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New CD-500 and CD-500B slot-loading players include new features 20/01/11
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Tascam has updated their line of single-rackspace CD players with the CD-500 and CD-500B. Here's what they have to say...
The new slot-loading players include new features such as flash start with a front-panel 10-key pad, WAV file playback, front-panel lockout, a footswitch input and more. The unbalanced CD-500 includes RS-232C control, S/PDIF optical and coaxial output. The CD-500B adds balanced outputs, AES/EBU digital out and parallel control.
The new transport in the CD-500 and CD-500B uses a brushless motor for improved reliability and durability. The drive grabs discs from the edges instead of top and bottom, which avoids damage to the disc surface. Other features include ±16% pitch control, MP3 file playback, auto ready and auto cue modes. A wireless remote control is included with the unit. 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