USB Tape Cassette Converter

Summary

This device is a portable tape cassette player (also known as a “Walkman“). It connects to a computer (PC/Mac) using a USB cable and allows you to convert old audio cassettes into audio files (MP3, WAV, etc.).

Also, you can listen with it to audio cassettes.

The bottom line is that this is a great device, and I recommend you get it if you consider purchasing one (just make sure to buy it from a reliable seller).

Product Details​

Brand: N/a

Model: N/A

  • Please note – This device is manufactured by different sellers under different labels.

Specifications

CPU

Pentium 4 (or above)

Port

USB 2.0

Ram memory

512MB (or above)

Hard drive space

1 Gigabyte (or more)

Operating system

Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 10

Please note the software (Audacity) works with Windows, macOS, Linux & other operating systems, thus I’m pretty sure this tape cassette player should work with them as well.

Inside the box​

1 x USB Cassette Capture

1 x USB cable

1 x Headphones

1 x Software Mini CD

1 x User Guide

Pros

Affordable price – I think the price it costs is reasonable compared to similar tape-cassettes and audio-converting devices.

Build quality – This tape is relatively simple and light compared to the old Walkman, but the build quality seems good.

Ease of use – It is easy to operate this device.

Sound quality – Considering the fact the audio type in tape cassettes is analog (unlike computer files that are digital), it offers a reasonable sound quality both as a converter and as a tape. Keep in mind, that the recording quality will have the most impact on the audio quality.

Free software to convert audio – Package includes a software named “AUDACITY”, that allows you to convert audio from the tape to your computer. The software is easy to operate in my opinion.

Software compatibility – The device will work with various types of software, so you are not limited to the specific software you receive with it. The device itself doesn’t require installing any drivers on your computer.

Portable – You can carry it with you (though compared to other media players these days, I’m not sure it is a convenient thing to do).

Power sources – It will operate either with a power adapter (not supplied), two AA batteries (not supplied), or the USB connection (provided with the package and can be connected directly to a USB port or with a charger).

Cons

You cannot record on cassettes using this tape – It didn’t bother me personally, but I was asked about it a lot. Also, this is a feature that was offered in old tape cassette players, and I assume there can be similar models that do offer this feature.

Additional features that are missing – In addition to the previous paragraph, I think this is more of a gimmick, but I know there are similar models that offer a USB socket to play from a USB memory card. Other players offer a built-in speaker.

No internal battery – Unlike smartphones or portable media players, this tape cassette player doesn’t include a built-in rechargeable battery, which is unfortunate. However, you can show a little creativity and use rechargeable AA batteries with it.

Videos

USB Tape Cassette Converter – Video Review 🎧

Photos

Where to buy

Below are links to purchase the USB tape cassette converter (or similar models):

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Aliexpress

User manual

Additional Links

I will update this info if required.

FAQ

What does this device do?

You can do 2 things using this device:

  1. Play tape audio cassettes.
  2. Convert the tape audio cassettes to digital files (such as .mp3 / .wav ) on your computer.

Can I record audio cassettes with this tape?

No, you cannot record to cassette tape using this cassette player, because this device doesn’t offer a “Record” feature.

Does it play cassettes in Stereo?

If the recording was in stereo, then this tape should play it in stereo.

Q: Will this tape operate with batteries?

Yes, it can also work with two AA batteries, as I showed in the video.

What is the name of the software supplied with this device?

The name of the software is AUDACITY – This is freeware, and you can download it here (Link to download Audacity (for free))

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