Tascam CD-A580

Ideal for installation, this multi-format problem solver includes recording and archiving features.

The multi-purpose CD-A580 plays from cassette, CD, or USB flash media. Cassette and USB recording is also available, allowing cassettes to be archived to USB as MP3 files.

The CD-A580 combines a cassette recorder, CD player and USB flash drive recorder/player into a rack-mountable unit – perfect for installation and professional applications. Not only compatible with the most popular types of media, the CD-A580 allows cassette tapes to be dubbed to USB media for archival.

The installation-grade CD player supports several CD formats for maximum flexibility. Standard audio CDs (CD-DA) are supported, as well as CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs containing MP3 files. Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback are also included. In addition, the Power-on Playback function is available.

cassette recorder

Transport control based on one-way logic, with exceptional stability and longevity

An IC Logic based transport control is used for the cassette mechanism. The carriage was chosen to provide years of professional use.

Wireless remote control operation, and a power-on record/play mode are available.

CD to cassette recording

CDs can be burned to blank cassettes. If desired, the order of the tracks on the CD can be programmed before recording begins.

Record from USB flash drive, or line inputs

USB media can be recorded to cassette. The order of the USB tracks can also be programmed before capturing to cassette. Recording from the line inputs is also compatible with cassette recording.

10% tone control

During cassette tape playback, the pitch can be adjusted up to 10%.

Compatible Cassette Tape Types

The following types of tapes are compatible for recording and playback.

Playback: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II), Metal (TYPE IV)

Registration: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II)

CD player

Playback of compatible audio CDs, CD-R/CD-RW discs and data CDs (MP3 files)

Installation-quality CD player supports multiple CD formats for maximum flexibility. Standard audio CDs (CD-DA) as well as CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and data CDs containing MP3 files are supported. Repeat, shuffle and scheduled playback are included. Also, power-on play function is available.

USB flash drive recorder/player

Copy from cassette to USB media, such as MP3 files

Cassette media can be captured to the USB drive as MP3 files, allowing analog Masters to be saved and archived in digital format. Audio from CDs and LINE inputs can also be recorded in MP3 format to USB flash drives. When burning from a CD, each track is automatically converted to a separate MP3 file. When recording audio from tape or the LINE inputs, you can manually split MP3 files during recording.

Playing MP3 audio files

Select a folder to play the MP3 files it contains. Repeat, shuffle and scheduled playback are included. In addition, power-on play function is available.

Features at a glance

cassette deck

Logic IC’s one-way transport control allows recording and playback

Burn from CD’s

Copy from USB flash drive and record from LINE inputs

10% tone control

Compatible Cassette Tape Types

Playback: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II), metal (TYPE IV)

Recording: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II)

Playback: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II), metal (TYPE IV)

Recording: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II)

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