Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder

Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder Review

Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder Feature

• Recording to CD-R/RW or SD/SDHC Memory Card
• Uncompressed PCM Recording (CD/SD)
• MP3 Recording (SD)
• Copy function dubs from SD to CD/ CD to SD
• Four Built-in High Quality Condenser Microphones for 360-degree recording

Built to make recording to CD as simple as pressing record on a cassette boom box, the battery-powered Tascam BB1000CD portable CD/SD recorder can record to Secure Digital (SD) memory cards or blank CDs. It's a great choice for schools, houses of worship and band rehearsal spaces. You can choose 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 portable Tascam BB1000CD records onto both CD and SD/SDHC memory card media.

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The recorder offers uncompressed recording to CD-R/RW media for audio CDs. The SD Card can capture as WAV file or MP3 files, and SD Card recordings can be burned to CD. The BB1000CD can use two microphones on the front of the unit, two mics on the rear, or a pair of XLR mic inputs with phantom power as the recording source. Tracks can be played through the built-in speaker system, and can be looped and slowed down without changing the pitch.

The built-in tuner and metronome provide audio-visual feedback for practicing students. A set of AA batteries powers the unit, or it can be plugged in with the included power supply. The BB1000CD also includes a wireless remote for starting the recording from anywhere on stage.

For recording just to SD/SDHC media, check out the Tascam BB800.

Features

• Recording to CD-R/RW or SD/SDHC memory card
• Uncompressed PCM recording (CD/SD)
• MP3 recording (SD)
• Long duration recording capabilities (MP3 format)
• Copy function dubs from SD card to CD, and from CD to SD card
• Four built-in high quality condenser microphones for 360-degree recording
• Built-in 10W stereo sound system
• Simple operation with dedicated knobs and keys
• Variable speed audition with key control
• Loop playback
• Metronome and chromatic tuner
• Over-dub recording
• Powered through 8 x AA batteries or AC power adapter
• 2 x XLR mic inputs with +48V phantom power
• Stereo pair of RCA line input jacks for connecting external devices
• Stereo pair of RCA line output jacks for connecting external devices
• Compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size and SDHC cards up to 32 GB in size
• Wireless remote control unit included

Specifications

• Frequency response: 20-20 kHz (±1 dB)
• Distortion (THD+N): 0.05 percent (1 kHz LPF 20 kHz)
• Signal to noise ratio: 85 dB (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz A-weighted)
• Battery life (continuous operation):
  • Up to 1.5 hours of CD playback
  • Up to 2.5 hours of SD record/playback, speaker output mode
  • Up to 4.5 hours of SD record/playback, headphone output mode
• Line input (L/R, unbalanced):
  • Nominal input level: -10 dBV
  • Maximum input level: + 6 dBV
  • Minimum input level: -22 dBV
  • Input impedance: 20 kΩ
• External mic (L/R, balanced):
  • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND 2: Hot 3: Cold)
  • Nominal input level: -13 dBV
  • Maximum input level: + 3 dBV
  • Minimum input level: -55 dBV
  • Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
• Line output (L/R, unbalanced):
  • Connector: RCA pin jack
  • Nominal output level: -10 dBV
  • Maximum output level: + 6 dBV
  • Output impedance: 200 kΩ
• Speakers: 3 inches x 2
• Amplifiers: 5W + 5W
• Dimensions: 14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 inches
• Weight: 7.5 pounds

What's in the Box
BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder, wireless remote control (with battery), owner's manual 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.