About the Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB
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Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live
Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live
The Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB turntable is made for sharing your favorite vinyl. You can connect its USB output to your Mac® or PC to digitize your albums, so they can travel with you in your smartphone. (Free 3rd-party Audacity software recommended.)
If you like to DJ, the 'table features a high-torque direct-drive motor that gets any record — 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm — up to speed in a hurry. Adjustable pitch control lets you change the platter speed ±8% or ±16% for easier beat-match mixing, and a removable stylus target light helps you find your groove in a darkened club or living room. The included detachable dust cover helps keep your 'table clean when you're not using it.
Product highlights:
- Featured in our article: Best turntables for 2024
- USB output lets you convert vinyl records to digital audio files
- Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software for digitizing records is a free download
- built-in switchable phono preamp
- when switch is set to LINE, turntable must be connected to a standard line input (labeled AUX, CD, or TAPE)
- when switch is set to PHONO, turntable must be connected to an outboard phono preamp or dedicated phono input
- high-torque DC servo direct-drive motor for fast starting
- electronic braking system
- selectable speed: 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm
- 78 rpm playback of some older pressings requires Audio-Technica VM670SP or similar stylus (not included)
- balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
- universal headshell with pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving magnet phono cartridge
- variable pitch control with quartz-controlled pitch lock
- stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
- removable stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
- anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter
- grounding lug eliminates ground hum
Included accessories:
- USB cable for transferring audio to your computer
- dual RCA female to mini-plug male & dual RCA female to mini-plug female adapter cables
- 45 RPM spindle adapter
- counterweight for accurate tonearm tracking
- DJ-style felt slip mat
- removable hinged dust cover
- power cable
Dimensions and warranty:
- 17-13/16"W x 5-5/8"H x 13-7/8"D
- weight: 17.6 lbs. (with dust cover removed)
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # AT-LP120XUSB-BK
What's in the box:
Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB owner's manual
- Turntable (tone-arm installed)
- Headshell w/ cartridge installed
- Platter
- Felt mat
- Counterweight
- 45 RPM adapter
- Stylus target light
- AC power adapter (attached 57" DC cord)
- AC power connector
- 6.5' USB-B to USB-A cable
- 40" Stereo RCA cable
- Dust cover
- 2 Dust cover hinges
- Quick Start Guide
- Caution Guide
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Features & specs
Features | ||
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Color | Black | |
Operation | Manual | |
Speeds | 33-1/3, 45, 78 | |
Speed Control | Electronic | |
Drive Type | Direct | |
Pitch Control | Yes | |
Phono Preamp | Built-in | |
USB Output | Yes | |
Bluetooth Built-In | No | |
45 RPM Adapter | Yes | |
Audio Cable | Detachable | |
Power Cable | Detachable (12-volt DC adapter) | |
Materials and Construction | ||
Plinth | MDF | |
Platter | Aluminum | |
Tone Arm Shape | S-shaped | |
Tone Arm Material | Aluminum | |
Tone Arm Lift | Finger, lever | |
Cartridge Info | ||
Included Cartridge | AT-VM95E | |
Cartridge Type | MM | |
Removable Headshell | Straight | |
Tracking Weight | 2.0 g (20mN) | |
Frequency Response | 20-20,000 | |
Output Voltage | 4.0 | |
Load Impedance | 47,000 | |
Load Capacitance | 100-200 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Signal to Noise Ratio | 50 | |
Wow and Flutter | 0.2 | |
Dimensions and Warranty | ||
Width (Inches) | 17.8125 | |
Height (Inches) | 5.625 | |
Depth (Inches) | 14.5 | |
Weight | 17.6 lbs. | |
Turntable Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Turntable Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Cartridge Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Cartridge Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Direct-drive Motor w/ 3 Speeds: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a professional stereo turntable that features a high-torque, direct-drive motor for quick start-ups. The AT-LP120XUSB turntable supports 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), & 78 RPM. 78 RPM records require an additional cartridge that is not included and sold separately (see Accessories Tab).
Die-Cast Aluminum Platter: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable employs a professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with a slip mat. The Stroboscopic platter provides a speed indicator.
Balanced Tone Arm & MM Cartridge: The Audio-Technica turntable features a Balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest. You will need to install the included Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Magnet MM phono cartridge which features 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus and 1/2" mount universal headshell (AT-HS6). A popup stylus target light is used for easier cueing in low light.
Built-In Switchable Phono Preamp w/ Stereo RCA Outputs: A selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier allows the turntable to plug directly to components with no dedicated Phono MM input. The turntable features stereo RCA outputs and comes with a 40" stereo RCA cable.
USB-B Out for Vinyl Recording: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable features a USB-B output, comes with a 6.5' USB cable, and supports downloadable Audacity recording software that allows you to convert your vinyl records to digital audio files. You will need to plug the turntable into your laptop or computer via USB and install the downloadable Audacity recording software. The Audacity software is compatible with both PC (7 or above) & Mac (OS X 10.7 or above). Your vinyl records can be downloaded and recorded to your laptop or computer at CD-quality (16-bit/44.1 or 48kHz).
Pitch Control: The turntable incorporates variable pitch control with quartz speed lock. The selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control offer +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges.
Dust Cover: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable comes with a removable hinged dust cover.
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This turntable was an easy install after my call to Ed Wise at Crutchfield to verify which connections to use in my receiver. The sound is rich and nothing beats the sound of vinyl! I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a new turntable.
Michael from Hamilton, OH