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Technical Details
- Quality 2-speed usb turntable plays 33 1/3/45 rpm
- Play & convert your vinyl collection to mp3 via usb connection to pc or mac
- Ez vinyl / tape converter software guides through transfer steps
- Built-in preamp – play records on home stereo or home theatre
- Plug-and-play usb computer connection requires no driver installation
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Easily transfer your old record collection to digital MP3 format with Profile LP. This attractive USB turntable includes ION’s exclusive EZ convertor software for fuss-free transfer to Mac or PC, just follow the easy step-by-step instructions to record your favourite songs.
Don’t leave your treasured Vinyl to gather dust in the attic
Bring old records back to life and transfer them to your computer where you can save them, burn CDs, load them onto your iPod or other MP3 player and enjoy your favourite music wherever you go.Rediscover rare EPs and B-sides as well as your LPs, this 2-speed turntable plays both 33 ? & 45 RPM records and includes a 45 RPM adapter.
Connect to your Stereo
Profile LP is also a great addition to your Home Stereo system. This belt-driven Turntable has a built-in preamplifier and will connect to your existing Stereo or HiFi system via the RCA output, so you can enjoy your records in their original format with that warm sound that is found only with classic vinyl records.
The Software
ION released the World’s first USB Turntable, the TTUSB, in 2005, since then our engineers and software designers have been working to provide you with the best, easy-to-use solutions on the market.ION’s exclusive EZ Vinyl Converter software guides you through the easy-to-follow steps as you transform your records to digital MP3 files and a USB cable is included to connect Profile LP to your computer.
Our software works for Mac and PC and the latest software updates can be downloaded from our website.
The software offers automatic track splitting option, so you can just set the LP or EP to record and come back later. If you are transferring live recordings or classical pieces then you have the option to manually split the tracks
There is a track and album naming option and EZ Converter Software automatically transfers your songs to your iTunes library for ease of transfer to an iPod or for burning to disc. If you prefer not to use iTunes, Profile LP will work with virtually all music transfer/recording software including Audacity, which can be downloaded as freeware from the internet. (Audacity does not require iTunes).
Everything you need in one box
Everything you need to transfer your records to MP3 - EZ Convertor Software, USB Cable, Slip Mat, and 45 RPM adapter is included in the boxProduct Description
* Turn your records into MP3s using your Mac or PC* Play records on your home stereo without needing a preamplifier* Plug-and-play USB computer connection requires no driver installation* 33 1/3 and 45 RPM settings* Enables you to transfer 78 RPM albums using included software* EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software quickly transfers your music to iTunes* Audacity software for reducing pops, cracks, and hiss on worn records
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Was cautious because i'd just bought a cheap alternative in Maplins which I then found had rubbish reviews and had been removed from their own site. However, this one works very well. Simple to set up and plug in, simple to load the software.
Worth noting the comment about feedback through your PC, i needed to alter a sound card option, but i followed instructions and it worked, so don't panic.
The only flaw is the automatic track break recognition will sometimes get it wrong - but that's the nature of the tracks themselves. You can download Audacity software which looks scary, but i managed to work out how to cut & paste bits of tracks together and save them, and they do appear on the iPod (phew!). Having said that, most of the time it works just fine, and it's definately worth getting the old vinyl onto the iPod. A thoroughly good buy!
Worth noting the comment about feedback through your PC, i needed to alter a sound card option, but i followed instructions and it worked, so don't panic.
The only flaw is the automatic track break recognition will sometimes get it wrong - but that's the nature of the tracks themselves. You can download Audacity software which looks scary, but i managed to work out how to cut & paste bits of tracks together and save them, and they do appear on the iPod (phew!). Having said that, most of the time it works just fine, and it's definately worth getting the old vinyl onto the iPod. A thoroughly good buy!
106 of 109 people found the following review helpful
I bought a Bush turntable which was just awful from Argos, I returned the Bush one and Got the Ion profile, what a great Deck I had the old Ion silver deck but this one is much better, it has'nt got a volume button like the older Ion deck at the back (which is why my deck was replaced the volume button was faulty), but you download the new software EZ vinyl converter and the volume is on the screen great improvement, the sound quality is also great, I would give this deck 10/10 compared with 1/10 for the Bush USB deck No bass response at all! stay clear of Bush and stick with Ion.
218 of 225 people found the following review helpful
Quite a few people talk about how 'terrible' this or that USB turntable sounds, ie see 'Bush' above.
This is due to a lack of understanding of vinyl processing and the nature of the USB turntable they have bought.
When music is 'cut' onto the vinyl the bass sounds are 'turned down' and the high frequency sounds are 'turned up'. This is due to the physical limitations of the cutting into plastic.
Old Style amps, ie those with phono sockets, would include RIAA circuits, to reverse this process to return the sound to normal. These USB turntables do no include such circuitry, they only boost the signal voltages to 'Line Out' levels without the use of additional earthing you would get with a seperate amp - which causes 'hum' of some sort when connected to a device that has no earthing, ie a PC.
Some software packages automatically adjust the sound with digital RIAA Equalization, some don't. For example, the software provided with the Bush Turnables requires an additional step of manual RIAA Equalization, without this your music will lack 'bass' and sound 'tinny'. Bush is at fault for not explaining this, but I suspect other manufactuers do the same.
If you want to know more checkout 'RIAA' in Wikipedia.
Vinyl transfer to digital is far more complicated that the USB Turntable Vendors let on, and the better your ear the more you'll realise this.
Anyway don't be so quick to throw away or return your USB Turntable because it sounds 'poor'.
This is due to a lack of understanding of vinyl processing and the nature of the USB turntable they have bought.
When music is 'cut' onto the vinyl the bass sounds are 'turned down' and the high frequency sounds are 'turned up'. This is due to the physical limitations of the cutting into plastic.
Old Style amps, ie those with phono sockets, would include RIAA circuits, to reverse this process to return the sound to normal. These USB turntables do no include such circuitry, they only boost the signal voltages to 'Line Out' levels without the use of additional earthing you would get with a seperate amp - which causes 'hum' of some sort when connected to a device that has no earthing, ie a PC.
Some software packages automatically adjust the sound with digital RIAA Equalization, some don't. For example, the software provided with the Bush Turnables requires an additional step of manual RIAA Equalization, without this your music will lack 'bass' and sound 'tinny'. Bush is at fault for not explaining this, but I suspect other manufactuers do the same.
If you want to know more checkout 'RIAA' in Wikipedia.
Vinyl transfer to digital is far more complicated that the USB Turntable Vendors let on, and the better your ear the more you'll realise this.
Anyway don't be so quick to throw away or return your USB Turntable because it sounds 'poor'.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nice one!
Very swift delivery, recieved it within 24 hours (on supasaver delivery) plugged it into my Mac, installed the software and I was ready to go. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Mr. M. W. Howell
Sounds great
I bought this for my husband who has wanted to listen to his vinyl records for ages, when it arrived the instructions were easy to follow and we just plugged it into the ports on... Read more
Published 10 days ago by retro
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I found this product to be excellent and would certainly recommend it to anyone who has a large vinyl record collection who wants to convert to mp3. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Music Lover
Can't fault this - am listening to all my vinyl again on iPod!
Having now just completed copying nearly all of my LP collection (111 records copied in total), I can say that this turntable has been an excellent buy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Richard P. Hancox
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The supplied software is rubbish. Read more
The supplied software is rubbish. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chazwin
turntable
as described. Prompt delivery, great present. Haven't tried archiving yet, but good for the money. would recommend it to anyone wanting to recapture their youth !
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Julie Brown
whats all the fuss??
studied all other reviews here and wondered what all the fuss was about!! this is the most simplest set up and workings ever,, if you have itunes installed on your pc its even... Read more
Published 1 month ago by eaststandlad
Basic but does the job
The turntable has a flimsy feel to it. Controls and documentation are minimal. You can't adjust the weight of the pick-up arm, but I've found that a little careful light pressure... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Malgo
attention european buyers power jack is wrong
On the item box there are different options for power jacks uk, euro, usa etc
well since i come from greece i would not expect they would deliver to me a uk 230v with uk... Read more
well since i come from greece i would not expect they would deliver to me a uk 230v with uk... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Panagiotis
Excellent.
It does exactly what is claims. Worked straight out of the box. Software works on a Mac.
Quality of sound is fine.
Quality of sound is fine.
Published 3 months ago by K.V.Shail
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