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product_id: 1148905
title: "ION Audio iTR01 Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB cables"
brand: "ion"
price: "29486 som"
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# CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio capture USB plug & play digital conversion Dual cassette deck for dubbing ION Audio iTR01 Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB cables

**Brand:** ion
**Price:** 29486 som
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## Summary

> 🎧 Reclaim your soundtrack—turn dusty tapes into digital gold!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ION Audio iTR01 Tape 2 PC | USB Cassette Deck Conversion System with RCA & USB cables by ion
- **How much does it cost?** 29486 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- ion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ion brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Connect to PCs, Macs, or stereo systems via USB and RCA cables for ultimate playback flexibility.
- • **Digitize Your Nostalgia:** Effortlessly convert vintage tapes to MP3s with USB plug & play—no drivers needed.
- • **Dual Deck Dubbing Power:** Simultaneously play and record with high-speed dubbing from Deck A to Deck B.
- • **Studio-Quality Sound Capture:** Enjoy 16-bit, 44.1kHz CD-quality audio with low distortion and wide frequency response.
- • **Seamless Software Integration:** EZ Tape Converter auto-tags tracks with artist and album info for instant playlist-ready files.

## Overview

The ION Audio iTR01 Tape 2 PC is a dual cassette deck that converts analog tapes into high-quality digital MP3 files via USB. Compatible with Windows and Mac, it features 16-bit/44.1kHz audio capture, high-speed dubbing, and comes with EZ Tape Converter software that auto-tags music metadata. With RCA outputs, it doubles as a traditional cassette player, making it perfect for archiving and enjoying your vintage music collection anywhere.

## Description

Product Description ION Audio's Tape 2 PC is a revolutionary tape deck that plays and records tapes, with a twist: It turns your music into MP3s!Tape 2 PC has a convenient USB connection so you can plug into your Mac or PC.Tech SpecsType: Stereo double cassette deckTrack System: 4-track 2-channelTape speed: 4.8 cm/secFrequency 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: 58dBWow 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: PlaybackDeck B: Recording/playback, 2-gap ferrite head for erasureMotor: DC servo motor (x 2)Fast forward/Rewind time: ~100 sec w. C-60 cassetteInput terminals Line In (x 2) Minch input level: 600mV (0dB)Input impedance: 50kΩOutput terminals Line Out (x 2) Output level: 600mV (0dB)Output impedance: 5kΩUSB Audio Interface: USB 1.1 compatible, 16 bit,44.1kHz (CD quality) or 48kHz sample ratePower requirement: AC220V-230V ~ 60Hz For U.K. 240V ~ 60HzFor U.S.A. & Canada 127V ~ 60HzPower Consumption: 11.9W MaximumDimensions (width x height x depth): 16.5” x 5.3” x 8.5”Weight: 8.5lbsAccessories: RCA cableUSB cableSoftware CDQuickstart ManualSafety and Warranty Information. desertcart.com Reclaim those old cassettes--both store-bought and recorded from the radio or live performances--and save them to your PC with the Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck, which is compatible with both Windows- and Mac-based computers. Just plug the Tape 2 PC into your computer using the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music. The Ion Tape 2 PC USB dual cassette deck (see larger schematic image of front panel controls) It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Tape Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you. When you're finished archiving your cassettes to your computer, Tape 2 PC can connect to your stereo system using standard RCA cables for convenient cassette listening in your living room, garage, or wherever your stereo system resides. Other features include recording level adjustment, dubbing (from deck A to deck B) with high-speed dubbing capabilities, and gain adjustment. Key FeaturesTransfer music on your tapes to MP3 Dual-dubbing cassette deck Plug and Play USB connection--no drivers needed Works with Metal and CrO2 tapes EZ Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software for hassle-free recording What's in the Box Tape 2 PC, USB cable, RCA stereo audio cable, software CD, quick start manual Computer Requirements PC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit) Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher One available USB 1.1 port or higher With EZ Tape Converter, you can quickly start recording LP tracks... ...and then tag individual tracks with artist, album, and song title tags. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Reclaim those old cassettes--both store-bought and recorded from the radio or live performances--and save them to your PC with the Ion Tape2PC USB dual cassette deck, which is compatible with both Windows- and Mac-based computers. Just plug the Tape2PC into your computer using the provided USB cable, install the software and start converting your music. Easily transfer your music to your iPod or other MP3 player, or record it to CD. Reclaim your old cassettes and save them to your PC with the Ion Tape2PC USB dual cassette deck It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Tape Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you.When you're finished archiving your cassettes to your computer, Tape2PC can connect to your stereo system using standard RCA cables for convenient cassette listening in your living room, garage, or wherever your stereo system resides. Other features include recording level adjustment, dubbing (from deck A to deck B) with high-speed dubbing capabilities, and gain adjustment.What's in the Box?Ion Tape2PC Cassette Conversion System, USB cable, RCA stereo audio cable, software CD, quick start manual, warranty.System RequirementsPC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)Mac running OS X 10.4 or higherOne available USB 1.1 port or higherCD-ROM drive (for software CD) See more

Review: Great for Digitizing those old cassette tapes or dubbing them! - Bought this a couple of weeks ago and had some reservations. Though I did check out reviews not only on here but on Ion's Website and some other consumer websites for reviews of this Ion product. But I really wanted to convert my old cassettes to digital files, so I may listen to them wherever and whenever! The Ion Tape deck came when it was supposed to and no issues with packaging or any other problems.My biggest concern when I order something online that it is not packaged well and it may be broken either in shipping or handling of getting it to me. Rest assured I checked it over quite thoroughly, nothing broken or damaged and very well packaged. I have an Ion Turntable, so I did not have to install the software, just basically plug the tape deck in an outlet and plug the usb connector into my computer. And I was up and running in a few minutes. A previous reviewer has stated that there is a Gain knob on the back of the unit to adjust while recording. I admit it is in an awkward place, think it should be in the front, but other than that is works flawlessly. One word of caution, try a few sample runs of recording with store bought and homemade tapes to find the perfect balance for recording or transferring as a digital file. I have done about 30 tapes so far and I have found that homemade tapes need to be at a lower gain than the store bought tapes, I believe it has to do with the original recording volume. Usually when we make a homemade tape we usually have the recording volume louder than that of the store bought tapes. If you are not too keen of using I-Tunes, you do not have to. Just make sure that you have the most up to date version of Audacity(which is free to download from their website). I am not a big I-Tunes fan myself, lol! Audacity makes everything simple once you have some experience with it. And if you are confused by their manual, you can always look for an instructional video on YouTube. I do have one concern, but a minor and insignificant one, this unit does hum when plugged in(maybe it just be mine). The humming does not affect the conversion to digital files, but it is annoying. I do not keep the tape deck plug in all the time, so I only hear the hum right before I start a new project, and when I am done I unplug the unit, therefore no constant hum. Again, it does not effect the unit or the digitization of tapes, just an annoying observation and one that I can live with. This does everything I want and I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Ion Dual Tape deck, now all my tapes will be at my finger tips to hear whenever and wherever I would like to listen to them! A good deal for the money and saving all those tapes you may not be able to play anywhere but at home or if your car/truck has a cassette player, which is rare these days!
Review: For me it's well worth price charged - If you are not the most techincally capable or inclined this is still a very easy unit to operate using the ION software for all aspects of capture. If you are more savvy it can stay completely out of your way aside from being the device supplying the audio to your PC to capture. I haven't treid it but since it is a class compliant device I am willing to bet you could even use a smart phone and an OTG connector for capture if you were so inclined. I have archived everything I needed and reboxed the Tape2PC so I doubt I ever will. It operates as a USB microphone to Windows 10 so you can essentially use whatever software you want to capture the sound. Skip the supplied disc and its software and go to the URL the postcard sends you to for the latest ION capture software. I have two audio processing programs with which I am very familiar and comfortable operating. The ION supplied software is simply and easy enough for me to just use it for capture and then do final editing in my preferred program. It will capture as a WAV file at whatever settings you have this particular "microphone" to operate at. It defaults to 16 bit and 44Khz sampling, can go up to 16/48 but its cassette so... I used it as a pass through connected to a Nakamichi CR-3 and full fidelity of the Nak made recording were conveyed via the Tape-In so consider this as a possible method of connecting line level components to ta PC for 16/44Khz analog capture. The unit itself did an acceptable job with the Nak made tapes and a great job with recordings made on hand held note recorders and lesser devices. Low winding speeds might annoy you but between that and the just enough torque to do the job design I am ahppy to recommend this device. Its not

## Features

- Quickly transfers music from tapes to digital music format

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000VG802I |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,438 in Home Stereo System Components |
| Color Name | Black |
| Color Screen | No |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Personal Computer |
| Connector Type | RCA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,030) |
| Date First Available | May 1, 2005 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Item model number | iTR01 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 8.75 x 5.25 inches |
| Signal Format | Digital |
| Voltage | 220 Volts (AC) |
| Wattage | 11.9 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ION
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** MP3 Player, Personal Computer
- **Included Components:** Tape 2 PC
- **Item Weight:** 7 Pounds
- **Material:** Metal
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 78 RPM
- **Model Name:** Tape 2 PC
- **Special Feature:** Tape to Digital Conversion, PC & Mac Compatibility
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it new with manufactures warranty?**
A: I bought mine about 2 years ago but yes it was brand new with a warranty. I still use mine and it works great. Never needed the warranty.

**Q: what are the dimensions ?**
A: Per the manual: the dimensions are 420mm x 135mm x 215mm (15.55 x 5.31 x 8.46) (W x H X D), weighs 8.5lbs.

**Q: My newly purchased hand-held conversion unit is garbage. do you swear this unit is compatible with windows 10?**
A: I used mine successfully with my Dell Windows 10 Desktop computer, about 5 years old. I transferred the audio from six (6) old cassette tapes to digital format using Audacity.  I looked at hand held units but opted to spend more on this dual cassette model.

**Q: Is it compatible with macos high sierra version 10.13.2?**
A: ION support here! The Tape 2 PC is compatible with High Sierra. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me directly at mvieira@inmusicbrands.com.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Digitizing those old cassette tapes or dubbing them!
*by J***B on May 7, 2017*

Bought this a couple of weeks ago and had some reservations. Though I did check out reviews not only on here but on Ion's Website and some other consumer websites for reviews of this Ion product. But I really wanted to convert my old cassettes to digital files, so I may listen to them wherever and whenever! The Ion Tape deck came when it was supposed to and no issues with packaging or any other problems.My biggest concern when I order something online that it is not packaged well and it may be broken either in shipping or handling of getting it to me. Rest assured I checked it over quite thoroughly, nothing broken or damaged and very well packaged. I have an Ion Turntable, so I did not have to install the software, just basically plug the tape deck in an outlet and plug the usb connector into my computer. And I was up and running in a few minutes. A previous reviewer has stated that there is a Gain knob on the back of the unit to adjust while recording. I admit it is in an awkward place, think it should be in the front, but other than that is works flawlessly. One word of caution, try a few sample runs of recording with store bought and homemade tapes to find the perfect balance for recording or transferring as a digital file. I have done about 30 tapes so far and I have found that homemade tapes need to be at a lower gain than the store bought tapes, I believe it has to do with the original recording volume. Usually when we make a homemade tape we usually have the recording volume louder than that of the store bought tapes. If you are not too keen of using I-Tunes, you do not have to. Just make sure that you have the most up to date version of Audacity(which is free to download from their website). I am not a big I-Tunes fan myself, lol! Audacity makes everything simple once you have some experience with it. And if you are confused by their manual, you can always look for an instructional video on YouTube. I do have one concern, but a minor and insignificant one, this unit does hum when plugged in(maybe it just be mine). The humming does not affect the conversion to digital files, but it is annoying. I do not keep the tape deck plug in all the time, so I only hear the hum right before I start a new project, and when I am done I unplug the unit, therefore no constant hum. Again, it does not effect the unit or the digitization of tapes, just an annoying observation and one that I can live with. This does everything I want and I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Ion Dual Tape deck, now all my tapes will be at my finger tips to hear whenever and wherever I would like to listen to them! A good deal for the money and saving all those tapes you may not be able to play anywhere but at home or if your car/truck has a cassette player, which is rare these days!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For me it's well worth price charged
*by R***A on September 8, 2018*

If you are not the most techincally capable or inclined this is still a very easy unit to operate using the ION software for all aspects of capture. If you are more savvy it can stay completely out of your way aside from being the device supplying the audio to your PC to capture. I haven't treid it but since it is a class compliant device I am willing to bet you could even use a smart phone and an OTG connector for capture if you were so inclined. I have archived everything I needed and reboxed the Tape2PC so I doubt I ever will. It operates as a USB microphone to Windows 10 so you can essentially use whatever software you want to capture the sound. Skip the supplied disc and its software and go to the URL the postcard sends you to for the latest ION capture software. I have two audio processing programs with which I am very familiar and comfortable operating. The ION supplied software is simply and easy enough for me to just use it for capture and then do final editing in my preferred program. It will capture as a WAV file at whatever settings you have this particular "microphone" to operate at. It defaults to 16 bit and 44Khz sampling, can go up to 16/48 but its cassette so... I used it as a pass through connected to a Nakamichi CR-3 and full fidelity of the Nak made recording were conveyed via the Tape-In so consider this as a possible method of connecting line level components to ta PC for 16/44Khz analog capture. The unit itself did an acceptable job with the Nak made tapes and a great job with recordings made on hand held note recorders and lesser devices. Low winding speeds might annoy you but between that and the just enough torque to do the job design I am ahppy to recommend this device. Its not

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ION Tape2PC works great but check your recording settings
*by E***Z on September 14, 2015*

The ION Tape2PC is a good tool for converting old audio cassettes to modern digital formats. I have used it to convert over 700 cassettes of varying ages ( some going back over 40 years), brands and types (Ferrous, Chrome, Metal) and sources (home recordings, pre-recorded albums, LP to tape as well as radio and special mixes). Works great for these - I still have about another thousand tapes to convert so doing at least one tape per day I’ve got a few more years of transfers ahead :) A Note on Sound Quality : The ION device itself has been compared by other sites to have audio quality at equivalent to CD level, however I have also noted some persons making the complaint about less than Hi-Fi results. There are some real limitations with any digitization process starting with the quality constraints on the audio cassette in the first place - whatever you have recorded is as good as it will ever be given a few adjustments for EQ and levels. Next the ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) in the ION that takes the tape analog audio to the digital stream coming over the USB cable. This seems to be at a very good level that exceeds or matches the limitations of most audio cassettes. Critically the audio recording input process on the user’s PC is the next big challenge. I would suggest that before making any tape conversions that the user ensures that the recording input settings from the ION device is set to max - i.e. DVD quality. On a Windows PC, check the Sound Settings > Recording Tab then look at the Device Properties in the Advanced Tab. The highest level there is 2 channels, 16 bit, 48000Hz (full stereo with DVD quality). You will not get the best from the ION at any lower setting. I had the unfortunate experience of recording well over 100 tapes, that on later listening review, had slightly muddy sound for quite a few and poor stereo separation. I discovered that my recording input was set at 1 channel, 16bit, 22050Hz (mono with AM radio quality). After fixing that little issue I recopied my tapes at the DVD recording level with the vastly improved results that came alive with clear sound and good stereo separation. Finally, after making sure you’re getting the best from the source material, the choice of recording software and the encoding format - loss-less or lossy - gives the final touch. A tough choice here between the large file sizes from loss-less vs. the space saving but lower quality lossy formats. It comes down to personal choice and storage space realities. You have to try some test recordings and listen to the results for several formats and quality levels. As a general rule try a level or two up from what you find as a good recording - disk space is getting cheaper, your tapes are getting older and you don't have the time to do it over if you find that it could have been better recorded. I settled on 2 channel mp3 at 320Kbit - this was better than the quality of the source audio cassette and provided a good quality reference to replace my aging cassettes. The originals can go back to storage while the digital files allow them to live on again for hours of listening.

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