Description
A Professional CD Recorder/Player with proprietary TEAC Tray-loading Transport
The Tascam CD-RW901MK2 is a professional CD recorder that replace the best-selling CD-RW901SL. An AKM AK4528VM is employed for AD/DA conversion for clean and clear sound quality, while a new tray-loading transport manufactured by TEAC ensures years of reliable operation in the most demanding installations, allowing gapless recording that conventional PC drives can’t. More recording features like Auto Track Creation help the operator create polished recordings without constant supervision.
With the CD-RW901MK2, balanced analog input/output jacks and external control terminals are included. Additionally, long-run continuous recording (and overlap recording) is possible by connecting multiple CD-RW901MK2s with an accessory cable. An ISRC/RID code can be displayed to check the recording in a mastering studio. Whether used for PA/Sound Reinforcement playback, studio, mastering, or broadcast, the CD-RW901MK2 is a TASCAM’s latest generation of reliable CD recording and playback.
TEAC-made CD drive with customized firmware
Various useful features have been added to the CD-RW901MK2 to meet all kinds of professional needs. CD drive for example, a TEAC-made CD drive is employed for excellent durability and reliability, performing finely-tuned responses – gapless recording while increasing track number, for example – thanks to its customized firmware developed by in-house engineers.
Other features include rich playback function and a high level of audio performance enable the CD-RW901MK2 to be used as a professional-grade CD player. The audio circuit is also equipped with high level capabilities, with a high-spec frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.8dB.
CD-RW901MK2: developed for studio mastering and broadcasting stations
The CD-RW901MK2, being a superior model, is designed by reinforcing the analogue input and output terminal of the CD-RW900MK2 in addition to implementing external control terminals.
Long-run continuous recording (overlap recording) is now available by connecting multiple CD-RW901MK2s, while the ISRC/RID code display function allows the CD-RW901MK2 to be used as a recorder/player for checking in a mastering studio.
The CD-RW901MK2 is also perfect for professional acoustic settings such as PA and sound reinforcement, and the CD-RW901MK2 is an optimal device to be used within professional acoustic settings like mastering studios and broadcasting stations.
The CD-RW901MK2 could be enjoyed for many years in the respective environment.
Features:
- Highly reliable tray-loading optical drive
- Records to pro CD-R, CD-RW and consumer CD-R and CD-RW media (Ultra-Speed CD-RW media are not supported)
- Selectable read speed to increase playability of low-grade or damaged media
- 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
- XLR balanced analogue I/O
- RCA unbalanced analogue I/O
- Coaxial and optical digital I/O (SPDIF)
- AES/EBU digital I/O
- Input sample rate converter (32–48 kHz, defeatable)
- Independant L/R analogue input level controls
- Digital volume
- Sync recording function
- Auto track division by level with trim function
- Time track division: Adds a CD track ID every 1 to 10 minutes
- Set index marks
- Selectable skip mode: jump by track, by index, or in 1-minute steps
- Digital fade in/out from 1 to 30 sec in 1-sec steps
- Rec mute function to record silence
- Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) playback
- All, single, or A-B repeat play
- Auto Cue function
- Auto Ready function
- Call function
- Incremental Play function
- Plays MP3 files on CDs
- Plays MP3 files inside directories
- Shows MP3 tags on display (ID3)
- Pitch control (±16% in 0.1 to 1.0% steps)
- Key control (±6 semi-tones)
- Key original function (change tempo without changing key)
- Selectable copy ID
- Erase/un-finalize CD-RWs
- Supports CD-Text
- Computer keyboard can be used for CD-Text input and as a remote control
- RS-232C serial control (9-pin D-sub)
- Parallel control (15-pin D-sub)
- Power-on play: Starts CD playback when power is applied
- Continuous recording with two CD-RW901MK2 units
- Wired remote control included
- 2-U rack-mount construction
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Recordable media | CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW is supported) |
| Playback disc formats | CD-DA, CD-ROM (ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet format, multisession discs and CD text) |
| Playback file formats | CD-DA: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64–320 kbps, VBR |
| Recording file formats | CD-DA: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo |
| Quantisation | 16-bit linear |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1 kHz |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB (playback) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (recording) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 95 dB (Playback) 90 dB (recording) |
| Dynamic range | 95 dB (Playback) 90 dB (recording) |
| Distortion | <0.006 % (Playback) <0.008 % (recording) |
| Channel separation | >90 dB (Playback, at 1 kHz) >80 dB (recording, at 1 kHz) |
| Wow and flutter | <0.001 % (unmeasurable) |
| Analogue inputs and outputs | |
|---|---|
| Analogue input (balanced) | XLR |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (–16 dBFS) |
| Minimum input level | –5 dBu (adjustable level at –16 dBFS) |
| Nominal impedance | 14k Ω |
| Analogue input (unbalanced) | RCA |
| Nominal input level | –10 dBV (–16 dBFS) |
| Minimum input level | –19 dBV (adjustable level at –16 dBFS) |
| Nominal impedance | 22k Ω |
| Analogue output (balanced) | XLR |
| Nominal output level | +4 dBu (–16 dBFS) |
| Maximum output level | +20 dBu ±2 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 75 Ω |
| Analogue output (unbalanced) | RCA |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV (–16 dBFS) |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV ±2 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 600 Ω |
| Headphones output | 6.3-mm stereo jack |
| Output power | 20 mW (into 32 Ω) |
| Digital inputs and outputs | |
|---|---|
| Digital inputs | |
| Sampling frequency converter | 32 to 48 kHz |
| Coaxial | RCA, IEC60958 (SPDIF) |
| Optical | TOS, IEC60958 (SPDIF) |
| AES/EBU | XLR, IEC60958 (AES/EBU) |
| Digital outputs | |
| Coaxial | RCA, IEC60958 (SPDIF) |
| Optical | TOS, IEC60958 (SPDIF) |
| AES/EBU | XLR, IEC60958 (AES/EBU) |
| Other connectors | |
|---|---|
| Parallel port | D-Sub, 15-pin |
| Serial port | D-Sub, 9-Pin (RS-232C) |
| Remote connector | 2.5-mm Mini jack (for RC-RW901 only) |
| Keyboard connector | Mini DIN, 6-pin (PS/2) |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Voltage requirements | USA/Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe: 230 V AC, 50 Hz Australia: 240 V AC, 50 Hz |
| Power consumption | Europe, Australia: 19 W USA/Canada: 17 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 483 mm x 94 mm x 309 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Supplied accessories | RC-RW901SL wired remote control |