Ion Audio TTUSB 10 Vinyl Recording USB Turntable with Audacity Software, Dust Cover and Analog Stereo Input

by Ion

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 6 x 17.8 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000PZQPP4
• Item model number: ITTUSB 10
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,346 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #25 in Musical Instruments > DJ, Electronic Music & Karaoke > DJ Equipment > Turntables

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Digitize your vinyl LPs and 45s the easy way with the high-end Ion Audio TTUSB10 turntable, which enables you to transfer music from your records to your Windows- or Mac-based PC via USB. Additionally, you can connect the TTUSB10 to your home stereo via RCA audio output cables, and you can connect it even if your stereo doesn't have a phono input--no preamp required.

The Ion Audio TTUSB10 turntable.

The TTUSB10 also has a line input jack so you can connect other music sources such as cassette decks, and turn your other music into MP3s. You can also adjust the gain depending on whether audio from the turntable is too quite or too loud. Its built-in dust cover protects your turntable from dust and dirt.

It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Vinyl Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you.

Key Features

• Turn your records into MP3s
• Play records on your home stereo
• Plug and Play USB connection: no drivers needed
• Adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing
• 33-1/3 and 45 RPM settings
• Switchable-level RCA output
• 1/8-inch stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
• Included software quickly transfers your music to iTunes
• Built-in dust cover
• Dimensions: 14.5 x 17.75 x 6 inches; weighs 8 pounds

What's in the Box
TTUSB10 turntable, dust cover, slipmat, 45RPM adapter, cartridge with pre-assembled stylus, USB cable, audio cables, power cable, software CD, quick start guide

Computer Requirements

• PC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher
• One available USB 1.1 port or higher

With EZ Vinyl Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks...

...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags.

Product Description

The Ion Audio TTUSB 10 is ideal for archiving your records and preserving them for years to come.With the TTUSB 10, it has never been easier to preserve your most memorable music favorites to digital media, such as CDs, hard disk, or portable media devices. The TTUSB 10 sports a sleek design and includes easy-to-use audio recording software for your computer plus a dust cover and a tone lift arm. And with a stereo input (1/8-inch minijack), you can also digitize music from cassettes or other analog sources!EZ Vinyl Converter by MixMeister is included free with the ION TTUSB10 and provides the easiest way to convert your vinyl records to your computer's digital music library. Simply plug in your ION TTUSB10 turntable, click to mark when tracks end, enter your artist, album and track information and you're done! EZ Vinyl Converter automatically separates the tracks and imports them into your iTunes library.Once you have your albums converted, you can sort them, make custom playlists, and easily take them with you on an iPod or play them directly from your computer. In addition, the ION TTUSB10 comes with free Audacity software for editing your recorded tracks. ION TTUSB 10 FeaturesPlug & Play USB - no drivers needed!Adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing33 1/3 and 45 RPMSupports the recording of 78 RPM records through the included softwareSwitchable Phono/Line-level RCA output (with built-in pre-amp)1/8-inch stereo line input

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

245 of 251 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Computer Dummy's Dream, July 8, 2007

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Graham H. Hicks "McDougal" (La Grande, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ion Audio TTUSB 10 Vinyl Recording USB Turntable with Audacity Software, Dust Cover and Analog Stereo Input (Electronics)

Now I know why I saved all those old 33 1/3 rpm records. Short of a NASA-quality machine, the Ion USB and associated Audacity software is the answer to the dreams of vinyl-savers. I went for the slightly higher-priced Ion rather than the Numark and was glad I did -- the heavy duty dust cover and tone arm lever are well worth it.

The software is awesome, especially to a dummy like me. Though it took me and my computer-wise grandson a few hours to figure it out and get a track recorded, a little fiddling with it will produce your own ritual procedure that will allow you to record tracks and export them as WAV or MP3 files to the desktop, from whence they can easily be dubbed to a CD. The instruction manual, I'm sure, is easily understood by those more in tune with the phrasing, but I found that about three commands do all I need or want. The click and pop removal feature is incredible, and will remove all but the most prominent clicks.

This is a high quality unit with excellent software. I recommend it strongly to any wanting to transfer old records of any speed to CD.

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like it a lot!!!, December 4, 2007

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L. Jackson (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ion Audio TTUSB 10 Vinyl Recording USB Turntable with Audacity Software, Dust Cover and Analog Stereo Input (Electronics)

Having read the conflicting reviews on this product, I have to agree with the happy campers who've found this to be a good product.

I haven't set up a new turntable in about 10 years, but I had no trouble setting up the Ion. (But then I had no missing parts to contend with.) Balancing the tone arm was probably the hardest part of the setup -- and that took all of 3 minutes. I found the cartridge totally satisfactory for my needs. The turntable works great with my stereo equipment.

I use a Windows XP laptop together with the Audacity software that's bundled with the turntable. Although the software documentation could be better, I've been able to use it to get many of my favorite songs from vinyl to MP3 format. I'm glad I can now dust off my collection of LPs and 45s and enjoy them anywhere.

Definitely worth the money!

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turntable, October 19, 2007

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Kevin Daly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ion Audio TTUSB 10 Vinyl Recording USB Turntable with Audacity Software, Dust Cover and Analog Stereo Input (Electronics)

I have absolutely no complaints about my purchase. Easy to use and easy to set up. One tip: don't use the Noise filter; it just cuts out the highs.
Thanks, Kevin Daly