ADS Technologies RDX-150-EF Instant Music for Mac and PC
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Product Description:
Convert your old collection of cassettes and LPs into crisp, clear digital audio and then create audio CDs and MP3 CDs so you can keep a personal archive of your collection that will not degrade or deteriorate over time. Use the LP or Cassette to Audio CD Wizards in the included Nero SoundTrax software to go from LP to CD audio in 4 simple steps. ADS Tech respects the rights of copyright owners and asks that you do the same.Simply plug into USB port
Convert your old collection of cassettes and LPs into crisp, clear digital audio and then create audio CDs and MP3 CDs so you can keep a personal archive of your collection that will not degrade or deteriorate over time. Use the LP or Cassette to Audio CD Wizards in the included Nero SoundTrax software to go from LP to CD audio in 4 simple steps. ADS Tech respects the rights of copyright owners and asks that you do the same.Simply plug into USB port
Features:
- Record Your Old LPs and Cassettes to Audio CD and MP3
- Save music as MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC iPod audio formats
- Burn professional quality CDs
- Capture from any audio source - cassette, turntable (with preamp), TV, radio, DVD
- Mac Users can use Instant Music with Garage Band or Sound Studio 2.1
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- good idea, bad software and support
I wish I would have read the reviews first before buying. I got the version for MAC and it has been three frustrating days now and still no copy of my tapes to CD. Although it took some time to figure out how to get it to work, I have been able to make a music file and save it on my hard drive. However I cannot get the file to burn to CD, go to itunes or export in any manner,nor can I register the product or get any customer support. I can't even send to "toast" as it wants me to purchase a new copy ... Read More
Rating: 
- Vinal sound good again
I am now able to record my vinal to digital using simple tools.The Mac Mini using Guitar Band, and Itunes for file conversion, gives me MP3 files that I can play on any computer.Everyone that hears the recordings loves the 'real' sound of the vinal, clicks and pops included.It is truely "plug and play" and price through Amazon was significantly less than through any other source that I could find.Just make sure that all of the connections are tight between the preamp and the computer.I had ... Read More
Rating: - ADS Tech RDS-150
Well, it works in the sense that there are analog inputs (left and right channel RCA plugs) for hooking up your old tape or vinyl player to transmit the audio to your PC via USB output. However, there is no software to accommodate the recording. So, you have to come up with your own. I'd found a great program on-line called Audacity which is free and works wonderfully for the aforementioned purpose. It's worth the price if all you want to digitize your old analog record or tape collections.
Rating: - Completely useless
Even though it's advertised as being Mac compatible, the software interface isn't (fine print on the back of the clamshell packaging on the very bottom suggests using Garage Band).The USB connection that goes into actual gizmo doesn't seat properly, so all of your hard work of digitizing a record sounds abysmal. I can't convey how badly this is made and how useless it is.DO NOT PURCHASE.
Rating: - Completely Satisfied
I've had my instant Music soundcard for over a year and never had a problem.In my experience, it records LPs and tapes without a hitch.To my ears, the digital copies are very accurateIt's very easy to use, and is an external device-a big plus in my opinion.I don't use the bundled software to edit the file that's created by recording, though-my Sony program does that task well.Well worth the [...] bucks!
- good idea, bad software and supportI wish I would have read the reviews first before buying. I got the version for MAC and it has been three frustrating days now and still no copy of my tapes to CD. Although it took some time to figure out how to get it to work, I have been able to make a music file and save it on my hard drive. However I cannot get the file to burn to CD, go to itunes or export in any manner,nor can I register the product or get any customer support. I can't even send to "toast" as it wants me to purchase a new copy ... Read More
- Vinal sound good againI am now able to record my vinal to digital using simple tools.The Mac Mini using Guitar Band, and Itunes for file conversion, gives me MP3 files that I can play on any computer.Everyone that hears the recordings loves the 'real' sound of the vinal, clicks and pops included.It is truely "plug and play" and price through Amazon was significantly less than through any other source that I could find.Just make sure that all of the connections are tight between the preamp and the computer.I had ... Read More
- ADS Tech RDS-150Well, it works in the sense that there are analog inputs (left and right channel RCA plugs) for hooking up your old tape or vinyl player to transmit the audio to your PC via USB output. However, there is no software to accommodate the recording. So, you have to come up with your own. I'd found a great program on-line called Audacity which is free and works wonderfully for the aforementioned purpose. It's worth the price if all you want to digitize your old analog record or tape collections.
- Completely uselessEven though it's advertised as being Mac compatible, the software interface isn't (fine print on the back of the clamshell packaging on the very bottom suggests using Garage Band).The USB connection that goes into actual gizmo doesn't seat properly, so all of your hard work of digitizing a record sounds abysmal. I can't convey how badly this is made and how useless it is.DO NOT PURCHASE.
- Completely SatisfiedI've had my instant Music soundcard for over a year and never had a problem.In my experience, it records LPs and tapes without a hitch.To my ears, the digital copies are very accurateIt's very easy to use, and is an external device-a big plus in my opinion.I don't use the bundled software to edit the file that's created by recording, though-my Sony program does that task well.Well worth the [...] bucks!
