Tascam CD-500B CD PLAYER

Vendor: Tascam
Description Tascam CD-500B CD PLAYER The CD-500B Single-Rackspace CD Player from Tascam is professionally designed capable of providing high-quality audio playback in a slim 1RU design. The player is playing standard audio CDs,...
$529.99 $699.99
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Tascam CD-500B CD PLAYER

The CD-500B Single-Rackspace CD Player from Tascam is professionally designed capable of providing high-quality audio playback in a slim 1RU design. The player is playing standard audio CDs, as well as CD-ROM discs encoded along with MP3 or WAV files. The CD-500B is built capable to offer a number of playback options, that includes a single, random, A/B, program play, incremental play, power-on play, and more. An onboard LCD display is intended for showing important info, and a 10-key pad is for providing instant access to tracks at the same time.

The player is offering an 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 for providing an 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
  • Note:
  • Footswitch sold separately
  • A front-panel 1/4" headphone jack provides convenient monitoring
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)
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