The Numark PT01USB is a durable portable turntable that can be used to compliment any portable PA system, or for standalone listening. The PT01USB is a compact, AC or battery powered turntable, with an accurate belt-drive motor. The USB output provides a direct connection to computers for archiving vinyl. A built in speaker enables monitoring right from the turntable and line level RCA output connections allow the PT01USB to be connected into any line level input.
Line level output eliminates the need for an amplifier with a phono input and is useful for direct connection to CD recorders, audio sound cards in PCs, etc. Additional outputs include 1/4" Phone and 1/8" (3.5mm) mini headphone outputs. The PT01 is an ideal solution for schools, used vinyl collecting and selling, portable PA systems, and more.
| Output Connectors |
L/R RCA Line Level
1/4" Phone and 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini Headphone Outputs USB Output |
| Motor | Belt-drive |
| Speeds | 33, 45, 78 RPM |
| Brake | Tone Arm Auto Start/Stop |
| Pitch Control Range | +/- 10% Pitch Control |
| Wow and Flutter | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Requirements |
D-Cell Batteries x6 not included
12VAC Transformer |
| Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 3.875" (304.8 x 304.8 x 98.43mm) (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.04kg) |
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Great Portable Turntable!
Son asked for portable USB turntable for Christmas. My old turntable quit working yrs ago so this was an opportunity for me to "use" his to transfer old albums not on...Read complete review
Son asked for portable USB turntable for Christmas. My old turntable quit working yrs ago so this was an opportunity for me to "use" his to transfer old albums not on CD to MP3.It is a well designed/packaged product for the price. No complaints. [...]
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Poor customer support, flimsy stylus
Besides the disappointingly flimsy stylus, I received a defective player (uneven platter, would not play full sized LP at correct speed). I tried to contact Numark/Ion over the matter (still under ...Read complete review
Besides the disappointingly flimsy stylus, I received a defective player (uneven platter, would not play full sized LP at correct speed). I tried to contact Numark/Ion over the matter (still under warranty), but only received one response then none at all after I requested a return authorization. I also tried to contact them by phone, but the only department that answered the phone was the sales. Numark/Ion wants your money, but does not want to deal with you.
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Comments about Numark PT01USB - Portable DJ Turntable:
The turntable could use some external speakers, but it works great and finding speakers for it was easy.
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Unfortunately the unit I received has the same problems others reported, with the playback speed varying as you're playing a record. There is a +/- knob but it doesn't fix the variable speed issue. Since this was intended to be used to archive old albums to mp3 this renders it useless, and I am in the process of returning this item in favor of a more robust player.
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I've had this turntable for eighteen months with maybe 30-40 hours of use. It has very good sound using headphones. The speaker without the headphones has low volume and tinny sound. It can be battery-operated but mine developed feedback problems after ten hours of use and can't be used that way anymore. The stylus is sapphire so it's life is far shorter than a diamond needle. The replacement is 40.00, enough to better buy a new turntable. I really like the portablity and the price. I would recommend it with reservations.
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I got this turntable for my dad as a xmas gift. We opened it up as soon as we received it. [...]As for the turntable, very easy to use and the sound is very good with the built in speaker. I got really excited about this product and will likely get one for myself in the near future.I would highly recommend it. The only one issue is the case, when closing, u need to be a lil careful.Enjoy, my family is :)
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Besides the disappointingly flimsy stylus, I received a defective player (uneven platter, would not play full sized LP at correct speed). I tried to contact Numark/Ion over the matter (still under warranty), but only received one response then none at all after I requested a return authorization. I also tried to contact them by phone, but the only department that answered the phone was the sales. Numark/Ion wants your money, but does not want to deal with you.
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built solid to travel, and priced to move as well, but that doesn't make up for the serious lack of sound quality. this product was a major disappointment. i highly recommend not buying it.
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Product feels cheap and flimsy, especially the stylus. Would not play large LPs properly because of uneven platter. Tried to have Numark/Ion stand by their warranty, but they would not respond to email in a timely manner or respond by phone.
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If you are concerned about the sound quality of the in unit speaker, then skip this item. If you like a low fi sound with great portability, great price, and USB connection, then I rec this fully. I love mine : ) although I wish it got a little louder.
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Easy to use and to carry with you
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been enjoying my vinyls now after 10 years of wait!!!... the PT01USB had so much possibilities, like converting all my vinyls to MP3 via the included software, listening from the built in speakers, line out to computer speakers through the earphone jack, listening from headphones and even portable by using batteries!!! all these for a very reasonable price!! love it!!! only thing is that i forgotten to state the power supply (supplied 110V) as i'm using in Singapore which is 220V but can easily be overcome by buying a US$9 convertor though....
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The headphone jack is awesome, and makes this turntable really versatile. While being highly mobile, it is also quite functional as a desktop record player.
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Excellent way to convert vinyl records to digital. I had some questions and contacted Numark by e-mail and got prompt and accurate answers.
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This turntable is awesome--compact, very light, handsome, good value, and sounds great hooked up to my computer speakers. highly recommended!
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The Numark PT-01USB is an excellent turntable for youngsters learning about vinyl, crate diggers, and music enthusiasts with less space. Very simple to use, the turntable is extremely portable and can run off D-batteries. At this price point, you can't find a cheaper high-quality turntable. Bravo, Numark!
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This is a great product for listening to vinyl at many places in a given space. I play music, I make art, and I do this all in the same space. Thus, I have limited space to have a stereo setup. Numark's turntable makes it easy for me to keep listening to my vinyl collection, learning songs off old records, and being able to do that in a limited space. It is a convenient easy to use and move turntable that keeps me enjoying my records!
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I just received this record player today. A few moments ago actually. I was excited to open the box. upon plugging it in and putting in my brand new King Tubby featuring Roots radics album i tested the on-board speaker. Most people complain about the low powered speaker which i do agree is somewhat inadequate for regular listening. I also recognise that this is a portable record player which is basically built for crate digging to test the records out on so i realise you either want loud speakers or long battery life and numark chose battery life.
That being said i am listening to it as we speak right now (triston palma) hooked up to my stereo of course and it sounds fantastic. It is the most piratical one for me at least. You can hook it up to almost anything and you can archive your rare vinyl.
For the price you can not beat this deal for a home listening purposes and crate digging record player.
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I purchased this unit with a desire to get back into Vinyl records cheaply. I researched many of the new USB connected units and settled on this one because:
1. Price, which was the cheapest of any unit I found
2. Portability, since it is 12 inches square and can run on batteries with its own speaker
3. Connectivity, it not only has USB by RCA outputs as well as both 1/4 and 1/8 headphone jacks
4. Quality, for the price the unit sounds good enough to me and works quite well
In its segment, I think this is the best deal currently.
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Comments about Numark PT01USB - Portable DJ Turntable:
Son asked for portable USB turntable for Christmas. My old turntable quit working yrs ago so this was an opportunity for me to "use" his to transfer old albums not on CD to MP3.It is a well designed/packaged product for the price. No complaints. [...]
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