ION has created the world’s first USB turntable allowing you to convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3 with the included recording software. (NO SPECIAL DRIVERS NEEDED).
The ION USB turntable includes Audacity software for Mac/PC for recording as well as a trial of Bias Soundsoap 2 for cleaning and restoring vinyl.
This turntable also has line level output for connecting to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary (AUX) inputs.
Digitizing vinyl is always a pain in the ass — my dad once volunteered to do several hours of Don Ho for a neighbor and hasn’t touched a turntable since — but this gadget looks like it’ll make everything less unpleasant. Everything, that is, except Don Ho. (via)
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December 3, 2006 at 9:57 am
Craig
Hi-I was reading about the ION vinyl to cd recorder in readers digest. I have about 1000 vinyl records and would like to record them to cd as I am tired of carrying them around. My question is: Is there anything else I would need to transfer these besides what the company is offering? It looks like a viable product but I want to be sure before I invest in it.
Thanks for any info you can give me.
Sincerely,
Craig
March 21, 2007 at 6:55 am
DJ Gear
Hmm that looks interressting.
Gemini has a product called iKey. You hook it up between your mixer and speakers and you can record directly onto a USB stick so you do not need a PC