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As I expect most have done, I bought the U-FONO to capture the output from my old Technics SL-QD33 turntable in order to digitize an LP that was never made available on CD. It's done the job just great. "Audiophiles" may expect more than the CD/DVD-quality 16-bit 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz sampling support, but that's something you need to read up on and make your own decision whether that's going to make any difference (although I do provide some of my own opinion on that topic, below). Very simple hook-up. Just set the switch to phono (like all old turntables I've come across, mine requires the pre-amp and equalization that is built-in to the U-FONO), hooked up the RCA outputs to the RCA inputs on the U-FONO (note: cables NOT included), and the ground wire from my turntable (Important for mine. There was a low level noise in the capture without it, but I also need to hook up the ground when I hook the turntable up to my stereo receiver, so no surprise or issue there.) and connected it up to the USB on my laptop. Windows-10 had no issues recognizing the new audio input/output devices. I haven't had a need to use the RCA or 1/8" 'headphone" outputs and volume control, so I have no comments on those features (I monitor the output through my laptop speakers). If you want to just use the device to connect a turntable to play records through your PC or laptop (and not record/capture) no additional software is required - though in some cases, figuring out how to use the Windows volume mixer and the properties settings to set up the device to play directly to your speakers may be confusing, but that's no fault of the device. Of course, if you want to capture the output and process it or save it in formats such as MP3, an app or other software is required. The unit is NOT provided with software. However, the product documentation gives links to the free Audacity capture and editing software via their web site. Questionable how useful that is, since I was able to download more up-to-date versions directly from the Audacity site. Not difficult. While the unit itself was very easy to hook up. It was a longer learning curve with the Audacity software, learning to suppress clicks, adjust audio levels, etc. There may be easier to use software available if all you want to do is capture WAV files and not do any post-processing. I haven't searched for any, though. Audacity has great online help, but if your only experience in digital capture has been to hit the "RIP CD" button in Windows Media Player, you'll have some learning to do. Again, no fault of the unit. Audacity appears to be the universally recommend software for capture and processing across the board, even from the companies making dedicated USB turntables, so nothing different with Behringer as a company going the same route. I don't ding them for not providing a CD with the product, since the majority of times that CD would probably be out-of-date and I'd wind up downloading anyway. In fact, I think it's a good thing, since it'll be one less junk CD where I'll be wondering why I hung onto it and didn't just throw it away from the start. The unit supports a typical "CD Quality" 16-bit 44.1 kHz or "DVD Quality" 48 kHz sampling, which is just fine by me. Note that it apparently defaults to 44.1 kHz, so you may have to go into your properties setting for the device under "recording devices" to change that. FWIW - Audacity actually works on the data in 32-bit form, so you don't lose any discernible signal-to-noise ratio in the editing process. Some audiophiles may say you need at least 24-bit/192 kHz capture. You'll need to check what people write about that on-line and make your own judgment whether it's worth it, or inaudible overkill. All I can say is that you'll pay three times as much as the U-FONO, or more, for the privilege. I can also say that, as of this writing, it's the same sampling you'd get if you went out and bought an Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable, you'd get the exact same sampling. So my opinion is that it's probably not the kind of thing you'd worry about unless you have a particularly high end turntable in the first place. But check for yourself to decide if CD-quality capture doesn't cut it for you. As for me, I already had a decent, but not particular high-end turntable, so for me, the U-FONO was a good fit and a good value. Only 'nit' I have about the hardware itself, and as nits go it's even a small one, is that the ~5 ft. USB-cable is built-in. I'd prefer a removable cable, for a few reasons: I like to use shorter cables when I use devices like this with my laptop, when I put the device back in the drawer, I can remove the cable and save some space, and I like the option of replacing it since I've had USB cables go bad in the past.Vollständige Rezension lesen
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The UFO202 interface is very easy to use with Audacity. The only trick with Windows 10 is to change the Sounds setting by using the Speakers button in the system tray. Read the Audacity instructions first to see how it's done. I've used it to convert LPs to WAV files on my laptop but not audio cassettes yet.
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Works extremely well, delivers the signal from a JVC L-A55 turntable equipped with an Audio Technica AT14sa flawlessly. Tapes recorded from a Sony TC-RX55ES cassette deck sound as good as the original tape, based on TDK SA tapes recorded on a Vector Research V500 deck 40 years ago that play back as well today as they did the day they were made. No freeware included with the unit or from the seller's web site but Audacity is easy to find if you need basic recording software. It ships with some USB turntables.
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Used it to hook my phonograph back up to my new A/V system. Weak amplification and no adjustment. No noise, just didn't perform to my expectations. Ended up buying a dedicated receiver for it in the end.
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This little tool works wonders. Simple to hook up. My old school LP's sounds alive and well. Oh! Great price to pay for old memories.
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