > good job on all but the most badly-static-charged LP sides > > > > 3. Regarding new, unplayed vinyl, it's usually somewhat grimey from the > factory and transit. I always clean it before playing it. > > > > 4. As for EQ, any new grooved vinyl is designed for standard RIAA > playback EQ. Any standard phono preamp provides RIAA eq as well as level > boost, so it should be OK to interface the preamp directly to your computer. > > > > Good luck! Making decent-sounding vinyl-to-digital transfers requires > some careful listening and testing different methods, but when the results > are good, you get the sound you like from the vinyl with the convenience of > digital files. > > > > -- Tom Fine > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Star Music" < > [log in to unmask]> > > To: <[log in to unmask]> > > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 2:40 PM > > Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Details on vinyl to digital re-mastering > > > > > >> Please excuse me if these questions have already been asked and > answered. > >> > >> I am converting 45 RPM vinyl to digital using pristine (never played) > vinyl on a Stanton belt-drive turntable through amp/eq to computer input. > Here are my questions: > >> > >> 1. I've been told to put the records on end in a soapy wash and brush > them with the groove using a soft bristle brush. The wash is supposed to > be distilled water with dish soap. Is this recommended for pristine > vinyl? Is there a certain brand of soap to use or stay away from (ie: > Dawn)? > >> > >> 2. After air drying, I've been using "Gruv-Glide" to reduce static. > Is there something better? > >> > >> 3. Is this process all wrong? > >> > >> 4. What eq settings are recommended to bring vinyl back to life? > >> > >> Thanks for your input. > >> > >> BW > >> Buddy Weaver > >> San Diego, CA > > > > H D Goldman Lagniappe Chemicals Ltd. > PO Box 37066 St. Louis, MO 63141 USA > v/f 314 205 1388 [log in to unmask] >