Cassette To MP3 Made Easy With Ion Tape Express Plus

So you've finally joined the digital age. You got yourself an mp3 player, but you're wondering what to do with that huge cassette tape collection, right? Can you even convert a cassette to mp3?

You still have all of your old mix tapes that you couldn't bear to lose, or maybe a few rare cassettes, or even some great cassingles (remember those?) from the good old days. You love that old music, and you can't bring yourself to throw those tapes out, so what do you do?

The Tape Express Plus is a fast and easy way to convert any cassette to mp3 format, so you can rediscover those old tapes, and listen on your computer, iPod, or in the car. Tape Express Plus is a handheld USB tape player that's made by ION Audio. It has an easy-to-use USB connection that makes it a simple process to automatically convert a cassette to mp3 while uploading it directly to your Mac or PC.

Tape Express Plus Features Include:

• USB tape player converts music on cassette to MP3
• Lightweight and portable, so you can take it anywhere
• Runs on battery or USB-power
• Compatible with Mac or PC
• EZ Tape Converter software is included, for easy cassette to mp3 transfer
• Plays and transfers chrome or normal cassette tapes
• Audio output lets you to listen on your stereo or headphones

The included EZ Tape Converter software guides you through the cassette to mp3 conversion. It's easy to use, and it can even integrate with your iTunes software.

Once your cassette tapes are uploaded to your computer, you can burn them to CD's so you always have a backup. You can also listen to the MP3 files on your computer or load them onto your iPod or mp3 player and take them with you wherever you go.

Tape Express Plus is designed with versatility in mind. It easily fits into just about any bag, purse, or briefcase, so you can play or transfer music on the go. It runs on battery power or, to save the batteries, just plug it into the USB port on your computer or laptop and you're good to go.

Tape Express Plus does more than just cassette to mp3 conversion. Besides just transferring tapes,  you can use the Tape Express Plus audio output to enjoy those tapes through separate speakers, your favorite headphones, or even hook it up to your stereo or other audio equipment.

The first time you use the Tape Express Plus you'll have to set up the software. It's as easy as putting the CD into the drive, selecting Mac or PC installation, and following the instructions on the screen.

With your EZ Tape Converter software installed, just pop a tape into the player, and push play, to watch and adjust the sound levels. Check the box to divide the recording into tracks (PC version only), click "Record" and push the "Play" button on the tape player. The player has an auto-reverse feature, so you can walk away if you want, and the Tape Express Plus will automatically transfer both sides of the cassette to mp3.

If you're looking for professional, studio quality equipment, you'll have to look elsewhere, and in a much higher price range. While the EZ Tape Converter software does a pretty good job of reducing noise and hiss, a true audiophile would probably be looking for equipment and software that offers more control over sound quality.

If you have a stack of old tapes that you want to convert, the Tape Express Plus is more than capable of doing the job. It takes the hassle out of cassette to mp3 transfers, and is perfect for non-techie type music lovers.