Ion U-record Music Archiver

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Product Features

• Phono/line input records from a turntable,
• Plug and play USB connection - No drivers
• EZ Vinyl Converter software (PC) and EZ Audio
• Audacity software records, edits and corrects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000V9M8R8
• Item model number: URECORD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200 in Musical Instruments (See Bestsellers in Musical Instruments)

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Product Description

Product Description
USB audio interface with recording software with large, easy to use illuminated buttons for control.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save some money if you already have a turntable, May 25, 2008

By	JMD (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

I used this for about a week. Combined with Audacity software it works perfectly- I've done noise reduction, set up the tracks automatically, normalize, all withing 30 minutes of install. I have not used the proprietary EZ Vinyl Converter, so I cannot comment. If using Audacity is "advanced", than EZ must me idiot proof.
The USB turntables are all over $100 and seem kind of cheap- all plastic, so if you already have and old turntable, save some money and get this for $50. I have a very nice old school Technics turntable that is 10 times better sounding than ones with the USB built in. I also bought a really old turntable that plays 78, and have been ripping some old opera recordings. No issues with that turntable.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convert records or tapes to CDs with ease, June 13, 2008

By	Guy J. Seguin (Fowlerville , Mi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The EZ vinyl software is easy to use and works great for Converting records or tapes to CDs. The only drawback in this software is the constant monitoring in order to split tracks. I have not used the more intricate software that comes with the U-record archiver, it may allow you to record a whole album side and then mark the end of each track before copying it to Itunes. Also for those who use Itunes exclusivly there should be no issues but, those who want to save the files without Itunes may be out of luck as Itunes is the default save option, and I have not found a way to change this. Overall this is an inexpensive way to get those old albums or tapes onto CD or on your Ipod.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ION U Record Music Archive, November 3, 2008

By	Kevan Abrahams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This device does exactly what indicates and for the money its a slam dunk. However I would have paid more if it could transfer entire album without me being there to segregate the songs. If you record an entire album you have two choices: 1) Have the album appear on your Itunes as one song, even though it may be 10 songs. 2) Sit at the computer and listen to every song and hit new song when the previous song is over. Other than that this device is great and I strongly recommend it if you have music on tape or record.