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CD-X1700 Dual CD and MP3 Player for Professional DJs
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- Anti-shock memory- Seamless LOOP
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tascam Dual CD Player
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CD-X1700 Dual CD and MP3 Player for Professional DJs
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- Seamless LOOP
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tascam SSR05 Solid State/Cd Stereo Audio Recorder
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TASCAM smashes the barrier to solid-state recording with the SS-R05, a compact new recorder for installation and live recording. Based on TASCAM's top-selling SS-R1, the SS-R05 strips down to basics to reach a price point within reach of any installation or house of worship. The SS-R05 has unbalanced RCA analog in and out, as well as coaxial S/PDIF digital I/O. It records to Compact Flash cards in MP3 or WAV format, 16-bit or 24-bit. Control is available through a wired remote control. Contractor-friendly features include power-on play for music playback install and auto track increment by time or level for house of worship and meeting recording. A PS/2 keyboard input allows tracks to be named on the card. For affordable playback and recording in demanding installations, trust TASCAM with the compact SS-R05.
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- Solid state recording to Compact Flash media.- One-rack-space compact design.
- Records in WAV or MP3 format to CF Card.
- Unbalanced RCA line input and output.
- SPDIF coaxial digital in and out with sample rate converter.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Tascam CDRW901SL Slot-Loading Pro CD Recorder
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The Tascam CDRW901SL expands on Tascam’s history of high-end CD recorders. Building upon many of the features of the CDRW900SL, the CDRW901SL adds RS-232, XLR balanced I/O, a wired remote, AES/EBU digital I/O, and a timed track increment (selectable from 1 to 10 minutes) for adding CD track ID markers during recording. The CDRW901SL has dedicated input level controls and its digital inputs are equipped with Automatic Sample Rate Conversion for compatibility with nearly any signal. Pitch Control (16% +/-) on playback is a standard feature along with Key Control, MP3 Audio Playback, and Power-on-Play. The front panel PS/2 keyboard input offers the ability to name tracks and provide the user one-key access to frequently accessed menu functions. The latest upgrade to the CDRW901SL added continuous recording between two CDRW901SLs, Index Search and New Time Skip functions on skip mode, Selectable Disc Reading Speed, and MP3 Action Setting (prevents accidental termination of continuous MP3 playback) to an already impressive list of features.
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- Slot Loading Transport- 24 bit A/D and D/A converters
- Sample Rate Conversion (32KHz to 48KHz)
- XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced analog I/O with dedicated input controls
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
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By Musicgioni (Spring Hill, Florida United States)
I am in my mid 40s and the last 30 yearts I have accumulated a lot of music in LPs and Cassettes that I would love to have in my car or MP3 player on trips. I tried using my computer to record them but all the complications and file covnersion in order to make just one new CD was tiresome to me. When I found out about the Tascam CD-RW901SL I just fell in love with the idea of having a recorder that pretty much works like the Cassette decks and Reel to Reel recorders of times past. After doing my due diligence and reading everything I could find on the Tascam and competitive players I finally took the jump and bought one.
The CD-RW901SL is a very good looking machine and it feels very well built. The buttons and knobs have a "positive" feel in them that make them a pleasure to use. The looks are, well, professional. It does strike out as a shore thumb in my Hi-Fi rig but I like it none-the-less. One thing that I just love on the Tascam is the lack of a CD tray. The unit is Slot Loading pretty much like the CD player in your car. In this way reliability is improved substantially as there is no CD tray to break.
The unit comes with pretty much every possible connection one could ever need. Digital inputs and outputs in Optical, SPDIF (RCA) and AES/EBU. Analog inputs and outputs in both Balanced and Unbalanced and the Balanced outputs also can be adjusted for output level via a couple of rear panel, user accesible pots.
The front has pretty much all the controls you need to work the unit and it also comes with a pretty good headphone amp AND the reason I actually bought this model: A PS2 computer keyboard connector for inputing Disc and Title tittles instead of using the buttons on the front of the unit (very cumbersome operation).
Finally the unit comes with a wired remote control (according to Tascam because that's what professional asked for...). I would have also like to see a wireless RC or at least the possibility to add one if one would like to. The cord is very long and I found this minor quirk easy to live with.
With just a short overview of the owner's manual I made all the connections to my system and started making some short recordings. Please make sure you buy some CD-RW so that you can re-use them and correct any mistakes before trasfering them to more permanent CD-Rs.
The quality of the Tascam's ADC (analog to digital converters) and DACs (digital to analog converters) is pretty good and more than adequate for my use. I use an external DAC and a professional might consider to use an external ADC to achieve the highest quality recording possible. I recorded some old LPs and tapes and the quality of the recording was very good indeed. Much better than the copies I could make using my Onkyo TA2800 or Nakamichi Dragon tape recorder. The sound of the copies could not compete directly with LPs playing on my SOTA Cosmos but pretty much nothing Digital can anyway.
Overall, the built and operational flexibility of the Tascam are very good. My only complaint and it is a fairly big one is this:
The present software is pretty limited in editing a disc after it is recorded. I do love the fact I can "Un Finalise" CD-RWs and do some more editing on them but I can not make two tracks into one, or split a track after it is recorded. Another disturbing "quirk" is that once you have recorded a number of tracks you can not go and erase just one track unless it is the last one. You CAN erase any number of tracks from the track to the last but you can not erase just one track by itself. I used to have a SONY MD recorder and you could do pretty much anything with the tracks after you recorded them. One would expect that for a Pro recorder like the CD-RW901SL this would be a given...
One last issue I have with the Tascam is that for inputing tittle to tracks using a keyboard you have to press SHIFT F8 every single time you want to input a tittle. In other words, you press SHIFT F8 and input a tittle of a track. For inputing the tittle of the next track you must press SHIFT F8 again, a very silly repetitive task.
I give the Tascam 5 stars for built and overall sound quality but only 3 for flexibility and thus the 4 star rating. I would love to see Tascam adressing the issues with Editing and Tittling in a software upgrade and this could become the best player around to transfer your music from LPs, Tapes or 8track cartridges.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tascam GA30CD Amp/CD Player Combo
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The Tascam GA-30CD guitar amplifier redefines what you'll expect from a guitar amp.From the creators of the popular CD-GT1mkII guitar trainer, TASCAM's exciting new 30-Watt guitar amp uses solid-state technology for killer guitar tone without the latency delay of digital modeling amps. Its onboard multieffects processor provides delay, rotary, phasing and dozens of other great-sounding tones. Along with being a flexible guitar amp with a 6.5-inch speaker and onboard digital effects, the GA-30CD has a built-in CD trainer with its own stereo sound system for playing CDs at virtually any speed and pitch without compromising the amp tone.Like the acclaimed CD-GT1mkII, the GA-30CD plays back CDs with Variable Speed Audition so musicians can learn licks at slower speeds without changing the pitch. CDs can also be pitched to match the tuning of an instrument, and a built-in tuner is provided. A Guitar Cancel feature is also provided for playing along with CDs, and a line input can play back an MP3 player, microphone preamp, mixer or other source.Tascam GA-30CD Guitar Ampllifier Features30 watt Solid State Technology Guitar AmplifierGain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost controls for guitar (single channel + boost)Independent 15W amplifier for guitar and stereo 7.5W amplifier for CD6.5-inch guitar speaker and two 3-inch speakers for CDEffect 1 programs: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto-Wah, Pitch Shift, Delay, Panning DelayEffect 2 dedicated to Reverb1/4-inch Footswitch Input for optional Boost pedal1/8-inch Stereo Line Input connector for MP3 player, drum machine or microphone preamp1/4-inch Stereo Headphone OutputCD Trainer FeaturesSeamless looping of song sectionsVariable Speed Audition allows you to speed up or slow down CD playback without changing the pitchBuilt-in Tuner and oscillatorGuitar Canceller allows you to play along wi
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- 30-Watt Solid State Technology Guitar Amplifier- Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost controls for guitar (single channel + boost)
- Independent 15W amplifier for guitar and stereo 7.5W amplifier for CD
- 6.5-inch guitar speaker and two 3-inch speakers for CD
- Effect 1 programs - Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto-Wah, Pitch Shift, Delay and Panning Delay
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder
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The BB-1000 Portable CD/SD Recorder is built to make recording to CD as simple as pressing record on a cassette 'boom box.' The battery-powered recorder records to either SD Card media or blank CDs from four built-in microphones or XLR mic inputs. The two front and two back mics can be individually trimmed for a balanced recording, and tracks can be immediately played back through a built-in 10W sound system. The BB-1000CD has been designed for simple operation in schools, houses of worship and band rehearsal spaces.
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- Makes recording to CD as simple as pressing record on a cassette boom box- A battery-powered recorder that records to either SD Card media or blank CDs
- Features 4 built-in high quality condenser microphones for 360-degree recording
- Tracks can be played through the built-in speaker system
- Wireless remote control unit included
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By B. Oliver
I bought one of these for practice. I'm a cellist, and recording myself has always meant getting up from my chair, putting down the instrument, using two hands to press an annoying combination of buttons to start the recording, sitting back down to record, then eventually having to get up again to listen on headphones. That's a lot of wasted time. I snapped up one of these new boombox/recorders as soon as it came out because it promised to get rid of all that hassle.
It's true, recording couldn't be easier. There's an included wireless remote. Just press record twice, then start playing. Press stop, then press play to hear yourself through the speakers built into the unit. Instant gratification!
Only problem is that the speakers are mediocre. My free Dell computer speakers sound better than the Tascam! Through the Tascam speakers the cello sounds muted. The upper harmonics don't come through. It might be fixable if there were an EQ on the unit, but there isn't. It isn't the built-in microphones--those are actually pretty good. On headphones, the treble comes through fine. It's definitely the speakers.
I'm giving the recorder three stars because everything else is perfect. But it really isn't any use for string players without decent speakers. If you're looking for something to use for practicing, you might as well buy a Tascam DR100 Portable Recorder (which also includes the wireless remote) and plug in a pair of computer speakers.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tascam CD-BT2 CD Bass Trainer
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The Tascam CDBT2 is the latest introduction in the portable CD trainer line-a product category literally invented by Tascam. Like the wildly-popular original CDBT1 bass trainer, musicians have the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch - allowing artists, musicians, students, and music teachers to practice, learn and teach fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite bass players. With its ultra-compact design and new functionality, the new CDBT2 trainer from Tascam is the most user-friendly trainer ever. The new CDBT2 bass trainer completes our all-new lineup of trainers for the musician, student, teacher and artist on the go. The new CDBT2 bass trainer features an all new improved ultra compact design, comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner, and Tascam's pioneering VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) feature lets music fans learn up a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere they go. With Tascam's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated pitch and key control, bass canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range, and seamless integration with CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback. Users can now discover the licks their favorite artist really played.
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- Portable CD bass trainer (More compact than previous CD-BT1MKII)^CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback ^10 second anti-shock memory^Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text^Key control: +/-6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with +/-50 cents fine tuneSee more technical details
By PhotoRay (California)
First of all, if you're going to get this, buy the AC power adapter. I didn't, because I actually ordered the CDBT1 to replace the one I've had for about 5 years (it was recently destroyed in a drop). So, I thought I would reorder the BT1 and use the AC adapter I had. However, I was shipped BT2 when the company I bought it from realized that they didn't have the BT1 in stock, and of course the AC adapter for the BT1 doesn't fit the BT2 (!). I originally wanted the BT1, because it also has a line-in port. I was able to run my iPod into the the line-in port. That was a really nice option that is not on the BT2.
I have to say that these units are really great trainers, and I recommend them to anyone beginner or otherwise. You can really work out the bass line, and apparently there are a lot of helpful features. I don't use most of the features (speed control, instrument roll back, effects, etc.) I live in an apartment, and I use the thing to practice with out disturbing the neighbors. Besides, the LCD is pretty small and hard to see. I've been able to do one thing with the LCD and the controls, and that's turn off the effects. For some reason every time I power on the BT2 and at random times over a session with the unit, I get the "spacey" compression effect. It's pretty annoying, because I usually play blues and rock and it just doesn't fit.
Also, volume control is an issue. At various times the volume of my bass appears to drop for no reason.
I think the power adapter might resolve issues. I recently ordered the adapter.
The BT2 is a nice looking unit, and it seems fairly sturdy. But, Tascam really should sell these things with an AC adapter.
By D-M$ney (Hurricane Alley)
The Tascam Bass Trainer -
I had high hopes for this little unit in being able to isolate the bass lines and easily pick out the instrument and also the opportunity to slow down the music to be able to pick out the harder or more complicated sections of a piece. I was very disappointed.
Personally - I would say that you are better off not wasting your time or hard earned dollars with this product. It is very difficult to pick out the bass lines in any music. In fact, pretty much the same as listening to your iPod or the radio, CD, etc. You're no better off. This unit did nothing to isolate the bass instrument. Yes it does slow down the music, but the quality is less than stellar even on that feature. I have used a guitar one before that was part of a Digitech 300 pedal unit, and while it wasn't fantastic - it was much easier to figure out guitar parts using that.
If you have $150 bucks to throw away - don't let my review stop you from purchasing this unit...
However, if you're serious about learning or getting better by figuring out other music... then there has to be a better option than this. I just don't know what it is yet...
I returned mine 2 days after getting it and trying it with a multitude of different styles and eras of music. I still came to the same conclusion that this unit was by no means worth the money it cost.
Buyer Beware. And good luck.
By Thomas P. Bigbee (Frisco Texas)
I was looking for a mini bass amp (that ran off batteries) to carry around. I read a review for one of them that said for a few more dollars you could get a Bass Trainer. So I started reading up on them (and I'm so glad that I did). This thing is excellent. I can't believe, how many options it has, best of all, I get to play along with my favorite CDs when I'm in the mood to do so.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Tascam CD-VT2 CD Vocal and Instrument Trainer
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The Tascam CDVT2 gives singers and instrumentalist like woodwind, brass, and string players the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch. The CDVT2 allows any artist, musician, student, or music teacher to practice, learn and teach vocal harmonies, fast rap passages and complex melodies from their favorite music. With its ultra-compact design and new functionality, the new CDVT2 trainer from Tascam is the most user-friendly trainer ever. The new CDVT2 Vocal/instrument trainer completes Tascam's all-new lineup of trainers for the musician, student, teacher and artist on the go. The new CDVT2 Vocal/instrument trainer features an all new improved ultra compact design, comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner, and Tascam's pioneering VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) feature lets music fans learn up a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere they go. With Tascam's legendary ease of use, original features such as integrated pitch and key control, vocal canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range, and seamless integration with CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback. Users can now discover the performance their favorite artist really played.
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- Portable CD Music/Vocal trainer (More compact than previous CD-VT1MKII)- CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback
- 10 second anti-shock memory
- Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text
- Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop
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By Suzuki Lady (Indiana)
I use this with my students to play sections of pieces at a slower tempo. Slow practice equals fast progress and this machine helps keep the students from practicing too fast.
By Fair review (san francisco)
Bought this item mainly to listen to music/spoken word faster than normal. The variable speed is not very variable if you want to go faster. It only will go 16% faster. For me it was a big waste of money. On any computer you can buy a program (the amazing slow downer for example) that will cost a fraction of the cost and play 300% faster, not 16%. It will go 50% slower, so if you just want to go slow it might be ok. Also it eats 4 double a batteries like they were popcorn, and the charger that was sent as recommend was the wrong voltage. It needs a 5v adapter. The quality of the sound is decent.
By J. Paulson
Compact and easy to use with outstanding features. Match with a Tascam PSP520 power supply (don't be enticed by the lower priced adapter as it does not match the voltage requirements of this unit) and a couple of inexpensive, powered speakers and you've got the perfect instrument trainer. Carve out that 18 second instrumental in the middle of a CD recording, slow it down, and loop it endlessly and you'll finally figure out that solo that's eluded you for so long. Fun and functional.
By monkuboy (Temple City, CA United States)
Not everyone has a need for this but if you do, it works very well. It plays a CD well enough although if that's all you need then don't buy this. What it does well is it can either speed or slow the tempo of what is on the CD without changing the pitch, or it can change the pitch of what is on the CD without changing the tempo. It also acts as a tuner. And, it can remove center channel vocals if you want to just hear the music portion of what is on the CD.
Regarding the tempo and pitch change, it executes these tasks flawlessly.
Regarding the vocal elimination, it removes the vocals satisfactorily. I don't think any machine can do a perfect job because there's too many hitches inherent in the recording, but this one does a good enough job so that the vocals are faint enough for someone to sing over and not compete with them.
Build quality is good - it is part of the Teac company and they make quality stuff. I bought a separate power transformer for this unit so I didn't have to worry about batteries, so I have no comments regarding how long the batteries last.
The controls and functions are neatly laid out on the panel and are easy to use. The instruction book is easy to follow. This product does what I bought it for very well so I am happy with it.
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Tascam CD-RW900SL Professional CD Recorder
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The Tascam CDRW900SL has quickly become one of the most popular CD recorders on the market. The CDRW900SL features a robust slot-loading transport, 24 bit A/D & D/A converters, MP3 playback, key control, sample rate conversion, and selectable CD disc reading speed. The CDRW900SL provides dedicated analog front panel input control, rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O, and S/PDIF digital I/O (optical and coaxial). Recently added features include Auto Cue and Auto Ready from the menu, selectable I/R remote Enable/Disable, and MP3 Action Setting (prevents accidental termination of continuous MP3 playback). The features users have come to expect from Tascam are also included; Pitch Control on playback (0.1 to 1.0% in 0.1 steps), Auto or Manual track division, Sync Record Start, Power on Play, Elapsed, Remain, Total and Total remain Time display, and CD-Text read and write.
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By Mr. Timothy Nyhuis (Hartford, MI USA)
The Tascam CD-RW900SL is just what the doctor ordered for us. We are small church that was still using cassette recording for our services and weren't sure how we would like making the change to CD recording, but the Tascam recorder made the transition easy and painless. It was easy to set up and the instructions that came with it were clear and user friendly. The recordings are crystal clear. I would recommend this model to anyone desiring to use CD recording.
By A. Dunkin
I really like this recorder. It has done a really good job for us. We record on it weekly.
By JC (MD USA)
Just got it and love it. This is an extremely sturdy unit, built to last. Buttons, panels, inputs, slot loading: everything about it is durable.
Function seems to be great as well. The keyboard input and remote are great features and (as professional gear) it is free from SCMS (and of course the "Music CD"). The gain controls (record level setting) are essential for proper transfers from analog material and seem to be very sturdy as well. Separate knobs for each channel is a thoughtful approach and they have a nice feel. Input controls are typically the achilles heel of any recording equipment (eventually the rheostats get dirty and start making noise on the source when you move them, though we may be beyond that nowadays), so we'll see about that in a few years. I do hope they are as well made as the rest of it.
This is pro quality equipment and would be equally at home in a studio rack or in a high end system. It has 24 bit converters and the quality and ease of recording is great. While it will even play MP3's (though not sure why one would need it to), it has pitch control and will also do direct digital dubs.
Of course we can also put it in the rack in the home studio, but the bottom line for a lot of what I expect to be doing with it: If you want a CD recorder to make lossless transfers from legacy analog sources (cassettes, LP's, etc.) this is the equipment to get. It's worth paying a bit more than the pro-sumer products (and it's really not that much more here). I have Sony pro-sumer stuff in my stereo system and this machine is WAY more solid than any of that. Even the patch panel for inputs (in the back) is rock solid (far better than any home or pro-sumer equipment and even than most of the "pro" gear I've seen). Some other brand may some esoteric specs that are a little better or a reputation, but if it breaks down all the time it's not functional and if it costs twice as much (at this price point) you'd really have to find some feature you absolutely had to have that this one doesn't to make that worthwhile. They do make a model a step up from this that adds a few features, but I didn't really think it was anything I couldn't live without. This machine does cost twice as much as the bottom of the line consumer recorders but what they packed into it is more than worth that (much smaller) difference.
By Gerard Masters (Soggy Seattle, Wa)
What a difference 1/2 price makes!! I bought the HHB Dual Disc Burner for over a Grand ($) and although it looks tight, the cd trays immediately turned me off, very very flimsy. Not a good first impression on a 'Professional' CD Recorder that lists for over $1000.
So I took a chance and popped for this Tascam and quite the opposite reaction, out of the box I was impressed with the look and feel of this unit. The buttons have a 'positive' feel to them unlike the HHB whose buttons felt loose and sloppy. And the Digital 'Syncro' start worked perfectly unlike the HHB DualBurn which for the life of me, could NOT get it to start recording when I started the Digital 'Source' master. So there you go, great features, not lacking any at all, heck even more than the hhb (Pitch control for one) and at less then half the price I paid....I love Amazon.com and the retailer I got this from......
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By L. Dolan
The Tascam 900SL is a great professional CD recorder for your studio. I was forced to buy this unit after my Alesis Master Link Hi resolution mastering CD recorder broke down... again .... altho the Tascam doesn't have all the features of a mastering CD recorder it does a great job of capturing my recording effortlessly. two major qualities I like in the 900SL are the ability to use a pc keyboard to access all the functions of the 900SL. you never really have to touch the unit itself. the other is the Slot Loading of the disc. its about time someone implemented this great idea into a unit. you never have to worry about breaking the CD tray again. its a great looking unit. I just don't care for the illumination color or clarity of the face. the bright gold color matches nothing in my studio and its kind of blurry because they use a cheap plastic cover instead of glass. which would make this unit look way more professional instead of looking like a home stereo unit. for the price you would think Tascam would use all aluminum and glass to enhance the new 900SL. above all that its a great recorder and does its job with ease.I give the 900SL a 7 out of 10 for looks and a 8 for functionality. ill be moving the 900SL to the home stereo rack after the Masterlink is repaired. there really isn't a unit out than can stand up to the Masterlink recorders features and flexibility. get it together Tascam!
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