PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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
Supported cassette tape types
Playback: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II), metal (TYPE IV)
Recording: normal (TYPE I), chrome (TYPE II)
Recommended tape length: 10 minutes to 90 minutes
Power-on recording/playback functions

CD Player

Playback of audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW discs and data CDs (MP3 files) supported
Shuffle and program playback supported
Single/All Folder repeat playback
Power-on playback functions

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
Single/All Folder repeat playback
Manual file division (TAPE/LINE)
Power-on playback functions

General

Headphone jack with level control
Wireless remote control included
LCD display with level meters
3U rackmount size
RoHS supported