Acoustic | Classical | Electric | Amps | Effects | Bass | Bass Amps | Bass Effects | Drums | Cymbals | DJ | Keys | Mics | Mixers | Multitrackers | Recording | PA | Pro Audio | Software

Mew MD-CD1 From Tascam Combines CD Playback and Minidisc Recording

(Tascam | Posted 2005-03-24)


Mew MD-CD1 From Tascam Combines CD Playback and Minidisc Recording

New from TASCAM, the MD-CD1 combines CD playback and MiniDisc recording in a single rackmount unit designed to save rack space and installation budgets. Like all of TASCAM's products designed for fixed installation, the MD-CD1 is a reliable player designed for years of trouble-free use. The unit is stocked with features, such as 12% pitch control, MP3 CD playback, RS-232 control and an optional balanced I/O board that allow it to be spec'd into a wide variety of applications.

"The MD-CD1 is the latest example of a problem-solving product from TASCAM," explains Jim Mack, Division Manager for TASCAM. "Our CC-222mkII has been a big success, combining CD and cassette recording into one unit. The MD-CD1 is a similar multi-media component from TASCAM, for installations that don't have the rackspace for multiple devices. Together with the MD-350, these are currently the only rackmount MiniDisc players available anywhere."

The TASCAM MD-CD1 has a host of professional features like RS-232 control, digital I/O and an optional I/O board for balanced interfacing. CDs can be played back at up to 12% higher or lower, and can even be played back faster without changing the pitch for a "chipmunk" effect. Discs can be duplicated from CD to MiniDisc at up to 4x speed, and a wireless IR remote is included.

CD Features:
• MP3 file playback / ID3 tag display
• +/-16% pitch control
• Change Tempo without affecting the KEY
• Dedicated Digital & Analog outputs
• Transport control with PS/2 Keyboard

MD Features:
• Supports ST, MONO, LP2, and LP4 mode (REC/PLAY)
• Edit function
• Overwrite recording
• +/-12.5% pitch control
• Dedicated Digital I/O (optical) and analog I/O (RCA)
• PS/2 Keyboard input for title input and external control

Combined Features:
• 4 x speed duplication
• MD-CD continuous playback
• Wireless IR remote controller
• RS-232C serial control
• Optional balanced I/O board (LA-MC1)
• 2U rackmountable form factor

Giveaway Pot
This month's giveaway pot has grown to

$310

Submit your review today and help grow the pot while helping others!

Enter Your Review Now!

Do you have experience with this, or other equipment? Help others by submitting your review.

Enter Your Equipment Review

Ask a question about this item or comment in the

Music Gear Forums

Looking for something else? Search MusicGearReview.com:

Special Deals


The rugged TASCAM DR-100 offers high-end recording features to musicians and engineers who demand more from their portable recorder. It features four ...
Read More Here:
TASCAM DR-100 Portable Digital Recorder
Was $599 Now $429


Duplicate seven discs at once. The CD-D17HD completes the TASCAM line of high precision CD duplication systems. This 1x7 stand-alone burner, also equi...
Read More Here:
TASCAM CD-D17HD CD Duplicator Factory Restock ¹
Was $1499 Now $899


This collection contains 250 songs for Gigastudio. Rock, pop, blues, country, Latin, and more!...
Read More Here:
TASCAM Kitchen Sync Giga CD
Was $59 Now $49


The TASCAM IF-AE24 adds 24 channels of AES/EBU digital I/O to the MX-2424 24-Track Digital Hard Disk Multitrack Recorder....
Read More Here:
TASCAM IF-AE24 AES/EBU Digital I/O for MX2424 Digital Recorder
Was $999 Now $899.99


The TASCAM SS-R05 is a compact recorder for installation and live recording. Its stripped-down design gives you the basics and reaches a price point w...
Read More Here:
TASCAM SS-R05 Solid State and CD Stereo Audio Recorder
Was $649.99 Now $499.99


More Tascam sale items