Tascam CD-A580 Cassette CD USB Player and Recorder

Archive Your Media with the Tascam CD-A580 Cassette CD USB Player and Recorder

The TASCAM CD-A580 combines a cassette recorder, CD player, and USB flash drive recorder/player into one rackmountable unit — a perfect multi-format solution for installations and professional audio environments. Designed for long-term reliability and flexible media compatibility, it enables direct dubbing from cassette or CD to USB for efficient archival of legacy audio content.

• One-way IC logic-based cassette transport for long-term durability
• Dub from CD to cassette or from cassette/CD/line input to USB as MP3 files
• Playback support for audio CDs, CD-R/CD-RW discs, and MP3 files on data CDs
• MP3 playback with repeat, shuffle, and programmed options
• Manual file division for MP3 recordings from cassette or line input
• +/-10% pitch control on cassette playback
• Power-on recording and playback functions
• Wireless remote control included
• 3U rackmount size with front-panel headphone jack and level control

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: CD-A580
• Playback Media: Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, data CD (MP3), cassette, USB flash drive
• Recording Sources: CD, cassette, line input to USB (MP3 format)
• Recording Format: MP3 (USB)
• Cassette Types Supported: Playback – Type I, II, IV; Recording – Type I, II
• Recommended Tape Length: 10 to 90 minutes
• Transport Control: IC logic-based, single-direction
• Pitch Control: +/-10% (cassette only)
• USB Playback: Folder selection, repeat/shuffle/program playback
• Display: LCD with level meters
• Headphone Output: Yes, with level control
• Remote Control: Wireless remote included
• Mounting: 3U rackmount

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