Crosley CD Recorder: New Technology Plus Nostalgia
A Crosley CD Recorder in your home makes it possible to enjoy your classic record collection again and record them directly to compact disc while you listen for a lifetime of enjoyment. USB turntables first hit the market in in around 2003, but they were often cheaply made and not all that easy to work with. Connecting to a PC and running software to get your music from your LP’s to data files on your computer could be a real chore.
How does the Crosley CD Recorder Work?
Crosley CD Recorder technology has made that a thing of the past and makes recording your classic records directly to a compact disc a reality! Put the record on the turntable, put in a blank CD-R, and go! It really is that simple. The Crosley CD recorder range includes all-in-one units that take all the guesswork out of recording and makes it simple for anyone to use, all without using any external equipment like equalizers or computers.
The capabilities of each system to do vary. For instance, some crosley cd recorder units have headphone jacks and some don’t, and some allow you to record to cassette tape as well, but some don’t. The prices vary along with the types of features that are built in to the units, though they are all very attractive with beautiful finishing.
Why Would Someone Use A Crosley CD Recorder?
It may seem strange to some, but vinyl records are making a huge comeback. While compact disc sales are on a steady decline year after year, 33-1/3 LP’s are actually gaining in popularity and in sales. Best Buy even sells records, though the selection is pretty slim. This renaissance of the vinyl record is getting people excited about music again, but it’s not always easy to find a record player, and the old turntable in the basement might not work so good anymore. The Crosley CD Recorder turntable is a low cost way to bring home a record player and will open up new worlds of music to you. There are used record shops all over the country with stacks of great albums that cost next to nothing to pick up. With this belt drive turntable, you’ve got the gear to hear what audio experts have been saying for years… that records can sound better than a CD! It’s not always true, but the sound reproduction from a record is definitely different than what you might be used to and produces much warmer, fuller tones.
Another reason for using a Crosley CD Recorder is you may have a large collection of records at home, some of which have never made it to CD or have been long out of print. A good way to get around this is to make your own! Blank CD-R discs can cost as little as ten cents a piece, so it’s a really inexpensive way to archive your vinyl recordings. Maybe you’ve got a rare record you don’t want to play for the risk of scratching it? Stick it on a CD-R by recording with your Crosley CD recorder and you can put the vinyl away for safekeeping while enjoying the backup!
What are the Models of Crosley CD Recorder Available?
The Crosley CD Recorder range has many models to choose from, which do actually include ones that you can record from LP to a PC, but we’ll focus on the models that record to CD for now. Those models have names like Songwriter, Memory Master, Memory Master II, Music Writer, the Performer,Director, Composer, and Songwriter.
The Crosley CD recorder model CR248 Songwriter is probably the most popular in the whole line of Crosley CD Recorders. It features a 3 speed belt driven turntable, so you can play records at 45rpm, 33-1/3rpm, and 78rpm. It comes with a built in CD Player / Recorder, an AM/FM radio, a pair of stereo speakers and remote control unit. You can even plug an ipod or similar style device into it to hear the output over the Songwriter speakers. This model comes in 3 delightful wood finishes, Paprika, Oak, and Cherry. If the built in stereo speakers aren’t powerful enough for you, you can connect the CR248 Crosley CD Recorder to an external amplifier or audio system.