Ion TTUSB Turntable with USB Record
Ion TTUSB Turntable with USB Record
ION has created the world’s first USB turntable allowing you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with the included recording software.The ION USB turntable includes Audacity software for Mac/PC for recording as well as a trial of Bias Soundsoap 2 for cleaning and restoring vinyl.This turntable also has line level output for connecting to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary (AUX) inputs.This product is compatible with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards.
Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5
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Review
This unit was just perfect for converting LPs to mp3 files and CDs. I will admit that it was a tiny challenge setting the tone arm adjustments just right. Also, I was concerned over the fact that there is no cue function to carefully place your tone arm on a record without scratching it. Overall, it is great, especially to convert old 78 rpm records (with Audacity, of course). And of course to just sit and play your records with ease.
Now..the USB situation is fine but I choose to stick with the traditional RCA plugs to use the sound card to provide full sound. The other software was fine for the USB thing. I basically use the Analog Recorder from the Microsoft Plus software package and Audacity (when needed).
It’s well worth the price and the adventure to set it up.
By Terrance Tucker, Pacoima, CA
Summary - I’ve got my “ION” Vinyl Records
[Updated 2008-11-20 01:07:53]