USB Tape Express
No more spooling around
Don't forget batteries!
Hide batteries
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Utterly ingenious, this sleek little portable cassette player lets you rediscover the precious sounds trapped on old tapes. But better than that it can convert said sounds into pristine digital files. Simply USB it into your computer and idiot-proof EZ software will start converting your recordings, so you can burn them onto CD, archive them in iTunes or transfer them to your MP3 player.
The recording process...
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Upload the EZ Software |
Connect your USB Tape Express |
Start recording and converting! |
Don't forget you can play
your tapes too!
If you’ve got a box of tapes lurking in the loft we strongly recommend you purchase the USB Tape Express right now. Because although you can probably download that obscure Prefab Sprout track, we doubt it’ll be sandwiched between Tony Blackburn’s breakfast show and a recording of your dad muttering ‘testing, testing.’ Now that’s reel-y impressive stuff!
More Info
Please call 01252 896040 for any technical support questions.
Please note:
- USB Tape Express works with iTunes only
- Compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
- If using a Desktop PC ensure to use the USB socket at the rear of the computer, these generally have more power than the USB sockets at the front
- If you are using a USB hub, please ensure it is mains powered to generate enough power to work this product
- Windows 7 – Download zip file (2.2mb)
- Mac Snow Leopard – Download zip file (9.0mb)
- USB tape player turns music on cassette tapes into MP3s
- Portable design fits in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer anywhere
- Flexible battery or USB-powered operation
- Comes with EZ Tape Converter software to guide you through transfer
- Audio output enables you to listen on your stereo, headphones, or other speaker systems
- 11.5cm (W) x 8.5cm (H) x 3cm (D)
- USB power (lead included) or 2 x AA batteries (not included)
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Not for anything serious. Very cheap, feels like it would break easy. Install was quick and easy, straightforward.
I got it for free and not for anything important otherwise I would have returned.
I don't like that it automatically sends the track to iTunes.
Tape player will pick up noise during operation, will transmit to the digital version.
Playback head alignment seems loosey-goosey so you may get that 'wavy' sound if you move the player around while sending to yer computer.
Plus - if you switch direction on the tape player, the 'REW' & 'FF' buttons become reversed but they don't tell you that.
iTunes has to be running when you export the tune, otherwise you have to start all over again.
BOTTOM LINE: It works but it is on the very, very low end of the scale.Dantzig, Canada - 24th December 2011
Not a review but a question, as I drag myself towards a more digital age I'd love to convert my old cassettes but I'm confused by the "USB Tape Express works with iTunes only" remark under more info, does this mean I can't use it to put the songs on my windows media library? Apologies for being so thick but a answer would be appreciated, if its the right one I'll buy!John, Wakefield - 18th August 2011
Firebox says: Hi John, I'm afraid that this would not work with Windows Media Library - only with the iTunes music programme. Don't worry about asking the questions!
I bought the bigger two tape machine a while back and was quite happy with that. At the beginning of this year I treated myself to this new small version. Wow I was speechless. It might be small but it is certainly better than the previous one in sound quality and choice. My audiobooks have never sounded better.Ginette K, Leicester - 8th February 2011
Great idea and simple to use. Unfortunately I have the same problem as Ronnie and Celia. Hopefully I just have a faulty one rather than this just being a general quality issue (other reviews seem fine). Will be returning mine on Monday.Stephen, Yorkshire - 10th July 2010
Firebox says: Don't forget to contact the tech support team on the number above - and always feel free to email us at info@firebox.com with any queries.
I was excited about getting this product but I ended up being very disappointed. It records everything, including the interference caused by the tape express being too close to speakers (which I couldn’t rectify because the usb cable is too short to move it any further away). I also found that the first song on every tape would also include the long pause on the beginning of the tape; I expected that to be cut off or at least to be told to wind the tape to just before the beginning of the first song but the instructions don’t mention that at all. Save yourself the time and effort (and disappointment) and just download the songs from itunes. Plus it’s not worth the money for just a few tapes.Chantell, London - 29th May 2010
Before I even started using it I was happy since I ordered the product at 4pm Friday and it arrived 11am Saturday morning!
But what a brilliant product! I bought it because my Dad died last year and about 20-30 years ago he was a musician who played all around London. My mum found a tape of some of his best songs and I instantly wanted it on my iPod.
It really is simple to use and I highly recommend it to anybody looking to recover all of their old memories and favourite albums.
Thanks Firebox!Nick Munday, Essex - 20th February 2010
I have the same problem as Ronnie the Pict. The tape runs very slow so the sound quality is totally flat. I still have my old Sony Walkman and it plays fine on that so I know the tape is not the problem. I need it replaced by Firebox because the results so far are disappointing.Celia, South Yorkshire - 17th January 2010
Firebox says: It does sound faulty, so drop us an email at info@firebox.com and we can look into this for you.
One of the best xmas gifts I got. Press record then play on cassette, itz eezy peezy lemon squeezy, am recording now while sending this review, i've made about 10 cds since the new year. Oh HAPPY 2010.Tam The Bam, Salford Greater Manchester - 11th January 2010
Fabulous item the minute it arrived I started converting my old cassettes.
Makes me feel young again.Kirsty Wallace, Sheffield - 8th January 2010
RomanAche and Melly Moo. Don't be ridiculous! How can you review something you have never used?
I'm returning mine due to the inconsistent tape speed. Hopefully the replacement will do the job properly.Ronnie The Pict, Fife - 28th November 2009
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