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The turntable volume knob on the front of the platform controls its own speakers' output level, but it does NOT affect the volume output level to the USB cable. So use Edit > Preferences > Audio I/O (set it to Channels: 2 (stereo)) before you start transferring your LP record to your computer.Tip: "Clipping" means the audio input is too loud and will sound distorted. I learned a few new Audacity tricks from Vibe's simplified paper User Guide, such as:Tip: Audacity defaults to one-channel (mono) recording. VIBE SOUND USB TURNTABLE REVIEW HOW TOI used Audacity a couple of times before (at the most Basic level), and I looked but never did find a good "user guide for dummies" for it (although Audacity does have its own very thorough HELP guide), so when I used Audacity before, I guessed my way through, using just a few of its basic features, but I did not know about (or how to use) several of Audacity's more advanced features. VIBE SOUND USB TURNTABLE REVIEW PLUSThere is no spare Stylus needle cartridge, but if one is ever REALLY needed, sells them (stock # 793/D7 ) for $18.00 plus $3.00 S&H.Vibe's paper User Guide was very helpful to me. The CD mini-disk of Audacity launched effortlessly in my 1-year old Toshiba laptop. You'll hear a loud hum when you touch the metal arm of the stylus arm.Included parts: USB cable, a 45 record adapter, a 14-page paper Vibe VS-2002-SPK User Guide, and a CD mini-disk with Audacity version 1.2.6 on it. The turntable starts spinning when you lift the needle and hand-position it over the record, and it stops spinning when the record ends and the needle tracks toward the record's center hole. The stylus (needle cartridge) arm does not have an automatic lift-up device or an easy-float-down capability. As another reviewer said, you could use a USB-to-AC-power adapter if you want to use the turntable for listening only.The turntable spins at 33 and 45 RPM (but not 78 RPM). The turntable is USB powered, via the same cable that inputs the sound into your computer. The entire task was about 8 hours to play and convert all 12 LP's.Converting an LP to MP3 with this turntable is fairly simple, plug-and-play. Yesterday I played each LP to Audacity, created MP3's and then stored my precious rare LP's (and this turntable) safely away. Except for those conversions, I do not intend to use the turntable for daily use. VIBE SOUND USB TURNTABLE REVIEW WINDOWS 7I use Windows 7 and I was able to run this turntable and convert LP's to MP3 with no glitches.My sole purpose was to convert a dozen old LP records (which were never available on audio CD) to MP3. But the model number painted on the back panel is VS-2002-SPK. In March 2012, I purchased a new Titan Sound USB Turntable With Stereo Speakers for Recording Vinyl Albums onto PCs in MP3 Format! Seller shipped to me a VIBE Sound VS-2002-SPK which is practically identical, and I have no objection to the substitute, because from the two brands' photos, I think it's the exact same item with a different "brand" decal, and my speaker grilles are black. VIBE Sound VS 2002 SPK USB Turntable Vinyl Archiver w Built in Speakers Rip Your Old Vinyl to MP3! Customer ReviewsĦ9 of 72 people found the following review helpful.Ĭonsidering its low price, it earns 5 stars for LP to MP3 conversion
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