Tascam SS-CDR250N Rackmount Two-Channel Networking SD/CD/USB/Media Digital Recorder

 SS-CDR250N  TASCAM 

 Rackmount Digital Audio Recorder 

Using technology like Dante and networking to integrate into any commercial environment makes TASCAM's SS-CDR250N an advanced solid-state recorder to consider for your specific applications. Designed for the Broadcast and Contractor markets, the SS-CDR250N records in WAV & MP3 to Compact Flash, SD/SHC, USB memory and CD. Parallel and RS-232C serial control - along with up to 20 tracks of flash start, balanced & unbalanced I/O, and coaxial digital I/O – make the SS-CDR250N an ideal one rack-space media solution.

Designed for the professional installation, sound reinforcement and House of Worship markets, the RC-SS150 from TASCAM is a Flash Remote controller intended to work with their SS-R250N or SS-CDR250N units.

Tascam SS-CDR250N Features:

• Balanced and unbalanced analog I/O (XLR and RCA jacks)

• Record or dub to CD-R media @ 44.1k/16-bit

• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O

• Optional IF-DA2 Dante card allows the unit to operate on a Dante audio network

• Sample rate converter on digital inputs

• RS-232C Serial and 25-pin parallel control ports

• Records to SD Card or USB media

• Automatic file close saves file every 2 seconds to prevent data loss if power is interrupted while recording

• Pre-record records the input buffer so that the start of a recording isn’t missed

• Auto cue and auto ready for instant track playback

• Power-on play begins playback as soon as the unit is switched on

• Graphic LCD display with time, level, and menu information

• Security screw to keep the SD slots covered

• VSA (Variable Speed Audition) changes playback speed without changing the pitch and vice-versa.

• Compact 1u rack mountable format

• Ethernet connection can be used for control and file transfer

• Microphone inputs with phantom power

• Supports SDXC media for cards larger than 32GB (up to 128GB)

• Redundant recording feature records program to both cards simultaneously

• Relay record begins recording on the second card when the first one fills up

• Free app for iOS and Android allows the recorder to be operated from a smartphone

• FTP client and server functions allow recordings to be automatically uploaded to a server, or for program to be pushed to a player from a remote location.

• Password protection and file encryption prevent stolen data assets

• Scheduled recording triggers recording or playback at a certain time each week, etc. Can be used together with automatic uploads for instant availability.

• SNTP function allows the internal clock to be set using internet time servers

• Link playback function allows two units to be operated simultaneously for redundant backup

• Compressor and limiter on input

• Auto level control monitors and adjusts the input signal

• Power On Record function starts recording as soon as power is switched on

• Mono mix playback function

• Three user presets allow quick setting of input level, sample rate, etc.

• Auto-mark function shows where a file has clipped

• Dual format recording simultaneously captures files as WAV and MP3 format

Tascam SS-CDR250N Specifications:

Supported media

• SD (512MB - 2GB) / SDHC (4GB - 32GB) / SDXC (up to 128GB) card

• USB memory (512MB - 64GB)

• CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA

Recording formats

• WAV: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz, 16/24-bit

• MP3: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz, 64kbps-320kbps

• CD-DA: Stereo, 44.1kHz  

Playback formats

• WAV: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz, 16/24-bit

• MP3: Stereo/Mono, 44,1kHz/48kHz, 64kbps-320kbps

• CD-DA: Stereo, 44.1kHz  

• Number of channels: 2 mono / 1 stereo

ANALOG INPUTS:

BALANCED

• Connector: XLR-3-31(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

• Standard input level: +4dBu(1.23Vrms)

• Maximum input level: +20dBu(7.75Vrms)

• Minimum input level: -10dBu(0.25Vrms) or more

• Input impedance: 22k ohms

UNBALANCED

• Connector: RCA pin jacks

• Standard input level: -10dBV(0.316Vrms)

• Maximum input level: +6dBV(2.0Vrms)

• Minimum input level: -24dBV(0.06Vrms) or more

• Input impedance: 22k ohms 

ANALOG OUTPUTS:

BALANCED 

• Connector: XLR-3-32(1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD

• Standard output level: +4dBu(1.23Vrms)

• Maximum output level: +20dBu(7.75Vrms )

• output impedance: 100 ohms

UNBALANCED

• Connector: RCA pin jacks

• Standard output level: -10dBV(0.316Vrms)

• Maximum output level: +6dBV(2.0Vrms)

• output impedance: 200 ohms

PHONES

• Connector: Standard 6.3mm (1/4') stereo jack

• Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW (into 32 ohms load, 0.1% distortion)

DIGITAL INPUTS

• Connectors: XLR and RCA jacks

• Formats: IEC60958-3(S/PDIF), AES3-2003/IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)

• Input frequency: 32kHz-96kHz

DIGITAL OUTPUT

• Connectors: XLR and RCA jacks

• Formats: IEC60958-3(S/PDIF), AES3-2003/IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)

CONTROL I/O

• RS-232C:   

• Connector: D-sub 9pin

• Protocol: RS-232C

PARALLEL

• Connector: D-sub 25pin

• Maximum input voltage: +5.5V

• High level minimum input voltage: +3.75V

• Low level maximum input voltage: +1.25V

• Output format: Open drain (withstand voltage 50 V, maximum 50 mA)

• Low level maximum output voltage: 0.5V

• +5V power maximum supplied current: 100mA

REMOTE IN (RC-SS2)

• Connector: 3.5mm TRS jack

• REMOTE (for RC-20 and RC-3F):   

• Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack

Ethernet

• Connector: RJ-45

• Compatibility: 100BASE-TX

USB

• Connector: USB A-type 4pin

• Protocol: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)

• Power: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz

• Power consumption: 100V: 20W, 110V-240V: 23W  

• Dimensions W x H x D): 19 x 1.75 x 11.85 in (482.6 × 44.5 ×30mm)

• Weight: 6.39 lbs (2.9kg) 

• Operating temperature range: 41°-95° F (5-35° C)

Frequency response

• 20Hz-20kHz: +/-0.5dB (JEITA)

• S/N ratio: 95dB or more (JEITA)

• Dynamic range: 95dB (JEITA)

• Distortion: 0.005% or less ( JEITA)

• Channel crosstalk: 95dB(JEITA) 

SALE: $1199.99

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