If you want to be a professional DJ, then you can use the latest USB turntable from Audio Technica to improve your skills. Priced at $429, the AT-LP120-USB comes equipped with a high-torque direct-drive motor for quick start-ups, a forward and reverse play capability, a cast aluminum platter with slip mat and a start/stop button with remote start/stop input, a selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control, and a removable hinged dust cover. Using this USB turntable, you can also convert all of your grandma vinyl collections into digital formats. The Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB will be available later this month. [Geeky Gadgets]
Vestax today unveiled the Spin, which is a music mixer for the Mac. Measuring 14-inch x 9.5-inch x 1.5-inch and weighing 3.2 lbs, the gadget is actually a combination of a DJ control surface, an audio interface and a DJ software. The device connects to the MacBook or MacBook Pro via USB port allowing you to select songs from the iTunes library. The Spin will be available in Japan starting December for 30,000 Yen or approx. $330. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More
Using the Thanko USB Turntable, you can easily convert your vinyl record albums into digital files. The gadget works well with those 33 and 45 records and is compatible with both Windows and OS X platforms. You just need to connect the USB turntable to the USB port, open the audio software (Windows’ Sound Recorder or Mac’s Garage Band), and see the records being taped on to the hard disk. The Thanko USB Turntable is currently available for 14,900 Yen or equal to $164. [Product Page]
Here is another retro gadget from Etsy in the form of the Recycled Fischer Turntable Clock. Measuring 17-inch x 14-inch, the clock features a Quartz clock movement and can be hung at the wall with 2 wall hangers on the back. If you are interested, you can purchase this old-fashioned clock for $89 each. [Product Page]
DJ tech has designed the DJ Mouse, which is a multi-axis input device that interacts with its Deckadance Dj software. Using the DJ Mouse kit, you can be a pro DJ without the need for turntables or vinyl. The mouse has a jog wheel which is actually a ’scratch’ controller. The cool blue back-lighting effect enables you to operate the mouse in those dark club environments. The USB DJ Tech Mouse is currently available for $79 a pop. [DJ Tech]
If you are a professional DJ or a super rich person who are willing to spend 525,000 Yen ($5,496) for a turntable, then check out the new Teac VPI Scoutmaster II. It comes with an interesting design. Its platter is made from a huge aluminum block and weight 8.8Kg. Meanwhile, the total weight of the turntable is 24Kg. [Akihabara]
Here is a new automatic turntable from Denon. Available in silver or black, the DP-200USB comes equipped with a USB port and an integrated MP3 encoder that allows you to transfer your grandma vinyl collection to MP3 audio tracks without the need of a computer. You just need to push a button and this gadget will do the job. Its Trans Music Convertor will create MP3 files in 192kbps of quality and the Gracenote metadata services will be able to add info to the files. You should have at least £199.99 in your pocket to bring home the Denon DP-200USB automatic turntable. [Pocket-Lint]
Audio Technica today introduced the AT-PL300USB turntable to restore your old vinyl to the digital format. The device connects to the PC via USB and record in WAV, MP3 and WMA formats. The rather stylish player supports 33 and 45 discs and has a aluminum die cast frame which controls rotary unevenness. The Audio Technica AT-PL300USB is available only in Japan for around $275. [Audio Technica]
Germany based company, Montegiro, has made a new high-end audio system in the form of the new Legno turntable. It combines bamboo and high-grade steel to produce beautiful music from your old vinyl collection. Montegiro has decided to use bamboo chassis because of the wood’s stabilizing and resonance-damping properties. There are also four adjustable and high-grade steel feet with rubber O-rings. The Montegiro’s Legno luxury wooden turntable is now available at Koetsu for $13,240. [BornRich]
Still remember the USB Turntable from Denon, Vestax, Numark, or Ion? Now check out the latest shiny black USB Turntable from Veho. The device is easy to use. You just need to connect the USB vinyl turntable to the USB port on your computer or laptop, and then use this classic USB turntable as normal. The turntable comes equipped with software that records everything from the old 7, 10 and 12 inch vinyl to a digital WAV or MP3 files. You can also clean up tracks, rearrange and create playlists. The Veho USB Turntable is also compatible with USB 1.1 or 2.0, automatic and manual stop selection, RCA output-output power 0.3-0.5w, and comes equipped with belt drive system and stereo diamond stylus. You can purchase the Veho USB Turntable at Gizoo for £70. [Gizoo]
