Tascam CD-A580 Cassette Recorder/CD Player/USB Flash Drive Recorder

Tascam CD-A580 Cassette Recorder/CD Player/USB Flash Drive Recorder

The CD-A580 combines a cassette recorder, CD player and USB flash drive recorder/player into a rack-mountable unit - perfect for installation and professional applications. Not only compatible with the most popular types of media, the CD-A580 allows cassette tapes to be dubbed to USB media for archival.

An IC Logic-based transport control is used for the cassette mechanism. The transport was chosen to support years of professional use. A wireless remote-control operation and Power-on Recording/Playback mode are available

CDs can be recorded to blank cassette media. If desired, CD track order can be programmed before beginning recording.

The USB media can be recorded to cassette. USB track order can also be programmed before capturing to cassette. Recording from the line inputs is also supported for cassette recording.

During cassette tape playback, the pitch can be adjusted up to ±10%.

The installation-grade CD player'supports several CD formats for maximum flexibility. Standard audio CDs (CD-DA) are supported, as well as CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs containing MP3 files. Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback are also included. In addition, the Power-on Playback function is available.

Cassette media can be captured to the USB drive as MP3 files, allowing analog masters to be saved and archived in a digital format. Audio from CDs, and the LINE inputs can also be recorded in the MP3 format to USB flash drives. When recording from a CD, each track is automatically made into a separate MP3 file. When recording audio from a tape or the LINE inputs, you can manually divide the MP3 files during recording.

Key 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% 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
• Power-on recording/playback functions
• Playback of audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW discs and data CDs (MP3 files) supported
• Shuffle and program playback supported
• Single/All Folder repeat playback
• Power-on playback functions
• Recording as MP3 files possible from CD, cassette and line input sources
• MP3 file playback
• Shuffle and program playback supported
• Single/All Folder repeat playback
• Manual file division (TAPE/LINE)
• Power-on playback functions
• Headphone jack with level control
• Wireless remote control included
• LCD display with level meters
• 3U rackmount size
• RoHS supported

Technical Specifications

CD player'section
Supported disc
CD / CD-R / CD-RW (12cm / 8cm)
Disc format
Audio CD
CD-DA
Data CD
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
Playable format
CD-DA
Sampling frequency
44.1kHz
Quantization bit rate
16-bit
Channel
2
MP3
Audio modes
STEREO / JOINT STEREO / DUAL CHANNEL / MONO
Sampling frequency
16k to 48k Hz
Bit rates
8k to 320k bps
DRM (Digital Right Management) not compatible
LINE OUT (RCA)
Maximum Output level
+6dBV (2.0V) (Load impedance of 50 kΩ or more)
Cassette Deck section
Track system
4-track, 2-channel stereo
Heads
Record/playback x 1, Erase x 1
Tape of type
C-10 to C-90 cassette
Tape speed
4.76cm/sec
Motor
DC servo motor x 1
Supported Cassette tape
Playback
Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II), Metal (TYPE IV)
Recording
Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II)
Pitch Control
+/-10% (Playback only)
Required fast winding time
Approx. 120 sec. (with C-60)
LINE IN (RCA)
Nominal Input level
-4.5dBu (0.46V) (Input impedance of 50 kΩ or more)
LINE OUT (RCA)
Nominal Output level
-4.5dBu (0.46V) (Load impedance of 50 kΩ or more)
USB section
Connector
USB A-type
Interface
USB 2.0 FULL SPEED (12Mbps)
Playback
Format
MP3
Sampling frequency
16k to 48k Hz
Bit rates
8k to 320k bps
DRM (Digital Right Management) not compatible
LINE OUT (RCA)
Maximum Output level
+6dBV (2.0V) (Load impedance of 50 kΩ or more)
Recording
Format
MP3
Sampling frequency
44.1kHz
Bit rates
128kbps
LINE IN (RCA)
Nominal Input level
-10dBV (0.316V) (Input impedance of 50 kΩ or more)
Folder levels
8 levels supported
Headphones
Connector
1/4” (6.3mm) Stereo phone jack
Rated output
10mW + 10mW (CD monitoring, THD+N 0.1%, 32Ω)
General
Power
AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption
13W
Dimensions (WxHxD)
19.0” x 5.5” x 11.4” / 483 x 138.5 x 290 mm
Weight (Net)
13.2lbs. / 6.0kg
Operating temperature
41 Degrees F to 95 Degrees F / 5 Degrees C to 35 Degrees C
Included Items
Remote control (RC-1329), Batteries (AAA) for remote control x 2, Rackmount screw kit, TASCAM ID registration guide, Owner's manual (including warranty)
Audio performance
CD player'section
Frequency response
20Hz to 20kHz +/-2dB
THD + N
0.02% or less (1kHz)
S/N Ratio
87dB or more (IHF-A)
Cassette Deck section
Wow and flutter
0.25% (W.RMS)
Frequency response
Chrome
50Hz to 12.5kHz +/-4dB
Normal
50Hz to 12.5kHz +/-4dB
S/N Ratio
59dB (Maximum recording level input, A-weighted)
USB section
Frequency response
Playback
20Hz to 20kHz(+/-2dB)
Record
20Hz to 15kHz (+/-3dB, CD to USB)
100Hz to 15kHz (+/-3dB, LINE IN to USB)
S/N Ratio
Playback
85dB or more
Record
85dB or more