adding a line out to a portable deck

gurulyons · 15th September 2005, 07:39 PM

I have a mono portable record player, powered by batteries with a built in speaker and vol control.
I was wondering if anyone here would know how i would go about adding a diy phono (line) out to it.
i thought about unsoldering the speaker wires, and resoldering them to a phono socket, but thought that it may blow anything i try and connect the deck to, (I have an audio pro sampler which the deck would go "in" to).
Any suggestions?

thanks in advance for any help

dnsey · 15th September 2005, 08:09 PM

You could do it that way, but it would be better to take your output from across the volume control.

gurulyons · 16th September 2005, 07:53 PM

Thanks for your reply, however you must excuse me, I have little audio /electronic knowledge.

What exactly do you mean? is it possible for you to suggest exact placement for the wire solders?

If i did solder the phono socket from the speaker connections, would there be any chance of damaging anything if i plugged the line out into another unit?
What are the benefits of soldering "across the pot".

thanks v much for your help

Lester

dnsey · 16th September 2005, 08:46 PM

Hi Lester,
You'd be unlikely to damage anything by using the speaker connection, but the volume control connection will be at a more suitable level, have a lower noise level, and allow you to monitor the output with the speaker using the volume control to adjust monitor level whilst having a constant level to your output line.
If you could post a circuit or photograph of the inside of your record player, it will be easier to suggest how to make your connections.
Cheers,
Dave.

gurulyons · 17th September 2005, 10:04 AM

thanks very much for your help.
Ill post some photos later on today.

thanks again, much apreciated

Lester

15th September 2005, 07:39 PM	#1
gurulyons diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	adding a line out to a portable deck I have a mono portable record player, powered by batteries with a built in speaker and vol control. I was wondering if anyone here would know how i would go about adding a diy phono (line) out to it. i thought about unsoldering the speaker wires, and resoldering them to a phono socket, but thought that it may blow anything i try and connect the deck to, (I have an audio pro sampler which the deck would go "in" to). Any suggestions? thanks in advance for any help

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Adding Line Ins to Yamaha Clavinova CVP-7	DinoBob	Instruments and Amps	13	9th November 2011 12:41 AM
Adding a Pre-Fader Listen to Line Mixer	FLD	Parts	3	1st September 2008 02:27 PM
line input to pioneer deck (for ipod)	troublecomes	Car Audio	14	3rd November 2006 01:08 AM
T-line portable?	ThSpeakerDude88	Everything Else	0	3rd September 2006 04:41 AM
Line-out from portable cd player to a speaker?	audiostudent	Multi-Way	1	28th April 2004 12:19 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

15th September 2005, 08:09 PM	#2
dnsey diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shropshire, England	You could do it that way, but it would be better to take your output from across the volume control.

16th September 2005, 07:53 PM	#3
gurulyons diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Thanks for your reply, however you must excuse me, I have little audio /electronic knowledge. What exactly do you mean? is it possible for you to suggest exact placement for the wire solders? If i did solder the phono socket from the speaker connections, would there be any chance of damaging anything if i plugged the line out into another unit? What are the benefits of soldering "across the pot". thanks v much for your help Lester

16th September 2005, 08:46 PM	#4
dnsey diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shropshire, England	Hi Lester, You'd be unlikely to damage anything by using the speaker connection, but the volume control connection will be at a more suitable level, have a lower noise level, and allow you to monitor the output with the speaker using the volume control to adjust monitor level whilst having a constant level to your output line. If you could post a circuit or photograph of the inside of your record player, it will be easier to suggest how to make your connections. Cheers, Dave.

17th September 2005, 10:04 AM	#5
gurulyons diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	thanks very much for your help. Ill post some photos later on today. thanks again, much apreciated Lester

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)