Do you still have a dozens of old records and tapes sitting in a box in the basement, collecting dust. Liberate your old media into high quality digital technology with the InstantMusic Vinyl & Cassette Ripper. Simply hook up an old turntable or cassette deck to the InstantMusic and plug it in into an available USB port on your PC. The included software allows you to convert your music to MP3 files, or burn directly to CD. It even smartly detects the gaps between songs to divide your old Led Zeppelin LP into individual MP3 files perfect for transfer to your iPod.

Available from ThinkGeek for $49.99 (PC) or $59.99 (Mac). ThinkGeek Electronics

Product Features

• Record Your Old LPs and Cassettes to CD, MP3 or your iPod
• Save music as MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC (iPod) audio formats
• Burn professional quality CDs
• Capture from any audio source: cassette, turn table, TV, radio, DVD

Specifications

• Audio IN: RCA Stereo (Left and Right); SPDIF (Toslink)
• Audio Out: RCA Stereo (Left and Right); SPDIF (Toslink)
• Power: USB bus power (no external supply needed)
• USB: USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible as a Full Speed Device
  Capture:
• 16 bit Sampling Rate: 8, 11, 16, 22.05, 32 44.1 or 48 kHz
• THD+N = 0.01%
• SNR= 89dB
• Playback:
• 16 bit- Sampling Rate - 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• THD+N = 0.005%
• SNR = 96dB

Bundled Software for Windows

Nero Mix
A compact application that lets you easily record, play back, create playlists and burn your audio CD. Transform your computer into the ultimate recording studio.

Nero SoundTrax
Nero SoundTrax is a professional program for the production of audio CDs. Compile, mix or edit your audio files. Transfer your records or tapes to your PC in just a few easy steps.

Nero Wave Editor 2
Create your own individual audio files quickly and easily with different filters and sound optimization methods. Features: non-destructive editing; real time audio processing; crossfade between audio sections; automatic track splitting and exporting of tracks to separate files; nero Audio Plug In - read or write WAV, MP3, WMA or AIFF files; support for DirectX and VST Audio Filter Plug Ins.

Bundled Software for Mac

Roxio CD Spin Doctor 3
Record from your LP, cassette or even radio into AIFF audio format in your Mac using Roxio® CD Spin Doctor® 3 software.

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