by Crutchfield's Eric A.

Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable is made for sharing your favorite vinyl. You can digitize top tracks with a built-in USB output and included Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software, so they can travel with you in your smartphone.

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Digitize your favorite cuts, or play them live

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 ±10% or ±20% for easier beat-match mixing, and a pop-up light on the stylus helps you find your groove in a darkened club. The included detachable dust cover helps keep your 'table clean when you're not using it.

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Product highlights:

USB output lets you convert vinyl records to digital audio files
built-in switchable phono preamp
high-torque direct-drive motor for fast starting
forward and reverse play capability for DJ-ing
selectable speed: 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm
balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
universal headshell with pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT95E moving magnet phono cartridge
forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz-controlled pitch lock
pop-up stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
anti-resonance die-cast aluminum platter with anti-slip mat

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
Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software for digitizing records
45 RPM spindle adapter
phono cartridge
- 78 RPM records require additional cartridge (not included)
counterweight for accurate tonearm tracking
slip mat
removable hinged dust cover
power cable

Dimensions and Warranty:

17-3/4"W x 6-1/8"H x 13-7/8"D
weight: 23.5 lbs.
warranty: 1 year
MFR # AT-LP120USB (BK)

What's in the box:

Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB owner's manual

Turntable (tone-arm installed)
AT95E Cartridge
Platter
Mat
Dust cover
2 Hinges
45 RPM adapter
Counter-weight
6' AC power cord
6.5' USB-B to USB-A cable
3' Female stereo RCA to male stereo minijack cable
9" Female stereo RCA to female stereo minijack cable
Audacity Recording Software on CD-ROM
Installation/Operation Manual
Software Guide
Audio-Technica brochure

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Features & specs

Features
Color	Not given
Operation	Manual
Speeds	33-1/3, 45, 78
Speed Control	---
Drive Type	Direct
Pitch Control	Yes
Phono Preamp	Built-in
USB Output	Yes
Bluetooth Built-In	No
45 RPM Adapter	Yes
Audio Cable	Attached
Power Cable	---
Materials and Construction
Plinth	---
Platter	---
Tone Arm Shape	S-shaped
Tone Arm Material	---
Tone Arm Lift	Finger
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge	AT95E
Cartridge Type	MM
Removable Headshell	No
Tracking Weight	20 grams/20mN
Frequency Response	20-20,000
Output Voltage	---
Load Impedance	---
Load Capacitance	---
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio	50
Wow and Flutter	0.2
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches)	17.75
Height (Inches)	6.1875
Depth (Inches)	14.25
Weight	23.5 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-LP120-USB is a professional stereo turntable that features a high-torque, direct-drive motor for quick start-ups. The AT-LP120-USB turntable supports 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), & 78 RPM speeds (78 RPM records require additional cartridge that is not included).

Die-Cast Aluminum Platter: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB 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 AT95E Dual Magnet MM phono cartridge which features a long-life diamond stylus and 1/2" mount universal headshell. A popup stylus target light is used for easier cueing in low light.

Built-in Switchable Phone Pre-amp: A selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier allows the turntable to plug directly to components with no dedicated Phono MM input.

Attached Stereo RCA Cable: The AT-LP120-USB is fitted with an attached 38" stereo RCA cable.

USB-B Out for Vinyl Recording: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable features a USB-B output, comes with a USB cable, and is supplied with Audacity recording software on CD-ROM which 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 included Audacity recording software. The Audacity software is compatible with both PC (XP or above) & Mac (OS X 10.6 or above). Your vinyl records can be downloaded and recorded to your laptop or computer at CD-quality (16-bit/44.1kHz).

Note: Other third-party recording software packages are also compatible with this turntable.

Controls: The turntable incorporates forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock. Forward and reverse play capability can be used for DJ-ing. The selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control offer +/-10% or +/-20% adjustment ranges.

Dust Cover: The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable comes with a removable hinged dust cover.

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10 questions already asked

When it says "manual" does it mean you put the stylus down and at the end of the record it goes back to the cradle and turns off ? Or do you have to retrieve the stylus at the end to bring it back up and into the cradle?

bruce m Dec 23, 2018

9 answers

For this turntable, you have to put the tone-arm down at the start and pick it up at the end. The little lever is pretty good about this - IF you're smooth in you actions when using the lever. You can of course do it by hand but I use the lever.

dean Dec 30, 2018

retrieve the stylus at the end to bring it back up and into the cradle?

jan s Dec 30, 2018

Yes - you must retrieve the stylus at the end of the record. That is my sole complaint with this record player and I wish I had the automatic feature.

eric Dec 30, 2018

It's manual BOTH placing the tonearm to start AND at the end of the record. I use the cueing lever to do both, although it would've been nice for it to return automatically at the end. I think that's what called a "semi-automatic" turntable.

rmichael Dec 29, 2018

You have to retrieve the stylus at the end

john Dec 29, 2018

You have to manually return the cartridge to the cradle.

robert Dec 29, 2018

You retrieve the stylus

gabrielle Dec 29, 2018

MANUALLY, you have to retrieve the stylus at the END of the record and BRING BACK to the CRADLE!

johnny Dec 29, 2018

Retrieve the stylus, raise with lever and manually place it in the cradle.

richard Dec 29, 2018

I am trying to understand if the turntable has the capability of being connected to a receiver using RCA plugs?

eddie Nov 27, 2018

4 answers

Yes Sir that's how mine is connected. Enjoy

john Nov 28, 2018

Yes.

william Nov 28, 2018

Yes, it has RCA output plugs for attaching to a receiver and a switch to either use its internal "PHONO" pre-amp or to bypass it.

stephen Nov 28, 2018

This turntable is excellent, way more than I even expected. As far as have the capability to be connected using RCA plug, I am using the ones that came with the unit and they work great

barbara Nov 27, 2018

What is the frequency response range of the factory installed cartridge, and can it be easily upgraded?

darron Feb 19, 2018

2 answers

Hertz

william Feb 24, 2018

Not sure what the factory installed cartridges frequency response is but you can definitely purchase upgrades.

michael Feb 19, 2018

How long is the RCA output cable?

robert Jan 16, 2018

4 answers

The cable is 36 in. ,takes planning is well worth It. Aloha from maui.

michael Jan 17, 2018

3-4 ft. Apps.

john Jan 17, 2018

Approx 36"

frank Jan 17, 2018

Not real sure, I can look when I get home but believe it is approx. 3 ft

barbara Jan 17, 2018

So what about compatibility with Windows 7 or 10?

james Jan 11, 2018

3 answers

good

jan s Dec 30, 2018

Jim D, The hardware, that is the turntable is compatible with any system having a USB connection. The software, Audacity, is a stand-alone product although it is packaged with the turntable - there's probably a new version out there. Google Audacity for the latest version. I'm pretty sure Audacity supports Win7 as either 32 bit or 64 bit. My machine is 54bit Win10 and my latest version is Audacity 2.1.3 Hope this helps. Dean

dean Jan 17, 2018

Jim, works perfectly in both operating systems.

francisco Jan 17, 2018

I know the total dimensions of the unit but what is the distance between the feet? Need to know if it can sit atop my amp which is 17-1/8" wide x 12-5/8" deep.

ryan Jul 04, 2017

3 answers

You should never sit a turntable (or other piece of equipment for that matter) on top of an amp/receiver. There needs to be a good 4" of clearance to dissipate the heat they generate.

rodney Aug 24, 2017

The outside edge of the feet across the front is 17 inches wide, and the outside edge of the feet, front to back, is 12 inches deep.

david Jul 10, 2017

I'm afraid the distance between the mounting "feet" is not listed in our research or the owner's manual for the AT-LP120 USB. I would recommend reaching out to Audio-Technica directly for more details on that--you reach them by phone at 330-686-2600 or check their support website: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/site/1635df9c8c5039f1/index.html

david Jul 09, 2017 (Staff)

What kind of sounds quality can you expect if you convert the files to digital via the USB?

matt Mar 27, 2017

2 answers

Your vinyl records can be downloaded and recorded to your laptop or computer at CD-quality (16-bit/44.1kHz). I hope that helps. My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

ryan Apr 05, 2017 (Staff)

Matt I cannot answer your question because I have not yet tried the file conversion function of the turntable. I can tell you that I am extremely happy with the performance of the turntable while playing LPs.

paul Mar 29, 2017

I would be putting this in a built-in wall cabinet with limited headroom, and would like to keep the dust cover on. What is overall height with the cover open?

rmichael Feb 12, 2017

1 answer

Thanks for your question. With the cover open completely the height would be 16.25". Also another think to take into consideration would be the depth from front to back which is normally 14.25", when the cover is open it increases to 16". Hope this information helps.

kenneth Feb 14, 2017 (Staff)

Heard many reviews about if you bypass the built in phono amp and connect it to a pre amp or a receiver with it's own phono hook up their was a hum. How did you solve the problem? Did you ground the table in the usual way as was done "back in the day'

louis Jan 01, 2017

2 answers

Louis I have hooked my turntable to my Denon AVR and have experienced no hum. The only ground I have is through the AC cord.

paul Mar 29, 2017

Hey Louis, I just jammed the wires into the receiver's phono input without doing anything fancy and had no hum.

thomas Jan 03, 2017

what is the height without the dust cover ?

ken Apr 27, 2017

5 answers

~ 5 1/2 inches