TASCAM has updated its best-selling combination CD players/cassette recorders to the CD-A750. Like TASCAM's CD-200, the new model employs TEAC's new CD-5020A drive mechanism, designed for audio playback with a smooth loading drawer and low clamping noise. New features include MP3 and WAV file playback, CD Text display, Auto Cue and Auto Ready. Also new is the digital output and pitch control for both the CD and cassette mechanisms.
The CD-A750 is a combination CD player and cassette recorder with unbalanced phono inputs and outputs, balanced XLR ins and outs, parallel and RS-232 control. It has contractor-specific features such as power-on play, a wired remote control, rackmountable design and shock memory on CD playback.
RCA unbalanced inputs/outputs for Tape and CD XLR balanced inputs and outputs for Tape and CD Common outputs which can be selected sources as Tape or Auto or Mix RCA coaxial output for CD digital out CD-Tape continuous play CD to Tape dubbing include Edit dubbing Power on play (CD and Tape), Power on record (Tape only) Mono mix (CD and Tape) 3 U Rack mountable CD-DA (support CD-R and CD-RW disc), MP3 and WAV file play Various time display (CD-DA: Lap, Remain, Total remain MP3: Elapsed) CD Text and ID3 tag Auto Cue, Auto Ready, Cue Call and Incremental Play Shock-proof memory Pitch control for CD (±12.5%) and cassette (±10%) Auto reverse cassette playback and recording Dolby B noise reduction REC mute Return to Zero Tape type: normal. chrome and metal (play only) Parallel control interface via DB-25 connector RS-232C serial control via DB-9 55-key Wireless Remote control
TASCAM’s MD-CD1mkIII is the only combination CD and MiniDisc solution for contractors, broadcast and other installations requiring MD-format compatibility. Based on the bestselling MD-CD1, the new model adds new digital I/O, additional file playback from CD, an expanded pitch range for CD playback and more. For space-challenged jobs that need a variety of playback options, the MD-CD1mkIII is the perfect choice.
The CD player on the MD-CD1mkIII supports MP3 and WAV file playback in addition to standard CD or CD-TEXT discs. The MiniDisc can play or record in all major formats: SP, MONO, LP2, and LP4. Discs can be dubbed from CD to MiniDisc at up to 4x speed, and continuous playback can cycle from one transport to the other. Both the CD and MiniDisc include Auto Cue and Auto Ready functions.
On the rear panel, each transport has its own set of unbalanced outputs, plus coaxial and optical S/PDIF digital outs. The MiniDisc section has unbalanced inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs as well. An optional balancing kit, the LA-MC1, adds XLR balanced I/O to the MD-CD1mkIII. It can be controlled using RS-232C, wireless remote control, or a PS/2 keyboard.
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Changes from MD-CD1:
Optical and coaxial S/PDIF output for CD
Optical and coaxial S/PDIF input and output for MiniDisc
CD Transport supports MP3 and WAV file playback
CD pitch control range changed from -16% / +16% to -50% / +16%
Time track increment added to MiniDisc (A_TRK & A_TRK TIME)
Infrared remote enable/disable setting added (IR REMOTE)
Factory preset setting added (F_PRESET)
Track skip by MULTI JOG dial
Preference to tell the transport what to do if the MP3 file can’t be played (MP3 ACTION)