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Sony RCD-W500C CD Recorder and Player

This multi-functional CD player and recorder from Sony features a 5-CD/Dual Deck with 4x high speed dubbing and CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 playback as well as CD-R and CD-RW recording capability, Super Bit Mapping Recording for amazing sound quality, high speed finalizing, and CD text entry. 280 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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zZounds' Take on Sony RCD-W500C

Sure, your computer probably has a CD-R reading and writing optical drive built in and yes, you could use it record CDs. However, when it comes to professional applications, these systems are just too unreliable. Your computer's burner may be fine for giving Jimmy-who-lives-down-the-street a copy of your killer E.P. "Songs I Wrote In My Bedroom," but for the professional studio, radio station or church, it's just not gonna cut it.

Enter, the RCD-W500C.

If you need a high quality system that's going to deliver sonic results every time, look to the RCD-W500C.

If you need a dual deck CD recorder with amazing audio fidelity and recording quality (due to Sony's SBM or Super Bit Mapping Recording), look to the RCD-W500C.

If you need a professional-grade CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 player with RCA analog I/O and optical digital I/O, look to the RCD-W500C.

If you want features like high speed finalizing, CD text entry, 24-step program play, one-touch synchro start/record and 4x high speed dubbing, look to the RCD-W500C.

If you haven't quite caught on yet, this 5-CD/Dual Deck CD player/recorder from Sony is a professional unit that will consistently deliver top-quality results.

Manufacturer's Description for Sony RCD-W500C CD Recorder and Player

Make your own music mixes and enjoy the sonic results! Featuring a 5-CD/Dual Deck with 4x high speed dubbing and CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 Playback, this product records CD-R and CD-RW Discs, offers Sony's SBM - Super Bit Mapping Recording for amazing sound quality, high speed finalizing, and CD text entry. Also utilize 24-step program play, one-touch synchro start/record, and the supplied remote control. The RCDW500 provides RCA analog I/O and optical digital I/O. Begin burning your CDs today with the RCD-WC500.

Features

- 5-CD/Dual Deck with 4x High Speed Dubbing
- Records CD-Recordable and CD-ReWritable discs
- CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 Playback Capable
- MP3 Playback
- SBM - Super Bit Mapping Recording
- High Speed Finalizing
- Audio Features CD Text Entry
- 24 Bit A/D, D/A Converter
- Gold Plated Audio Terminals
- Optical Digital Input and Output
- Headphone Jack with Volume Control
- 24-Step Program Play
- 2-Mode Repeat Play (Track/Disc)
- Convenience Features One-Touch Synchro Start/Record
- Fluorescent Display
- Remote Commander Remote Control zZounds is an authorized dealer of Sony products.
CD Playback
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz 0.5dB

Signal to Noise Ratio Playback: >100 dB

Dynamic Range Playback: >95 dB

Analog Input
Impedance: 47 kOhms

Rated Input: 125mVrms - 330 mVrms

Analog Output
(Fixed) Level: 2V

Load Impedance 50 kOhms

Headphone Level
(Maximum): 28mW

Load Impedance: 32 ohms

Inputs and Outputs
Digital Input: Optical x 1

Digital Output: Optical x 1

Analog Input: RCA type x 1

Analog Output: RCA type x 1

General
Power Requirement: 120V 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 20W

Supplied Accessories
Instruction Manual

Remote Commander Remote Control

RCA Audio Cables x 2

AA Batteries x 2
Sony Warranty
Sony Warranty
If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 866-766-9272
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"Great sound, but watch the learning curve. Be patient and you will find this the best out there. No patience, don't Buy it"
Sound: There was somewhat of a steep learning curve to figure out some of the nuances, but once I purchased a better phono cartridge and a good equalizer to get a good sound going in, I found that the unit produces great recordings. Very picky about which cdr's you use. No luck at all with Memorex discs on a spindle. Almost sent the unit back until I moved to individually packaged Sony discs. USE HIGH QUALITY CD'S!!! Feature: No accessories came with the unit. The title feature is very clunky, so I will be transferring the recordings to my computer cd recorder with Pro-Tools lite, and covers with Adobe Illustrator. If they could make one with a keyboard adapter for the same price, or a little more it would be an excellent feature. Value: yes it is Manufacturer Support: I have not had to deal with the company. The product works very well by itself without help from the factory. Overall: It will be a long time. I would imagine 5 to 6 years before I outgrow it. Withe 500 records, 200 casette tapes, and 20o 10.5 " reel to reel tapes it will be years. There are also some wonderful recordings still on records that make good cd's.
Style of Music: Jazz, Classical
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Sound: Doesn't sound bad, but it's hard to get it to record. I record live to it from a Mackie 20 channel mixer for church. Live music and sermons. It records pretty well except that it only is reliable on Sony brand CD-R Music cds. Most other brands only work 1/2 the time and onl;y Music cds work at all. Ita always amazes me that if I take a disc recorded on it home and use it on my computer Nero always tell me that the disc is copywrited! I ahve a soSont DVD recorder at home and it is too fussy about the discs too. I replacxed it with a Samsuing. Would replace this unit too but I can't afford a Tascam. Quality: I use mine in one place but judging by waht I have seen I would not trust it to be moved much. Value: It is worth it because of the price, but you will have to buy thr higher priced Sony Music CDs only for reliabile recording Overall: I hope to replace this with a computer soon and will record direct and edit on the computer. Then the recorder will be only a extra gadget around which I likely will seldom use.
Style of Music: Cgristian
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