Archos 15 GB Mini Jukebox Recorder

by Archos

Product Details

Product Manual [8.13mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HY4Z
• Item model number: 500335
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,559 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder 15 is the first portable MP3 recorder with a 15 GB hard drive that is also compatible with USB 1.1. It provides the awesome capability of real-time, on-the-fly recording of top-quality music in MP3 format.

You can record directly from a stereo set, radio, or preamplified microphone via the stereo, line-in jack. Record from any analog or digital sources at bit-rates up to 160 Kbps and port your recordings back to the PC without any specialized software. Just drag and drop MP3 files from Windows Explorer!

The Jukebox Recorder 15 also can be used as an optional USB hard drive to store all your data, images, software, etc. Update with a simple click at the ARCHOS website, and download the latest firmware that supports additional software extensions. Merge your entire collection of MP3s and CDs into one handheld device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music wherever you go!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just an MP3 box..., May 10, 2003

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DAC Crowell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos 15 GB Mini Jukebox Recorder (Electronics)

I've had my Jukebox Recorder 15 for about six months now, been getting used to 'living with it', so to speak. In that time, I've gotten VERY accustomed with using it. Yes, like anything with a great deal of complexity in a simple package, there's a bit of a learning curve. But once you figure out how to 'handshake' with this box (and it doesn't take long), you find that it's quite intuitive, and navigating through its functions is a breeze.

Audio quality? Excellent, both on record and playback. The unit can RECORD (which is VERY nice) via a line-level analog or digital input, which makes this a great device for hooking to a line-level output from a stereo to transfer pesky non-digital sources such as vinyl or tape. It can handle qualities up to 320kbps in constant or variable bit rates. Playback audio is excellent and rather powerful for a portable device.

The internal battery is very convenient, IMHO...all it takes is a few hours of charging and you can get some 10 or so hours of playback time. No running out to drop some dough on more batteries needed, nope.

BUT...that's not all, folks. The nice thing here is that this also can function as a removeable drive, with USB transfer capabilities. So you can cram some MP3s in there, some large project, etc etc...and take more than just music with you. This'll be convenient for anyone who has to transport large files, such as multitrack session files for music types, or big graphics files for artists, or some specifically-needed piece of software that needs to move around, etc etc. Use your imagination, you'll find uses.

Plus, of course, this works with anything...sure, you can make an iPod work with a Windows box, but it's not quite so 'happy'. So with this being more 'generic', it seems to help with ease of use/connectability issues for different platforms. Just find a USB port and get busy.

The only flaws here lie in the headphones. They're pretty uncomfortable. But this is easy enough to remedy and, in fact, WORTH remediation by getting a much better set of 'cans' and using those with the Jukebox Recorder 15. You can appreciate the excellent quality of audio you'll get out of a well-encoded MP3 with this box that way.

I'm planning to take mine into some studio sessions I have coming up next month (June 2003) so that I can convert and 'dump' various mixes of tracks in MP3 format to the box so that they can be reviewed outside the studio, at leisure. It's good enough, IMHO, that even semi-pro-type usage of Archos's machine in this way is warranted. Very cool little machine, this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great player, knowledge required though, November 7, 2002

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Stagger Lee (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos 15 GB Mini Jukebox Recorder (Electronics)

I am not sure what Gillian was talking about but it is rather easy to adjust the volume while it is playing. You simply press the up and down buttons. How hard is that? And the navigation is easy as long as you put them into the player in a reasonable manner. The back and forward buttons function the same way as windows explorer. The player is a bit heavy, but I knew it would be because it does have a 15 gb hard drive. The USB 2.0 interface is awesome, great transfer speed, and no errors. The software installation was a breeze and the batteries can be charged while it is on. I have never had it falter, or had a play error. This is a great player, but you have to have some sort of computer knowledge to use it. Don't be swayed by reviews done by people who are computer illiterate.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Jukebox!, January 31, 2003

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"blueinferno" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos 15 GB Mini Jukebox Recorder (Electronics)

This is one great piece of technology. I bought my Archos Jukebox Recorder 15 off of ...Amazon.com and it was the best choice I have ever made. The sound quality is Great. I have tons of my favorite songs on it and it barley took any memory. The controls are really easy to learn and i set it up in a half an hour that includes getting all my songs onto it. The only down side to the product it the manual doesnt give you much information to start off with. This is just my opinion though. I have had only one dificulty with the software but that was strictly user error. The battery charge seems to last forever and it is one loud ...(which is definetly needed for metal). I would definetly recommend this MP3 player.