Alesis TapeLink USB Cassette Deck
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Rediscover your tapes! Record your Summer Skittle Jamz '83 or Metal Machine Remix Dub tape on to your computer. Tapes and CPU not included.
Overview
Digitize your cassettes with TapeLink USB. This dual-cassette deck enables your to store your irreplaceable recordings on hard disk, flash, burn them to CD, or take them with you on your iPod. Clean up your old tape recordings of your band's rehearsals and performances and listen in your car. Rediscover your demos, jam sessions, and song ideas, and then listen to them anywhere on your iPod!
Features
* Dual-cassette dubbing and playback deck with digital-audio output
* Plug-and-play USB audio interface requires no drivers
* 16-bit, 44.1 kHz CD-quality audio output
* Normal and high-speed dubbing modes save you time
* Dynamic noise-reduction circuitry and software assist in cleaning up aging tapes
* Works with metal and CrO2 tapes
* LED level meters provide quick visual reference
* Full auto-stop saves older tapes from breaking
* RCA stereo line in
* RCA stereo line out
* REC input Gain control
* Includes software suite with BIAS SoundSoap SE, Audacity, and EZ Tape Converter
TapeLink USB is a dubbing and playback deck with digital-audio output via USB. It contains a plug-and-play USB-audio interface which requires no drivers for use with most computers. Full CD-quality 16-bit, 44.1 kHz audio output accurately captures your tape recordings for secure digital archival.
Normal and high-speed dubbing modes save you time when copying your music, and dynamic noise-reduction circuitry and Alesis' software suite assist you in cleaning up aging tapes. TapeLink USB works with… read more metal and CrO2 tapes, and contains an LED level-meter for visual-level reference. Its full auto-stop features saves your irreplaceable older tapes from breaking.
TapeLink USB comes with a software suite containing three applications. BIAS SoundSoap(TM) SE (Standalone Edition) noise-reduction software removes hiss, room noise, rumble, electrical hum, and other background noise. Audacity audio-editing software enables you to make basic modifications, and EZ Tape Converter makes transfer simple and convenient.
With the great Alesis lineage behind it, TapeLink USB joins a prestigious family of audio recording tools including ADAT, SR16, and MasterLink to name just a few.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. read less
Features
* Dual-cassette dubbing and playback deck with digital-audio output
* Plug-and-play USB audio interface requires no drivers
* 16-bit, 44.1 kHz CD-quality audio output
* Normal and high-speed dubbing modes save you time
* Dynamic noise-reduction circuitry and software assist in cleaning up aging tapes
* Works with metal and CrO2 tapes
* LED level meters provide quick visual reference
* Full auto-stop saves older tapes from breaking
* RCA stereo line in
* RCA stereo line out
* REC input Gain control
* Includes software suite with BIAS SoundSoap SE, Audacity, and EZ Tape Converter
TapeLink USB is a dubbing and playback deck with digital-audio output via USB. It contains a plug-and-play USB-audio interface which requires no drivers for use with most computers. Full CD-quality 16-bit, 44.1 kHz audio output accurately captures your tape recordings for secure digital archival.
Normal and high-speed dubbing modes save you time when copying your music, and dynamic noise-reduction circuitry and Alesis' software suite assist you in cleaning up aging tapes. TapeLink USB works with… read more metal and CrO2 tapes, and contains an LED level-meter for visual-level reference. Its full auto-stop features saves your irreplaceable older tapes from breaking.
TapeLink USB comes with a software suite containing three applications. BIAS SoundSoap(TM) SE (Standalone Edition) noise-reduction software removes hiss, room noise, rumble, electrical hum, and other background noise. Audacity audio-editing software enables you to make basic modifications, and EZ Tape Converter makes transfer simple and convenient.
With the great Alesis lineage behind it, TapeLink USB joins a prestigious family of audio recording tools including ADAT, SR16, and MasterLink to name just a few.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. read less
Specs
Type: Stereo double cassette deck
Track System: 4-track 2-channel
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/sec
Frequency Response (-20dB recording):
- Chrome tape: 40-15000Hz (+/-3dB)
- Normal tape: 40-14000Hz (+/-3dB)
(0dB recording)
- Chrome tape: 40-8000Hz (+/-3dB)
- Normal tape: 40-8000Hz (+/-3dB)
S/N ratio: 58dB
Wow and flutter: <0.2% (DIN45500)
Crosstalk: 40dB (1kHz)
Harmonic distortion: less than 1% (at 1 kHz, OVU 3rd H.D. normal tape)
Channel separation: 40dB (1kHz)
Head:
- Deck A: Playback
- Deck B: Recording/playback, 2-gap ferrite head for erasure
Motor: DC servo motor x 2
Fast forward/Rewind time: ~100 sec w. C-60 cassette
Input terminals:
- Line In x 2: Min. input level: 600mV (0dB)
- Input impedance: 50kOhm
Output terminals:
- Line Out x 2: Output level: 600mV (0dB)
- Output impedance: 5kOhm
USB Audio Interface: USB 1.1 compatible, 16 bit, 44.1kHz (CD quality) or 48kHz
sample rate
Power requirement: For U.S.A. & Canada 127V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 11.9W Maximum
Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.5 x 17.0 in. -- 11.81 x 18.9 x 7.87 in. packaged
Weight: 7.0 lbs. -- 7.5 lbs. packaged
Accessories included: RCA cable, USB cable, Software CD, Quickstart Manual, Safety and Warranty Information
Includes
TapeLink USB dual-cassette archiver
USB cable
Power cable
Software CD
Quick start guide
Minimum System Requirements
Mac: OS X or higher
PC: Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit)
USB port
Track System: 4-track 2-channel
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/sec
Frequency Response (-20dB recording):
- Chrome tape: 40-15000Hz (+/-3dB)
- Normal tape: 40-14000Hz (+/-3dB)
(0dB recording)
- Chrome tape: 40-8000Hz (+/-3dB)
- Normal tape: 40-8000Hz (+/-3dB)
S/N ratio: 58dB
Wow and flutter: <0.2% (DIN45500)
Crosstalk: 40dB (1kHz)
Harmonic distortion: less than 1% (at 1 kHz, OVU 3rd H.D. normal tape)
Channel separation: 40dB (1kHz)
Head:
- Deck A: Playback
- Deck B: Recording/playback, 2-gap ferrite head for erasure
Motor: DC servo motor x 2
Fast forward/Rewind time: ~100 sec w. C-60 cassette
Input terminals:
- Line In x 2: Min. input level: 600mV (0dB)
- Input impedance: 50kOhm
Output terminals:
- Line Out x 2: Output level: 600mV (0dB)
- Output impedance: 5kOhm
USB Audio Interface: USB 1.1 compatible, 16 bit, 44.1kHz (CD quality) or 48kHz
sample rate
Power requirement: For U.S.A. & Canada 127V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 11.9W Maximum
Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.5 x 17.0 in. -- 11.81 x 18.9 x 7.87 in. packaged
Weight: 7.0 lbs. -- 7.5 lbs. packaged
Accessories included: RCA cable, USB cable, Software CD, Quickstart Manual, Safety and Warranty Information
Includes
TapeLink USB dual-cassette archiver
USB cable
Power cable
Software CD
Quick start guide
Minimum System Requirements
Mac: OS X or higher
PC: Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit)
USB port
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com
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