TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette/CD/USB MP3 Player Recorder
Play audio and data CDs, record and play back cassette tapes, and even record and play files on USB flash drive media with the rackmountable TASCAM CD-A580.
TASCAM 130 Three Head Cassette Deck
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3-head design, offering Confidence Monitoring. ±10% pitch control. Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs.
Overview
Best value mixdown cassette deck for the serious musician. This precision-built, rack-mountable cassette deck sounds great due to its extremely wide frequency response, Dolby noise reduction, and HX Pro sound technology. A legendary TASCAM rugged transport means years of trouble-free operation.
Features
Ý 3U Rack mountable cassette deck
Ý 3-head design, offering Confidence Monitoring
Ý Dolby B and C noise reduction with HX Pro headroom extension
Ý ±10% pitch control
Ý Electronic digital tape counter
Ý Auto tape selection
Ý Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs
Features
Ý 3U Rack mountable cassette deck
Ý 3-head design, offering Confidence Monitoring
Ý Dolby B and C noise reduction with HX Pro headroom extension
Ý ±10% pitch control
Ý Electronic digital tape counter
Ý Auto tape selection
Ý Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs
Specs
Heads: Erase, Play, Record
Frequency Response:
Metal tape: 15 Hz-21kHz, +/-3dB
CrO2 tape: 15Hz-20kHz, +/-3dB
Normal tape: 15Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
80dB Dolby C on CCIR-ARM, 70dB, Dolby B on CCIR-ARM, 58dB, NR off at Reference level
Wow/Flutter: <0.045%
Tape Speeds: 4.76 cm/sec (1 7/8 ips)
Pitch Adjustment: +/- 10%
Inputs: RCA Unbalanced
Outputs: RCA Unbalanced
Power Consumption: 15W
Dimensions: 18-9/10 x 5-1/5 x 11-2/5 in.
Weight: 11 lbs.
Fast Winding Time: 90 seconds for C60
Frequency Response:
Metal tape: 15 Hz-21kHz, +/-3dB
CrO2 tape: 15Hz-20kHz, +/-3dB
Normal tape: 15Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
80dB Dolby C on CCIR-ARM, 70dB, Dolby B on CCIR-ARM, 58dB, NR off at Reference level
Wow/Flutter: <0.045%
Tape Speeds: 4.76 cm/sec (1 7/8 ips)
Pitch Adjustment: +/- 10%
Inputs: RCA Unbalanced
Outputs: RCA Unbalanced
Power Consumption: 15W
Dimensions: 18-9/10 x 5-1/5 x 11-2/5 in.
Weight: 11 lbs.
Fast Winding Time: 90 seconds for C60
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Reviews
Submitted April 6, 2005
"GREAT DECK. GET ONE!"
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
This deck will meet my needs well into the future. It's a classic!
Sound
The sound is AWEsome! Hard pressed to tell the difference with a good Cr or Metal tape from CD! Made my older tapes come alive!
Features
Everything you need for good masters: 3 Heads, MPX Filter, Great Frequency Response, Dolby B, C & HX Pro, Multi Function Counter including Real Time, Headphone Jack, Auto Monitor, Simple RCA connections.
Quality
Pro construction, 19" Rack Mountable.
Value
Great value among the choices for pro mixdown decks!
Manufacturer Support
Tascam is always been great!
The Wow Factor
Looks very sharp and impressive!
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