This professional stereo turntable features a high-torque direct-drive motor for quick start-ups and a USB output that connects directly to your computer. Other features include: forward and reverse play capability; cast aluminum platter with slip mat and a start/stop button; three speeds 33/45/78; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-10% or +/-20% adjustment ranges; and removable hinged dust cover. A selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier allows the turntable to plug directly to components with no dedicated turntable input. A USB cable and adapter cables are included along with Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs. FEATURES Convert your vinyl records to digital audio files Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software digitizes your records Direct-drive, high-torque motor, Fully manual operation Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with slip mat ½” mount universal headshell with AT95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus Balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output cables Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock Popup stylus target light for easier cueing in low light Includes: Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software, USB cable, Two output adapter cables (dual RCA female to mini-plug male & dual RCA female to mini-plug female), Power cord, 45 RPM adapter, Phono cartridge (78 RPM records require additional cartridge, not included), Counterweight, Slip mat, Removable hinged dust cover Specifications Type 3-speed, fully manual operation Motor DC motor Drive Method Direct Drive Direct drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM Pitch Variation +/-10% or +/-20% Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum Starting Torque >1.6 kgf-cm Braking System Electronic brake Wow and Flutter 50 dB Output Level Pre-amp "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Phono Pre-Amp Gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized USB Function A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface - USB 1.1 Compliant Windows XP, Vista or MAC OSX Power Supply Requirements 115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz Power Consumption 11W Dimensions 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 157.0 mm (6.1") H Weight 10.7 kg (23.5 lbs.) Accessories Included Headshell/cartridge; AC line cord; dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 3.5 mm (1/8") mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; 45 RPM adapter; USB cable; recording software Please note: As of September 2011, the AT-LP120-USB includes the AT95E cartridge, replacing the ATP-2XN cartridge.