The TTUSB is a unique, plug and play, USB compatible turntable that makes digitizing your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac a snap. Packaged with all the necessary cables to connect with a computer or stereo playback system, along with software to remove clicks, pops, and other undesirable characteristics of vinyl, the TTUSB is a comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings.  A comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings. Click to enlarge. |  Digitize your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac in a snap. |  The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes. | USB Turntable
Numark is known for their turntables, and this one lives up to the company name. Features include an adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing, 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed playback (with 78 rpm support via software), line level RCA outputs with built-in preamp, and an adjustable pitch control of plus or minus 10%. The USB output means a no-fuss, plug-and-play connection to your PC or Mac for easy archiving. Stereo Line Input
As an added benefit, the TTUSB also includes a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack input connector to facilitate the transfer of cassette tapes (or similar line level sources) to computer files-making this unit the perfect tool for archiving older recordings, regardless of their original format. EZ Vinyl Converter 2
The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes. MixMeister's software lets you easily designate each track with the click of a button, and retrieves track names and other info using Gracenote technology. Once it's in iTunes (or the playback software of your choice), make playlists, burn CDs, or transfer to your iPod or other media player. Audacity
For the editing of your transferred files, the included Audacity software (PC and Mac compatible) provides a wealth of easy-to-use features. Remove clicks, pops, and other vinyl surface noise. Export your analog music to popular digital formats such as WAV or MP3, and turn your old, forgotten records to the top of your digital music playlist. What's in the Box
TTUSB Turntable (Includes Pre-Mounted Cartridge, Platter, Counterweight, 45RPM Adapter, Slipmat), USB Cable, Software CD, User's Manual |
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 Your money's worth and more |
| Review Date: February 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Steve Häsler, Sparks, MD United States |
I was aware that Numark makes much higher-end turntables so I was surprised to see this belt-drive system -- which many consider preferable to servo-driven platters - at such an affordable price. With the USB output, to boot. I was a bit skeptical, but having listened to it, and made a few recordings, I'm very impressed.
Cactus Chris gave a good explanation of the turntable's functionality and features. To his drawback list I would add the lack of a dust cover; that would have been a nice, easy feature to add.
On the plus side, although it's true that there is no cuing arm, one nice feature is the on/off switch to start the turntable (it is the oversized, black oval button you can see in the picture on the front left of the deck, and there is a duplicate button in the back left). This makes it much easier to cue your recordings by placing the needle on a stopped platter--visually making sure you are in the right groove at the start of a track before hitting the record button on your computer software--and then starting the record from a dead stop.
Anyone who recalls the old days of trying to record vinyl onto cassette tapes will appreciate how much coordination it took to cue a moving record while engaging the tape deck. This turntable makes the process one step easier.
Like Cactus Chris I too am on a Mac (OS 10.4.8) and the Audacity software is not much to look at. I assume the user interface is just as bare-bones on a PC. There are other audio editing software choices out there if you want to explore, but Audacity does the job just fine once you get a handle on the controls.
I was pleasantly impressed with the job the Audacity tools do in sampling, finding and erasing all pops and hisses in a vinyl playback, without much manual labor on my part. And it was pretty easy to edit tracks and export songs in WAV format for burning CD's and mp3 format, too, once I downloaded a free copy of LAME Lib off the Internet.
If you take your time with the software your first couple of times through, it all becomes pretty intuitive and you'll start to feel like an audio engineer pretty quickly.
One note: I installed a better quality cartridge & stylus on the turntable and can't speak to the quality of the Numark equipment that comes pre-packaged. |
I gave my husband back his record collection
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| Review Date: January 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: V. Pennington, Odessa, MO USA |
| with this item. I was looking for a turntable, and came across this. I am glad I did. He can not only play his records via the stereo, but he can hook up the laptop to the USB cable and record his favorites to play in the car. Many of my husband's albums have not been released on CD yet, and some may never, but now he has them back! The instructions are pretty simple, though it took a few trial and errors to understand a couple of things. Note: On the bottom is a switch we didn't originally see that helped with recording. Make sure you notice it. |
NUMARK TURNTABLE
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| Review Date: November 4, 2006 |
| Reviewer: BILLIE H. GOLDSMITH, Wilton, Maine USA |
| This turns out to be more than we expected. Installation was immediate and with just a little bit of a learning curve (mostly with design of CD) we were off and running working our way through stacks of old records! The quality of the turntable is excellent...very pleased |
Freedom! I Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Review Date: September 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Reb S., New York, NY USA |
I read SO many reviews before buying this turntable (comparing all the different ones I could find) and this one sounded like it was easy for people to use--even non-computer, non-audio savvy people, and it's TRUE! Yes, the included software is not intuitive (but you get used to it relatively quickly)and yes, there is no dust cover (major inconvenience, as I have a cat who likes to climb on things--yet, somehow, she's learned to stay away from it). But that said--when I got it, I promptly transferred my old Shaun Cassidy & Superbubble records (hideous scratches, pops, and all) and they sound GREAT (not to mention, I can't even find MP3s or even CDs of some of those tracks anywhere). It was easy to clean them up and eliminate some scratches and pops that I was sure I'd have to listen to forever, without damaging the quality of the song itself. And my Beasite Boys sounded just as good, too.
I am comfortable around computer and audio equipment, but considering the non-intuitiveness of the included software, there was still a learning curve, but within a few hours, I felt like a pro (seriously!). And best of all: I have my record collection back! I feel like I've been let out of sonic prison, and it feels GREAT. And even better--the price of the turntable is amazing, considering that it has now given me the ability to transer my records (all 500+ of them--saving me easily $5,000 to digitize songs I may never hear again any other way). I cannot tell you how exciting it is to be able to listen to my records on my computer & ipod now. It feels ridicuously exciting and makes me SO happy! I'm so glad I made this purchase. Oh--and another plus--I now have the capacity to digitize my grandparents' 78s. Talk about a blessing--I'm thrilled! |
Nearly Perfect LP to MP3 Conversion Turntable
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| Review Date: April 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Snoino, Seattle |
As just a plain ol' turntable, the Newmark TTUSB is completely average and certainly a decent value for the price. However, if you're like me and you've been looking for a reasonably priced option to convert your LP collection to MP3 (or CD I suppose, but why bother with another dying technology???), I can't imagine a better option than this turntable.
There is a small amount of assembly required, but once you finish that (2 minutes to assemble, another 2 minutes to calibrate...the belt was a little tricky because I didn't read the assembly directions until I ran into trouble with said belt) and install the Audacity software (and download an MP3 converter if you don't have one already), it's smooth sailing from there. If your records are in good condition, it's truly as easy as playing the record, cutting the tracks and clicking the export command.
If your some of your records are a little worn, though, not to worry...after downloading a few plug-ins for Audicity (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) you will have an easy to use and wonderfully functioning noise reducer which will remove NEARLY ALL cracks, pops, etc without affecting any other aspects of the sound quality of the track you record.
For me, this will be a time consuming process (5 down...500 to go), but if you're looking to convert a record collection, I can't imagine a better product. The only thing that could have possibly improved this player would be a dust cover...a minor complaint for such a perfect little workhorse, though. |
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