ION Audio Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB cables

ION Audio’s 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’ll be able to plug into your Mac or PC.

Tech Specs

• Type: Stereo double cassette deck
• Track System: 4-track 2-channel
• Tape speed: 4.8 cm/sec
• Frequency Response
  • (-20dB recording)
    
    • Chrome tape 40-15000Hz (±3dB)
    • Normal tape 40-14000Hz (±3dB)
  • (0dB recording)
    
    • Chrome tape 40-8000Hz (±3dB)
    • Normal tape 40-8000Hz (±3dB)
• S/N ratio: 58dB
• Wow and flutter: <0.2% (DIN45500)
• Crosstalk: 40dB (1kHz)
• Harmonic distortion: lower than 1% (at 1 kHz, OVU 3rd H.D. normal tape)
• Channel separation: 40dB (1kHz)
• Head
  
  • Deck A: Playback
  • Deck B: Recording/playback, 2-gap ferrite head for erasure
• Motor: DC servo motor (x 2)
• Fast forward/Rewind time: ~100 sec w. C-60 cassette
• Input terminals
  
  • Line In (x 2)
    • Min. input level: 600mV (0dB)
    • Input impedance: 50kΩ
• Output terminals
  
  • Line Out (x 2)
    • Output level: 600mV (0dB)
    • Output impedance: 5kΩ
• USB Audio Interface: USB 1.1 compatible, 16 bit,44.1kHz (CD quality) or 48kHz sample rate
• Power requirement: AC220V-230V ~ 60Hz
  
  • For U.K. 240V ~ 60Hz
  • For U.S.A. & Canada 127V ~ 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 11.9W Maximum
• Dimensions (width x height x depth): 16.5” x 5.3” x 8.5”
• Weight: 8.5lbs
• Accessories:
  • RCA cable
  • USB cable
  • Software CD
  • Quickstart Manual
  • Safety and Warranty Information

Reclaim those old cassettes–both store-bought and recorded from the radio or live performances–and save them on your PC with the Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck, which is compatible with both Windows- and Mac-based computers. Just plug the Tape 2 PC into your computer the use of the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music.

The Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck (see larger schematic image of front panel controls)

It comes with the whole thing you wish to have to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION’s exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Tape Converter provides a good way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It mechanically adds album, artist, and song information for you.

If you find yourself finished archiving your cassettes on your computer, Tape 2 PC can connect on your stereo system the use of standard RCA cables for convenient cassette listening for your living room, garage, or wherever your stereo system resides. Other features include recording level adjustment, dubbing (from deck A to deck B) with high-speed dubbing capabilities, and gain adjustment.

Key Features

• Transfer music in your tapes to MP3
• Dual-dubbing cassette deck
• Plug and Play USB connection–no drivers needed
• Works with Metal and CrO2 tapes
• EZ Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software for hassle-free recording

What’s in the Box
Tape 2 PC, USB cable, RCA stereo audio cable, software CD, quick start manual

Computer Requirements

• PC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher
• One to be had USB 1.1 port or higher

With EZ Tape Converter, you’ll be able to quickly start recording LP tracks…

…and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags.

Quickly transfers music from tapes to digital music format
Quickly transfer music in your tapes to MP3 format in your computer
Dual dubbing cassette deck
Plug and Play USB audio interface, no drivers needed
Metal and CrO2 tape selector
PC and Mac compatible