The ION USB Turntable is a great way to convert all of the vinyl you currently have to MP3. Plug the turntable into your USB port and use the provided Audacity software to a simple way to covnert all of your vinyl! This is a great MP3 USB turntable with great reviews from the press.

ION USB Turntable Original

The USB Turnable allows you to covnert all of that much loved vinyl from 33.3 / 45 RPM into MP3 and 78 RPM records can be transferred by recording at 33.3 / 45 RPM and using software to restore to original speed. Not only can you connect the turnable to your home PC but when not in use you can also connect it to your normal stereo using CD or aux inputs and play records as normal; saving the clutting of having a normal vinyl player and a USB one! The deck features a belt drive, anti skating control and adjustable gain.

ION USB Turntable Contemporary

The ION Contemporary turntable (iTTUSB) has all the same great features as the original as well as a 3.5mm stereo line input for other audio sources, including cassette tape or mini disc, an automatic Play/Pause button and a much more modern styling to fit into that sleak office space or home studio.

ION iPOD USB Turntable

In addition to all the same great features of the contemporary model the iPod turntable includes an iPod dock compatible with iPod Video (5th generation and Classic) and iPod nano (2nd and 3rd generation). This enables you to record all of your music directly into your iPod’s voice memo section.

Additional Information

• iPod Turntable only compatible with iPod Video (5th generation and Classic) and iPod nano (2nd and 3rd generation)
• Laptop not included
• Windows Vista and Windows Media Centre compatible.
• PC and Mac compatible. Linux software available online.
• Requires one available USB1.1 port or higher.
• Compatible with any recording software that supports USB Audio devices.
• Free software is included for both Windows (98 and greater) and Mac OS (X and 9.2+).
• Linux version and latest Windows/Mac builds can be found here.
• This product comes with a UK 3 pin plug

Features

• Plug & Play USB.
• Adjustable anti-skating control.
• 33.3 / 45 RPM.
• 78 RPM records can be transferred by recording at 33.3 / 45 RPM and using software to restore to original speed.
• Line level RCA outputs (with built-in pre-amp).

Extra Features of Contemporary iTTUSB

• 3.5mm stereo line input for other audio sources, including cassette tape.
• Automatic Play/Pause button
• Modern styling

Contents

• 1 x USB Turntable
• 1x Slipmat
• 1x 45 RPM
• 1x Counterweight
• 1x Platter
• 1x USB Cable
• 1 Software CD
• 1x Pre-mounted stylus cartridge
• 1x Instruction leaflets
• 1x UK AC Power Adapter

Dimensions

• Approximately 48cm(W) x 38cm(D) x 13cm(H)

MP3/OGG Guide

• For further information on saving MP3s directly from Audacity see this guide.

(iPod Version) Computer Requirements

• Windows XP or Vista, 500 Mhz processor or better, Quicktime 7.1.6 or later, 256MB RAM (min), 250MB available Hard Disk space (min), USB 1.1 port or higher, CD-Rom drive, internet connection for Gracenote software.
• Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, 500 Mhz G3 processor or better, Quicktime 6.5.2 or later, 256MB RAM (min), 250 MB available Hard Disk space (min), USB 1.1 port or higher, CD-Rom drive, internet connection for Gracenote.

Cassette / MiniDisc Recording (For Contemporary - iTTUSB ONLY)

• To record from cassette or MiniDisc you will need a cable that connects to your player’s output and has a male 3.5mm (1/8″) connector on the other end. You can buy these from any any audio retailer. (For Contemporary - iTTUSB only)

The Numark TTSUB is a plug and play USB turntable for general use. As an added bonus it includes a 1/8 inch stereo mini jack input connector which enables you to use it to transfer music from cassette tapes or other input devices to your PC in MP3 format - no need for that extra casette deck too!

• Adjustable Anti Skate control for increased stereo balancing
• 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speed playback, with 78 rpm support via software
• Adjustable pitch control +/-10%
• Packaged with all necessary cables to connect with computer or stereo playback system
• Ships with Audacity software for removing clicks, pops and other vinyl sounds. Audacity supports high speed recording and has ability to export to WAV and MP3 files
• Product Weight (with Packaging): 12 lbs
• Turntable Weight: 7.7 lbs
• Master CTN dimensions: 20.27″ x 17.16″ x 6.85″
• Motor: Belt Drive
• Pitch: +/- 10%, 33 1/3 RPM or 45 RPM operation
• Inputs: 1/8″ stereo line level
• Outputs: RCA (LINE/PHONO), USB Audio

The one thing this turntable really lacks though is a dustcover!!

Numark TT USB Turntable is available from Amazon.co.uk

More information can be found on the numark webpage or by watching the product demonstration video below.

This is a good USB turntable for those on a budget but really is more of an add on to an existing stereo setup than a standalone USB turntable in the way that the ION and Numark are. As usual this turntable is fully supplied with cables and Audacity software for converting your vinyl collection to MP3.

The Skytonic USB Turntable is available from Amazon.co.uk

• Allows you to convert analogue vinyl records to digital format
• Fully automatic belt drive turntable
• Dual speed 33/45rpm
• Magnetic cartridge fitted
• Integral RCA phono lead for connection to a stereo amplifier
• Switchable output phono/line
• Computer interface USB 1.1 compliant, Windows XP or MAC OSX
• USB lead and Audacity USB recording software supplied
• Tinted, hinged perspex dust cover

The Numark TTX USB Turntable is the daddy of USB turntables with the highest torque available on the market currently. This turntable is also the worlds first with a variable torque motor… with settings of 2.5, 3.7 or 4.7 kgfcm. The best parts of the decks are the extras - interchangeable tonearm system (both straight and s-shaped tonearms provided) & blue illuminated LCD Display with BPM/Pitch info for making mixing that bit easier!

• Now with USB Connection for Direct Audio Transfer
• Complete with USB Cable and Audacity Recording Software
• Suitable for Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS9 and OSX
• Direct Drive Ultra High Torque Motor
• Interchangeable Pitch Fader
• Blue Illuminated LCD Display
• 10/20/50% Pitch Range
• 33-45-78 RPM and Reverse
• Adjustable Brake & Start Up
• Digital Out - Line Output
• Key Lock
• Optional Stanton 500v3 Cart and Stylus Available

The KAM DDX4000 USB turntable is the big brother of the BDX900. Gone is the belt drive and in is a high torque 3.0kg/cm motor!

Kam DDX4000 USB (DDX 4000USB) is available from Amazon.co.uk

• Plug and play USB audio output
• Phono or Line level analogue output
• 3.0Kg/cm ultra high torque motor
• Twin start/stop buttons
• Slimline battle ready design
• 10% 20% or 50% pitch range
• Motor reverse with status LED
• Motor off with blue status LED
• Backlit colour display
• Quartz lock
• Cartridge & headshell
• 2M USB Lead

This is a great entry level turntable from KAM and unlike all the other turntables on the market will play 78’s without any software conversion! The KAM Turntable has a great feature set:

• Plug and play USB audio output
• Phono or Line level analogue output
• 1.0kg belt drive motor
• S-shaped tone arm
• Dual start / stop buttons
• 10% pitch control
• Reverse function
• Illuminated motor off button
• 3 speeds - 45, 33, 78rpm
• 45rpm adaptor
• Metal platter
• Height adjustable cushioned feet
• Also features a Phono output for connection to your hi-fi
• Removable target light for illuminating stylus in low light
• Includes headshell and Cartridge/stylus
• 2 Metre USB and phono audio cable supplied

The stanton T90 is a professional USB Turntable - this baby has direct drive motors with a quartz clock to ensure playback speed never changes. This deck also includes stanton’s key lock technology that allows the record to be speeded up or slowed down without affecting the pitch of the music. The same technology is found on their flagship decks, and it has the exact same effect as you find on cd decks with key lock.

• Direct drive turntable with usb output. This will not wave in pitch like a belt drive!
• Pitch range +/- 8, 12%
• 33 / 45 / 78rpm
• S- tone arm
• Removable target light included
• Strobe illuminator
• Cloth dust cover
• 7″ spindle adaptor
• Quartz lock
• Reverse play
• Cartridge holder
• Key control
• Digital output
• Includes stanton 500b cartridge
• Slipmat included
• Phono leads supplied
• Includes cakewalk pyro 5 music and sound editing software
• 240 volts
• Will not wave in pitch like belt drive decks