AUDIO-TECHNICA OFFERS BROADCASTERS ITS AT-LP2D-USB LP-TO-DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM — Easy-to-use turntable and software package features USB connectivity with PC and Macintosh compatibility — NAB SHOW, LAS VEGAS, NV, April 14, 2008 — Audio-Technica displays its new AT-LP2D-USB LP-to-digital recording system, a complete USB turntable and software package that makes it easy to transfer vinyl records to digital media files and CDs, an ideal solution for independent stations, as well as radio production programmers and Internet podcasters showcasing vintage music. The AT-LP2D-USB includes a turntable and phono cartridge, PC- and Mac-compatible software, a USB cable that connects the turntable directly to a computer and other accessories. The turntable features fully automatic operation and a 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed selector to play vinyl formats from LP albums to 12-inch and 7-inch singles. The turntable is designed to deliver high-quality sound, with a balanced aluminum platter, precision Dual Magnet™ stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus and a pickup arm with soft damping control. The turntable’s supplied USB cable enables plug-and-play connection to a desktop or laptop computer. Its built-in switchable phono preamp, RCA output cables and adapter cables allow connection to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, as well as to A/V receivers that do not include a dedicated phono input. The supplied Cakewalk® PYRO (for PC) and Audacity® (for Mac or PC) software converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or Windows Media® audio files, for playback on a wide variety of portable audio players, computers, home media centers and car audio systems. The PYRO software also features DeClicker and DeNoiser utilities that automatically remove pops, clicks, noise and hiss from LP recordings, as well as design software for creating personalized CD jewel case artwork and CD labels. Dan Montecalvo, Audio-Technica Marketing Manager, noted, “The AT-LP2D-USB offers users a simple, cost-effective solution for transferring vinyl records to digital files, allowing broadcast of these classic recordings in any number of digital media.” The Audio-Technica AT-LP2D-USB LP-to-digital recording system is available immediately at a U.S. MSRP of $229.

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