# Preserving Classic Media USB Turntable Lets You Store Your Vinyl On Your iPod By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kicking-it-old-school-usb-turntable References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/1401/USB-Turntable?aff=1661) Although we live in the digital age, we still have DJs who work with vinyl and LPs. There are lots and lots of programs that allow you to replicate the sound and feel of turntables, but even these methods don't give you a way to put that sound on an MP3 player. With the portable USB Turntable, you can play your vinyls and transfer them to your computer. It can handle 33s and 45s, so it's sure to accommodate every album in your collection. There's even a dock for your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget) that lets you transfer your tunes directly to your portable MP3 player easily without your computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Vinyl:** The rise of portable USB turntables presents opportunities to create innovative digital platforms for vinyl enthusiasts. - **Vinyl-to-digital Conversion:** The growing demand for converting vinyl records to digital formats creates opportunities for software and hardware solutions that streamline the process. - **Hybrid Music Experience:** The integration of traditional vinyl with digital technology opens up possibilities for creating immersive and interactive music experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced USB turntables and software for vinyl-to-digital conversion. - **Digital Audio Platforms:** Digital audio platforms can leverage the trend of vinyl-to-digital conversion by integrating vinyl collections into their services and offering unique user experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the digital vinyl trend by creating innovative portable USB turntables and accessories that cater to vinyl enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Analog-to-Digital Vinyl Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-capture-workstation.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Connected Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-record-player.md) - [Virtual Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-music-explorer.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - [Portable Compact Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurex-axrp10.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg.md) - [Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6.md)