Audio Technica AT-LP2DUSB LP-to-Digital Recording System with USB | 
| Brand: Audio-Technica
List Price: $199.95
Buy New: $84.86
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New (60) Refurbished (1) from $69.99
Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 220
Media: Electronics
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
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Audio-Technica makes it easier than ever to transfer your albums to the digital realm with this new AT-LP2D-USB recording system. The AT-LP2D-USB stereo turntable comes equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. The system also offers: state-of-the-art recording software?Cakewalk PYRO (for PC use) and Audacity (for MAC or PC); an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica phono cartridge; and a USB cable and adapter cables. The turntable also features a built-in switchab
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MPN: AT-LP2DUSB
Model: AT-LP2DUSB
UPC: 042005150076
EAN: 0042005150076
ASIN: B000UKUDSE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Create MP3, WAV, WMA files and much more | | • | Automatic stereo turntable with built-in switchable phono pre-amp | | • | # Software removes pops, crackles or other audio imperfections from LP recording | | • | Cakewalk software for both Mac and PCs | | • | Includes USB cable, phono cartridge and Cakewalk software |
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Product Description
Product has been Factory-Refurbished to perform as new. It comes with 1-Year manufacturer's warranty. Everything old is new again! Still love your old vinyl records? This turntable lets you enjoy them while transferring the recordings directly to your computer. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity to the digital realm with the creation of the new LP-to-Digital Recording System. In the box, you'll find everything you need to transfer your classic LPs to digital files: Audio-Technica's AT-PL50 stereo turntable, complete with built-in switchable phono preamp that allows direct USB connection to your computer; Cakewalk PYRO software; an Integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge; and an adapter cable. The system is perfect for creating CDs and MP3 player files that get your old tunes off the shelf and into your portable player. Stereo Cartridge with removable stylus Cakewalk PYRO Software lets you - Create MP3, WAV, and WMA files; Remove clicks, pops, and crackles from noisy LPs with DeClicker; Clean hiss, hum, and other annoyances from LPs with DeNoiser; Design full-color CD-Labels and jewel case inserts
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 Excellent quality, especially for the price! October 23, 2007
Juniorverse1
109 out of 109 found this review helpful
First, I'm not sure if the previous reviewer had his sound card input set correctly, or if he forgot to switch this turntable's pre-amp switch to the correct setting, but mine sounded great. Also, I elected to use the RCA output on this and not the USB... maybe he was having audio-quality problems with the USB part? Please read on...
I've never even owned any LPs before, but I recently got a real craving for some mixes that only appeared on DJ-only LPs. So I purchased a few, along with this turntable so I can rip them into MP3s.
Everything arrived on the same day, so I was like a kid in a candy store. All I can say is HOORAY!
There are two versions of this Audio-Technica turntable... one has USB capabilities, and the other (which is a bit less expensive) does not. However, even with the USB output, there are also good old RCA outputs on this turntable. The turntable also comes with two RCA to stereo 3.5mm mini-plug adapters: one male adapter (for connecting to stereos, powered speakers, or a mixer with 3.5mm mini jack inputs), and one female adapter (for connecting to amplified speakers or other devices with a mini-plug). Basically, you can connect this turntable to almost anything without having to go out and purchase additional cables or adapters.
The unit has three buttons on the front: start, stop, and up/down. I'm sure you can guess what each of these does. This is an automatic turntable, so the arm is controlled by the buttons (no need to manually lift and place the needle back down).
The turntable also has a pre-amp switch, for either "line" or "phono" output. This way, you can connect it to most devices, whether they have an amplifier or not.
The setup of the turntable itself is pretty easy. Follow the instructions to easily place the platter onto the turntable and pull the drive belt onto the motor spindle (illustrations are included).
I elected to connect the RCA cables to one of the adapters, and connected that to the "line-in" mini-jack input on my digital sound card. Technically, I didn't need to purchase this more-expensive USB version of the turntable since I am not using the USB output, but that's beside the point :)
There are two CDs included in the package: one for Cakewalk Pyro 2004/2005 (commercial software), and one for Audacity (open source software). Cakewalk Pyro is NOT compatible with Windows Vista, so I installed Audacity (check their website for newer versions if desired).
After installing Audacity, I selected my input source ("line-in"), put the first LP on, and heard exactly what I was hoping to hear... high quality music and sound. So I restarted the LP, hit the record button in Audacity, and waiting for the song to finish. Then I hit the "stop" button in Audacity to stop recording, quickly and easily trimmed a bit of the dead space before and after the song, and exported it to a high-quality, high bit-rate MP3.
For the money, I couldn't have asked for anything better. Everything sounds crystal clear, and couldn't be easier. I highly recommend this product. If you have a line-in jack on your sound card (which most do), and would like to use that, save yourself a few bucks and go with the model that doesn't have the USB output. I'm not sure if the other model comes with a CD for Audacity (maybe only Pyro), but Audacity is an open-source free download on the web anyway. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
Happy ripping! :)
The non-USB version of this turntable appears here:
Audio-Technica AT-LP2DA LP-to-Digital Recording System
Lovin' It April 2, 2008
J.C. (Southern California)
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
I received this as a gift a few months ago. I loaded the software, plugged the turntable into my computer (had to assemble some parts, but it is pretty straight-forward) and started playing my music. The sound is great and the recording very easy. The software - audacity - is fairly simple to use, but you have to research the instructions on the internet because they do not come with the software disk. They are readily available though.
The turntable is pretty solid. It has what look like shock absorbing feet as you see on high quality electronic components. The turntable is aluminum (not plastic) with a rubber mat that sits on it to protect the LP. It has a much-needed dust cover which some do not come with. There are three buttons: up/down, start and stop. The start button lifts the arm, starts the table turning and gently sets the needle on the record. Stop does the reverse. Up down, simply raises or gently lowers the needle. There is never a need to touch the arm of the turntable, which is a major benefit to your records by minimizing the likelihood of your causing scratches by setting down or lifting the needle manually. The arm does return automatically at the end.
Great product and would highly recommend.
Great Buy ! December 31, 2007
B. Tellis (Urbandale, Iowa United States)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Received this for Christmas 2007 from wife - with help from me of course. Past reviews mixed, so I was hesitant. But, after using it, the previous bad reviews were way off.
First, the product was shipped on time, well packaged, no damage.
Second, the phonograph. It looks good, sounds good and works perfectly. Clear controls, dust cover, vibration resistant, this thing is better than my $200.00 phonograph from the 80's. (Todays price probably well over $500.00) Plug in for headphones, USB port, prewired for stereo system connection, it has it all. As for the sound, you can't improve the sound of the vinyl; bad record, bad recording. You can clean it up a bit, but if you have deep gouges in your record there is no hope for making it sound like a digital recording. I'm trying to preserve my collection, not cut new digital recordings for sale.
Last, the software. Everybody has their favorites, so this package comes with two separate recording programs. If you don't like one, use the other. I see other reviews whining about how hard one or the other is to use. Neither is difficult. They work like 75% of the software you buy off the shelf at the computer store. Oh wait, they are the software you buy off the shelf, Included ! In the package ! No waiting !
Overall, this would be a great deal even if the price was higher.
Recommended for preserving those old memories.
Audio-Technica LP2D USB works as advertised November 27, 2007
Jim in Virginia (Alexandria, VA , USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I purchased the Audio-Technica AT-LP2D USB turntable through Amazon from SkyBox-USA. Item arrived on time and was so easy to set up and use as part of my normal stereo system. USB cable is 6 feet so we left it connected to turntable all the time and feed it out the side of the stereo cabinet to connect to laptop.
Pyro software is very user friendly (I have a PC). My son loaded the Audacity software on his Mac and began making his own recordings too. The manual that came with this product allowed us to set up in 30 minutes and we began digitizing the first album immediately. First evening we digitized 4 albums. The turntable and software created excellent recordings. Allows editing, cleaning up and marking tracks at the click of the mouse. An LP takes about 40 minutes to play (and record). It then took about 3-5 minutes to clean up and mark, and another 4 to burn the CD. You can keep the "raw" digital project data on your hard drive until you are satisfied with the recordings (MP3 or CD).
Since this version of the turntable also has the USB feed out the back, we connected as our normal turntable and connect the laptop "in parallel" to make the recordings. We were enjoying listening to the music through the stereo amplifier and speakers at the same time we were recording.
Save the music June 12, 2008
DJ (Wisconsin)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I was wondering how well this would work with some of LP's that have been used and abused over the last 40 some years. Took it out of the box, loaded the Cakewalk Pyro software and connected the turntable and speakers to my computer and set to work recording a 37 year old LP.
The turntable worked great, the software was reasonably easy to work with and soon I had my first digital transfer. The sound was clear and even surprised my son when he heard it, I can now salvage the 400 to 500 LP's that I have collected over the years.
You can't beat the price or the product if you are looking for a way to save a collection that you have amassed over the years and wish to continue enjoying.
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