Are you looking for a high performance turntable? If yes, just keep reading. ION provides one of the finest turntables at the lowest price. Let’s check this incredible turntable.
Overview:
By directly connecting to the computer the ION TTUSB turntable allows you to convert your vinyl recordings into digital media’. There are two pieces of software included with this turntable which allows conversion of recordings from vinyl.
EZ audio converter can be used on Mac OS while EZ Tape/Vinyl converter can be used on Windows OS for conversion of recordings into digital media. With both the software you can save all your music in iTunes library. This ION TTUSB turntable is very easy to use. When you buy this turntable you get a Guide which explains how to install and operate it. It can be easily understood and operated even by a novice.
Tech Specs:
To make connections you get power cable with it. You also get RCA audio output cable which helps you to connect the turntable to your home stereo, even if you don’t connect it you can still copy all the records on your computer.You can also choose Line or Phono option. If you want to plug-in your home stereo to a turntable input then you should opt for Phono level whereas, if you want to connect your turntable to the input of Tape or CD or AUX then you need to select Line level. With this turntable you get USB cable which you can use to connect the turntable to your computer. Power button is provided to switch the turntable on and off.
The drive ring underneath the platter has motor drive belt. Before starting the operation the platter has to be fastened to the turntable. Turntable motor can be started and stopped by using Start and Stop button.
To send signal from USB to the computer you can connect any audio source, Reel-to-Reel or Tape players to the stereo line input. Before using stereo line input you should install phono cartridge to get high quality sound.
RPM buttons control the platter of turntable. 33 and 45 rpm are the two possible speeds available for turntable platter. One can do recording of 78 rpm records at both the speeds. The speed at which you are working is indicated by a red LED.
The record has to be applied adequate stylus pressure. Pressure on stylus can only increase if cartridge assembly and the head shell get balanced with the help of counterweight.
In tone arm the inward tracking forces is compensated by anti-skate adjustment knob. When the tone arm is at rest, it remains secure due to arm clip. To prevent turntable or tone arm from getting damaged during transportation one should always remove the head shell and secure it with the arm clip.
In this turntable, the cartridge assembly and head shell remains secure to the tone arm tube because of aluminum tone arm lock nut. The cartridge can be replaced by the user and it is mounted over the head shell.
This is one of the best turntable available in the market and the company has already sold almost million turntables all across the globe. The feedback from all over the globe has been excellent, so if you are planning to buy a turntable go for this high performance ION USB turntable.
Value:
This unit is available from $115 to $149 depending on the country that you are making the purchase from. In my eyes, there really is no competition when it comes the value for money on this one. For more information visit their official website for checkout amazon or similar for a great deal.
