Tascam CD-RW900MKII Stand-Alone CD Recorder

Full Description

No matter the source, the CD-RW900MKII's independent left and right input trim controls as well as digital trim settings make sure to get the recording levels right, with 24-bit AD/DA conversion to capture the best possible sound quality. For simple navigation through long recordings, the time-track increment feature adds a track number after a set amount of time has passed. As well as CD recording, the CD-RW900MKII makes a full-featured CD player for commercial or broadcast applications, with the ability to play standard audio CDs or MP3 CDs for longer playback times. The Tascam legendary reliability makes the CD-RW900MKII a natural choice for both professional and commercial installations.

Features

• Highly reliable tray-loading optical drive
• Records to pro CD-R, CD-RW and consumer CD-R and CD-RW media (Ultra-Speed CD-RW media are not supported)
• Selectable read speed to increase playability of low-grade or damaged media
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
• Input sample rate converter (32-48 kHz, defeatable)
• Independant L/R analogue input level controls
• Digital volume
• Sync recording function
• Auto or manual track division
• Time track division: Adds a CD track ID every 1 to 10 minutes
• Digital fade in/out from 1 to 30 sec in 1-sec steps
• Rec mute function to record silence
• Erase/un-finalize CD-RWs
• Supports CD-Text
• Computer keyboard can be used for CD-Text input and as a remote control
• Timer function (play when power comes on)
• Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) playback
• All, single, or A-B repeat play
• Auto Cue function
• Selectable skip mode: jump by track or in 1-minute steps
• Auto Ready function
• Plays MP3 files on CDs
• Plays MP3 files inside directories
• Shows MP3 tags on Display (ID3)
• Pitch control (±16 in 0.1 to 1.0 steps)
• Key control (±6 semi-tones)
• Key original function (change tempo without changing key)
• Coaxial digital I/O
• Optical digital I/O
• RCA unbalanced analogue I/O
• Wireless remote control included
• Infrared remote receiver can be deactivated
• 2-U rack mount construction

Specifications

General

• Recordable media: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)
• Playback disc formats: CD-DA, CD-ROM (ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet format, multisession discs and CD text)
• Playback file formats: CD-DA: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64-320 kbps, VBR
• Recording file formats: CD-DA: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo
• Quantisation: 16-bit linear
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB (Playback) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (Recording)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB (Playback) 90 dB (Recording)
• Dynamic range: 95 dB (Playback) 90 dB (Recording)
• Total harmonic distortion: <0.006 (Playback) <0.008 (Recording)
• Channel separation: >90 dB (Playback, at 1 kHz) >80 dB (Recording, at 1 kHz)
• Wow and flutter: <0.001 (unmeasurable)

Analogue inputs and outputs

• Analogue input: Unbalanced RCA
  • Nominal input level: -10 dBV (-16 dBFS)
  • Nominal impedance: 22k ohm ±10 %

• Analogue output: Unbalanced RCA
  • Nominal output level: -10 dBV (-16 dBFS)
  • Maximum output level: +6 dBV ±2 dB
  • Nominal impedance: 200 ohm ±10 %

• Headphones output: 6.3-mm stereo jack
  • Output power: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohm)

Digital inputs and outputs

• Digital inputs:
  • Supported input sampling frequencies: 32-48 kHz
  • Coaxial: RCA, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
  • Optical: TOS, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)

• Digital outputs:
  • Coaxial: RCA, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
  • Optical: TOS, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)

Other connectors

• Keyboard connector: Mini DIN, 6-pin (PS/2)

Power supply and other specifications

• Voltage requirements:
  • USA/Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
  • Europe: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
  • Australia: 240 V AC, 50 Hz

• Power consumption:
  • USA/Canada: 16 W
  • Europe, Australia: 18 W

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 mm x 94 mm x 309 mm
• Weight: 4.3 kg