I bought this to make my sister's mix tapes for X-Mas. There is something about mix tapes that are unique and cassette tapes is the only medium that it really works on. Mix CDs, close, but not the same. The songs need to be listened in order.
First remember - this is a tape player, so the sound is not as good as other mediums. cassettes are the worst sound quality. This is not the tape players fault. Hence me grading it an 8. It works as well as expected and for 30 bucks I cannot imagine something sounding better.
The built in microphone does not work well. if you are buying this to record your voice memos, you shouldn't. I am not going to ding my score based on this.
The line in - This works well. The quality was decent when recording from my phone. There are a lot of variables in play here. The best thing to do is max your volume when imputing. Remember, your cable has a lot to do with it also moving around ect.
Why I gave it 5 stars. The USB jack. Despite there being absolutely no documentation on it, once I figured out how to get this to work perfect and I decided not to give it a 1 star and return it.
The way the USB works is. Put your songs or what you want to on the USB drive. plug it in. Put into USB mode. It will play the audio files on your USB. Sadly, it doesn't transfer the meta data, but remember, it is an analog cassette tape.
temper your expectations to that and the product will suit your needs, especially if you are making mix tapes.
finally, my wife's old mix tapes play wonderfully on the device. Line out works great if you want to transfer them that way, however I think there are better methods to export mixtapes.
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| Product Dimensions | 10.24 x 1.97 x 5.91 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.7 pounds |
| Manufacturer | QFX USA |
| ASIN | B076W2F1GV |
| Item model number | RETRO-39 |
| Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Portable Microcassette Recorders |
| Date First Available | October 23, 2017 |
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Product Description
This bluetooth cassette tape recorder with FM radio, housed in a shoebox design. Stream music, record cassette tapes, and create voice memos with its built-in microphone. Additionally, it supports playing music from USB drives and can be powered by an AC or 4 "C" cell batteries (not included).
Experience the magic of FM radio with the RETRO-39BT! Whether you're dancing to your favorite hits or discovering new stations, this vintage-inspired cassette recorder delivers crystal-clear sound. Enjoy the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern convenience!
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
Enjoy your favorite tunes, whether you're unwinding in the comfort of your home or embarking on exciting adventures.
TWO WAYS TO POWER
Powered by AC adapter or 4 “C” cell batteries (batteries not included)
USB MUSIC PLAYER
The Retro-39BT also plays music stored on USB drives with full play/pause/rewind/fast forward controls
RETRACTABLE HANDLE
A retractable handle on this shoebox style cassette tape recorder makes it portable to take with you on the go.
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Cool Cheap Retro Item with a New Twist
This is a cool cheap item. The packaging was damaged. I wish Amazon would put it in an outer box. Nonetheless I kept it because it was so amazing. Looks and feels exactly like similar items sold in the 70s. It does everything they did and more. Imagine the unit acting like a blue tooth speaker. It will pair seamlessly with your iPhone and when you play songs on your phone they will play through the cassette recorder’s speaker. If you now engage the record mechanism with a tape in it: voila you are making a tape of what’s playing in your iPhone! You can also control forward, back and pause of your iPhone with tiny buttons on the unit. Just like a Bluetooth speaker. You can also play FM radio and record that. Who the heck listens to radio anymore? Regardless the FM radio gets amazingly good reception! No way of telling which station you are listening to. Allows an external mic 🎤 or a line in from your stereo. I would not hesitate to buy this just for fun. I’ll be interested to hear the quality of a tape made from Blue Tooth, and then played into a stereo through the line out. Will it be high fidelity? Will it have the tin AM radio type sound?: I do not know! Will be fun to play with. In any case buy without hesitation, and then get some blank tapes and 4 C cell batteries while you are at it. One thing it does not do is allow you to listen to it with a set of blue tooth headphones. You would have to use wired ones through the line out. How 70s! Have a blast!
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This is a cool cheap item. The packaging was damaged. I wish Amazon would put it in an outer box. Nonetheless I kept it because it was so amazing. Looks and feels exactly like similar items sold in the 70s. It does everything they did and more. Imagine the unit acting like a blue tooth speaker. It will pair seamlessly with your iPhone and when you play songs on your phone they will play through the cassette recorder’s speaker. If you now engage the record mechanism with a tape in it: voila you are making a tape of what’s playing in your iPhone! You can also control forward, back and pause of your iPhone with tiny buttons on the unit. Just like a Bluetooth speaker. You can also play FM radio and record that. Who the heck listens to radio anymore? Regardless the FM radio gets amazingly good reception! No way of telling which station you are listening to. Allows an external mic 🎤 or a line in from your stereo. I would not hesitate to buy this just for fun. I’ll be interested to hear the quality of a tape made from Blue Tooth, and then played into a stereo through the line out. Will it be high fidelity? Will it have the tin AM radio type sound?: I do not know! Will be fun to play with. In any case buy without hesitation, and then get some blank tapes and 4 C cell batteries while you are at it. One thing it does not do is allow you to listen to it with a set of blue tooth headphones. You would have to use wired ones through the line out. How 70s! Have a blast!
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Rudolf B.Reviewed in Germany on November 11, 2023
Defekt, keine Probleme mit der Reklamation.
- James G.Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2021
A stylish cassette recorder that functions perfectly!
