Tascam - CD-500B - Single-Rackspace CD Player

Description

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Product Highlights
Slot-Loading Mechanism
MP3 and WAV CD Support
Stereo XLR and RCA Outputs
Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs
XLR AES/EBU Digital Output
Random and Program Play
Wired and Wireless Control Options
Relay Capability
Headphone Jack
Tascam CD-500B Overview
The CD-500B Single-Rackspace CD Player from Tascam provides high-quality audio playback in a slim 1RU design. The player plays standard audio CDs, as well as CD-ROM discs encoded with MP3 or WAV files. The CD-500B offers a number of playback options, including single, random, A/B, program play, incremental play, power-on play, and more. An onboard LCD display shows important info, while a 10-key pad provides instant access to tracks.
The player offers stereo analog XLR and RCA outputs, as well as optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs and an XLR AES/EBU digital output, allowing you to connect to a variety of sound systems. The CD-500B is designed with versatile control options in mind. A wireless remote is included, and connectors are provided for RS-232C, parallel, and footswitch control. Additional features such as fading, EOM, and more are included to provide ultimate versatility in a compact design.
Slim and lightweight 1RU chassis fits into any standard equipment rack
Slot-loading mechanism takes up less space and is less prone to breakage than tray-loading drives
Supports audio CDs, plus CD-ROM discs with WAV files up to 16-bit/48kHz and MP3 files up to 320kbps VBR
Playback options include all, single, random, A/B, 99-track program, incremental play, call function, power-on play, and skip back play, plus a 16% pitch control
Analog stereo XLR and RCA outputs are provided, which also offer mono output capability
Optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs and an XLR AES/EBU output let you connect to digital equipment
The front-panel LCD display shows track elapsed/remain time, as well as remaining disc time and other vital info
The 10-key pad provides instant access to CD tracks
Frame-accurate searching, plus index search and directory search let you find the exact audio moment you need
Fade in/out is provided with 0-10 second fade time in 0.5 second steps. Fader start and event start are also offered
Resume and EOM functions built-in
3.5mm relay connectors let you perform relay playback with multiple units
A wireless remote is included, which can be enabled or disabled
RS-232C, parallel, and footswitch connectors are provided for versatile wired control 1
A front-panel 1/4" headphone jack provides convenient monitoring
Tascam CD-500B Specs
Performance
Frequency Response    20 Hz to 20 kHz + 0.5 dB
Dynamic Range    >95 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio    >95 dB
Max Sample Rate/Resolution    48 kHz / 16-Bit
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)    <0.005%
Bit Depth    16-Bit (D/A Conversion)
Connectivity
Audio Ports    1 x 1/4" Headphone
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Output
1 x 2.5 mm
1 x 2RCA Unbalanced Output
1 x RCA Output
1 x TOSLINK Optical Output
1 x XLR Output
2 x XLR Balanced Output
Video Ports    None
USB Ports    None
Network I/O    None
Control Ports    1 x DB-15
1 x DE-9/DB-9RS-232C
Bluetooth    None
Compatibility
Supported Disc Types    CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio File Formats    MP3, WAV
Digital Media Slot    None
General
Power Consumption    11 W
AC Input Power    100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature    41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Dimensions    19.0 x 1.8 x 11.8" / 483.0 x 45.0 x 301.0 mm
Weight    8.1 lb / 3.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight    10.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)    21.6 x 15.5 x 5.35"
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