Audio-Technica AT-LP240-USB AT-LP240 USB Turntable
Built to deliver very high sound quality, the Audio-Technica AT-LP240-USB turntable utilizes a direct-drive high-torque 16-pole brushless DC motor for unwavering speed stability, and features a S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate, removable cartridge mount, and a damped cast-aluminum platter with a felt slip mat. The turntables USB output allows direct connection to a computer without any special drivers, making it easy to transfer records to digital music files that can be played back on a portable audio device.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP240-USB plays back 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. Its built-in phono preamp enables the turntable to be connected to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, powered speakers, and to A/V receivers that do not include a dedicated phono preamp input. The turntable includes PC- and Mac-compatible Audacity software that converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files.
.: Features
USB outputno special drivers required for direct connection to your computer
Direct drive high-torque multi-pole motor
Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
S-shaped tone arm assembly with:
Adjustable counterweight
Anti-skate adjustment
Tone arm height adjustment and lock
Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
Tone arm rest with locking mechanism
Stroboscopic platter and speed accuracy indicator
Damped cast aluminum record platter with slip mat
Start/stop button
Removable stylus target light
45-RPM adapter
Adjustable feet for leveling
Removable dust cover
Dedicated ground lug for tone arm grounding
.: Details
Drive Method: Direct Drive Direct drive
Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless DC motor
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter: 332 mm dia. die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque: >4.5 kgf.cm
Braking System: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: < 0.1% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 RPM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 55 dB (DIN-B)
Output Level Pre-amp: "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
RIAA: 20-20kHz, +1/-3dB (In: 1.5mV 1kHz)
Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface: USB 1.1 Compliant Windows XP or above or MAC OSX or above
Tone arm type: Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with detachable headshell
Effective arm length: 230 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Height of tone arm adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Tracking error angle: Less than 3 degrees
Power Supply Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 11W
Dimensions: 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 353.0 mm (13.90") D x 166.5 mm (6.56") H
Weight: 12.2 kg (26.9 lbs.)
Accessories Included: Slip mat; dust cover; platter; 45 RPM adapter; counterweight; headshell; power cord; USB cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire; stylus target light; Audacity software (CD)