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TAPE 2 PC

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AS SEEN ON HISTORY'S MODERN MARVELS!

 

Turn your cassette tapes into MP3s.

TAPE 2 PC is a revolutionary tape deck that plays and records tapes, with a twist: it turns your music into MP3s! TAPE 2 PC has a convenient USB connection so you can plug into your Mac or PC.

Just plug TAPE 2 PC into your computer using the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music. Easily transfer your music to your iPod or other MP3 player, or record it to CD.

TAPE 2 PC includes EZ Tape Converter for PC and EZ Audio Converter for Mac, which help you import your music into iTunes. PC users can download a version of EZ Tape Converter for free with Gracenote® MusicID technology, which analyzes your recordings and automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you!

When you're finished archiving your cassettes to your computer, TAPE 2 PC can connect to your stereo system using standard RCA cables for convenient cassette listening in your living room, garage, or wherever your stereo system resides.

Upgrading your favorite recordings has never been easier.

 

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Key Features

  • Transfer music on your tapes to MP3
  • Dual-dubbing cassette deck
  • Plug and Play USB conection: no drivers needed!
  • Works with Metal and CrO2 tapes
  • EZ Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software for hassle-free recording

 

Includes:

  • USB Cable
  • Stereo RCA Cable
  • Software CD
  • Quick Start User's Manual

System Requirements

  • USB port
  • CD drive
  • PC: Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Mac: OS X 10.4* or later


Technical Specs:
Type: Stereo double cassette deck
Track System: 4-track 2-channel
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/sec
Frequency Response: (-20dB recording)
Chrome tape: 40-15000Hz (±3dB)
Normal tape: 40-14000Hz (±3dB)
(0dB recording)
Chrome tape: 40-8000Hz (±3dB)
Normal tape: 40-8000Hz (±3dB)
S/N ratio: 58dB
Wow and flutter: <0.2% (DIN45500)
Crosstalk: 40dB (1kHz)
Harmonic distortion: less than 1%
(at 1 kHz, OVU 3rd H.D. normal tape)
Channel separation: 40dB (1kHz)
Head: Deck A Playback
Deck B Recording/playback
2-gap ferrite head for erasure
Motor: DC servo motor x 2
Fast forward/Rewind time: ~100 sec w. C-60 cassette
Input terminals: Line In x 2 Min. input level: 600mV (0dB)
Input impedance: 50kΩ
Output terminals: Line Out x 2 Output level: 600mV (0dB)
Output impedance: 5kΩ
USB Audio Interface: USB 1.1 compatible, 16 bit,
44.1kHz (CD quality) or 48kHz sample rate
Power requirement: AC220V-230V ~ 60Hz
For U.K. 240V ~ 60Hz
For U.S.A. & Canada 127V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 11.9W Maximum
Dimensions: 420mm x 135mm x 215mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 4kg (8.5lbs)
Dimensions: 420mm x 135mm x 215mm (W x H x D)
17" x 5.5" x 9" (W x H x D)
19" x 8" x 12" Gift Box (W x H x D)
Manuals & DocumentationSizeType
 
Getting Started

Step 1

Download and install the latest EZ Converter software for your ION USB Recording device:

  • EZ Converter - Software download page
  • Now offers support for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of:
    • Windows 7
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows XP
    • Mac OSX 10.4 - 10.6 Snow Leopard
    • iTunes 9 (on Win and Mac)
Step 2

Download and install the latest version of iTunes to organize your recordings and burn them to CD:

  • iTunes - Software download page
Step 3

Select your computer's recording settings, and begin archiving your music! Download the following pdf for more information:

Having trouble? We have put together easy step-by-step instructions to help you get up and running quickly.


Additional Documents
 
TAPE2PC - QuickStart Guide [v1.5]
1 MBpdf

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