Superscope PSD220 Performing Arts Portable CD Player
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Change tempo without affecting key.
Overview
Music educators who have seen the new Superscope PSD230/220 CD players are buzzing with excitement. That's because these innovative products are ideal for music and dance practice, with controls so intuitive that even beginners can operate them.
For even more control during practice, a segment of a track can be selected and continually replayed until mastered. Step through an entire track or CD by making the endpoint of one loop the beginning point of the next one. In addition, a voice reduction system within the unit effectively reduces the lead vocals on many CDs, allowing a practicing musician to better hear the instrumentals or a vocalist to sing along as the new lead.
The PSD220 is specifically designed for those situations that require tempo change only, such as aerobics, dance, and instrument practice. Both PSD220 and PSD230 include many other professional features, such as analog and digital stereo outputs for connection to powered speakers or a recording device, 3-band EQ for tone balancing, CD-TEXT display, and 3-way power, as well as built-in speaker and headphone jack with volume control. Play compilations recorded on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Features
Music practice made easy
No software or computers required
Change tempo without affecting key
Change key one octave without changing tempo
Step-through A-B loops
Take the battery-operated PSD220 or PSD230 anywhere in its hardshell optional carrying case
For even more control during practice, a segment of a track can be selected and continually replayed until mastered. Step through an entire track or CD by making the endpoint of one loop the beginning point of the next one. In addition, a voice reduction system within the unit effectively reduces the lead vocals on many CDs, allowing a practicing musician to better hear the instrumentals or a vocalist to sing along as the new lead.
The PSD220 is specifically designed for those situations that require tempo change only, such as aerobics, dance, and instrument practice. Both PSD220 and PSD230 include many other professional features, such as analog and digital stereo outputs for connection to powered speakers or a recording device, 3-band EQ for tone balancing, CD-TEXT display, and 3-way power, as well as built-in speaker and headphone jack with volume control. Play compilations recorded on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Features
Music practice made easy
No software or computers required
Change tempo without affecting key
Change key one octave without changing tempo
Step-through A-B loops
Take the battery-operated PSD220 or PSD230 anywhere in its hardshell optional carrying case
Specs
Tempo Control: ± 50% in 1% steps, without altering the key
Program Play: programmable track selection/playback
A-B Repeat: create practice loops between selected start and stop points
Disc/Track Repeat: repeat 1 or all tracks
Single Track Play: automatically cues tracks to audio, and, after playing, cues up the next track
Button Lock: prevents accidental Tempo/Key adjustment
Built-in Speaker: for instant playback
3-Band EQ: bass, mid, and treble controls
Headphone output: 1/4 in. jack socket
Analog Output: RCA stereo outputs
Digital Output: Coaxial out
Foot Pedal Input: 1/4 in.
CD-RW Playback: compatible with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Anti-Shock: 10-second memory buffer
Built-in Infra Red Receiver: accepts RC5 remote control commands
Optional Infra Red Remote Control: RC300
Optional Rechargeable Battery: RB430
Playback System: Compact Disc Digital Audio
Number of Channels: 2
Compatible Discs: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (8CM and 12CM)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Quantization: 16-bit linear/channel
Tempo Control: ± 50%, ± 0.5%
Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz, ± 3dB
Wow and Flutter: Precision of Quartz
Dynamic Range: >68dB
S/N Ratio: >68dB
Channel Separation @ 1kHz: >50dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) @ 1kHz: <0.1%
Analog Output Level (RCA): 500mV RMS
Digital Output Level (RCA): 0.5Vp-p (75W)
Speaker Output Power: 400mW (Dist. 10%)
Power Requirement Input: 6v, 1200mA
Power Consumption: 6.8W
Alkaline battery Life: 3 hours, approximately
Optional Nicad Battery Life: 4 hours, approximately
Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.76 x 2.13 x 7.20 in.
Net Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Operating Temperature: +41 to 90 degrees F
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 90% (without dew)
Program Play: programmable track selection/playback
A-B Repeat: create practice loops between selected start and stop points
Disc/Track Repeat: repeat 1 or all tracks
Single Track Play: automatically cues tracks to audio, and, after playing, cues up the next track
Button Lock: prevents accidental Tempo/Key adjustment
Built-in Speaker: for instant playback
3-Band EQ: bass, mid, and treble controls
Headphone output: 1/4 in. jack socket
Analog Output: RCA stereo outputs
Digital Output: Coaxial out
Foot Pedal Input: 1/4 in.
CD-RW Playback: compatible with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Anti-Shock: 10-second memory buffer
Built-in Infra Red Receiver: accepts RC5 remote control commands
Optional Infra Red Remote Control: RC300
Optional Rechargeable Battery: RB430
Playback System: Compact Disc Digital Audio
Number of Channels: 2
Compatible Discs: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (8CM and 12CM)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Quantization: 16-bit linear/channel
Tempo Control: ± 50%, ± 0.5%
Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz, ± 3dB
Wow and Flutter: Precision of Quartz
Dynamic Range: >68dB
S/N Ratio: >68dB
Channel Separation @ 1kHz: >50dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) @ 1kHz: <0.1%
Analog Output Level (RCA): 500mV RMS
Digital Output Level (RCA): 0.5Vp-p (75W)
Speaker Output Power: 400mW (Dist. 10%)
Power Requirement Input: 6v, 1200mA
Power Consumption: 6.8W
Alkaline battery Life: 3 hours, approximately
Optional Nicad Battery Life: 4 hours, approximately
Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.76 x 2.13 x 7.20 in.
Net Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Operating Temperature: +41 to 90 degrees F
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 90% (without dew)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(13 ratings)
Submitted July 12, 2005 by a customer from comcast.net
"Happy Happy Joy Joy"
Features
We love the features. The auto track, one track at a time GREAT.
The remote or using a peddle to start
Value
You get what you pay for!
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