Tascam CD-500B 1-Rack CD Player w/ Balanced Outputs

The CD-500B supports MP3 and WAV file playback from CD-ROM as well as traditional audio CDs. The TASCAM CD-500B includes 16% pitch control for CD playback speed. Other features include incremental play, fader start, Call/return to last play point, fade in/out, power on play and more.

A variety of control and interface ports are found onto the rear panel. Both RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced analog outputs are provided, as well as S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital outputs. The CD-500B can be controlled through RS-232C, Parallel, wireless remote control or an optional RC-3F foot switch.

The reliable CD-500B is a perfect solution for installation, touring, house of worship and anywhere else rackspace is at a premium.

An edge-grabbing loading drive prevents disc from damage
An edge-grabbing slot-in loading mechanism is employed as part of the disk loading method. This mechanism inserts CDs by holding the circumferential area of the disc, protecting the disc surface from damage. A front-panel 10-key pad enables you to select a track while the flash start playback feature will instantly play the selected track the moment you push the button.

A professional-grade player with a rich variety of audio control I/O
For audio input and output, analogue unbalanced RCA input and COAXIAL and OPTICAL digital outputs are available. The external control method includes a Parallel I/O, an RS-232C serial control and a separately-sold RC-3F foot switch. Other additional features include an anti-shock memory that realizes stable playback, a panel lock function, and an eject-block function during playback. These thorough features play a key role in crafting a highly reliable facility and transmission systems.

Relay playback on two or more units
By connecting two or more CD-500 units with 3.5mm remote cables, automatic continuous playback one after another and alternating playback between two units are supported.

Versatile CD player for all kinds of situations
The CD-500 that simultaneously establishes a high level of reliability and rich variety of functions is a standardized CD player model that can be used in a wide variety of purposes, including wedding ceremonies, event halls, fitness clubs, minute taking in meetings, PA/SR sites, and recording studios.

• 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
• Headphone output
• RS-232C and Parallel control
• Wireless remote controller included
• Footswitch input (for optional RC-3F footswitch)

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