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HKM-1514067 USB Cassette Player and Tape Recorder for Converting Tapes to MP3 with Audacity Software and Headphones In Box
HKM-1514067
Cassette to MP3 over USB
The HKM-1514067 is a cassette player with a USB lead built into the body, so a tape plays into a computer and records as a file. The shell is moulded in silver and black with a clear window over the cassette bay and a volume dial on the side. It runs from two AA batteries or straight from the USB port, and it writes MP3 and WAV files rather than one format only. The set comes with headphones and the Audacity software, and the player measures about 4.4 by 3.1 by 1.2 inches.
Key Features
Six details that shape how the HKM-1514067 is built and how it records.
A USB Lead on the Body
The player carries its own USB connection rather than needing a dock or a card reader. It goes straight into a computer port, so there is nothing to pair and no driver to install before a tape can be played across.
Records to MP3 and WAV
Tapes are written to MP3 or WAV, so a recording can be kept small for a phone or left uncompressed for editing. That choice sits with the software rather than with the player, which means the same tape can be saved twice in different formats.
Audacity in the Box
Audacity comes with the player, so a recording can be trimmed, split and levelled after it has been captured. That is the part that turns a straight transfer into a usable file rather than a single long track.
Two Ways to Power It
The player runs from two AA batteries for playback away from a desk, or from the USB port when it is plugged into a computer. The batteries mean a tape can be played and checked before it is recorded.
A Clear Cassette Window
A window over the bay shows the tape turning, so it is clear when a side has run out or when a tape needs turning over. The bay opens on a hinge rather than a slide, which makes loading a tape straightforward.
Small Enough for a Bag
The body measures about 4.4 by 3.1 by 1.2 inches and weighs about 5.2 ounces, so it travels in a bag without being noticed. The headphones in the box let a tape be checked without the computer being set up.
Overview
A cassette player with a USB lead, a volume dial and Audacity.
The HKM-1514067 is a cassette player with a USB connection built into the body. A tape goes into the bay under a clear window, and the player sends the audio to a computer, where it records as an MP3 or a WAV file. The shell is moulded in silver and black, with a volume dial and transport buttons on the side, and the player runs from two AA batteries or from the USB port. Audacity comes in the box along with a pair of headphones, so a tape can be checked before it is captured and edited afterward. The body measures about 4.4 by 3.1 by 1.2 inches and weighs about 5.2 ounces.
Tapes Into Files
A USB lead on the body and Audacity to tidy the result.
The USB connection sits on the player rather than in a dock, so a tape goes in and the audio runs straight into a computer. It records as MP3 or WAV, and Audacity in the box handles the trimming once the tape has been captured.
Full Specifications
What the shell, the connection and the power are made of.
Playback And Capture
How the bay, the USB connection and the software work together.
The HKM-1514067 is a cassette player with the USB connection built into its body rather than in a separate dock. A tape goes into the hinged bay under a clear window, and the transport buttons on the side run the tape the way a portable player always has. When the player is connected to a computer, the audio from the tape runs across the USB lead and records as an MP3 or a WAV file, and Audacity in the box handles the trimming afterward. The player runs from two AA batteries or from the USB port, and a volume dial on the side sets the level.
What’s in the Box
Everything needed to capture a tape onto a computer.
1 x Cassette Player
The silver and black player with the USB lead
1 x Headphones
The pair supplied for checking a tape
1 x USB Cable
The lead for connecting to a computer
1 x Software Disc
The Audacity installer for the recording
1 x User Manual
Setup, recording and care guidance
1 x Warranty Card
Coverage details for the HKM-1514067
Why Choose the HKM-1514067
Six further reasons tapes get transferred with the HKM-1514067.
One Lead, No Dock
Because the USB connection is built into the player, a tape can be captured without buying a dock or a separate interface. The lead goes into a port and the player is ready. Nothing has to be paired or installed before a tape plays across.
Two Formats From One Tape
The player writes either MP3 or WAV, so the same tape can be saved small for a phone and uncompressed for editing. One pass through a tape is enough for most collections.
Audacity Does the Tidying
A long transfer arrives as one file, and Audacity in the box cuts it into tracks and lifts the level. That is what turns a capture into tracks worth keeping.
Runs Away From the Desk
Two AA batteries let the player be used as a portable cassette player, so a tape can be checked without a computer. The batteries also cover the sorting of a box of tapes.
Small and Light
At about 5.2 ounces and the size of a paperback, the player travels in a bag alongside the computer. The headphones in the box mean tapes can be sorted anywhere.
Keeps the Tapes Working
A player that records as well as it plays means the tapes do not have to be played until they wear out. A file can be kept while the tape stays on the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the HKM-1514067 cassette player.
Does it need a driver?
The player is plug and play, so it connects over USB without a driver being installed first. A computer sees it as an audio input, and the recording is handled by the software rather than by the player itself. If the computer does not pick up the audio, check the sound settings and make sure the player is selected as the input device rather than the built-in microphone. Keep the level below the top of the meter in the software.
What software do I need?
Audacity comes with the player, and it is the program that handles the recording, the trimming and the levelling. Any recording software that takes a USB audio input will also work, so a different program can be used if it is already familiar. Install the software before the first tape, so the player can be selected as the input in its settings. Install the software first, then pick the player as the input.
What formats does it record?
Tapes are written to MP3 or WAV. MP3 keeps a file small for a phone or a car player, while WAV keeps the recording uncompressed for editing before it is converted. The format is chosen in the software, so the same tape can be captured twice if both are wanted, though one pass is usually enough. One pass captures the tape, so both formats are rarely needed.
How is it powered?
The player runs from two AA batteries or from the USB port when it is connected to a computer. The batteries are what make it usable as a portable cassette player away from a desk, and they also cover the sorting of a box of tapes before anything is recorded. A USB connection charges nothing, because the player takes its power from the port while it is working. Take the batteries out when the player runs from the USB port.
Can I listen while it records?
Yes. The headphones in the box plug into the 3.5 mm jack on the player, so a tape can be listened to while it is running. Keep the volume dial at a sensible level, because the recording level is set by the dial as well as by the software. Check a short section through the headphones before capturing a whole side. Check a short section before capturing a whole side.
Will it play any cassette?
The bay takes a standard compact cassette, which is the size used for music tapes and for most spoken-word recordings. Playback and recording both run through the same transport, so a tape that plays will record the same way. A tape that has been stored somewhere damp may run unevenly at first, so wind it through once before a capture. Wind a damp tape through once before it is played back.
Quick Troubleshooting
Common HKM-1514067 points and what to check first.
No sound is recorded
Check that the player is selected as the input device in the computer's sound settings, because a computer will default to its own microphone. Check the volume dial on the player as well, since a dial at the bottom records almost nothing. Try the headphones first, so it is clear whether the fault is in the playback or in the capture. A weak battery pulls the motor speed down as well. A fresh pair of AA cells keeps the motor at speed.
The recording is distorted
A level set too high is the usual cause, so turn the volume dial down and record a short test before the whole side. Watch the level meter in the software and keep the peaks below the top of the scale. A tape that is worn can also distort at the top end, so compare a few tapes before deciding that the player is at fault. Prefer a port on the computer rather than a hub. A port on the computer is steadier than a hub.
The tape runs slowly or fast
A cassette that plays at the wrong speed is usually a tape that has been stored somewhere warm, so wind it through once and try again. Check that the batteries are fresh, because a weak supply pulls the motor speed down. If every tape runs slowly with new batteries, the transport needs attention rather than the tape. Clean the head when the top end starts to sound muffled. A cassette cleaner restores the top end when it dulls.
The computer does not see the player
Try another USB port, and prefer a port on the computer itself rather than a hub. Check the cable for damage, since a lead that has been coiled in a bag is the part that fails first. If the player still is not recognised, plug it in while the software is open and check the input list again. Take the batteries out before the player is stored.
The tape plays unevenly
A tape that warbles or drops out is often a tape that has been stored damp, so wind it through and let it stand before playing it again. Clean the head and the pinch roller with a cassette cleaning tape, because a build-up of oxide is what muffles the top end. Do not press a stiff tape back into the bay, because a jammed cassette can damage the transport. A stiff tape should never be wound by hand.
The batteries run down quickly
Battery life falls as the motor works harder, so a tape that drags will drain a pair faster than a smooth one. Use a good brand of AA cell and take the batteries out if the player is going to be stored for months. When the player is used at a desk, take the batteries out and run it from the USB port instead. Wind a damp tape through before playing it again.
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Important Safety Notes
Read these notes before the first transfer with the HKM-1514067.
The HKM-1514067 runs from two AA batteries or from a USB port, so take the batteries out before the player is stored for a long period and check them for leaks if the player has been put away for a season. Keep the player away from water and from damp, because a cassette bay is not sealed and a wet tape will damage the transport. Do not force a cassette into the bay or wind a stiff tape by hand, since both can damage the mechanism. Keep the volume at a sensible level when listening through the headphones, and give your ears a break on long transfers. Clean the head with a cassette cleaning tape when the top end starts to sound muffled.
HKM-1514067 - USB cassette player and tape recorder in a moulded silver and black shell, with a built-in USB connection, recording to MP3 or WAV, Audacity software in the box, a volume dial, a hinged cassette bay with a clear window, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and power from two AA batteries or the USB port. Measures about 4.4 by 3.1 by 1.2 inches and weighs about 5.2 ounces. Read the manual before first use. Nothing here is safety certification advice.
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