The Numark PT01 USB is a portable belt-drive turntable designed for listening to vinyl and recording records to a computer. It combines three playback speeds, a built-in speaker, USB audio, pitch control, RCA line outputs and battery operation in a compact carrying-case format.
Unlike the PT01 Scratch, this model is aimed primarily at portable listening and vinyl archiving rather than scratch performance.
Numark PT01 USB key features
- Portable belt-drive turntable.
- 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM playback.
- USB connection for recording vinyl to a computer.
- ±10% pitch control.
- Built-in speaker.
- RCA line outputs.
- Headphone output.
- Protective dust cover and carrying handle.
- AC adaptor or six D-cell battery operation.
- Cartridge and 45 RPM adaptor included.
USB vinyl archiving
The USB connection allows records to be transferred to a computer for digital archiving. Numark supplies support for EZ Vinyl Converter software, which is intended to simplify recording vinyl into digital audio files.
Three playback speeds
Support for 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM means the PT01 USB can play a broad range of records, from standard LPs and singles to older 78 RPM discs.
Built-in speaker and outputs
The integrated speaker allows basic standalone listening, while RCA line outputs can connect the turntable to powered speakers, a mixer or a home audio system. A headphone output is also available for private listening.
Battery-powered portability
The PT01 USB can run from the included AC adaptor or six D-cell batteries. Its hard dust cover and integrated handle make it easy to move between rooms or take to locations where a normal hi-fi turntable would be impractical.
Pitch control
A ±10% pitch control allows small playback-speed adjustments. It is useful for correcting pitch on older records or experimenting with playback speed, although the PT01 USB is not intended as a professional beat-matching deck.
PT01 USB strengths
- Portable and battery powered.
- USB vinyl recording.
- Three playback speeds.
- Built-in speaker.
- RCA line output.
- Pitch adjustment.
- Protective carrying-case design.
PT01 USB limitations
- Belt-drive design rather than a professional direct-drive motor.
- Built-in speaker is intended for personal listening.
- No scratch switch.
- Not designed as a club-performance turntable.
Numark PT01 USB full specifications
- Drive: belt drive.
- Speeds: 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM.
- Pitch control: ±10%.
- USB: class-compliant computer audio.
- Outputs: RCA line and headphone.
- Speaker: built in.
- Power: AC adaptor or six D-cell batteries.
- Weight: 4.3 lb / approximately 1.95 kg.
- Dimensions: 11.9 × 11.9 × 4 inches.
PT01 USB vs PT01 Scratch
The PT01 Scratch is built around portable turntablism and adds the dedicated Scratch Slide Switch and removable slipmat. PT01 USB is the simpler choice for listening to records and archiving vinyl to a computer.
Frequently asked questions
Can the PT01 USB record vinyl to a computer?
Yes. The USB connection sends the turntable’s audio to a compatible computer for recording.
Can it run on batteries?
Yes. Six D-cell batteries can be used instead of the AC adaptor.
Can it play 78 RPM records?
Yes. The turntable supports 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM playback.
Overall view
The PT01 USB is designed around convenience rather than professional DJ performance. For portable vinyl listening and simple computer archiving, its battery operation, built-in speaker and USB output make it an easy all-in-one option.
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