Tascam CD-RW900SX

Tascam CD-RW900SX

The CD-RW900SX is for professional CD recording and playback applications. As a CD recorder, this includes final mastering, dubbing from any external source, archiving audio and more. As a CD player, applications include music and dialog playback for industrial facilities, retail and business applications, house of worship, retail environments and more. The CD drive is built to withstand constant use and is high in durability and reliability. Other features include rich playback functions that enable the device to be used as professional-level CD player.

The Tascam CD-RW900SX allows gapless recording when setting track marks, something not possible using off-the-shelf PC optical drives.

The CD-RW900SX has unbalanced analogue input/output jacks as well as optical and coaxial digital audio connectors. Both the left and right analogue inputs have their own gain controls on the front panel. In addition, the digital input can be controlled for optimal recording levels from a digital source. Functions including auto-cue, auto-ready, pitch control, power-on playback, and fade-in/fade-out playback are provided. It is also possible to control the transport via an optional computer keyboard.

Whether used for PA/rental or fixed installations, the CD-RW900SX is the right choice for reliable CD recording and playback.

Recording Features

• Gapless continuous recording
• Independant L/R analogue input level controls
• Adjustable digital level
• Automatic (by level, by time, digital direct) or manual track division
• Fade in/out from 1 to 30 seconds in 1-second steps
• Rec mute function to record four seconds of silence
• Sync recording
• The number of tracks that can be recorded at once can be restricted

Playback Features

• Pitch control (±16% in 0.1 to 1.0% steps), Key control (±6 semi-tones), Key original function (change tempo without changing key)
• Auto Cue, Auto Ready
• Power-on playback (play when power comes on)
• Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) playback
• All, single, or A-B repeat playback

Other Features

• Supported media: CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA
• Reliable slot-loading CD drive mechanism
• Erase/un-finalise CD-RWs
• Time display can be switched between elapsed and remaining time of a disc or track
• Plays MP3 files on data CDs (up to 8 folder levels)
• Shows MP3 tags on display
• Supports CD-Text
• Computer keyboard can be used for CD-Text input and as a remote control
• RCA unbalanced analogue I/O
• Coaxial and optical digital I/O (IEC 60958-3, SPDIF)
• Headphones output with level control (20 mW per channel)
• Sampling rate converter on coaxial and optical digital inputs
• Anti-shock memory (4 seconds)
• Wireless remote control included
• Infrared remote receiver can be deactivated
• 3-pole AC socket with detachable power cable
• 19-inch rack-mount chassis (2U)

Specifications

• 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 input: Unbalanced RCA
• Nominal input level: -10 dBV (-16 dBFS)
• Nominal impedance: 22k Ω ±10 %
• Analogue output: Unbalanced RCA
• Nominal output level: -10 dBV (-16 dBFS)
• Maximum output level: +6 dBV ±2 dB
• Nominal impedance: 200 Ω ±10 %
• Headphones output: 6.3-mm stereo jack
• Output power: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω)
• Supported input sampling frequencies: 32-48 kHz
• Coaxial Digital inputs: RCA, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
• Optical Digital inputs: TOS, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
• Coaxial Digital outputs: RCA, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
• Optical Digital outputs: TOS, IEC60958 Type II (SPDIF)
• Keyboard connector: Mini DIN, 6-pin (PS/2)
• 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

The CD-RW900SX has unbalanced analogue input/output jacks as well as optical and coaxial digital audio connectors.