Ion Tape2PC USB Cassette Deck
ION has created a revolutionary USB dual cassette deck allowing you to convert your cassette collection to CD or MP3 with included recording software. (no special drivers needed).Tape2PC comes bundled with EZ Tape Converter by MixMeister, which converts your audio cassette recordings directly into iTunes. In just a few mouse clicks, you'll be up and running with digital versions of your tapes.Upgrading your favorite recordings has never been easier.
Review by J. Wieland from Staten Island, NY United States:
I don't know why so many people have trouble with this.
Install the software plug it in and away you go.
I will admit the PC software is clunky but the Audiogy for the Mac is flawless.
Amazon had it for $99 so at that price it's worth it IMHO.
Plus I needed a deck and they're hard to find nowadays so this fits the bill. But it's a low end deck no mistaking that, but for playback it's fine.
I like it! Kudos to ION!
Install the software plug it in and away you go.
I will admit the PC software is clunky but the Audiogy for the Mac is flawless.
Amazon had it for $99 so at that price it's worth it IMHO.
Plus I needed a deck and they're hard to find nowadays so this fits the bill. But it's a low end deck no mistaking that, but for playback it's fine.
I like it! Kudos to ION!
Review by S. Baldozier from :
We have tried most settings and we just can't get the speakers to work so we can't listen to the tapes as they are recorded/converted, so we don't know when songs start and stop. Very frustrating and there is no tech support number. We have a new pc with vista. Any help ideas?
Review by Ronald D. Hughes from Las Vegas, NV:
I purchased the unit a week ago and have been marginally satisfied.
(1) The left deck makes a very loud clacking/clicking noise while the tape is advancing. The right one doesn't make the same noise, so I know it's not the cassett.
(2) About once a hour or so, I get a very loud distorted noise. Sounds like a radio station that's not exactly on the station. Shhhhhhhhhhing. Usually not repeated if I stop the recording and start over.
I left a message on Ion's website a few minutes ago. Hopefully, I'll get an informed reply.
General Comments:
(1) I agree with the previous posters remarks about Gracenote. It's a waste of time and very annoying. I tend to be an inpatient person, so IT'S REALLY ANNOYING. Haven't yet found a way to by-pass it.
(2) Other posters also commented about the double listings and shadows of recordings in I-Tunes.
(3) Ion should come up with a way to do the transfer without the need for three pieces of software. One would work just fine: Step 1-Record; Step 2-Automatically convert to MP3 format when all tracks recorded. DONE!!!!
(1) The left deck makes a very loud clacking/clicking noise while the tape is advancing. The right one doesn't make the same noise, so I know it's not the cassett.
(2) About once a hour or so, I get a very loud distorted noise. Sounds like a radio station that's not exactly on the station. Shhhhhhhhhhing. Usually not repeated if I stop the recording and start over.
I left a message on Ion's website a few minutes ago. Hopefully, I'll get an informed reply.
General Comments:
(1) I agree with the previous posters remarks about Gracenote. It's a waste of time and very annoying. I tend to be an inpatient person, so IT'S REALLY ANNOYING. Haven't yet found a way to by-pass it.
(2) Other posters also commented about the double listings and shadows of recordings in I-Tunes.
(3) Ion should come up with a way to do the transfer without the need for three pieces of software. One would work just fine: Step 1-Record; Step 2-Automatically convert to MP3 format when all tracks recorded. DONE!!!!
Review by Joseph H. Donnola from Stow, Ohio United States:
Works as advertised. As a MAC user I found Audacity to be a better software choice than EZ Tape Converter as it does not force you to use iTunes. Copy to disk using Audacity, use Audacity to remove noise and edit tracks, export to AIFF (works in my car) and burn to an audio CD. Good deal!
Review by James Watkins from APO, AP United States:
I don't usually write reviews, but in this case, I am making an exception.
After reading all the reviews associated with this product, I was somewhat nervous about making the purchase. I decided to take the plunge, and have not regretted the decision at all.
The ION Tape2PC works great for what it is advertised to do. It is not a professional recording device, and for those that require that type of quality in a conversion, this may not be the device for you. For those who want a simple, easy to use product to convert their cassette collection for use with their IPOD, this product could not be better.
After reading all the reviews associated with this product, I was somewhat nervous about making the purchase. I decided to take the plunge, and have not regretted the decision at all.
The ION Tape2PC works great for what it is advertised to do. It is not a professional recording device, and for those that require that type of quality in a conversion, this may not be the device for you. For those who want a simple, easy to use product to convert their cassette collection for use with their IPOD, this product could not be better.
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