Grace Digital GDI-Tape2USB200 USB Tape Player with Built-In Mic Includes PC/MAC Software Review

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(More customer reviews)I am now 75, and if I can do it, anybody can do it...This cassette player works great..! I already have several MP3 files uploaded to zSHARE of my digital piano gospel music specials in one day! I'm glad now I paid a little more and got this one...it was worth the extra.
The play back sounds excellent, and just as good as my original tapes made back in 1963. The play back is stable, and never changes from the correct pitch. The player is solid and powerful enough to play old cassettes that sometimes try to stick or stall and lower the sound or pitch.... We don't want that to happen! This tape player is Recommended!

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Bring those old cassettes back to life - both store-bought or recorded from the radio or live performances--and save them to your PC with the Grace Digital USB cassette deck, which is compatible with both Windows- and Mac-based computers. Just plug the GDI-Tape2USB200 into your computer using the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music. It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. The included Audacity software makes transfer and editing your music easy. Even store your music in your iTunes music library. When you're finished digitizing your cassettes to your computer, the GDI-Tape2USB200 can connect to your stereo system using the included RCA cables for convenient cassette listening wherever your stereo system resides. Other features include recording level adjustment, and a built in microphone. Preserve your memories - with Grace.

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Ion Audio USB Portable Tape-to-MP3 Player with Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)Starting with caveats first:
1) The cassette door's hinge is on the short side. Laws of physics would tell you - it's easier to break it. Handle with extra care.
2) The player has no speakers.
3) The battery compartment opening is inside the unit (which is very unusual). It is difficult to open since the main door doesn't open too much to leave space for you to pull the battery door. So if you have a big hand, you may crack the main door's hinge. Again, be very careful.
4) The output power is less than usual. It doesn't play loud at all. This would make sense when you're transferring tape to computer (high volume = distortion), but it may not be so good for typical listening.
The good:
1) This unit could be USB powered. Wow!
2) The unit has USB output to computer for audio capturing.
3) The software included support both Windows and MacOSX
Tip:
Due to the low power output, the audio capture must be amplified. One easy tool is Audacity. Typically, you need to amplify it to N minus 2 decibel (e.g., if Audacity's amplify option suggests 11db, you enter 9; if it suggests 6, you enter 4), then choose bass boost option (use Audacity's default). 95% of the time the results would be very loud playback capability with great mid-bass and bass, without distortion.

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Convert your old cassette tapes to digital files for music on the go. Turn your tapes into MP3s and listen on your computer, iPod, or in the car! TAPE EXPRESS is a portable, handheld USB tape player that works with all kinds of tapes. It has an easy-to-use USB connection for sending the music on your tapes right into your computer where it's instantly turned into MP3 files. You can listen to MP3s on your computer, load them onto your portable music player, or record them onto a CD and listen in your car. Rediscover those old songs with TAPE EXPRESS! TAPE EXPRESS is designed with your on-the-go life in mind. Its portable design fits in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer music anywhere. It runs on battery or USB power when connected to your computer for flexible operation. TAPE EXPRESS comes with ION's exclusive EZ Tape Converter software. This powerful, yet easy-to-use program guides you through transferring your music and even can integrate with your iTunes Music Library. In addition to transferring your tapes, TAPE EXPRESS has an audio output that enables you to listen on your stereo, headphones, or other speaker system for hours of enjoyment. It can play Chrome or Normal cassette tapes. Reconnect with the music on your old tapes anywhere you go with TAPE EXPRESS.

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