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Tascam CDBT2 Portable CD Bass Trainer

All new improved ultra compact design! CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback.

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The new CD-BT2, is the latest introduction in the portable CD trainer line by TASCAM. Like the wildly-popular original CD-BT1 bass trainer, musicians have the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch - allowing artists, musicians, students, and music teachers to practice, learn and teach fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite bass players. With its ultra-compact design and new functionality, the new CD-BT2 trainer from TASCAM is the most user-friendly trainer ever. The new CD-BT2 bass trainer completes our all-new lineup of trainers for the musician, student, teacher and artist on the go.

The new CD-BT2 bass trainer features an all new improved ultra compact design, comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner, and TASCAM'S pioneering VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) feature lets music fans learn up a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere they go.

With TASCAM'S legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated pitch and key control, bass canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range, and seamless integration with CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback. Users can now discover the licks their favorite artist really played.

Technical Info

Portable CD bass trainer (More compact than previous CD-BT1MKII)

CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback

10 second anti-shock memory

Comprehensive 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD display with graphical user interface

Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text

Elapsed Time/Remain Time display with bar meter

+16 to -50% pitch control in 1% steps

VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key)

Key control: +/-6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with +/-50 cents fine tune

Single play and continuous play

Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop

Flash Back function (Instant review up to 5 seconds prior playback)

Bass Canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range

10 effect banks for user preset

Chromatic tuner with calibration (435 to 445Hz)

3 octaves tone oscillator

Metronome (BPM: 40 to 220, Beat: 2 to 6)

1/4 in. Bass input

Bass/Mic input volume

Bass/Mic input level meter indicator on LCD display

CD level meter indicator

Foot switch connector

5 selectable functions by foot switch (Flash Back, Rewind, FF, Bank, Effect on/off)

1/8 in. stereo line output

1/8 in. stereo headphone output

Headphone volume

MONO monitor for CD (L+R, L, R)

Split monitor (Left ch: CD, Right ch: Input or vice versa)

Battery operation

* Optional power supply PS-P520

Specifications

Disc Type: 8cm and 12cm CD

Line Output Connector: 1/8 in. Stereo mini connector

Nominal Stereo Output Level: -10dBV

Output Impedance: 600ohm (2V RMS)

Maximum Output Level (LINE OUT): +6dBV

Headphone Output Connector: 1/8 in. Stereo mini connector

Maximum Output Level (PHONES): 15mW (at 32ohm loaded)

Bass/Mic Input Connector: 1/4 in. Phone Connector

Nominal Input Level
Bass Input: -15dBV
Mic Input: -40dBV

Maximum Input Level
Bass Input: +6dBV
Mic Input: -19dBV

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-3/+1dB)
(A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)

Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 85 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03% (200Hz HPF + 20KHzLPF)

Channel Separation: Better than 80dB
(A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)

Power Requirements: DC 9V (Optional AC adapter PS-P520)

AA batteries x 4

Power Consumption: 4W (with PS-P520)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 194 x 38.7 x 138(mm)

Weight (excluding batteries): 550g
Learn the hottest bass riffs at your own pace with this compact CD trainer! Plays CD/CR-R/CD-RW formats. Onboard tuner, metronome, effects processing. Slows down tempo without changing pitch! Canceller removes bassline from CD recording. Ten-second anti-shock buffer.

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Tascam CDBT2 Portable CD Bass Trainer Reviews

5 People rated this product :
           8 out of 10
           8 out of 10
"Pretty cool features at a good price"
Feature:
Has everything you need to learn songs from CD's. Being able to slow down the song but maintain pitch is helpful for complex parts.

Quality:
It looks good, but doesn't appear to be robust. A short fall on a hard floor would probably end it's life.

Value:
Great features at a reasonable price

Sound:
Sounds pretty good if the volume on the bass is turned down. Otherwise it buzzes and distorts. CD sounds good and it is easy to hear your own playing

Ease of Use:
I haven't looked at the manual yet. Plugged it in and played.

Overall:
I'd buy it again. It does what it claims and is easy to use. Learned 16 new songs in 2 evenings.

Submitted: 10/30/2008
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           8 out of 10
"A recommended purchase!"
Feature:
The features are easy to use. I especially like the tempo and loop features.

Quality:
It is not a heavy unit. I agree with a previous reviewer that one good drop on a hard floor would be the end of the trainer. That said, I would purchase this item again without hesitation.

Value:
Great value!

Desirability:
This is just a practial addition and not something that someone would purchase for the sheer looks of the unit.

Sound:
I've been using an inexpensive pair of headphones with the trainer. The sound will probably be much better with quality headphones.

Ease of Use:
Extremely easy to use. Controls are well thought out.

Support:
n/a

Overall:
If the trainer was lost or broken, then I would definitely replace it. Excellent value. The price was good and the number of features and functions that the trainer offers is right on point. I find myself using it nearly everyday to work on bass lines.

Submitted: 04/18/2009
Style of Music: alternative
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