ION - ION TTUSB Turntable (w/ Recording Software)

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ION ION TTUSB Turntable (w/ Recording Software)

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lab price:: $139.00
list price:: $199.00
item #:: tr-075

the lab review

OVERVIEW
Ion's TTUSB turntable is a simple and affordable all-in-one vinyl to digital turntable. It is modeled after Numark's TTUSB (minus the pitch shift) and includes software for both Mac and PC to make digitizing your vinyl very easy. It also includes Audacity software for more advanced editing.

FEATURES
The Ion TTUSB is a belt-driven turntable with USB connectivity. Simply plug and play into your Mac or PC with no drivers needed. The turntable features 33 1/3 and 45 RPM play, adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing, switchable phono/line level RCA outputs, and a handy 1/8" stereo line input (for connecting and digitizing cassettes and other sources). The included EZ Vinyl Converter 2 for PC (EZVC2) and EZ Audio Converter for Mac (EZAC) makes recording and transferring vinyl directly to iTunes extremely easy. Also included is the Audacity software for more advanced audio editing and recording of 78 RPM LPs.

OUR OPINION
This USB turntable package is perfect for anyone looking to capture their vinyl into digital format. The 1/8" input makes this a great value since you can record from other sources (cassettes,etc) as well. Full-sized, pro turntable design is a plus too (though mixing is not recommended due to lack of pitch control).

reviewed by the mgmnt 01/11/2008

key features

- belt drive turntable with USB connectivity
- includes easy software to quickly rip your vinyl collection directly to iTunes
- Audacity software (PC/Mac) for advanced recording and editing
- plug and play USB for both PC and Mac - No drivers needed!
- adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing
- 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
- also records 78 RPM albums using included software
- switchable Phono/Line level RCA outputs (with integrated preamp)
- 1/8" stereo line input; digitize music from cassettes or other sources