What is the power source for the cassette dec? Must it be connected to a receiver to work? Or can it be plugged into a regular electrical outlet?
1530416
it is plugged into a regular electrical outlet for a power source, you need a PC to run the program that converts the sound to digital, the software it comes with from what I remember I couldn't even get the software to work right so I didn't spend much time with it and used the free Audacity program available on the web, use you tube videos to learn how to use it.
1530417
The power source is a house current (electrical outlet) this device can be either run through your computer for recording purposes (software included) or connected to a receiver as it has cables for both. Great machine for digitalizing tapes or listening to them. Only problem I had was the Apple software you must work with to record to computer. But it does it's job although more settings would be nice.
1530418
It's just like the old cassette deck you used to have. Just plug it into the wall and play.
1530419
The Ion Tape2PC is electrically powered and must be plugged in. Then, you connect it with your computer via USB. I am still using my unit, after several years. It works great. Last year I bought a new MacBook Pro, and it works with that as well.
1884204
I would buy a normal cassette player rather than this one. There are several inexpensive ones that have a built in speaker or headphone plug. I would only get this one if you are trying to convert your cassette tapes to mp3 files.
63434
I use a boombox for my Cassettes so i can do it eather way. Use a dual mini Plug out of the Boombox or what ever you are using this way you can check your conversion and listen if you want. Off of the duel plug one side to your computer and the other side to a headset or whatever you want to monitor your conversion with. works just fine. Good Luck. OneBigSki
2146909
Never tried it, but as long as you have the proper adapter, these would not "know or care" what the source is. The transmitter plugs in to your device. However, if the output sound or output plug itself is not stereo, such as on some portable cassette players, you of course will not get stereo. The range depends of the obstacles and battery power, but I have gone out to my mailbox, a good 50 yards, and not lost the sound.
1095317
Can I hook up this cassette player to my Sony stereo receiver & just listen to my tapes?
1348210
Should work fine if the if the cassette player amp requirement is compatible and you can hook it up to the player.
379657
It's a stand alone unit. You would plug it in like any other auxiliary unit such as a CD player, etc. to your amp/tuner/receiver.
868522
Should be fine with your receiver. There are usually several places on receivers to plug in accessory machines that use phono plug inputs. If you're replacing your cd player with this machine, it could plug into the same place where the old machine was plugged into, for instance. I love this machine. Great old school technology and you can randomly shuffle and have continuous music for a long time.
1409089
Theoretically it should work with any cassette player, but the one I got did not work well at all; very low signal output.
1288910
The other answers are correct. This needs to be plugged in to a power source.
221409
It is powered by battery. Otherwise we could not use it outside in the field. But I don't know for sure since I never received my RECEIVER yet. I have been waiting on mine for over a month.
1337151
If you have a phantom power supply, yes. This is a condenser mic and needs phantom power to operate. Look for a phantom power supply on amazon or guitar center, etc. they are about $30. Then connect mic to it, and output from power supply to your cassette tape deck. The sound quality will be awesome. :). Info@thesoundboxstudio.com if you need more help.
338283
We took the receiver out and hooked it up to our TV. It will hook directly to an audio source. Not sure about plugging it into a DVD player, but will plug in to the television the DVD is connected to.
1716619
It has two sets of RCA jacks in the back. I did not need to use the inputs so I cannot vouch for them. I also cannot go and look, because when I finished "digitizing" my cassettes I donated the item to a local thrift store. I would suggest, if you are converting from CD to tape, you might want a better, and alas, more expensive piece of equipment.
341687
I was able to convert several cassettes to cd and mp3 but the converter died and I had to find a different unit to finishmy project. This USB unit is cheaply made and not reliable. Sorry.
869902
Use a standard outlet. Turntable Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 comes with its own DC power supply.
1559261
You would need to plug in the power usb cable or a ac adapter to give it the juice it needs to power the receiver.