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Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)
Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)
Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)
Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)
Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)
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Tascam CD-500B Single Rackspace CD Player (Discontinued)

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CD-500B
Model #:
CD-500B
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The CD-500B is a slot-loading CD player with a new transport, featuring brushless motors and an edge-grabbing mechanism to prevent disc damage.

Description

TASCAM’s best-selling line of single-rackspace CD players has been updated with the CD-500B. The CD-500B is a slot-loading CD player with a new transport, featuring brushless motors and an edge-grabbing mechanism to prevent disc damage. A front-panel 10-key pad is available for instant access to CD tracks, and flash start is available for instant playback.

The CD-500B supports MP3 and WAV file playback from CD-ROM as well as traditional audio CDs. The TASCAM CD-500B includes 16% pitch control for CD playback speed. Other features include incremental play, fader start, Call/return to last play point, fade in/out, power on play and more.

A variety of control and interface ports are found onto the rear panel. Both RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced analog outputs are provided, as well as S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital outputs. The CD-500B can be controlled through RS-232C, Parallel, wireless remote control or an optional RC-3F footswitch.

The reliable CD-500B is a perfect solution for installation, touring, house of worship and anywhere else rackspace is at a premium.

Features
  • Slot-loading mechanism
  • RCA unbalanced output
  • XLR balanced output
  • Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs
  • XLR AES/EBU output
  • All, single, random, A/B and 99-track program play
  • Incremental play
  • Track elapsed, track remain, disc remain time display
  • Call function: return to last play start point
  • Intro check
  • Fade in/out (0 to 10 sec., in 0.5 sec. steps)
  • Power on play
  • Frame-accurate search
  • Skip back play
  • Activate or deactivate the wireless remote
  • Relay play with multiple units through 1/8” relay in/out jack
  • Index search (CD-DA discs) and directory search (MP3 discs)
  • Mono output
  • Resume
  • Fader start / event start
  • EOM (End of message)
  • WAV file (up to 48kHz/16bit) and MP3 file (up to 320kbps VBR) playback
  • Headphone output
  • RS-232C and Parallel control
  • Wireless remote controller included
  • Footswitch input (for optional RC-3F footswitch)

Specifications
Compatible Discs Compact discs (12-cm only)
Quantization Rate 16-bit
Sampling Frequencies 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Analog Audio Output
Connector RCA pin jacks
Output Impedance 1 kΩ or less
Standard Output Level −10 dBV (0.32 Vrms)
Maximum Output Level +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
Analog Out Connectors (Balanced) XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Output Impedance 150 Ω
Standard Output Level +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)
Maximum Output Level +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
Phones (Connector) 6.3-mm (1/4") standard stereo jack
Maximum Output Level 45 mW + 45 mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32Ω load)
Digital Audio Output
Digital Out Connector (AES/EBU) XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Supported Signal Format IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Output Impedance 110Ω
Control Input and Output
Remote Connector 2.5 mm TS jack
Control I/O Start (RELAY IN) Connector 3.5 mm TS jack
Control I/O Disc Eom (RELAY OUT) Connector 3.5 mm TS jack
RS-232C Connector D-sub 9-pin
Control I/O Parallel Connector D-sub 15-pin
Audio Performance
Frequency Response 20 Hz–20 kHz: ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
S/N Ratio 95 dB or more (JEITA)
Dynamic Range 95 dB or more (JEITA)
Distortion 0.005% or less (JEITA)
Channel Separation 95 dB or more (1 kHz, JEITA)
General / Power Supply
Power Supply AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption 11W (CD-500B)
Operating Temperature Range 5º–40° C
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.76" (44.9 mm) x 19" (482.6 mm) x 11.8" (300.5 mm)
Weight 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)

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