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TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette, USB & CD Player/Recorder

BH #TACDA580 • MFR #CD-A580
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TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette, USB & CD Player/Recorder
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 MP3s to cassette tape—and vice versa—with TASCAM’s CD-A580, a multi-purpose recording/playback device which handles cassette tapes, CD files of multiple types, and USB flash media. Taking up 3 RU of rack space, the device is suitable for use in installation and professional scenarios, sports RCA line inputs and outputs, a 1/4" headphone jack with its own volume knob, and an LCD display, giving you readouts on levels.
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TASCAM CD-A580 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Cassette Deck
  • 3CD Player
  • 4USB Flash Drive Recorder / Player
  • 5General

Record MP3s to cassette tape—and vice versa—with TASCAM’s CD-A580, a multi-purpose recording/playback device which handles cassette tapes, CD files of multiple types, and USB flash media. Taking up 3 RU of rack space, the device is suitable for use in installation and professional scenarios, sports RCA line inputs and outputs, a 1/4" headphone jack with its own volume knob, and an LCD display, giving you readouts on levels.

The cassette deck is capable of both playback and recording, capturing files from CDs and the USB flash drive. On the cassette side, you can control the pitch of playback within a window of ±10%. As for the CD player, audio CDs, CD-RWs, and data CDs containing MP3 files are all supported, with a variety of playback modes provided, including Program, Single, and All. The USB flash-drive recorder can capture MP3 files from the CD player, the cassette deck, and line-input sources. Furthermore, you can play MP3 files with this device, playing back in Shuffle and Program modes. A remote control is included, so you may operate the CD-A580 at a distance. Batteries for the remote are also provided.

Cassette Deck
  • One-way, IC Logic transport control enables recording and playback
  • Dub from CDs
  • Dub from USB flash drive and recording from LINE Inputs
  • ±10% pitch control 
  • Supports normal, chrome, and metal tape for playback; normal and chrome for recording
CD Player
  • Playback of audio CDs, CD-RW discs and data CDs (MP3 files) supported
  • Various repeat playback modes, including Single, All and Program
USB Flash Drive Recorder / Player
  • Recording as MP3 files possible from CD, cassette and line-input sources
  • MP3 file playback
  • Shuffle- and program-playback supported
  • Folder-repeat playback
  • Manual file division (TAPE/LINE)
General
  • Headphone jack with level control
  • Infrared remote control included
  • LCD display with level meters
  • 3 RU rackmount size
UPC: 043774032952

TASCAM CD-A580 Specs

Tape
Supported Formats
Cassette tape (C-10 through C-90)
Playback: Normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II), metal (TYPE IV)
Recording: Normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II)
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 approximately 12.5 kHz, ±4 dB (chrome)
50 to approximately 12.5 kHz ±4 dB (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 approximately 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
Playback: 20 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB
Record: 20 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB (CD), 100 Hz to 15 kHz at ±3 dB (Line-in)
Signal to Noise Ratio
Playback: >85 dB
Record: >85 dB
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
16 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22 x 14.8 x 9.4"

TASCAM CD-A580 Reviews

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Can i record from my computer to a blank ...

Can i record from my computer to a blank cassette?
Asked by: Mark
Yes 1. You will need a 3.5mm to 2 RCA adapter 2. Connect the 3.5mm side to your computer's headphone jack 3. Connect the 2 RCA to the Left & Right on the Tascam CD-A580 4. Put your cassette in the unit 5. Press the "Tape" button located right below the red "record " label on the CD-A580 6. Set the volume on your computer 7. Adjust the record level on the CD-A580 You should be good to go ! 7.
Answered by: wk
Date published: 2020-08-27

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Is the keyboard available for the a-580 ?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Tascam CD-A580 does not offer a keyboard control function. It lacks the necessary RS-232C port.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2019-12-03

can I dub from cassette to cd without connecting ...

can I dub from cassette to cd without connecting to amp, and monitoring on headphones?
Asked by: morton
You can dub from CD to cassette -- recording the audio from a CD onto a cassette tape. The CD section is a player only and does not have the ability to record. Recording can only be done by the cassette deck or USB flash drive. You would not need to connect to an amp and you can monitor the audio with headphones.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2021-06-13

What are the recording times for USB ?

What are the recording times for USB ?
Asked by: Robert
If you are recording mP3 files, a song is usually about 4MB in size, so a 16GB USB flashdrive can hold approximately 4000 songs.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2021-03-15

If you have only 5 minutes of audio on a 45 ...

If you have only 5 minutes of audio on a 45 minute tape side, will the MP3 stop during the silence? Or will you get the entire 45 minutes on the MP3 until the tape physically stops?
Asked by: John
The Tascam CD-A580 Cassette, USB & CD Player/Recorder will play the full 45 minutes of tape, including any parts that are silent.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2022-10-06

Is the cassette to USB (MP3) conversion ...

Is the cassette to USB (MP3) conversion self-contained? In other words, does the user simply push play on the cassette, and the song is automatically saved on a USB drive inserted in the USB port? If not, what is the process? And if the tape has 10 songs, does the user have to play and transfer each song individually, or does the system detect space between songs and separate the songs into separate MP3 files?
Asked by: Matt
To record audio from a cassette tape to a USB flash drive using the TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette, USB & CD Player/Recorder, you have the option of recording one continuous file or separating the files manually (starting and stopping the USB recording manually) so that each song will be saved as a different MP3 file. To transfer the audio from a cassette to USB, you insert the USB flash drive into the CD-A580, then press the Source button to select the source to be recorded (CD, Tape, or Line). Then press the Record USB button and the record icon will begin to blink. To stop recording, press the USB Stop button. You can find all of the instructions for recording in the user manual: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/615699.pdf
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2023-01-10

Via Sony receiver, phono setting works w/ ...

Via Sony receiver, phono setting works w/ turntable (2 RCA plugs).Will CD & tape work w/ input on receiver via same 4 RCA plugs?
Asked by: Stephen
The TASCAM CD-A580's RCA inputs can be used with any line-level audio source, such as a CD player or tape deck.
Answered by: calvinm
Date published: 2023-03-28

good morning. Can you transfer from cassette to ...

good morning. Can you transfer from cassette to USB at the same audio quality as the original (cassette) source? thank you.
Asked by: gary
Yes (by default) you could also make some recording adjustments levels to your referred as well. Also, try go to Youtube, there are more tips & techniques for how to make your analog collections sound better...
Answered by: Siphann
Date published: 2023-03-18
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