Tascam CD-A580 Multi-Purpose Player

Full Description

Play Cassettes, CDs & USB Media

The Tascam CD-A580 Multi-Purpose Player allows you to play media from cassettes, CDs and USB-based media such as flash drives. The CD-A580 utilises high-grade components to ensure optimal audio fidelity and performance, allowing you to playback your favourite music in immense detail. The Cassette deck features one-way IC Logic transport control, allowing for recording and playback. You can also dub to tape from CDs or USB flash drives. The cassette deck also features +/-10 percent pitch control for adjusting warped, older tapes or for added fun. The CD player can playback audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-RW and features various repeat playback modes for added flexibility. Additionally, you can use the CD-A580 for playing back USB-based media such as MP3 files from a USB flash drive.

Convert Your Media

The integrated USB connectivity also allows you to record MP3 files from CD, cassette or line input sources. This eliminates the need for conversion software allowing you to manually convert your old music collection directly to MP3. This allows you to archive your collection for personal use or for professional applications such as remastering of old demos and songs. The USB flash drive recorder/player provides you with a range of controls including folder repeat playback, shuffle and program playback, as well as manual file division via Tape/Line.

Design & Connectivity

The robust aluminium chassis features a black paint finish that not only looks sleek but turns the media player into a heavy-duty powerhouse. It is measures at 3U and features integrated rack ears for quick and easy mounting capabilities, ideal for the studio. It also features a front-panel headphone output with independent level control for private monitoring of your audio. The LCD display provides you with information on your media including file names, track times and more. The rear of the unit also features unbalanced line I/O for added flexibility. Additionally, the player comes complete with an infrared remote control.

Features

• One-way IC Logic transport control enables recording and playback
• Dub from CDs
• Dub from USB flash drive and recording from LINE Inputs
• +/-10 percent pitch control
• Supported cassette tape types:
  • Playback: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II), metal (TYPE IV)
  • Recording: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II)
• Recommended tape length: 10 minutes to 90 minutes

• Playback of audio CDs, CD-RW discs and data CDs (MP3 files) supported
• Various repeat playback modes, including Single, All and Program

• Recording as MP3 files possible from CD, cassette and line input sources
• MP3 file playback
• Shuffle and program playback supported
• Folder repeat playback
• Manual file division (TAPE/LINE)

• Headphone jack with level control
• Infared remote control included
• LCD display with level meters
• 3U rackmount size

Specifications

• Track System: Stereo
• Head Structure: Record/playback head x1, Erase head x1
• Tape Type: Cassette Tape (C-10 – C-90)
• Supported Cassette Type:
  • Playback: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II), Metal (TYPE IV)
  • Recording: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II)
• Wow and Flutter: 0.3 percent (W.RMS)
• Frequency Response: 50 12.5kHz ±4dB (Chrome), 50 12.5kHz ±4dB (Normal)
• S/N Ratio: 59dB (Maximum input level, A-weighted)
• Nominal Input and Output Level (RCA): 4.5dBu (0.46V) Impedence more than 50k ohms

• Supported Disc: CD/CD-R/CD-RW (12cm/8cm)
• Disc Format: CD-DA, MP3 data CD (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz 20kHz ±2dB
• THD+N: Less than 0.02 percent (1kHz)
• Maximum Output Level: +6dBV (2.0V)

• Playback Format: MP3
• Playback Sampling Frequency: 16k – 48kHz, 8k – 320kbps bit rates
• Record Format: MP3
• Recording Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz, 128kbps bit rates
• Folder Levels: 8 level supported
• Playback: 20Hz – 15kHz (±3dB), more than 85dB S/N
• Record: From CD: 20Hz – 15kHz (±3dB), From Line In: 100Hz – 15kHz (±3dB), More than 85dB S/N

• Nominal Input Level (RCA): -4.5dBu (-0.46V) ?Input impedance: more than 50k ohms)
• Maximum Output Level (RCA): +6dBV (2.0V)
• Headphone Output: 10mW+10mW (THD+N 0.1 , 32 ohms under CD MONITOR)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 19 x 5.5 x 11.4 inches (483 x 138.5 x 290 mm)
• Weight: 13.2 lb (6.0 kg)
• Included Accessories: Wireless remote control (RC-1329), AAA batteries (x2), Rack mounting screw kit, Owners manual & warranty card