Product Description

Audio-Technica's AT-LP2DA LP To Digital Recording System has everything you need to transfer your vinyl collection to a PC or MP3 player. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity to the digital realm with the creation of the new LP-to-Digital Recording System. In the box, you'll find everything you need to transfer your classic LPs to digital files. The system is perfect for creating CDs and MP3 player files that get your old tunes off the shelf and into your portable player. So clear your closet shelves and take your vinyl discs into the digital mode for greater appreciation where ever you go. Save your files as MP3s, WMAs, or WAVs for easy transfer to your portable player. Or use the software to create full-color labels and jewel case inserts if you're burning the files to CD. Cast aluminum platter Wow & flutter - 0.25% Stereo RCA-to-stereo minijack cable Includes Cakewalk PYRO MP3 creation software Minor assembly required PC Requirements - 500MHz Intel or AMD processor (1.5GHz or better recommended), Windows 2000/XP/Me/98SE, 128MB RAM (256MB recommended), 1GB free hard drive space Dimensions(WxHxD) - 14-1/8 x 3-7/8 x 13-15/16

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4664 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: Audio-Technica
• Model: AT-LP2DA
• Dimensions: 16.00" h x 7.00" w x 21.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Digitally transfer and create CDs, MP3, WAV, and WMA files from LP records
• AT-PL50 stereo turntable features built-in switchable phono preamp--no interface needed
• Cakewalk PYRO Software remove clicks, pops, and crackles from noisy LPs with DeClicker
• Includes adapter cable and phono cartridge
• Note: packaged For shipping convenience
• the AT-PL50 stereo turntable is packaged inside the AT-LP2DA retail box with the Cakewalk PYRO software and kit accessories.

Customer Reviews

Audio-Technica AT-LP2DA LP-to-Digital Recording System
I was concerned about whether I would be able to get the software to work after reading other reviews. Nonetheless, I ordered the system because it offers great capability at a super price.

Even though I am intimidated when I have to put things together, I was delighted to find the turntable comes in outstanding packaging and the directions for the minor assembly are good. I had it put together and connected to my computer within about an hour.

The real test was the use of the software. Unlike others, I found I could work my way through the software and had my first electronic recording from an LP within an hour. With another hour's work, I figured out how to record an album side and separate tracks after the recording was completed (simply click under the Wave image and it adds tracks). Once I had the tracks separated, I found I could rename and save the tracks in the format I desired (wma or mp3). This is done through the Save option and selecting "save as multiple audio files".

The software could be better documented but I find it is very powerful and reasonably easy to use if you are willing to work through trial and error.

I'm very happy with my purchase and recommend this product and software.

Recover sounds from the past!
I purchased the AT turntable hoping that it would help me convert some of my (for many years) unlistened to LPs to CDs. It did all that and more! The set up was simple, I opened the box, read the basic instructions, connected my audio cable to my computer, and within 30 minutes I had 30 year old LPs playing through my computer!

The process I used to capture and convert to CD was:
1. Start the Pyro Software on my computer
2. Put LP on turntable and start playing.
3. Adjust volume on Pyro input to make sure that it stays within the OK range. Type in a name for the audio file.
4. Restart the LP
5. Click 'Start Recording' on the Pyro software
6. After 20-25 minutes, turn over LP
7. After the LP has finished playing click 'Stop Recording'
8. This saves the audio into a file that you can play and using the 'Split' and 'Remove' buttons you can, within 5 minutes break down the LP into individual tracks.
9. Put a blank CD in your computer and click the 'Burn CD' button; accept the defualt options window that pops up.
10. This is the really clever piece! Eject the CD and re-insert it. My computer opens iTunes when a music CD is inserted and asks if you want to import the songs, but better yet it knows the CD and all the track names (how it does this is beyond me, but it works 90% of the time - what a time saver!)
11. iTunes imports the CD with all its track names!
12. Repeat steps 1-11 for each LP!

Excellent product!

LPs and 45s to iPod in a snap!
My CD collection is extensive...but so is my collection of LPs and 45s. I wondered if it was possible convert these so I could play them on my iPod. One day my wife told me she saw the AT-LP2DA system on Amazon and asked me if I was interested. After looking at the description -- and the price -- I decided it was worth a try. Now that I've been playing with it for a while, I can say, without hesitation, that it's exactly what I was hoping for!

I'm able to feed 45s, individual tracks from LPs or entire LP sides into my PC, spend a minimal amount of time with the included Pyro software cleaning up the sound, removing clicks and changing EQ, and then I can feed the songs into my iTunes software to my iPod. It's great, and easy-to-use. The only downside is that it happens in real time, so you have to play the entire song to transfer it. And it can't fix a recording that skips! But, other than that, it's simple, fun and the result is pretty amazing. I've cleaned up some really scratchy-sounding 45s and made them sound almost pristine. I've added some depth to tinny-sounding recordings, and have even become adventurous enough to create some of my own edits (finally a version of Chicago's "Make Me Smile" that isn't as butchered as the 45, and includes the guitar solo that I like so much!).

I'm extremely satisfied with the quality of this unit, and the great price. Of course, it's turned me into a vinyl junkie all over again, as I spend an average of two hours a night playing with my vinyl. But it's great to hear some of those songs again, especially once they're converted to digital format. It's a great investment if you've got precious vinyl and an iPod!