The QFX RETRO-40 is a classic shoe box style cassette tape recorder with Bluetooth and USB. It allows you to record cassette tapes from CD, radio, etc. or create voice memo recordings using its built-in microphone. RETRO-40 brings modern conveniences in that you can play music files stored on USB drives or even create custom music mix tapes from music stored on/played from the USB player. RETRO-40 also travels well since it can be powered using its AC Adapter from (4) x "C" batteries (batteries not included).
Q: Does the cassette player come with batteries included?
A: No, the batteries for the cassette player are not included.
Q: Can I record voice memos with this cassette player?
A: This cassette player does not have a built-in microphone, but it allows to record from external sources like CD, radio, etc.
Q: Why is this cassette player considered portable?
A: The cassette player is considered portable because it has a built-in swivel handle, making it easy to carry around.
Q: Can I play music from a USB drive with this cassette player?
A: Yes, you can play music files that are stored on USB drives.
Q: What type of batteries does the cassette player use?
A: The cassette player uses 4 C batteries.
Q: How is this cassette player powered?
A: This cassette player can be powered using the AC adapter or 4 C batteries.
Q: Does this cassette player have a built-in microphone?
A: No, this cassette player does not have a built-in microphone.
Q: Can you record from the cassette player to the usb
A: no on this unit. you can convert from cassette to USB or from USB to cassette in another model of QFX model J-220BT.
Customers often highlight the excellent sound quality produced by this Cassette Player and Recorder with Bluetooth and USB, with many praising how well it plays their cassettes. The Bluetooth functionality is also frequently cited as a positive, allowing users to easily connect to other devices and enjoy their tapes in modern setups. There were no negative comments reported.
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The QFX RETRO-40 is a classic shoe box style cassette tape recorder with Bluetooth and USB. It allows you to record cassette tapes from CD, radio, etc. or create voice memo recordings using its built-in microphone. RETRO-40 brings modern conveniences in that you can play music files stored on USB drives or even create custom music mix tapes from music stored on/played from the USB player. RETRO-40 also travels well since it can be powered using its AC Adapter from (4) x "C" batteries (batteries not included).

Voice ideas on tape with this JENSEN cassette recorder. It provides flexible voice-recording options with its built-in condenser microphone and the included external mic, and it also has an auxiliary jack to connect an MP3 player. This JENSEN cassette recorder lets you play your favorite tapes with its playback and rewind/fast forward buttons.

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