I just received a toy (I assume) that looked like fun to me. It is the "ION Turntable with USB Flash Drive" - it offers a transfer of vinyl directly to a flash drive.
You can then transfer the files you record to either your iPOD or edit on a progam (PC or MAC) which is included on disc.
The look of the unit attracted me! It is quite cool.
I just completed a test - to hear this file (which I recorded fromt he player unit and them opened the flash drive on my computer - THIS IS AN UNCLEANED MP3 - I think it sound quite well.
The recording is side one of Tangerue's LP - side one - DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN AT: http://www.glennrivera.com/files/REC001.MP3
To see video of the process I took here - click or go to: http://www.glennrivera.com/files/ion.wmv
This is a pretty cool toy - and awesome looking. It is plastic and much like a novelty item - but fun to have if you love vinyl or music as much as I do.
The specs are below - or at: http://sellout.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=22928
For the record?
As an avid vinyl collector, I can’t wait to render my collection obsolete.
I’m celebrating Record Store Day 2012 by buying a bunch of records at my local shop, bringing them back home, and digitizing them. That should finally prove exactly how obsolete record stores are. It’ll be a real stick in the eye of my quirky neighborhood shop when I burn the physical records in effigy after converting their entire store to a hand-held USB flash drive.
Thankfully, the ION Audio IT28 Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable will finally let me destroy every record I own like the refuse it is. I mean, even the most die-hard record collector will tell you that – deep down- they really hate records. Records are big, easy to break, kind of stupid looking…I could go on.
The retro-vinyl days are done and I’m moving on. That’s why I’m thrilled that the ION Audio Turntable converts LPs to uncompressed WAV files. Yeah, yeah, I like “warmth” and “punchiness” and “crackle” and all that other vinylphile stuff – that’s exactly why I’m converting it all into a series of 1s and 0s. I only look forward to the day when we can do that with the entire range of human emotions, too.
Well, Record Store Day isn’t until tomorrow. So I’m going to head down to the funky local bookstore, scan all their books, and then burn them. Who wants s’mores?
Warranty: 90 Day ION Audio
Condition: New
Overview:
- Converts LPs to digital files without the need of a computer
- Plays and records MP3 files to a USB flash drive
- USB output allows you to convert music using a computer
- Plays and converts 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records
- Stereo RCA outputs to enjoy vinyl records through your home stereo speakers
- Headphone output for easy, noise-free listening during transfer
- 1 GB USB Flash Drive and Power Supply included
Features:
- Convert your analog music for today’s digital devices with Quick Play Flash
- This cutting-edge turntable allows you to simultaneously listen to your vinyl LPs and convert them to uncompressed .WAV files to retain every sonic detail of the original recording
- The conversion process is simple and straightforward
- The best part is that you have complete flexibility to convert your music with, or without, a computer
- Quickly convert and carry your new .WAV files anywhere:
- Record vinyl directly to a USB memory stick with Quick Play Flash’s built-in USB port, conveniently located on the front panel
- Insert your USB thumb drive
- Press record and then listen to your music - Quick Play Flash also converts your vinyl directly to a computer:
- Works via USB cable on the back panel
- ION’s exclusive EZ Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your LP records into MP3s on your computer
- You can listen, add them to your iPod or other MP3 player, and record them on a CD - With Quick Play Flash, you can enjoy your music at home or on the go
- USB Flash Drive capacity is 1GB
- Headphone output for quick, noise-free listening during transfers
- Plays and converts 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records
- Stereo RCA outputs to enjoy vinyl records through your home stereo speakers
Additional Photos:
| Minimum System Requirements – PC | |
| XP, Vista (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/34 bit) Pentium 4 CPU or better 1GB RAM 300MB available hard drive space USB 1.1 or 2.0 port CD-ROM drive or better |
| Minimum System Requirements – Mac | |
| OS X 10.4 or later G4 PPC or Intel CPU 1GB RAM 300MB available hard drive space USB 1.1 or 2.0 port CD-ROM drive or better |
In the box:
(1) ION Audio IT28 Quick Play Flash Conversion Turntable with USB Flash Drive includes:
- Quick Play Flash Turntable
- USB Cable
- Software CD
- Quick Start Guide
- 45 Adapter
- 1GB USB Flash Drive
- Power Supply
Seems like a neat little toy and The best part is it's a wav file.. from vinyl
ReplyDeleteThanks Glenn
Hi Willie :) It actually creates an mp3 file which you can transfer to a PC and then convert to any desired format and/or transfer to iPOD or device. Hope all is well with you. - Glenn
ReplyDeleteGlenn I still think that there is a Place for vinyl. Companies are still making them just as a special edition. I see that nothing goes into just one format. Vinyl isn't a dominate yet it's still there. Lastly there still is boat load of material that will not ever be in the digital format. So vinyl is still important to some people to transcode themselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree - also, it's just more enjoyable to see and hold that cover with the image and concept of the artists of project. I myself still hold many LP covers to heart and cannot stop any vinyl street or store display with albums jackets to see what the frame is like! :) Thanks, Tim - my best you!
ReplyDeleteHave fum with your new toy Glenn,it looks great!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Glenn. I myself adore vinyl for the cover art. I'm re-purchasing Diana Ross' albums now so I can frame them. As Diana's covers are more fashion of the time.
ReplyDeletewith software "audacity" we can record vinyl .
ReplyDeleteION done same for audio-tape (walkman format)
Mmh some Diana's maxi-single doesn't exists on CD format, sometimes b-side are interesting.
ReplyDeletethe very first cd-single was "Hangover '88"
JM
The option here I like best is you do not need a PC to burn the mp3 file - it can be done on the unit drirectly to the flash drive.
ReplyDeleteI use a sony audio hi-fi CD- recorder on a audio CD-RW support.
ReplyDeletewith filter "SBM" Super-Bit-Mapping then transfer on PC