Product Description
Tascam CD-A580 Cassette Recorder/CD Player/USB Flash Drive Recorder
Ideal for installation, this multi-format problem solver includes recording and archiving features.
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.
Cassette Recorder
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 following types of tapes are supported for recording and playback.
Playback: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II), Metal (TYPE IV)
Record: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II)
CD Player
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.
USB flash drive recorder/player
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.
Select a folder to play the MP3 files it contains. Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback are all included. In addition, the Power-on Playback function is available.
Features at a glance
Cassette deck
- 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
CD Player
- 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
USB flash drive recorder/player
- 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
General
- Headphone jack with level control
- Wireless remote control included
- LCD display with level meters
- 3U rackmount size
- RoHS supported
Spec description
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) |
* 0dBV=1Vrms
Cassette Deck section
Track system | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
Heads | Record/playback × 1, Erase × 1 |
Tape of type | C-10 to C-90 cassette |
Tape speed | 4.76cm/sec |
Motor | DC servo motor × 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) |
* 0dBu=0.775Vrms
USB section
Connector | USB A-type |
Interface | USB2.0 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 |
* 0dBu=0.775Vrms
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 (W×H×D) | 19.0" × 5.5" × 11.4" / 483 × 138.5 × 290 mm |
Weight (Net) | 13.2lbs. / 6.0kg |
Operating temperature | 41˚F to 95˚F / 5˚C to 35˚C |
Included Items | Remote control (RC-1329), Batteries (AAA) for remote control × 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 |