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Xitel INport Deluxe [Record From Your Stereo to Your Computer] | ![Xitel INport Deluxe [Record From Your Stereo to Your Computer]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TA0Y995DL._SL500_.jpg)
| From: Xitel
List Price: $79.95
Buy New: $65.99
You Save: $13.96 (17%)
New (38) Used (2) from $59.99
Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 165
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows ME
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: INPDELI1X1
Model: INPDEL-I1-X1
UPC: 643153065429
EAN: 0643153065399
ASIN: B000HE7M3M
Release Date: September 5, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| • | Installing is as simple as plugging INport Deluxe into a free USB port - all of the necessary drivers automatically load from there! | | • | Totally bypasses computer soundcards for the best possible results. | | • | Save time and money over complex, hard to use recording solutions without sacrificing |
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Product Description
INport Deluxe allows users to record all their favorite vinyl records and cassette tapes to a computer. There's no easier way to save your valued audio -- simply convert your tapes and records into MP3, burn them onto a CD and transfer it to iPod!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 55 more reviews...
 Brings your LP collection into the 21st Century !! January 29, 2007
Wah Wah (CA USA)
52 out of 53 found this review helpful
I love the InPort Deluxe. Set up was a glitch-free breeze, and the included software (LP Recorder, DeClick, LP Ripper) work exactly like I'd hoped. Pretty intuitive, not too many parameters and options to cause confusion. Sounds very nice, probably better than the original record once you declick it.
The DeClick program does indeed work very well. I prefer to set the LP Recorder level manually, rather than using the Auto Level feature. This is because when listening to an LP MP3 file next to a CD MP3 file on my MP3 player, the Auto Level record feature causes the LP files to be a little softer than the CD files. Setting the LP Recorder level manually to "39" creates LP MP3's that are the same volume as CD MP3's for me. I detect no clipping using this record level.
Although I have 1400 CD's, I still have 700 LP's. A significant portion of my LP's are still not available on CD. I'm tired of waiting for the record companies. This product allows me to bring my remaining LP collection into the 21st Century. I'm now having lots of fun with this product, listening to my LP's at the gym on my MP3 player, and burning them onto CD's for the car.
InPort Deluxe met all of my requirements, exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend it to anyone who still has a pile of vinyl or cassettes.
This is Great! January 16, 2007
Paul DeVane
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
I bought this elsewhere but checked after I bought it on Amazon for opinions before I opened the package. I need to transfer a large collection of 45 and 33 RPM records to CD's. I am using a Technics turntable and a Steinberg preamp to feed the unit. It works great!! As for the software it does a good job of recording, cleaning up the noise and clicks and ripping to individual tracks. I have run the software on Windows XP Pro and currently am running it under the Vista Operating System. Everything is compatible and works fine. The documentation is fine and I was up and running in 20 minutes.
I would recommend this product without reservation.
 It's okay, but.... **Update!!! May 25, 2007
Cheron Hayes (Appleton, WI United States)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Update - after re-booting my computer, for some reason this thing now works great! I still re-clean the files with the MAGIX software, but the sound quality is near CD quality. Still an extra step, but WOW!!! I Highly recommend this product!!!
For the last 2 years I have used MAGIX Audio lab to record my extensive vinyl collection into mp3's. But when I saw this product, I thought it might be better than the MAGIX solution. The MAGIX product allows you to clean and master the files before exporting as mp3's or to a CD. That's a double-edged sword; if you tamper with the files too much you lose quality.
I thought this product, with its promise of 1-click cleaning would be my answer. The product was up and running very quickly, and I chose a relatively old album to test. The album was not in excellent condition, but was far from terrible.
The recording was smooth; however, the de-clicking software (Wave corrector) only removed a small portion of the vinyl noise. So, I tried again, using a more sensitive setting. Still, the recording sounds just like the album - clicks, pops and all. NOT what I would call a "CD Quality" version, as promised on the box.
I like the INPort device, however. It allows you to bypass your computer's sound card, which does give you a more faithful representation of the recording. For that purpose alone I am giving it 3 stars.
I had to use my MAGIX software to re-clean the WAV file before I could export it. One additional step, but at least the recording came out sounding crisp and clean.
If you are a discerning listener and audiophile, this product is not for you. This will not really make your vinyl sound CD quality. Sorry, but it doesn't deliver on that promise...
Xitel Inport Deluxe Audio Recording Kit January 21, 2007
Randall H. Smythe (Jonesborough, TN USA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I set up my Xitel Inport Deluxe (received as a gift) yesterday and recorded and saved a recording of a two sided LP record. The process went very smoothly after in initial learning period and I got no errors at any point. The software that comes with the Inport does exactly what it is supposed to do if one follows the documentation carefully. I was especially impressed with the ability to remove pops and clicks (present with most older LP records) from the recorded wav files. The most difficult part of the process is learning to use the feature which splits the large single wav file into separate recorded tracks which correspond to the songs on the LP. Once I understood that it went smoothly.
The most time consuming part of the whole process is simply recording the whole LP record side which obviously must be played from beginning to end while Inport records. Once that's done, processing of the file, removing pops and clicks, and splitting and finally renaming tracks into the original song titles went pretty fast. Those tracks of course can be saved on your hard drive and, if you wish, burned to a CD-ROM (using other software supplied by the user) which I did.
Finally I can permanently preserve some really old jazz and classical recordings that probably are no longer available anywhere. I'm REALLY impressed with the Inport Deluxe Kit!
 Good sound, easy to use May 12, 2007
VinylHanger (USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this to transfer my vinyl over to mp3 to use when I traveled. My laptop does not have a level line in. I did a lot of research and found this to be the best option. However, I had assumed that this was a 24 bit recording device. The files I have recorded all show as 16 bit recordings. I love my vinyl collection and wanted the best sound possible. There are other 16 bit external sound devices on the market that allow input and output through a level line to usb connection, and they are a bit cheaper as well. My first thought was I had made a big mistake for those reasons.
However, the more I use this device, the more I like it. I still wish it had 24 bit recording capability. If it does and I am wrong, I hope someone lets me know. The ease of use makes up for this minor negative. I turn on my laptop, hook it up and hit record. A clean, great sounding recording is made. Run it through the adjustable click removing program and you have a great recording. Then convert it to a 320 bps file and it sounds wonderful still, keeping a lot of the life that we enjoy our vinyl for. I can tell the difference in recordings I have done from my vinyl and rips from the same album on cd, which makes this unit worth it to me.
So ease of use and the quality recordings it makes definitely make this a worthwhile device. Just remember that you need a receiver or preamp that allows you to run out to the device if you want to record vinyl. Other formats will go directly to the unit.
The bonus 30 foot cable helps get the sound to your computer and seems to be a decent quality cable, though a shorter one wouldn't hurt if you are set up close to your audio system. Coiling it up on the desk has not caused any odd hum, so it isn't really an issue. The only thing I would recommend is to not have your headphones plugged into your laptop, as this has caused a slight hum in my setup.
I would give this 5 stars except for the fact it is 16 bit and the company does not mention that fact anywhere, which seems a bit cheesy to me. In actual use, this device is a winner, you will not be disappointed.
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