Key Features
Balanced and unbalanced analog I/O (XLR and RCA jacks)
Record or dub to CD-R media @ 44.1K/16-bit
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
Optional IF-DA2 Dante card allows the unit to operate on a Dante audio network
Sample rate converter on digital inputs
RS-232C Serial and 25-pin parallel control ports
Records to SD Card or USB media
Automatic file close saves file every 2 seconds to prevent data loss if power is interrupted while recording
TASCAM SS-CDR250N Overview
The SS-CDR250N Two-Channel Networking CD and Media Recorder from TASCAM is a solid-state recorder that features networking and can accept an optional IF-DA2 Dante card for integrating into any commercial environment. It can be used in broadcast and contractor installation markets, and records in WAV, MP3, SD/SDHC/SDXC, USB memory, and CD application formats. Built with parallel and RS-232C serial control, along with up to 20 tracks of flash start, the media recorder provides balanced and unbalanced I/O, and coaxial digital I/O. These unique features make the SS-CDR250N Two-Channel Networking CD and Media Recorder an ideal one rack-space media solution.
- Balanced and unbalanced analog I/O (XLR and RCA jacks)
- Record or dub to CD-R media @ 44.1K/16-bit
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
- Optional IF-DA2 Dante card allows the unit to operate on a Dante audio network
- Sample rate converter on digital inputs
- RS-232C Serial and 25-pin parallel control ports
- Records to SD Card or USB media
- Automatic file close saves file every 2 seconds to prevent data loss if power is interrupted while recording
- Pre-record records the input buffer so that the start of a recording isn't missed
- Auto cue and auto ready for instant track playback
- Power-on play begins playback as soon as the unit is switched on
- Graphic LCD display with time, level, and menu information
- Security screw to keep the SD slots covered
- VSA (Variable Speed Audition) changes playback speed without changing the pitch and vice-versa
- Compact 1U rack-mountable format
- Ethernet connection can be used for control and file transfer
- Microphone inputs with phantom power
- Supports SDXC media for cards larger than 32 GB (up to 128 GB)
- Redundant recording feature records program to both cards simultaneously
- Relay record begins recording on the second card when the first one fills up
- Free app for iOS and Android allows the recorder to be operated from a smartphone
- FTP client and server functions allow recordings to be automatically uploaded to a server, or for program to be pushed to a player from a remote location
- Password protection and file encryption prevent stolen data assets
- Scheduled recording triggers recording or playback at a certain time each week, etc. Can be used together with automatic uploads for instant availability
- SNTP function allows the internal clock to be set using internet time servers
- Link playback function allows two units to be operated simultaneously for redundant backup
- Compressor and limiter on input
- Auto level control monitors and adjusts the input signal
- Power-on record function starts recording as soon as power is switched on
- Mono mix playback function
- Three user presets allow quick setting of input level, sample rate, etc.
- Auto-mark function shows where a file has clipped
- Dual-format recording simultaneously captures files as WAV and MP3 format
TASCAM SS-CDR250NSpecs
| Form Factor |
Rackmount |
| Number of Tracks |
2 |
| Maximum Simultaneous Tracks |
2x Recording |
| Maximum Sampling Rate |
44.1 kHz / 16-Bit |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O |
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output 1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Line Input 1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Line Output 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Output |
| Digital Audio I/O |
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
| USB (Non-Host) |
1x USB-A (USB 2.0) |
| Network I/O |
1x RJ45 Ethernet (100BASE-TX) |
| Other I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Remote Input 1x DB-25 Parallel/Control 1x DE-9/DB-9 RS-232 1x 2.5 mm TRS Remote Input |
Performance
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (JEITA) |
| Maximum Input Level |
Analog Inputs: +20 dBu Control Inputs: +5.5 V Line Inputs: +6 dBV |
| Maximum Output Level |
Analog Outputs: +20 dBu +6 dBV |
| Headphone Output Power |
45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms (Max, 0.1% THD) |
| Impedance |
Analog Inputs: 22 Kilohms XLR Outputs: 100 Ohms RCA Outputs: 200 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range |
95 dB (JEITA) |
| SNR |
≥ 95 dB (JEITA) |
| THD |
≤ 0.005% (JEITA) |
| Crosstalk |
95 dB (JEITA) |
Digital Audio
| Audio File Formats |
MP3, WAV |
| Sample Rates |
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz (WAV, Playback) 44.1 / 48 kHz (MP3, Playback) 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz (WAV, Record) 44.1 / 48 kHz (MP3, Record) |
| Bit Depths |
16 / 24-Bit (WAV) |
| Bit Rates |
64 to 320 kb/s (MP3) |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Supported Media |
SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, USB Flash Drive, CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA |
| Supported Media Capacity |
SD: 512 MB Minimum to 2 GB Maximum SDHC: 4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum SDXC: 128 GB Minimum USB Flash Drive: 512 MB Minimum to 64 GB Maximum |
Power
| Power Requirements |
AC Input |
| AC Input Power |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
23 W (Maximum) |
Physical
| Operating Temperature |
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Dimensions |
19 x 1.8 x 11.9" / 482.6 x 44.5 x 301 mm |
| Weight |
6.4 lb / 2.9 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
10.65 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
21.6 x 15.6 x 5.5" |
