Audio-Technica has announced its new AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable System. The AT-LP120 is a professional USB turntable that comes bundled with a software package and is targeted at professional users. The AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable System supports top-quality vinyl playback and easily transfer records to digital media files.

It is compatible with both Mac and PC, it is ideal for DJ and home use as it features a direct-drive motor with both forward and reverse “back-cueing” play capability. The turntable gets a heavy-duty cast aluminum platter with slip mat, and a pickup arm with soft damping control and adjustable tracking force, anti-skating and vertical tracking angle (VTA) for optimum playback performance. The AT-LP120-USB supports LPs, 12-inch and 7-inch singles and even 78 RPM records.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable System is available in November 2009 online at a suggested retail price of $429.00.