Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing source--does this have that capability? Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing... » Read More Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing source--does this have that capability? « Show Less
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When you install the software for the Zen (not the stupid Yahoo Music Engine), it'll give you the option of ripping your CD's directly to your player, so yes.
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You will always need the computer to transfer whatever you want. The only direct way is with the voice recorder, and I know that is not what you meant by direct.
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According to my instruction manual you can record from a CD to a cassette..but not conversely!
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I don't really know. I have only recorded onto a CD and I don't believe you can record any other way. However, there is a way to connect to your computer, so there may be some options I am not aware of.
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You can record straight through the USB. Nifty little thing.But beware, its more of a mixer than a traditional interface, so it doesn't split the tracks you may have already laid down from the new ones you're recording. So basically, EVERYTHING you can hear it in your monitor mix, it's going to be on the track you're currently recording. So if you're recording something live, its perfect. If you're tracking something, not so much...
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You can record on cassette from almost any input. I recommend getting the manual and reading through it here: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PTTCSM60/Turntable-Boombox-Multimedia-System---Plays-AMFM-Radio,-CDs,-Cassettes,-MP3s,---USBSD-Memory-Ports-and-Vinyl-to-MP3-Encoding It isn't written very well, but it outline all features in detail.
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It contains both a cassette player/recorder and a CD player/recorder. You set the CD to record, select cassette as the input source, and follow instructions to record the contents of the tape on the a blank music CD. There is an automatic track separation feature but with a cassette, it won't work very well. It's best to be there and follow instructions in the manual to put a new track mark after each song is recorded (takes about a second.) There are two USB connections. The one on the front will take a flash drive. You can either record from the flash drive onto cassette or CD, or record music from a cassette or CD (or phone if you have one) onto the flash drive. The USB connection in the back allows you to record directly to a computer. When you do this, the recordings are in mp3 format for use in a computer, iPod, etc.
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Yes, you can copy from cassette to CD. You can also record from CD to cassette. Unless you monitor the recording process when recording from cassette or LP records you lose search capabilities on the CD. By default, the recorder will record the side 1 of the cassette as the first item (song) on the CD and side 2 of the cassette as item 2 (song). Thus you end up with a CD with 2 songs on it; song 1 contains the entire side one of the cassette and song 2 contains the entire side 2 of the cassette. With a commercially produced CD you can go to any song on the CD using your players search function. Unless you monitor your recording process to stop and start recording after each song you will not be able to effectively use the search capability. By stopping and restarting recording after each song you restore search capability and your CD will be searchable just like the commercially produced CDs. This is the only shortcoming that I have discovered with the TEAC CD recorder. It is of sturdy design and well crafted. I have hundreds of LP albums and cassettes to transfer to CD. So far the unit has operated flawlessly. My CDs play on everything I've tried providing I don't forget to finalize the CD after recording; a very simple process. If you don't finalize the disc it can still be played on the TEAC unit. You can even add more material to the CD. Once the CD is finalized you can no longer record on it. I hope this answers your concerns. I would not hesitate to buy this unit again. I did a lot of research prior to finding the TEAC LP-R550USB CD Recorder. I am convinced that this recorder is the best value on the market, both cost wise and ease of use.
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I would say yes....I use these re-writeable cds when making many of my music cd's and before adding to my computer files ..... since they are music cd's and not just computer cd's you can use them on your cd recorder and maker good music...I have 3 cd recorders
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I doubt it ! I never tried but I think it is a one way recorder ! Tape to your pc and then burn to cd !
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Hi Joan: The instructions tell that you can record to cassette from radio or CD but not that you can burn a CD with it. I'm not a tech pro, but from my limited knowledge, I believe it takes special equipment to burn a CD. --Beverly
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Yes, you can play a CD & record it to a USB flash drive. I have all of my CD's on flash drives, which I downloaded from my computer. I simply choose a flash drive & play it back in the Teac in the shuffle mode, which is what I used to do with my old Sony 400 CD player. This is far superior in both sound quality and convenience.
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I know that some of the older creative players have this feature. My parents have a Zen Micro that makes pretty good recordings. I don't know if the new ones can still make recordings. Also I have a Cowon d2 that can make fm recordings. It's an awesome media player with great sound quality and a ton of features, but it might be a bit pricey if all you are going to use it for is recording radio.
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I believe you can record onto a cassette FROM a CD, but not the other way around.
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The Gemini Doctor himself says that you need a CD player as an audio source.... what is this world coming to? You're actually going to need a full blown record player as a source, as digital is for losers. Digital isn't really for losers, it just seems like there's no reason to get an analog amp if you're going to use a digital source. Generally analog people don't like their signal being converted back and forth and losing some of that sweet, sweet warmth to the digital mittleman. Sure you could use a .flac recording that's "lossless" but is it really? I'd rather not find out and spin the black circle when I want a really rich music listening experience and leave that .mp3 malarky for when I'm on the go. From here on out you won't find me without my record player in my place of residence. Anyway, you're going to need 1) a record player 2) records to play on that record player 3) speakers or headphones 4) this device or something that accomplishes the same task
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You can record on cassette from almost any input. I recommend getting the manual and reading through it here: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PTTCSM60/Turntable-Boombox-Multimedia-System---Plays-AMFM-Radio,-CDs,-Cassettes,-MP3s,---USBSD-Memory-Ports-and-Vinyl-to-MP3-EncodingIt isn't written very well, but it outline all features in detail.
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Yes, it is absolutely possible. I have been using mine to record from albums on my stereo. You end up with one big windows media file for each side of the record (or each side of the cassette) unless there are very long pauses between tracks (in which case it may separate them into distinct files). The recorded tracks are labelled by the date and time of recording, but you can download them to your computer, rename them, and burn them to a CD if you like. I have been happy with this aspect of the player, what I really don't like is that my screen died, I replaced it, the screen died AGAIN on the replacement, I replaced that one, and the screen just died last night on number 3. All this within ten months, and I don't abuse the thing. Replacement is relatively quick, but you have to go through a run around with customer service before they will give you and RMA number, then you have to pay for shipping. My first replacement was free, but the second cost $25, and so will the latest. After the first year, I think you just have to buy a new one. Not good.
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Yes, we use a duplicator and make 10 copies at a time and they can be played in a regular CD player. I am not sure about recording in a stand alone recorder because we use a digital system to do the original recording.