Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

Unit did exactly what I wanted...provided a way to rip my old casette tapes to the PC as MP3s (similar to the way I converted all of my LPs several years ago). Unit worked great, better and easier than expected, for the first 7 tapes...then the recording head on the unit went belly up. With ION's tech support, I was able to confirm that it was a unit problem and not something in my computer settings. Called B&H, their customer service folks were great, sent the unit back, and am now waiting for a replacement. Hopefully this was an exception, and not a rule...we'll see

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I am so pleased with this product. It does the job it was meant to do.
I used the software that I have used for years because I am so familiar with it, but I'm sure the included software is fine.
I now can listen to the cassette music that is no longer available anywhere in any form on my IPad, IPad, and IPhone. Wow!

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

The product works well for the overall cost. Would only recommend for home/personal use, not for studio use. The computer interface via USB works well.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I am using this converter to transfer tapes to mp3 on iTunes. The player is basic and easy to set up. The software is very basic. You still need software capable of cleaning up the quality of recording if your tapes are full of noise.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

It's easy to use - Good for Converting Rare Music and many more!

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I am plesed to be invited for comments, to be able to air my views about this product. I received everything in good order, thanks. The recorder/player works OK (sofar; I have not run it much)but the softwear does not function at all! I can hear the player in the computer until I plug in the USB connector. Then I hear only distorted noise. I set everything on my PC (Vista) as instructed, checking it several times, to no avail! When I pull out the USB plug, I can hear the tape playing again. I wonder, what I did wrong, if anything. Perhaps someone can help me? If it ever works, I'll be able to give u a better comment, that I am willing to do.
Regards, Laszlo.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

Baruch Hashem. This is a lovely box. Does everything I need although I have opted not to use the USB and included iTunes but rather to manually copy my tapes using the analog outputs and freeware Audacity which is much more fun for me. Graciously one has the option there. [...]

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I have started to convert tapes to my iTunes which will convert to aiff as well. I noticed that the right cassette player converted the cassette from the 1980's a lot better. Needless to say, I will be able to sweeten the audio in post. I have been pleased so far with the conversion process.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I have NUMEROUS "tapes" dating back MANY decades, in fact, MANY more than I wish had passed. This instrument allows me to be able to RECORD those tapes, and play them, in my vehicle, on my computer(s), and on ANY MP3 player, such that I so desire to do. Unless you have only 1 or 2 tapes, which I sincerely doubt, as most of us have many DOZENS, this is an indispensible object to be without! YOU (and "I") paid MANY HUNDREDS of dollars to own this/said music, yet NOW, it can't (or won't) be played or heard. You can't find a BETTER DEAL than to order this item right NOW, and upon receipt, CONVERT all of your non-playing and never listened to favorite tunes into some that you CAN still enjoy. If you find it/such to be cheaper elsewhere, go for it - [...] ENJOY YOUR LISTENING ! Heck, I am still recording many of MY old tapes and music!

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

Not for audiophiles, but for the casual user the sound is acceptable for listening and archiving your old cassettes. Not a big risk at the price, [...]

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

This product is perfect for someone who wants to simply copy old cassette tapes to CDs or dub cassette tapes. The software is very easy to use and copies your new files directly to your iTunes library if you are a Mac user. The price is right too.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

Helped me convert my old cassettes simply. No problem at all!

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

As I hoped, it was very easy to set up and get going. I wish the software had a beginner mode, where I could have a couple choices as to the type of recording I was importing. Instead, I had to play with the different settings to get good quality that didn't produce too large of a file.
However, once I get used to it, it's probably better to have more choices for customization and control.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

My TAPE 2 PC USB cassette-MP3 converter has allowed me to expand my music library quite inexpensively.Since most music stores sell cassettes at $1.00,I have purchased the cassette of many of my favorite musicians to convert into MP3.I also use it to edit cassettes from live performances I have produced at the Museum of the City and from fabulous classical radio concerts.

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

This is the second ION conversion component I've purchased, the previous one being their LP2PC unit. Just like the turntable, their cassette tape conversion system works like a charm. All the music from those LPs and cassettes I've hoarded over the years is now being systematically converted to iTunes files. I love these guys!

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I used this to start to transfer my large cassette collection to my computer(iMac). I didn't use the enclosed software, but instead used Ableton Live. I had no problem just hooking it up and going. The quality of the recording seemed fine, cassettes are just cassettes after all. The overall quality of the unit seems better than I expected in its price range. Hey, the heyday of the cassette is long since past.

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I had no problems using the equipment, I use it for my Gospel music ministry

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I have an extensive cassette collection that I was hoping to convert to digital for my new ipod. The Ion Tape 2 PC sounded like the answer to my needs, and a way to save quite a bit of money by transferring my original tapes.However, it didn't deliver what it promised. The conversion process was tedious = each track must be played individually - no high speed dubbing. I'd had been willing to spend the time if the sound quality after conversion was acceptable. However, the songs once converted, to the ipod format were absolutely terrible. I called B&H to return the product the next day.I've dealt with B&H for over 20 years and I believe this is the first product I've ever had to return to them. [...]

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

Convert cassettes to MP3

Comments about Ion TAPE 2 PC USB Cassette-to-MP3 Converter:

I purchased this deck to allow me to transfer a variety of old cassettes to digi via USB. The deck itself is decent and functioned fine. The digitizing software is a bit clunky and frankly wouldn't work on my Mac. I went through an entire dub session and the files wouldn't show up in iTunes for some reason. So, frustrated, I bagged it and used another piece of software to record the cassette contents to my machine. I'll keep using the deck, but the software is not worthy.