Description
Record MP3s to Cassette Tape—and Vice Versa with Tascam’s CD-A580
The Tascam CD-A580 is a versatile recording and playback device designed to meet the needs of both professionals and enthusiasts. It supports cassette tapes, CD files of various types, and USB flash media, all within a compact 3 RU rack-mountable unit. Whether you need to record from CD to MP3, tape, or line-input, the CD-A580 has you covered. The unit includes RCA line inputs and outputs, a 1/4″ headphone jack with a dedicated volume knob, and an informative LCD display for level monitoring.
Key Features
- Cassette Deck, CD Player & MP3 Player
- Plays Back CDs, Cassettes & MP3s
- Record from CD to MP3 & Tape
- Record from Tape to MP3
- Record from Line-Input to Tape & MP3
- Supports CDs, CD-RWs & Data CDs
- Shuffle, Program, All & Single Playback
- Pitch Control on Cassette Deck Playback
- 3 RU of Space, Rackmount Kit Included
- Remote & Batteries Included
Specifications
Tape
| Supported Formats |
Cassette tape (C-10 through C-90); Normal (TYPE I) & Chrome (TYPE II) recording; Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II) & Metal (TYPE IV) playback |
| Track System |
Stereo |
| Head Structure |
1 x Record/Playback Head; 1 x Erase Head |
| Pitch Control |
±10%, Playback Only |
| Wow & Flutter |
0.3% (W.RMS) |
| Frequency Response |
50 to approx. 12.5 kHz, ±4 dB (Chrome & Normal) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
59 dB (Maximum Input Level, A-weighted) |
| Sensitivity |
4.5 dBu (0.46 V) |
| Impedance |
>50 kOhms |
CD Player
| Supported Discs |
CD, CD-R, CD-RW (8 / 12 cm) |
| Disc Formats |
CD-DA, MP3 Data CD (ISO9660 Level 1 / Level 2) |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to approx. 20 kHz, ±2 dB |
| THD+N |
Less than 0.02% (1 kHz) |
| Maximum Output Level |
+6 dBV (2.0 V) |
USB
| Format |
MP3, Playback and Record |
| Sampling Frequency |
16 to 48 kHz, 8 to 320 kbps playback; 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps record format |
| File/Folder Limits |
8 Levels Supported |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB (Playback); 20 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB (Record – CD), 100 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB (Line-in) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
>85 dB (Playback & Record) |
General
| Analog I/O |
2 x Unbalanced Line Inputs, RCA; 2 x Unbalanced Line Outputs, RCA; 1 x Stereo Headphone Output, 1/4″ Phone Type |
| Nominal Input Level |
-4.5 dBu (-0.46 V), RCA |
| Maximum Output Level |
+6 dBV (2.0 V), RCA |
| Impedance |
Input: >50 kOhms; Headphone Output: 32 Ohms |
| Headphone Output |
10 mW + 10 mW (THD + N 0.1%) |
| Dimensions |
19.0 x 5.5 x 11.4″ / 48.3 x 14.0 x 29.0 cm |
| Weight |
13.2 lb / 6.0 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
17.2 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
22 x 14.8 x 9.4″ |
