TASCAM CD-RW901SL

The CD-RW901SL Professional CD recorder gives studios and contractors the professional connections and features they need, like AES-EBU digital I/O, RS-232 serial control and a timed track increment for adding CD track ID markers during recording. Starting with the features of the CD-RW900SL, the CD-RW901SL adds XLR balanced analog I/O, a wired remote control, and other features professionals demand.

The balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA ins and outs have dedicated input level controls on the rear panel. Digital inputs are provided in both AES/EBU and SPDIF format, with automatic sample rate conversion for compatibility with nearly any signal. The CD-RW901SL even plays back MP3 files with ID3 titles.

A Time Track Increment feature automatically adds a CD track ID every few minutes (selectable from 1 to 10 minutes), ideal for live concert and event recording. The Key Original function changes the playback speed without affecting the pitch. The PS/2 keyboard input offers not only the ability to name tracks using CD Text, but gives the user one-key access to frequently-accessed menu and transport functions.

Using Tascam CD recorders is simple, which is why they’re the first choice for any contractor and high-level consumer application.

Main Features
Records to pro CD-R, CD-RW and consumer CD-R and CD-RW media
Selectable read speed to increase playability of low-grade or damaged media
24-bit A/D and D/A converters
XLR balanced analogue I/O
RCA unbalanced analogue I/O
Coaxial and optical digital I/O (SPDIF)
AES/EBU digital I/O
Automatic input sample rate converter (32 to 48 kHz, defeatable)
Independant L/R analogue input level control
Digital volume
Sync recording function
Auto track increment by level with trim function
Time Track Increment: Adds a CD track ID every 1 to 10 minutes
Set index marks
NEW! Selectable skip mode: jump by track, by index, or in 1-minute steps
Digital fade in/out from 1 to 30 sec in 1-sec steps
Rec mute function to record silence
Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) play
All, single, or A-B repeat play
Auto Cue function
Auto Ready function
Call function
Incremental Play 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)
Selectable copy ID
Supports CD-Text
Erase/un-finalize CD-RWs
Keyboard connector (PS/2) for CD-Text input and transport control
RS-232C serial control (9-pin D-sub)
Parallel control (15-pin D-sub)
Power-on play: Starts CD playback when power is applied for installed applications
NEW! Continuous recording with two CD-RW901SL units
Wired remote control included
2U rack-mount construction

Specifications
General
Recordable media CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported)
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)
Maximum input level +6 dBV
Nominal impedance 22k ohm
Analogue input (balanced) XLR
Nominal input level +4 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum input level +20 dBu
Nominal impedance 14k ohm
Analogue output (unbalanced) RCA
Nominal output level –10 dBV (–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level +6 dBV
Nominal impedance 600 ohm
Analogue output (balanced) XLR
Nominal output level +4 dBu (–16 dBFS)
Maximum output level +20 dBu
Nominal impedance 75 ohm
Headphones output 6.3-mm stereo jack
Output power 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohm)
Digital inputs and outputs
Digital inputs
Sampling frequency converter 32 to 48 kHz
Coaxial RCA, IEC60958 (SPDIF)
Optical TOS, IEC60958 (SPDIF)
AES/EBU XLR, IEC60958 (AES/EBU)
Digital outputs
Coaxial RCA, IEC60958 (SPDIF)
Optical TOS, IEC60958 (SPDIF)
AES/EBU XLR, IEC60958 (AES/EBU)
Other connectors
Parallel port D-Sub, 15-pin
Serial port D-Sub, 9-Pin (RS-232C)
Remote connector 2.5-mm MIni jack (for RC-RW901SL only)
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 Europe, Australia: 19 W
USA/Canada: 17 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 483 mm x 94 mm x 309 mm
Weight 4.7 kg
Supplied accessories RC-RW901SL wired remote control