Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB Direct-Drive DJ Turntable

Built for professional DJs, this Audio-Technica turntable has a powerful, stable motor -- plus a USB output for converting your vinyl to digital audio files.

Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
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    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
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  • Value:
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  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted October 14, 2015 by Robert K in Sarasota, FL

"A great shopping experience"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This Transaction was fast,easy and satisfying.I had not seen this turntable in person but I knew the Audio Tecnica line of products and had sold and owned their products. I have a large record collection and my present table was OK but I liked all of the features of the Audio Technica ,especially the USB and ability to archive digitally,The fact that has a heavy duty motor and great controls ,Quartz lock,range of pitch control, 33,45 and &78 speeds,(I own 78s as well) A great table for battle or easy use. The table is easily set up .I have several cartridges and headshells and all are compatible with the tonearm.The reviews looked good so I chose to take advantage of the 8 payment plan.The table arrived in good condition in 2 days.I have been happy ever since.Buy it you won't be dissatisfied.

Musical Background:

Guitar,Drums home

Musical Style:

rock,blues
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Submitted March 27, 2016 by D Hampton in Birmingham, AL

"An excellent substitute for the Technics 1200 turntable"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought 2 of the AT-lp1240's in the hopes it would satisfy my need for a replacement DJ turntable and I have to say that they do not disappoint. The motor itself should be a selling point due to its high torque alone, but that's not the only great thing about this TT. The switchable phono/line output is a saving grace for those who are using a purely analog mixer or a mixer with an audio interface built inside. The dual start/stop buttons are very convenient for those who like to DJ with the decks in "Battle Style" (or vertical oriented) setup. My favorite feature has to be USB connector so that you can record any vinyl and convert them to a digital music format (MP3, AIFF, FLAC, etc.). Honestly, it's hard to find any fault with this turntable. All in all, this is a turntable that's definitely worth its price.

Musical Background:

20 years of musical experience on a variety of instruments.

Musical Style:

Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, EDM, chiptune
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Submitted August 22, 2015 by DJ Who

"AWESOME!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've had this table for about 3 months now and have been playing in the club with it. So far it is the best turntable I've played on. Every week I have to pack up and move my stuff from my studio to the club and everywhere else I am going to play, so it has been very durable in that aspect. It also looks great! When I'm playing in the club, people always walk up to make requests and I catch them looking at them. One guy in particular always comments on how cool it looks. So it's got a good "wow Factor" The motor on this thing is unstoppable. I pressed down on my record to see how much pressure it can handle, and I had to chicken out because I was putting a lot of pressure and it still would not stop. I had Numarks before and they would stop if you put too much on the platter. Features are great to play with. The start and stop break times are fun to experiment with to see what effects you can make with it. The S-arm is great. If you get it all set up right it wont skip at all. I had straight arms on my Numarks and they didn't feel this sturdy. Long story short; Super OEM all the way, and these are the ones to get!

Musical Background:

Been playing music for 20 years. Piano, vocal, DJ.

Musical Style:

Hip-hop, House, Trap, classical, commercial
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Submitted June 9, 2017 by Charlie D in Des Moines, IA

"Outstanding Turntable"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this to replace a turntable for my vintage system that I purchased in the 70's. Although it is a manual turntable instead of the semi-automatic it replaced, I couldn't be happier. It took me about two hours to set (I'm a perfectionist), but most people could do it in about 15-20 minutes. But the extra time was worth it. I couldn't be happier. The speed is correct, the tracking is perfect, the anti-skate is dead on, and it is heavy. Absolutely no skipping or feed back through the tone arm. And the sound is amazing. I am using a spare AT 95 cartridge, which is a mediocre, but good, beginners cartridge. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like with a really good AT or Ortofon cartridge. It will probably blow me away. I know this is primarily a DJ turntable, but for home use and for audiophiles like me it is perfect. I highly recommend it.

Musical Background:

none

Musical Style:

rock, jazz classical, easy listening, soundtracks, blues, country
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Submitted March 10, 2016 by Nicholas N in racine, WI

"Audio technical lp1240"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have been a DJ since 1986 I got my first real pair of tables the following year, which was a used pair of Technics 1200MkII. Mine were the European version because they had adapters on the power supply ends for American use! Now I never thought in a million years that a new turntable could steal my heart away until I purchased a new pair of AT-LP 1240'S These tables make those others loom mediocre! That's a bold statement! But try them yourself and you too will be convinced! I love my new tables!

Musical Background:

DJ since 1986

Musical Style:

House music mainly but fluent in most!
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Submitted March 14, 2016 by a customer from gmail.com in brooklyn, NY

"viable professional dj turntable"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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bought one to hold me over while onebof my technics is being repaired. quickly discovered that i prefer the atlp1240 over the 1200. It's a very strong contender in the world of post technics - super oems and highly underrated. strongly recommend for anyone on the fence about buying used technics(which WILL eventually need servicing) and the newer ridiculously overpriced pioneer iterations. I plan on buying another

Musical Background:

DJ 10+ years

Musical Style:

open format / scratch / hip hop
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Submitted July 30, 2016 by J. Barnes in Atlanta, GA

"This turntable is the REAL DEAL!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The quality and build of this turntable is on par with the Technic 1200, but more modernized and additional torque. I purchased this with the Pioneer S9 mixer and I'm in heaven.

Musical Background:

I have been a mobile DJ for over 20 years.

Musical Style:

Music genres I represent are: jazz, soul, classic-rock, hip-hop, country, blues, reggae and r&b.
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Submitted March 6, 2015 by Tony Pena in Salinas, CA

"Audio technica lp-1240"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Had to try this deck. I've tried all makes and models of every sort of turntable for scratching and mixing and I have to say this deck impressed me with its accuracy and its performance. The pitch is lock solid on any pitch %. The looks is as good as its durability and features. I am impressed. To all you scratch djs.... This turntable is a must for you bedroom DJ's.

Musical Background:

30 years

Musical Style:

Hip hop
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Submitted April 1, 2018 by Manuel A in Bensenville , IL

"No regrets !!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was going to get 1200s but they are pricey if you buy reconditioned and ready to go and to buy used from private seller you don’t know what you’re going to get and parts are expensive on 1200s. So I decided that instead of spending $450 on 30 year old 1200s I could go brand new current technolgy and I did. I have absolutely no regrets about my purchase. The torque is way more powerful than a 1200. It comes with a dust cover and headshell too. I recently mIxed with vinyl and that too sounds clean !! You can buy other super oems but this one here is the one to go for. You will have no regrets

Musical Background:

28 years

Musical Style:

House , hip hop
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Submitted August 2, 2019 by a customer from aol.com in Atlanta, GA

"Really Solid Turntable"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I've been spinning for nearly 40 years and fell in love all over again spinning with turntables Tracking is flawless and the direct drive motor is a beast. I also love the replaceable rca and power cables. The price is very reasonable and the quality is fantastic. I highly recommend these to both seasoned and beginner DJs.

Musical Background:

40+ Years spinning Radio, Clubs, etc.

Musical Style:

Open Format, Hip-Hop, House, R&B, Rock, Reggaeton
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Submitted November 16, 2018 by Reginald Miller in Louiusville, KY

"AT-LP 1240'S / THE ish!!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I have been a spinning wax since 1991 I got my first real pair of tables in 2000, which was a great used pair of Technics 1200's later got 2 more Then owned a New 1210. Now I never thought in a million years that a new turntable could steal my heart away until I purchased a new pair of AT-LP 1240'S. That's a bold statement! But try them yourself and you too will be convinced! I love my new tables!

Musical Background:

Dj'ed Mobile for over 25 years, DDj's and Wax , Radio stations, ect.

Musical Style:

rock, hip-hop, country, blues, Christian, electronic, Dubstep ragtime, Jazz reggaeton... I play it all
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Submitted January 30, 2018 by Ryan Javier in Fort Meade, MD

"Awesome Turntables!!! "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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For the money you can't beat these super OEM turntables. Very nice, well built and solid as a tank. Plus they come with dust covers already. You can pay twice the price for a pair of old 1200s or even some new PLX-1000s if you want but these are the same exact thing as the Stanton St 150, Reloop 7000s and Plx - 1000 for less money. I love my 1200s but it's time to move on and these are my new favorite turntables. Did I mention it had a very strong motor? zZounds makes it happen with their pay as you pay plan... Thank you zZounds!!

Musical Background:

5 years, mobile DJ

Musical Style:

Hip Hop
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