Your Studio Article Fri, July 04, 2008
Audio-Technica Introduces The AT-LP2D-USB LP-To-Digital Recording System
STOW, OH, February 2008—Audio-Technica introduces its new AT-LP2D-USB LP-to-digital recording system, a complete USB turntable and software package that makes it easy to transfer vinyl records to digital media files and CDs. The package includes a turntable and phono cartridge, PC- and Mac®-compatible software, a USB cable that connects the turntable directly to a computer and other accessories.
Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica Consumer Marketing Manager, noted, “The AT-LP2D-USB offers a simple, cost-effective solution for transferring records to digital files” The turntable features fully automatic operation and a 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed selector to play vinyl formats from LP albums to 12-inch and 7-inch singles, using a balanced aluminum platter, precision Dual MagnetTM stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus and a pickup arm with soft damping control. The turntable’s supplied USB cable enables plug-and-play connection to a desktop or laptop computer.
Its built-in switchable phono preamp, RCA output cables and adapter cables allow connection to a wide variety of other components. The supplied Cakewalk® PYRO (for PC) and Audacity® (for Mac or PC) software converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or Windows Media® audio files. The PYRO software also features DeClicker and DeNoiser utilities that automatically remove pops, clicks, noise and hiss from LP recordings.