--- title: 'Loopback Audio — The Offline Music Backup Device' url: 'https://loopbackaudio.com/product' markdown: 'https://loopbackaudio.com/product.md' date: '2026-10-18' description: 'Loopback Audio is a $39 hardware device that records whatever is playing on your device — Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music — and saves it as AAC files on a TF card. 8-hour battery, 1 TB storage, no subscription. Ships Q2 2026.' --- # Loopback Audio — The Offline Music Backup Device > **Take your streaming music anywhere — no subscription, no app, no internet.** ## At a Glance | Spec | Detail | |---|---| | **Price** | $39 USD | | **Recording format** | AAC (M4A) 128 / 192 / 256 kbps | | **Storage** | TF card (microSD), up to 1 TB | | **Compatibility** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android | | **Battery** | 8 hours continuous recording | | **Weight** | < 50 g | | **Warranty** | 1 year | \[Pre-order — $39\] · Ships Q2 2026 --- ## What It Does Loopback Audio is a small hardware device that **records whatever is playing on your device** — Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, podcasts, anything — and saves it as **AAC files on a TF card**. You put that TF card into your car stereo, MP3 player, phone, or any device with a card reader. **The result**: Your music, offline, forever, regardless of subscription status. --- ## Why It Exists You pay $10–15/month for streaming music. You build a library of thousands of songs. But the moment you cancel your subscription — or your internet drops — your music is gone. Loopback Audio gives you **ownership**. Back up the music you've paid for, store it on a TF card, play it anywhere. Same idea as ripping a CD to MP3 — but for the streaming era. --- ## Who It's For ### 🚗 Daily commuters Build your perfect commute playlist offline. No buffering, no ads, no dropped signal in tunnels. Your TF card slots into any car stereo with USB or AUX. ### ✈️ Travelers Long flights, international trips, rural areas, anywhere without reliable internet — your music is on the card. ### 🎵 Music enthusiasts You actually want to *own* the music you've paid for? Now you can. Forever. ### 👨‍👩‍👧 Families One TF card with everyone's favorites. Plug it into the kitchen speaker, the car, grandma's old MP3 player, the kids' portable device. ### 📵 Anyone who's canceled a streaming subscription Knows the pain of losing your library after canceling. Don't lose it again. --- ## How It Works ### Step 1: Connect Plug Loopback Audio into your device — iPhone (Lightning or USB-C), iPad, Mac, Windows PC, or Android phone. The same device works everywhere. ### Step 2: Record Insert a TF card into Loopback Audio. Press the record button. Play your streaming music. Loopback Audio captures the audio in real time and saves it to the TF card as AAC files. ### Step 3: Listen Anywhere Pop the TF card into: - 🚗 Your car stereo (USB / AUX / Bluetooth receiver) - 📱 Your phone (transfer files, listen offline) - 🎵 An MP3 player (SanDisk Clip Sport, AGPTEK, etc.) - 🔊 A home speaker with SD card slot - 💻 Your computer Your music plays. No internet. No subscription. No app. --- ## Detailed Specifications ### Audio Capture - **Recording format**: AAC (M4A) - **Bitrate**: 128 / 192 / 256 kbps selectable - **Sample rate**: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz (matches source) - **Auto-track-splitting**: detects silence > 2 seconds between songs, creates separate files - **ID3 tagging**: auto-adds timestamp + source tag ### Hardware - **Storage**: TF card slot (microSD), supports 8 GB – 1 TB - **Input**: USB-C, Lightning (MFi adapter included), 3.5 mm analog - **Output**: TF card (use in any compatible player) - **Display**: Mini OLED status screen + 4-segment LED level meter - **Battery**: Lithium-polymer, 8 hours continuous recording - **Charging**: USB-C, 0–80% in 30 minutes - **Operating while charging**: Yes - **Dimensions**: 60 × 40 × 12 mm - **Weight**: < 50 g (1.8 oz) - **Material**: Anodized aluminum ### Compatibility (Tested) - iPhone 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 / SE (iOS 16+) — MFi Certified - iPad Pro / Air / mini (iPadOS 16+) - MacBook Pro / Air / iMac / Mac mini (macOS 12+) - Windows desktop / laptop (10 / 11) - Android phones / tablets (Android 11+, USB OTG) - Any 3.5 mm audio output device (via adapter) --- ## What's in the Box - Loopback Audio device × 1 - USB-C cable (1 m) × 1 - Lightning adapter (MFi Certified) × 1 - 3.5 mm analog cable (for legacy devices) × 1 - Carrying pouch × 1 - Quick start guide × 1 - TF card **not included** (use any TF/microSD card up to 1 TB) --- ## Sample Workflows ### Workflow 1: From Spotify to Car Stereo ``` 1. Insert a 128 GB TF card into Loopback Audio 2. Plug into your iPhone (Lightning) 3. Open Spotify, start your "Road Trip" playlist 4. Press the record button on Loopback Audio 5. Let it record (8-hour battery handles full album) 6. Press stop 7. Remove the TF card 8. Insert into your car's USB port 9. Car stereo plays your personal offline playlist ``` ### Workflow 2: From Mac to MP3 Player ``` 1. Plug Loopback Audio into your Mac (USB-C) 2. Open Apple Music, play your favorite album 3. Record to a TF card 4. Remove the card, insert into SanDisk Clip Sport Plus 5. Take the MP3 player on your morning run 6. No phone, no subscription, no buffering ``` ### Workflow 3: From Apple Music to Family Devices ``` 1. Record your family playlist to a TF card 2. Copy files to a USB drive 4. Insert USB into the kitchen speaker 5. Insert TF card into dad's car stereo 6. Same music, three devices, zero subscriptions needed ``` ### Workflow 4: Convert with Our Free Browser Tool ``` 1. Record a song or album to TF card 2. Want a different format? Open our free Audio Converter 3. Drag your AAC files in 4. Convert to MP3 for older car stereos 5. Trim head/tail for cleaner start/end 6. Download — all in your browser, files never uploaded ``` --- ## Pricing - **Launch price**: $39 USD (limited time) - **MSRP**: $59 USD - **Bundle** (with 128 GB TF card + travel case): $69 USD - **Education / B2B discount**: $35 USD (qty ≥ 5) EU: VAT included. Ships from EU warehouse. --- ## FAQ **Q: Will Spotify detect that I'm recording?**A: No. Loopback Audio captures the analog audio output, not the digital stream. Spotify can't tell. **Q: Is this legal?**A: For personal use (listening on your own devices), generally yes in the US and EU — analogous to ripping a CD you own. For redistribution, resale, or public sharing, no. We are not lawyers; this is general guidance. See our [Legal Guide](#) for jurisdiction-specific information. **Q: Can I use this with Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal?**A: Yes. Any audio playing on your device can be recorded. **Q: What's the difference between this and NoteBurner / TuneFab / AudFree?**A: Those are software tools that "convert" Spotify on your computer. Loopback Audio is hardware — no install, no updates, no computer needed, works on any device. **Q: Will my recordings stop working if I cancel Spotify?**A: No. Once recorded to AAC files on a TF card, the music is yours permanently. **Q: What size TF card do I need?**A: 1 hour of AAC 192 kbps ≈ 90 MB. A 64 GB card holds ~700 hours (~10,000 songs). A 256 GB card holds ~2,800 hours. **Q: Does Loopback Audio come with a TF card?**A: No. Use any TF / microSD card from 8 GB to 1 TB. We recommend Class 10 or higher for stable recording. **Q: Can I record from my old iPod / CD player / turntable?**A: Yes — anything with a 3.5 mm audio output works via the included analog cable. **Q: Can I trim or convert my recordings?**A: Yes! Use our free [Audio Converter & Trimmer](https://loopbackaudio.com/tools/audio-converter) tool — works entirely in your browser, files never leave your computer. **Q: What about audio quality?**A: AAC 192 kbps is CD-quality equivalent for most listeners. For audiophile-grade archival, use a dedicated audio interface — but Loopback Audio is optimized for music ownership and offline portability, not studio mastering. **Q: Refund / warranty?**A: 30-day money-back guarantee. 1-year manufacturer warranty. --- ## Pre-order \[Pre-order Now — $39\] · Ships Q2 2026 - ✅ MFi Certified - ✅ Free US shipping - ✅ 30-day money back - ✅ 1-year warranty --- *Final pricing, product images, and full specifications will be confirmed before product launch.* --- ## Navigation - Previous: [Privacy Policy](https://loopbackaudio.com/privacy.md) - Next: [Shipping & Returns](https://loopbackaudio.com/shipping.md)