Nice Turntable but how do I resolve the problem of the music skipping while recording. Have tried everything Ion has suggested. Someone please help.
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I have not had that problem with my turntable. However, being old, when that problem happened in the days when all we had was turntables, it generally meant that the record was a little worn and the turntable arm too light to not bounce over the worn areas. Solution was to place a small weight of any kind (candy, rubber eraser, etc) on the arm, but no too heavy to bend the needle in the arm.
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I wish I could help, but I haven't had the problem. Stay after Ion until they offer a valid solution to your problem or replace the turntable. One thing you could do is make sure the turntable is level. Hope this helps.
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I've never had a problem with it skipping. Does it happen with multiple records? And they pay alright on other record players? Maybe a defective unit?
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...or... is the problem that the recording conversion software is skipping; i.e., the record is playing okay, but the software is "missing" a second or two of the music as it's trying to do the conversion? If that's the case, the problem could be with your computer. It might be that it's too old or slow, or perhaps the software is being conflicted by some other software on your computer. You might try hooking it up to another computer and see if you have the same problem. If the other machine works okay, then you can try to help your computer keep up by shutting down all non-essential programs and services while trying to record. If that doesn't work, then you may have to spring for a newer computer. Good luck! ...or... is the problem that the recording conversion software is skipping; i.e., the record is playing okay, but the software is "missing" a second or two of the music as it's trying to do the conversion? If that's the case, the problem could be with your computer. It might be that it's too old or slow, or perhaps the software is being conflicted by some other software on your computer. You might try hooking it up to another computer and see if you have the same problem. If the other machine works okay, then you can try to help your computer keep up by shutting down all... » Read More ...or... is the problem that the recording conversion software is skipping; i.e., the record is playing okay, but the software is "missing" a second or two of the music as it's trying to do the conversion? If that's the case, the problem could be with your computer. It might be that it's too old or slow, or perhaps the software is being conflicted by some other software on your computer. You might try hooking it up to another computer and see if you have the same problem. If the other machine works okay, then you can try to help your computer keep up by shutting down all non-essential programs and services while trying to record. If that doesn't work, then you may have to spring for a newer computer. Good luck! « Show Less
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An old trick I learned when I was a kid was to put a penny on top of the head of the tone arm, the little bit of extra weight keeps the needle in the groove. If it happens with every record that might fix it, if one penny helps but doesn't stop the skipping add another. I wouldn't put more than 3 pennies on it though.I hope that works.
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I am still having difficulties with the USB Cassette working. I thought it was me, but a friend that is really savy in recording said that the USB Cassette is stopping during play back. Now I will need to find how to get a replacement. Waited a long time for this one to arrive only to find out it is partially inoperative.
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I had the same experience, then realized that I still had the earphones plugged into the ION tape machine. Did you try playing the files after disconnecting the earphones, and perhaps even the ION player? Fixed it for me! (Sorry about the big type--don't know why it's doing that.)
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Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luckmc
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might be cheaper buying a usb turntable... http://www.amazon.com/Ion-TTUSB-Turntable-USB-Record/dp/B000BUEMOO
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Thank you! I finally solved the hum problem by plugging the iMic into "Line Out" on my amplifier instead of directly into my turntable. The hum disappeared! Hope you got your hum solved, too.Maria
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I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just transferred a track from a home recording that a friend and I did 22 years ago and it came out great! I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just... » Read More I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just transferred a track from a home recording that a friend and I did 22 years ago and it came out great! « Show Less
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Happy Birthday, Joey. I don't know, I haven't had that problem with my player. Of course the turn it off and then back on is the first thing to try. Have you heard the songs played OK on your player yet ? Because something might have happened when they were transferred or in the recording itself. Otherwise maybe try different equalizer (EQ) settings.
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I've been trying to use iMic and that Equalizer filter doesn't work. There is a hum throughout all my digital recordings. I tried to purchase the turntable grounding cable from Griffin online but it has been discontinued! I'm trying to find a grounding cable, hoping that this will solve my problem.Maria
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Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table radio Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table... » Read More Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table radio « Show Less
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Sorry to ask the obvious, there is an output level control on the Bellari, have you tried turning that up? Otherwise it could be your cartridge on the turntable too.
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Hello Azael,i enjoy this turntable very much.Ready to play right out of the box.No need to buy other assories for this player,maybe some head phones.enjoy,like i do
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Dear Mr. Lee:I decided to go up a notch to a Technic 1200 turntable.What are these other items; are they replacement items I can buy later? What function do they do?Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge Shure SFG-2 Stylus Tracking Force Gauge Also, a friend gave me a pair of bose $300 speakers for my PC. I think I want to pair this Technic turnable with a bigger Bose system, suggestion here?
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It may be the record itself perhaps? Is the player level? My unit works beautifully 2 yrs now!
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It's probably the recording you're listening to. Try a different track and/or player
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I purchased this turntable and am having nothing but issues trying to get it to just play, I have Windows Vista, a brand new HP with the dual chips? Did you have similar issues? Were you able to get anything resolved? Thank you It plays for a short time then Pyro says Audio Stopped? Any input would be greatly appreciated.