Tascam CD-A580 v2 CD Player/Cassette Deck/USB Recorder

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$538.00excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 22nd - 24th January

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

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Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

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- Monitors and Headphones
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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Plays cassettes, CDs and MP3 files
Convert your cassette tapes and CDs to MP3 via USB
Ideal for archiving old media and sampling analog formats
Multi playback options including dubbing function (record to CD)
Complete with wireless remote control

Tascam CD-A580 v2 CD Player/Cassette Deck/USB Recorder Overview

The Tascam CD-A580 v2 CD Player/Cassette Deck/USB Recorder is the ultimate multi-format media hub that contains some of the most popular analog formats – CD and cassette tapes. Designed for audio professionals and music producers, the CD-A580 v2 allows for the playback and recording of CDs, cassette tapes and MP3 files, as well as allowing you to convert analog media to digital audio formats.

Perfect for music lovers at home or business establishments such as hotels, restaurants, sports facilities and more; the Tascam CD-A580 v2 allows you to play all your favourite audio in one place, eliminating the need for complicated setups. It can also be used for sampling CDs and tapes, allowing you to convert analog media to digital audio via the onboard USB memory recorder/player. You can even create copies of CDs and cassettes directly from the CD-A580 v2.

Jam-packed with a range of useful functions, the CD-A580 is one of the most versatile media players on the market, complete with a headphone output (with dedicated level control) for private listening. It offers a variety of different playback modes as well as a built-in dubbing function for the cassette deck. You can also record MP3 files directly from CD, cassette or via the line input. The CD-A580 v2 comes complete with a wireless remote control and comes housed in a 3U rack-mountable chassis.

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The ultimate professional audio hub

The Tascam CD-A580 v2 allows you to play media from cassettes, CDs and USB-based media such as flash drives. The CD-A580 v2 utilises high-grade components to ensure optimal audio fidelity and performance, allowing you to play back 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 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 v2 for playing back USB-based media such as MP3 files from a USB flash drive.

Convert your analog media to digital audio

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 sampling your old tapes and CDs. 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.

Rack-mountable design with wireless remote control

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 measures 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 an unbalanced line I/O for added flexibility. Additionally, the player comes complete with wireless remote control.

Features

Cassette Deck

IC logic transport control
Dubbing function for recording from CD
Pitch control (±10 percent)
Support for a range of cassette types:
- Playback: Type I (normal), Type II (high position), Type IV (metal)
- Recording: Type I (normal), Type II (high position)
Power-on recording/playback function

CD Player

Play CD-R and CD-RW in CD-DA and data formats (MP3)
Shuffle playback, program playback
Various repeat modes available (Single/All/Program)
Playback modes when dubbing (Program/Shuffle/Repeat)
Anti-shock memory (two seconds)
Power-on playback function

USB Memory Recorder/Player

Record to MP3 files from CD, cassette tape or line input
MP3 playback (supports folders)
Shuffle/program playback
Folder repeat playback
Manual file dividision when recording from tapes or line input
Automatic file division (when recording from CD)

General

RCA unbalanced analog input sand outputs
Headphone output with level control
Crisp display with level meters
Complete with wireless remote control
3U rack-mountable chassis

Specifications

Ratings (Cassette Deck)

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: 0.25 percent (WRMS)
Frequency Response: 50 - 12.5kHz ±4dB (Chrome, Normal)
S/N Ratio: 59dB (Maximum input level, A-weighted)

Analog Inputs and Outputs (Cassette Deck)

Line Input (unbalanced): RCA
Nominal input level: –4.5 dBu (0.46 V)
Input impedance: > 50 k ohms
Line output (unbalanced): RCA
Nominal output level: –4.5 dBu (0.46 V)
Nominal output impedance: > 50 k ohms

Ratings (CD Player)

Supported Disc Types: CD, CD-R, CD-RW (12 cm, 8 cm)
Supported Disc Formats:
- Audio CD:
  - File format: CD-DA
  - Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
  - Quantization bit rate: 16-bit
  - Audio channels: 2
- Data CD (ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2):
  - File format: MP3
  - Modes: Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual Channel, Mono
  - Sampling Frequency: 16 kHz – 48 kHz
  - Bit Rates: 8 kbit/s – 320 kbit/s
  - Other: Not compatible with DRM (Digital Rights Management)

Audio Performance (CD Player)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±2 dB
Distortion (THD + N): < 0.02 percent (1 kHz)
S/N Ratio: > 87 dB (IHF-A)
Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV (2 V)

Ratings (USB recorder/player)

Playback:
- File Format: MP3
- Sampling Frequency: 16 kHz – 48 kHz
- Bit Rate: 8 kbit/s – 320 kbit/s
Recording:
- File Format: MP3
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Bit Rate: 128 kbit/s
- Folder Support: up to 8 levels

Audio Performance (USB recorder/player)

Playback:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±2 dB)
- S/N Ratio: > 85 dB
Recording:
- Frequency Response: CD -> USB: 20 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB), LINE IN -> USB: 100 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
- S/N Ratio: > 85dB

Analog Input and Output (USB Recorder/Player)

Nominal Input Level (RCA): –4.5 dBu (0.46 V)
Maximum Output Level (RCA): +6 dBV (2.0 V)
USB port: USB 2.0 FULL SPEED (12 Mbit/s)
Connector: USB A-type

Headphone Output

Connector: 6.3-mm stereo jack
Nominal Output Level: 10 mW + 10 mW
Distortion (THD+N): 0.1 percent (32 ohms, CD MONITOR)

Power Supply and Physical

Power: AC 230 V, 50–60 Hz
Power Consumption: 13 W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 mm × 139 mm × 290 mm
Weight: 6.0 kg
Permissible Operating Temperature: 5–35 °C
Product Code: CD-A580V2

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