Usb Super Gadget

[Cheltsoulnights]

First time i've uploaded a pic to a topic so here goes

Thought i'd mention this cute little gadget that my shop is now stocking

Basically you stick it on the end of your Turntable, Cd player or minidisc leads and plug straight into your PC!

Brilliant!

You can even plug a mixer onto it and record a live performance on your pc!

Drawbacks

1. It doesn't make you a cup of tea

2. You need to pay me £47 for each one (i'll chuck in Free uk shipping)

3. its not on my website yet, but call 01242 222721 or email saveltd@btconnect or PM me and use paypal

Edited January 14, 2007 by Stereotype

[Guest]

https://www.lifeismusic.co.uk/keyboard/CITR...PTURE-4131.aspx

[Bitchdj]

i can do exactly the same but for only £1.99...lol.....my local retailer is the business lol

cookie

[Dave Rimmer]

https://www.lifeismusic.co.uk/keyboard/CITR...PTURE-4131.aspx

Nice one Ken, but when you add P + P to this one it's only £1 different.

[Guest]

Nice one Ken, but when you add P + P to this one it's only £1 different.

But you can have a better idea of the product,all the info is there.

[Cheltsoulnights]

https://www.lifeismusic.co.uk/keyboard/CITR...PTURE-4131.aspx

thanks for that

£1.02 more with carriage

incidently the reason its not on my site is because there are none in the country till the 20th jan

New price £47 including uk shipping

keep me posted if you find better

[Cheltsoulnights]

Also i'm looking for feedback on what people think about it

and if there is already something out there that does the same job

[Cheltsoulnights]

But you can have a better idea of the product,all the info is there.

info here https://www.skytronic.co.uk/product/product.php?s=128.515

[Guest dundeedavie]

Also i'm looking for feedback on what people think about it

and if there is already something out there that does the same job

personally i use a double ended jack plug from headphone socket to laptop

[Guest Awake 502]

Also i'm looking for feedback on what people think about it

and if there is already something out there that does the same job

3.5mm stereo jack to 2 x RCA phono plugs.......

"record out" back of amp to "line in" on sound card........

[Cunnie]

3.5mm stereo jack to 2 x RCA phono plugs.......

"record out" back of amp to "line in" on sound card........

Works for me but buy 2 sets then you can play stuff through your hi fi as the sound qualitys better.

[Guest Awake 502]

Works for me but buy 2 sets then you can play stuff through your hi fi as the sound qualitys better.

Hi-fi what's that then ?

[Cunnie]

New fangled gadget that replaced my stereogram

[Cheltsoulnights]

personally i use a double ended jack plug from headphone socket to laptop

from a technical point of view the headphone jack has a very low quality amplifier on it, this gadget allows you to digitise the true signal direct from the source. So you get perfect recordings (as good as the source)

hope this helps

[Guest DonnaD]

from a technical point of view the headphone jack has a very low quality amplifier on it, this gadget allows you to digitise the true signal direct from the source. So you get perfect recordings (as good as the source)

hope this helps

Any idea how long the lead that runs from the amp to the computer is? Can you get different length leads or extensions and would an extension effect the sound?

[Ted Massey]

Any idea how long the lead that runs from the amp to the computer is? Can you get different length leads or extensions and would an extension effect the sound?

I got one from Mapins at 2m long, no problems does not have an effect on the quality> I got set up for less than a tenner from Mapins certainly better than spending 50 quid or 100 quid on those USB decks

[Guest DonnaD]

I got one from Mapins at 2m long, no problems does not have an effect on the quality> I got set up for less than a tenner from Mapins certainly better than spending 50 quid or 100 quid on those USB decks

I tried running a lead from a little pre-amp box thing into the headphone hole before and the sound was awful, it sounded all scratchy and hissy even though the record was fine. I thought one of these gizmo's may work better.

[Ted Massey]

I tried running a lead from a little pre-amp box thing into the headphone hole before and the sound was awful, it sounded all scratchy and hissy even though the record was fine. I thought one of these gizmo's may work better.

You dont need a pre amp just take the lead straight from the head phone socket on your system to the sound card on the Pc its worth having a dual plug at the head phone socket so you can plug them in at the same time. I use Nero Sound track to record on to the pc and you need to make sure the levels are set correctly

[Guest]

You dont need a pre amp just take the lead straight from the head phone socket on your system to the sound card on the Pc its worth having a dual plug at the head phone socket so you can plug them in at the same time. I use Nero Sound track to record on to the pc and you need to make sure the levels are set correctly

I`ve told her,she just dont listen

[Guest DonnaD]

You dont need a pre amp just take the lead straight from the head phone socket on your system to the sound card on the Pc its worth having a dual plug at the head phone socket so you can plug them in at the same time. I use Nero Sound track to record on to the pc and you need to make sure the levels are set correctly

I'm confused.

So I need a lead with a headphone input on both ends and put a lead from the headphone socket out of the amp and the other end into the headphone socket on my computer? what do I plug in at the same time? Do I set the levels on my computer or on the amp? WAH!

[Guest DonnaD]

I`ve told her,she just dont listen

I tried what you told me and it didnt work

[Guest]

I tried what you told me and it didnt work

Use a mixer (dead cheap second hand if you don't already have one). Turnatble line out to mixer line in, mixer line out to PC sound card line in. Download a free bit of software (audiograbber or wavepad). Job done and easy to adjust volume etc with the mixer.

Mind you I was clueless but a friend set this up for me in less than 5 minutes and it works superbly!

Adam.

[Guest DonnaD]

Use a mixer (dead cheap second hand if you don't already have one). Turnatble line out to mixer line in, mixer line out to PC sound card line in. Download a free bit of software (audiograbber or wavepad). Job done and easy to adjust volume etc with the mixer.

Mind you I was clueless but a friend set this up for me in less than 5 minutes and it works superbly!

Adam.

how much would a cheap second hand mixer cost? Kenny, do you fancy popping round for a cup of tea?

[Guest]

how much would a cheap second hand mixer cost? Kenny, do you fancy popping round for a cup of tea?

Get a second hand one from Cash Convertors or somewhere similar for about £15-£20. Mind you I've also heard pretty good things about these USB devices so if you can't be bothered with the other methods and don't mind spending the money then at least they are pretty straightforward to use and still much cheaper than a USB turntable.

[Guest]

how much would a cheap second hand mixer cost? Kenny, do you fancy popping round for a cup of tea?

You need one of these,come later maybe.........after 9pm.

This is spare,you can have it.

[Modernsoulsucks]

I once changed a light bulb. Sense of accomplishment lasted weeks.

ROD

[Guest]

I once changed a light bulb. Sense of accomplishment lasted weeks.

ROD

I do hope it was energy saving

[Modernsoulsucks]

It would have been if I'd got the wife to do it.

ROD

[Sweeney]

The USB audio interface is nothing new - I bought one for my Mac about four years ago (Griffin's iMic)

The bundled Audacity software is basic, but is easy to use and does the job.

This one seems well built and has a decent spec and at least saves people from the folly of buying a USB turntable.

[Modernsoulsucks]

There you go. I think that's what's in the unopened box that my wife bought me for Xmas. Some kinda turntable you plug into the computer.

I have no idea what to do with it and did ask on another thread if there was anybody near Clitheroe in Lancashire who had the time and patience to pop round and show a moron what exactly to do with it.

So far no takers so Im thinking of draping a tablecloth over it and using it as a low bedside cabinet.

ROD

[Guest DonnaD]

You need one of these,come later maybe.........after 9pm.

This is spare,you can have it.

Oh goody, Ive always wanted a pair of binoculars

[Cheltsoulnights]

how much would a cheap second hand mixer cost? Kenny, do you fancy popping round for a cup of tea?

New mixer £35 from moi inc p/p

[Guest DonnaD]

New mixer £35 from moi inc p/p

Thanks Pete Ill wait to see if Kenny can sort me out with his binoculars first

[Guest woolie mark]

personally i use a double ended jack plug from headphone socket to laptop

my laptop hasn't got audio inputs

i've got a lead with phono plugs on one end (which i've connected to my mixer) and a (small!) jack plug on the other end

where do i plug the jack into my laptop?

there doesn't seem to be a "line in" socket - i figured i could use the microphone socket, but is there a better option?

[Cheltsoulnights]

Thanks Pete Ill wait to see if Kenny can sort me out with his binoculars first

I'm sure he will zoom in and out with them

[Guest]

my laptop hasn't got audio inputs

i've got a lead with phono plugs on one end (which i've connected to my mixer) and a (small!) jack plug on the other end

where do i plug the jack into my laptop?

there doesn't seem to be a "line in" socket - i figured i could use the microphone socket, but is there a better option?

No,use your microphone.

[Cheltsoulnights]

my laptop hasn't got audio inputs

i've got a lead with phono plugs on one end (which i've connected to my mixer) and a (small!) jack plug on the other end

where do i plug the jack into my laptop?

there doesn't seem to be a "line in" socket - i figured i could use the microphone socket, but is there a better option?

it works but you need the gadget to get a true quality recording

trust me i'm not a doctor

[Guest]

I'm sure he will zoom in and out with them

Funny thing tho`Pete,i would have had one of yours,but just bought something else(£43),so gotta`buy another device(£44)to do what yours does,but can`t play bakc from PC to Amp,use the headphones but to much bakcground noise,probberly get one of yours at a later date,but cant buy these thing everyweek,would be nice to see some feedbakc.

Goodlukc Stereotype.

[Guest woolie mark]

it works but you need the gadget to get a true quality recording

trust me i'm not a doctor

will you be having a january sale pete?

i can't bear paying the asking price for anything

[Guest NASHEE]

I got one from Mapins at 2m long, no problems does not have an effect on the quality> I got set up for less than a tenner from Mapins certainly better than spending 50 quid or 100 quid on those USB decks

I got mine from Maplins too......but I run them from record out on my amp to mic socket on the pc....nice crispy sound for around £8....Audio grabber is a good freebie too...had no problems with it at all & dead simple to understand

[Cheltsoulnights]

Funny thing tho`Pete,i would have had one of yours,but just bought something else(£43),so gotta`buy another device(£44)to do what yours does,but can`t play bakc from PC to Amp,use the headphones but to much bakcground noise,probberly get one of yours at a later date,but cant buy these thing everyweek,would be nice to see some feedbakc.

Goodlukc Stereotype.

You only need a lead for the playback

if its to an amp

[Cheltsoulnights]

will you be having a january sale pete?

i can't bear paying the asking price for anything

I dropped it in price by £2 already

save £5 more by collecting from moi

[Guest]

You only need a lead for the playback

if its to an amp

I meant headphone sokcet to my mixer/amp.i know i can play em`on me PC,but would like to send through my USB.

[Cheltsoulnights]

I meant headphone sokcet to my mixer/amp.i know i can play em`on me PC,but would like to send through my USB.

You can get a reasonable playback from your pc sound card line out socket with a lead to an input on your mixer or amp.

But if you want to record on your pc direct from a source e.g. a deck, then the gadget converts everything to digital for a quality recording.

[Guest]

You can get a reasonable playback from your pc sound card line out socket with a lead to an input on your mixer or amp.

But if you want to record on your pc direct from a source e.g. a deck, then the gadget converts everything to digital for a quality recording.

Not reasonable,and i allready have device to from amp/mixer to USB,very good it is too!!,but cost too much!!.

[Guest]

Not reasonable,and i allready have device to from amp/mixer to USB,very good it is too!!,but cost too much!!.

One of these!

[Cheltsoulnights]

One of these!

Love the input

But not clear what you are saying

cost?

better?

I dont think it does phono (for turntables) as well

or does playback

[MarkWhiteley]

Pete if you send me one of your gizzmos on demo I can record you the Jama wotsit in 'Digitalised Analogistical Wotsit' Form

Mark

[pikeys dog]

I dropped it in price by £2 already

save £5 more by collecting from moi

Fetch one to Middleton for me..

£42?

[Cheltsoulnights]

Fetch one to Middleton for me..

£42?

Will do, if they arrive in time (20th)

By the way the other site has had its hands slapped to put there price up to what it should be

that makes me £16 cheaper if you dont pay the carriage

Happy Daze

Edited January 17, 2007 by Stereotype