TAPE 2 PC
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.
iTunes and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Key Features
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Transfer music on your tapes to MP3
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Dual-dubbing cassette deck
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Plug and Play USB conection: no drivers needed!
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Works with Metal and CrO2 tapes
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EZ Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software for hassle-free recording
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Audacity software (Mac and PC) included for cleaning up worn recordings
Includes:
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USB Cable
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Stereo RCA Cable
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Software CD
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Quick Start User's Manual
System Requirements
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USB port
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CD drive
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PC: Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit)
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Mac: OS X 10.4* or later
*This product comes with two recording programs. EZ Vinyl Converter
requires Mac OS 10.4 or higher. The included version of Audacity is
compatible with Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit) and Mac OS X 10.1
or higher. Audacity v1 for Mac OS 9 may be downloaded for free at
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/mac.
News Room Press Release:
ION AUDIO TAPE 2 PC TRANSFERS CASSETTES TO iTunes
New Dual Cassette Deck is First to Feature USB, Direct-to-iTunes
Recording; Now Available Nationwide
Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 6, 2008) – ION Audio, a leader in consumer
audio and entertainment gear, announces immediate availability of TAPE
2 PC, the world’s first USB dual cassette player/recorder with the
ability to easily convert tapes to MP3, for use in iTunes or any iPod,
with included recording software. No special drivers are needed.
Simply plug TAPE 2 PC into a computer using the provided USB cable and
install the software to be up and running in minutes. The digital,
computer copies of the archived songs can easily be transferred to an
iPod or other MP3 player.
TAPE 2 PC includes EZ Tape Converter 2 (PC) and EZ Audio Converter
(Mac), the easiest way to record and convert tapes directly to iTunes.
EZ Tape Converter 2 features Gracenote® MusicID technology, which
analyzes recordings and automatically retrieves album, artist and song
information. EZ Audio Converter enables easy entering of track
information. Now, tape collections can be digitized in just a few
mouse clicks.
When archiving cassettes to a computer is complete, TAPE 2 PC is
perfect for connecting to a stereo system using standard RCA cables
for convenient cassette listening in the living room, bedroom, garage
or wherever a stereo system is located. Finally, cassette recordings
can be brought into the digital age and preserved.
TAPE 2 PC has a list price of $199.99 and is available at
www.ion-audio.com, Brookstone, Hammacher Schlemmer, Frontgate.com and
Sharper Image.
| Manuals & Documentation | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
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TAPE2PC - QuickStart Guide [v1.3] |
604 KB | |
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TAPE 2 PC - Product Overview |
2 MB | |
| Software & Drivers | Size | Type |
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EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter 2 - French & English [PC] |
2 MB | zip |
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EZ Audio Converter for Mac [English] |
8 MB | zip |
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EZ Audio Converter for Mac [French] |
8 MB | zip |
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Audacity Audio Recording Software Note: This will link you to an external website (not maintained by ION Audio) where you can download the Audacity Audio Recording Software. Please follow the instructions on that website in order to properly download and install Audacity. |
varies | ext. link |
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LAME MP3 Encoder Plug-in [for Audacity] Note: This will link you to an external website (not maintained by ION Audio) where you can download the LAME MP3 encoder plug-in. Please follow the instructions on that website in order to properly download and install the LAME MP3 encoder plug-in. |
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