Tascam MD-CD1MKIII MiniDisc Recorder and CD Player (Discontinued)

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 best-selling 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.

Packing hours of playback in only two rack spaces, the MD-CD1mkIII is the ultimate solution for cramped installations requiring the flexibility of MiniDisc.

CD Features:

• Applicable discs: audio CD / CD-R / CD-RW / CD-ROM (MP3/WAV)
• CD-text display (Stop: Disc title, Play: Track title)
• ID3 tag display (Song title)
• -50 to +16% pitch control with selectable steps (0.1 to 1%) for audio CD
• +/-6 semi-tone key control in semi-tone steps for audio CD
• Key control without affecting playback speed
• Various playback modes: all / single / program (up to 99 tracks) / random
• Various repeat modes: all / single / program (up to 99 tracks) / random / A-B
• Auto cue (-72 to -24 dB in 6 dB steps)
• Auto ready
• Digital volume on output (-infinity, -54 to +18 dB)
• Fade in/out playback (1 to 30 seconds in 1 second steps)
• EOM (End of message) for indicating the end of track or disc (1 to 99 seconds in 1 second steps)
• Time search by numeric keys on remote controller
• Power on play
• Time display mode: track elapsed / track remain / disc elapsed / disc remain (When playing the MP3 file or WAV file: track elapsed)
• Directory play mode for MP3 discs or WAV discs
• RCA unbalanced analog output
• S/PDIF optical digital output
• S/PDIF coaxial digital output
• Remote control by PS/2 keyboard
  
  

MiniDisc Features:

• Supports SP (stereo) / MONO / LP2 / LP4 modes
• Recording in different mode (ST/MONO/LP2/LP4) in the disc and playback the disc which contains the different mode of the song is possible
• Edit functions: erase, divide, combine, move, title
• Grouping function and group playback
• Overwrite
• Auto track increment with input audio level and track information data from S/PDIF input
• Manual Track increment by pressing the record button during recording
• Sync recording by input audio signal
• Input monitor
• Digital volume on input (-infinity, -54 to +18 dB)
• Fade in and out recording (1 to 30 seconds in 1 second steps)
• Pre recording (off, 1 to 6 seconds in 1 seconds steps)
• Various playback modes: all / single / program (up to 25 tracks) / random / group
• Various repeat modes: all / single / program (up to 25 tracks) / random / A-B
• Auto cue
• Auto ready
• EOM (End of message) for indicating the end of track or disc (1 to 99 seconds in 1 second steps)
• Time search by numeric keys on remote controller
• Power on play
• Time display mode: track elapsed / track remain / disc elapsed / disc remain
• RCA unbalanced analog input and output
• S/PDIF optical digital input and output (SCMS)
• S/PDIF coaxial digital input and output (SCMS)
• Remote control, editing, and title input by PS/2 keyboard
  
  

Combined Features:

• COMMON output for CD and MD output (priority can be set)
• Headphone output with selectable source (MD, CD, or common)
• Dubbing from CD to MD (whole disc or track by track):
• 4 x: in SP mode
• 2 x: in MONO / LP2 / LP4 mode
• 1 x: from MP3 or WAV discs and when CD's pitch control/key control on
• Continuous playback between MD and CD (no limitation)
• Independent operation of MD and CD
• Auto title input from CD-text and ID3 tag
• Wireless remote controller
• RS-232C serial remote control
• LA-MC1 optional balanced I/O card
• 2U rack mount size

Technical Information

Owner's Manual