- Adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing
- USB computer connectivity for PC and Mac
- 1/8" stereo line input, RCA line outputs
- Adjustable pitch control ±10%
- Packaged with all necessary cables to connect with computer or stereo playback system
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The TTUSB is a unique, plug and play, USB compatible turntable that makes digitizing your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac a snap. Packaged with all the necessary cables to connect with a computer or stereo playback system, along with software to remove clicks, pops, and other undesirable characteristics of vinyl, the TTUSB is a comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings.
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 Digitize your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac in a snap. |
 The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes. |
USB Turntable
Numark is known for their turntables, and this one lives up to the company name. Features include an adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing, 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed playback (with 78 rpm support via software), line level RCA outputs with built-in preamp, and an adjustable pitch control of plus or minus 10%.
The USB output means a no-fuss, plug-and-play connection to your PC or Mac for easy archiving.
Stereo Line Input
As an added benefit, the TTUSB also includes a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack input connector to facilitate the transfer of cassette tapes (or similar line level sources) to computer files-making this unit the perfect tool for archiving older recordings, regardless of their original format.
EZ Vinyl Converter 2
The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes. MixMeister's software lets you easily designate each track with the click of a button, and retrieves track names and other info using Gracenote technology. Once it's in iTunes (or the playback software of your choice), make playlists, burn CDs, or transfer to your iPod or other media player.
Audacity
For the editing of your transferred files, the included Audacity software (PC and Mac compatible) provides a wealth of easy-to-use features. Remove clicks, pops, and other vinyl surface noise. Export your analog music to popular digital formats such as WAV or MP3, and turn your old, forgotten records to the top of your digital music playlist.
What's in the Box
TTUSB Turntable (Includes Pre-Mounted Cartridge, Platter, Counterweight, 45RPM Adapter, Slipmat), USB Cable, Software CD, User's Manual
Product Description
Digital audio has taken hold but what do you do with your old vinyl records. There are some recordings that are just priceless! The Numark TT-USB is a turntable that plays records but can also connect to your computer to transfer the sounds for recording to your hard-drive or disc recorder. Even directly to your MP3 player or iPod. The TTUSB is a complete solution for transferring one's vinyl record collection to a computer using the included software, you can then remove the clicks, pops, and other noises inherent in vinyl records. The TTUSB even provides a 1/8-inch stereo minijack input to facilitate the transfer of cassette tapes. For the music enthusiast with an aging record collection, Numark's TTUSB is the ideal tool for breathing new life into recordings of a bygone era. Equipped with an adjustable anti-skating control for increased stereo balance, support for 33.33 and 45 RPM playback speeds, +- 10% adjustable pitch control, the turntable has all the features inherent of a fine component. It has a USB port that allows transfer to your Macintosh or PC system. Plug and Play USB compatibility with both PC and Mac Audacity supports high-speed recording, then returns music to original playback speed Audacity software includes ability to export to WAV and MP3
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750 of 753 people found the following review helpful
By Cactus Chris
I've been looking for a way to easily convert the old vinyl to iPod-ready MP3s. A bunch of my old LPs will never see the light of a CD so this looked like a great, one-step way of digitizing the old, round, black things with all the grooves.
Backstory: I'm a Mac guy, and I've worked with and taught audio production for a number of years so I more or less know my way around the audio world. That said...
This works quite well, but has a few limitations. Out of the box it plugged right in via the USB port and it also has stereo RCA jacks (such as would plug into the back of your tuner/amp) on the back. Drawback #1 is that the RCA jacks are hard-wired into the base of the turntable so if you don't use them (and are using the USB connector) there's no way to get rid of them. They dangle. This _could_ be causing a problem and I'll address that in a moment.
The turntable worked great, though I"m not sure why they put a pitch control on it if there's no strobe light to verify the speed of the unit. Sort of like putting a tachometer on a car with an automatic transmission. Why?
Beyond that, it has two speeds, 33 and 45 (with adapter) and the LPs sounded OK on the speed. If you are wanting to digitize your old 78s, you can record them at 33 and use the software (see below) to get them to the right speed.
Drawback #2: No tonearm cueing lever so you are manually dropping the arm onto the vinyl disk. Don't drink a lot of coffee before you cue your records, especially since it has a counterweight adjustment on the tonearm that make the tonearm almost wightless. It really tough (even without coffee) to drop that ultra-light arm onto the vinyl without bounce and shake. Be careful...
The audio processing software that ships with the unit is "Audacity," an open-source freeware that you can also download from the Web. If you are using an Intel Mac, make sure you download the new version, as the Mac software supplied on the disk is out of date. PeeCee users with Win2000 and XP should be ready to go. You can also use it with most other audio processing software apps.
Audacity software is a bit clunky, but it works OK for this task. I've used it for a number of years so I felt at home with it. If you are new to it you may not be comfortable with it for a while. But it does a good job and you can easily fix clicks, pops, and vinyl noise with the software. To make the final export to MP3 you also need to download MP3 conversion software (LAME...that's an MP3 encoder, not an opinion...and it's also free), as it's not part of Audacity. No biggie. Once it's downloaded and you link it once so Audacity can find it, you're done and it's forever invisible.
Drawback #3: There seems to be a very, very faint hum through the USB connection and I can't find the source. It may be a grounding issue but there is no grounding connection on this, a basically plasitc body and base. You don't notice the hum during the music, but if you listen it's there in the silence between the tracks. It may also come from those dangling RCA cables that you can't unhook. Until I can isolate and eliminate the hum, I'm just editing out the noise between the tracks with the Audacity "generate silence" command. Again, no biggie, but it's an extra step.
Once you've captured an entire side of a vinyl, you add "markers" to the recorded track to indicate the track breaks, hit Audacity's "Export Multiple" command, select MP3 (assuming you have downloaded the LAME software) and your ready for iTunes. It's slick.
Overall: The turntable works very well for my needs. A serious audiophile may scoff at it and be displeased with the minor hum problem or the lack of a cueing lever, but hey, the price is right. I'd give it a Five-Star rating if it had a cueing lever, detatchable RCA cables, and no faint hum between the tracks.
Backstory: I'm a Mac guy, and I've worked with and taught audio production for a number of years so I more or less know my way around the audio world. That said...
This works quite well, but has a few limitations. Out of the box it plugged right in via the USB port and it also has stereo RCA jacks (such as would plug into the back of your tuner/amp) on the back. Drawback #1 is that the RCA jacks are hard-wired into the base of the turntable so if you don't use them (and are using the USB connector) there's no way to get rid of them. They dangle. This _could_ be causing a problem and I'll address that in a moment.
The turntable worked great, though I"m not sure why they put a pitch control on it if there's no strobe light to verify the speed of the unit. Sort of like putting a tachometer on a car with an automatic transmission. Why?
Beyond that, it has two speeds, 33 and 45 (with adapter) and the LPs sounded OK on the speed. If you are wanting to digitize your old 78s, you can record them at 33 and use the software (see below) to get them to the right speed.
Drawback #2: No tonearm cueing lever so you are manually dropping the arm onto the vinyl disk. Don't drink a lot of coffee before you cue your records, especially since it has a counterweight adjustment on the tonearm that make the tonearm almost wightless. It really tough (even without coffee) to drop that ultra-light arm onto the vinyl without bounce and shake. Be careful...
The audio processing software that ships with the unit is "Audacity," an open-source freeware that you can also download from the Web. If you are using an Intel Mac, make sure you download the new version, as the Mac software supplied on the disk is out of date. PeeCee users with Win2000 and XP should be ready to go. You can also use it with most other audio processing software apps.
Audacity software is a bit clunky, but it works OK for this task. I've used it for a number of years so I felt at home with it. If you are new to it you may not be comfortable with it for a while. But it does a good job and you can easily fix clicks, pops, and vinyl noise with the software. To make the final export to MP3 you also need to download MP3 conversion software (LAME...that's an MP3 encoder, not an opinion...and it's also free), as it's not part of Audacity. No biggie. Once it's downloaded and you link it once so Audacity can find it, you're done and it's forever invisible.
Drawback #3: There seems to be a very, very faint hum through the USB connection and I can't find the source. It may be a grounding issue but there is no grounding connection on this, a basically plasitc body and base. You don't notice the hum during the music, but if you listen it's there in the silence between the tracks. It may also come from those dangling RCA cables that you can't unhook. Until I can isolate and eliminate the hum, I'm just editing out the noise between the tracks with the Audacity "generate silence" command. Again, no biggie, but it's an extra step.
Once you've captured an entire side of a vinyl, you add "markers" to the recorded track to indicate the track breaks, hit Audacity's "Export Multiple" command, select MP3 (assuming you have downloaded the LAME software) and your ready for iTunes. It's slick.
Overall: The turntable works very well for my needs. A serious audiophile may scoff at it and be displeased with the minor hum problem or the lack of a cueing lever, but hey, the price is right. I'd give it a Five-Star rating if it had a cueing lever, detatchable RCA cables, and no faint hum between the tracks.
229 of 231 people found the following review helpful
By A. Johnson
The idea of having a turntable plug directly into the computer is great! The idea of easily ripping LPs is even better! A few minor changes and this could be perfect.
Pros:
1. USB support
2. Supplied software easy to use once set up
3. good quality sound
4. replaceable cartridge (unlike its cousin, the ION turntable, also built by Numark)
5. No noticeable hum
6. 1/8" stereo input for copying cassettes or anything else.
Cons:
1. completely manual - no auto reject, so don't leave the room and forget the record, you will have a wrecked needle and a new groove dug in the record.
2. No cue lever - a hassle unless you are very careful each time
3. Power switch in back of unit for some reason
4. Software (Audacity) didn't work with Windows Vista, had to try 3 different versions of the software until I found a version that worked (version 1.2.6)
5. In order to use the computer speakers for any other purpose than the turntable, the Numark USB cable has to be unplugged, not just turned off. When it is plugged in, there is no sound from Itunes, or anything else. I tried changing the exclusive use setting in Control Panel but to no avail (anybody have an answer?)
Pros:
1. USB support
2. Supplied software easy to use once set up
3. good quality sound
4. replaceable cartridge (unlike its cousin, the ION turntable, also built by Numark)
5. No noticeable hum
6. 1/8" stereo input for copying cassettes or anything else.
Cons:
1. completely manual - no auto reject, so don't leave the room and forget the record, you will have a wrecked needle and a new groove dug in the record.
2. No cue lever - a hassle unless you are very careful each time
3. Power switch in back of unit for some reason
4. Software (Audacity) didn't work with Windows Vista, had to try 3 different versions of the software until I found a version that worked (version 1.2.6)
5. In order to use the computer speakers for any other purpose than the turntable, the Numark USB cable has to be unplugged, not just turned off. When it is plugged in, there is no sound from Itunes, or anything else. I tried changing the exclusive use setting in Control Panel but to no avail (anybody have an answer?)
124 of 124 people found the following review helpful
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This Numark USB turntable addresses a very old problem for me... that of easily creating digital files from selected tracks- from my 2000+ licorace pizza albums and vintage 45's.
There are good points to this turntable, and some negatives. The parent company (Numark) also markets the "ION 'iTTUSB" turntable. The differences (besides graphics & price) between the Numark and ION are: the ION has a PLASTIC platter; the Numark has a DIECAST & MACHINED ALUMINUM platter (better mass, for more consistent disc speed). The Numark TTUSB has an "S" shaped "tone arm," where-as the ION has a straight arm; the cartridge on the ION has a non-replaceable needle in the cartridge, where-as the needle IS replaceable on the TTUSB; the TTUSB has a rather rudimentary "speed control," which they call "pitch control," which the ION does NOT have. Here is where the differences end. BOTH are of (nearly all) plastic construction. BOTH are "belt-driven," as opposed to "direct-drive." NEITHER has "cueing" ability (which makes it easier to place the needle on an album, and selecting EXACTLY where you wish to place it), and both have an adjustable tone arm "mass weight," for placing the correct pressure on the needle (or stylus). The Numark TTUSB also has an "anti-skate" adjustment. There is NO (factory) dust cover available for either. Weight between the ION & Numark is nearly identical (12 lbs; shipping is about $1 per pound).
They both will come with a CD- which has "Audacity;" this is the software which IS the "go-between," and makes it possible for you to save your (digitized) audio tracks; it also helps you to edit any flaws out.
While the "TTUSB" is not a perfect solution, is IS a better solution than the ION; I found an ION for $106; the Numark I found was $120. While the dollar amout may seem expensive for what you are getting, what you are paying for here, IS convenience.
ONE OTHER thing: IF you do opt for the Numark TTUSB, do yourself a favor- invest in another headshell and buy an Audio-Technica cartridge with the elliptical, nude diamond stylus. IF you are going to record your prize music, do it right. The AT magnetic cartridge is superior to what you are furnished. You CAN swap pick-ups, and you WILL need a separate set-up (cart & needle) for your 78's. REASON? The 78 groove IS MUCH larger than the groove on the 33's & 45's. And also- they say that the cartridge comes "pre-installed" on the headshell... all well & fine, BUT you will NEED a special gauge to align the cartridge (on the headshell) for 0 (that IS "ZERO") degrees tracking error at 2-1/2" radius (from the spindle). The "jig" or gauge CAN be had. I'm glad that I readjusted the "factory assembled" headshell & cart, and have purchased the Audio-Technica cart & needle. My other 2 turntables are direct-drive (beltless), have cueing and an adjustable speed control. BUT they lack the USB connection.
Have FUN, and ENJOY.
There are good points to this turntable, and some negatives. The parent company (Numark) also markets the "ION 'iTTUSB" turntable. The differences (besides graphics & price) between the Numark and ION are: the ION has a PLASTIC platter; the Numark has a DIECAST & MACHINED ALUMINUM platter (better mass, for more consistent disc speed). The Numark TTUSB has an "S" shaped "tone arm," where-as the ION has a straight arm; the cartridge on the ION has a non-replaceable needle in the cartridge, where-as the needle IS replaceable on the TTUSB; the TTUSB has a rather rudimentary "speed control," which they call "pitch control," which the ION does NOT have. Here is where the differences end. BOTH are of (nearly all) plastic construction. BOTH are "belt-driven," as opposed to "direct-drive." NEITHER has "cueing" ability (which makes it easier to place the needle on an album, and selecting EXACTLY where you wish to place it), and both have an adjustable tone arm "mass weight," for placing the correct pressure on the needle (or stylus). The Numark TTUSB also has an "anti-skate" adjustment. There is NO (factory) dust cover available for either. Weight between the ION & Numark is nearly identical (12 lbs; shipping is about $1 per pound).
They both will come with a CD- which has "Audacity;" this is the software which IS the "go-between," and makes it possible for you to save your (digitized) audio tracks; it also helps you to edit any flaws out.
While the "TTUSB" is not a perfect solution, is IS a better solution than the ION; I found an ION for $106; the Numark I found was $120. While the dollar amout may seem expensive for what you are getting, what you are paying for here, IS convenience.
ONE OTHER thing: IF you do opt for the Numark TTUSB, do yourself a favor- invest in another headshell and buy an Audio-Technica cartridge with the elliptical, nude diamond stylus. IF you are going to record your prize music, do it right. The AT magnetic cartridge is superior to what you are furnished. You CAN swap pick-ups, and you WILL need a separate set-up (cart & needle) for your 78's. REASON? The 78 groove IS MUCH larger than the groove on the 33's & 45's. And also- they say that the cartridge comes "pre-installed" on the headshell... all well & fine, BUT you will NEED a special gauge to align the cartridge (on the headshell) for 0 (that IS "ZERO") degrees tracking error at 2-1/2" radius (from the spindle). The "jig" or gauge CAN be had. I'm glad that I readjusted the "factory assembled" headshell & cart, and have purchased the Audio-Technica cart & needle. My other 2 turntables are direct-drive (beltless), have cueing and an adjustable speed control. BUT they lack the USB connection.
Have FUN, and ENJOY.
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Among the best choices for the money
Pros:
-Simple operation.
-Plug-and-play ease of use.
-Sound quality is very good for price level. Read more
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-Plug-and-play ease of use.
-Sound quality is very good for price level. Read more
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Seems nice at first.......
Wow, where to begin with this....
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