Tascam CD-RW901SL - Rack Mount Slot-Loading CD Recorder with MP3 Playback and Analog/Digital XLR Connectors
The CD-RW901SL from Tascam is a professional-quality slot-loading CD recorder that can be mounted in a standard audio rack. High-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A converters provide terrific audio quality. The unit can record and play CD-R/RW discs as well as play discs that are written with MP3 files.
Standard features of the player include front-panel playback controls, a large information display, a wired remote control, and stereo RCA I/O connectors. More advanced features include automatic sample rate conversion, selectable disc reading speed, auto cue and auto ready, pitch control of 0.1 to 1.0%, and more. Optical and coaxial digital I/O connectors are also provided for maintaining a digital signal from start to finish, and analog and digital XLR connectors let you connect to most professional audio gear. Additional connectors include parallel and RS-232C ports for wired control.
- Rack mountable slot-loading CD recorder
- Reads and records CD-R/RW and can play back MP3 CDs
- 24-bit A/D and D/A converters for high-quality audio
- Front-panel playback and adjustment controls
- Front-panel headphone jack with independent volume control
- Stereo analog RCA and XLR I/Os
- Digital I/O includes TOSLink optical, S/PDIF coaxial, and AES/EBU XLR connectors
- Parallel and RS-232C control ports
- Large information display
- Selectable disc reading speed
- Sample rate conversion between 32kHz to 48kHz so you can work with virtually any audio source
- Timed track feature lets you add a track ID to a CD every 1-10 minutes while recording
- Skip mode offers index searching and a time skip function
- Auto cue and auto ready features
- Wired remote control included
- Two units may be connected for continuous recording
- Pitch adjustments on playback from 0.1 to 1.0%
- Auto or manual track dividing
- Sync record start
- Repeat all, single track, or A-B repeat
- CD-RW discs can be erased or unfinalized
- Dedicated input level controls for left and right channels
- CD-TEXT and MP3 ID3 tag display
- PS/2 keyboard input for CD-TEXT input and control
- Digital fade in/out while recording
| Type | Rack Mount, Slot-Loading |
| Compatible Discs | CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA (High-Speed CD-RW is Supported) |
| Supported Bit/Sample Rates | 16-bit/44.1kHz |
| A/D Converter | 24-bit |
| D/A Converter | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate Conversion | Automatic |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz - 20kHz ±0.8dB (Playback) 20Hz - 20kHz ±1dB (Recording) |
| Dynamic Range |
95dB (Playback) 90dB (Recording) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
95dB (Playback) 90dB (Recording) |
| THD + N |
0.006% (Playback) 0.008% (Recording) |
| Connectors |
1 x Power Input 1 x Wired Remote Input 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Input 1 x RS-232C Control Port 1 x Parallel Control Port 1 x 1/4" Headphone Output (Front-Panel) 1 x Stereo Analog RCA Input 1 x Stereo Analog RCA Output 1 x Stereo Analog XLR Input 1 x Stereo Analog XLR Output 1 x AES/EBU Digital XLR Input 1 x AES/EBU Digital XLR Output 1 x S/PDIF Digital Coaxial Input 1 x S/PDIF Digital Coaxial Output 1 x TOSLink Digital Optical Input 1 x TOSLink Digital Optical Output |
| Nominal Input Level | -5dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | +4dBu |
| Built-in Hard Drive | No |
| SCSI | No |
| Word Clock I/O | No |
| Digital Gain Control | No |
| Digital Fade In/Out | Yes |
| SCMS Management | No |
| Remote Control |
Wired Remote (Included) PS/2 Keyboard Input RS-232C Port Parallel Port |
| RAM Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Track Incrementing Features | Yes, Every 1-10 Minutes During Recording, Selectable |
| Indexing | Yes |
| Finalize Features | Yes |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.7 x 19 x 12.2" (94 x 483 x 309mm) |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- Excellent sound (4)
- Versatile (4)
- Low distortion (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (4)
- Performances (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (7)
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Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
Our CD-RW901SL is part of our gear in our professional studios, we record sample mixes directly from our digitals boards with the auto feature on this recorder. Lot's of features, finalize disk really fast compare with other recorders. Also B&H [...] of course the best price!!!!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
One of the best parts of this deck is it will record on any CD you give it. It has great sound and is easy to use. Another plus is it has balanced ins and outs. There are way more features than I will ever need for live to CD.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
Have been using this product in my home studio for 2 months now and overall am pleased with it's performance. Works well with different brands of CD-Rs. I don't believe it burns in true real time as it uses a DVD drive (these burn at 16x in short bursts from buffer memory). My only complaint is that the auto fade does not work smoothly (fades at the same rate no matter the time setting, then cuts out).
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
We use this for recording live concerts and recitals. We have tracked thousands of event and never missed a beat. I don't like the slot loading, but it works just fine and I have never had a problem with it. We use these units with externat converters so I can't speak to the AtoD. The cheaper version of this with out analogue XLR and AES-EBU is just as good. If you were to be tracking from a SPDIF source I would buy that one instead.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
I've used this recorder to provide cds for uil band performances for the last couple of days. The recorder has worked well without a glitch. Finalizing is very fast. My wishes are de-tented analog input controls.
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- No wireless remote
Best Uses
- Church Sermon Recording
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
This is a replacement for Tascam CC-222 MK III, which is a tape/CD combination recorder. CC-222 usually last about 2-3 years.
I've bough 3 units of CD-RW901SL so far they're all good for long recording sessions (> 60min).
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
This product is great for live recording. It proves to be dependable and is very user friendly.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam CD-RW901SL - Slot-Loading CD Recorder w/ MP3 Playback and XLR Connectors:
I run a recording studio in Albany, New York, "old school" compared to my contemporaries. I still burn CDs in real time, sometimes incrementing track numbers manually, and I gotta say this unit is the best one I've ever used: every "thoughtful" feature is included. It will take signals from any digital or analog source, the monitoring is excellent, and if you attach a keyboard you can name tracks. When I say "thoughtful," I mean just that-- the designers apparently have confronted all the tangled little details you run up against when burning CDs and come up with solutions. The menus and options are deep and all-inclusive. I am totally digging it-- um, translated? It rocks.
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What's in the Box
- Power Cord
- Rack Mounting Kit
- Wired Remote Control with 5m Cable
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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