The Tascam SS-CDR250N is a professional-grade solid-state and CD audio recorder designed for demanding broadcast, commercial, and institutional environments. Combining reliability with versatility, it supports recording and playback to SD cards, USB memory, and CD media, with high-resolution audio quality up to 24-bit/96kHz in WAV and MP3 formats. Dual SD card slots enable both relay and mirror recording modes, ensuring uninterrupted operation and data redundancy, ideal for critical recordings where data loss is not an option.
The unit’s advanced networking capabilities include an integrated FTP client, allowing for automatic file transfers to and from remote servers. This is particularly useful for organisations needing centralised audio archiving or remote access to recorded content. Scheduled tasks such as recording, playback, and file transfers can be programmed via the Event List function, offering full automation and reduced need for manual intervention.
For live applications, the Tascam SS-CDR250N includes a ducking function that automatically lowers playback volume when an input signal is detected, useful in scenarios like announcements over background music. Comprehensive connectivity includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs, digital AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O, and GPIO terminals for external control integration.
Remote control options are extensive, with Ethernet (for browser-based control), RS-232C, and optional Wi-Fi capabilities via a USB Wi-Fi adapter. It is also compatible with Tascam’s RC-SS150 flash start remote controller. Housed in a rugged 1U rackmount chassis, the Tascam SS-CDR250N is a dependable solution for any installation requiring long-form, high-quality, and fully automated audio capture and playback.
Tascam SS-CDR250 Network Functions / Control Functions
- FTP Client function enables automatic uploading of recorded files or downloading audio files from the server
- Event List for recording, playback, download and other functions can be operated automatically based on the time set
- Time setting via SNTP Client function enables event management with more accuracy
- Automatic Upload function enables recorded files to be uploaded automatically
- iOS / Android / Windows / Mac control apps available: allowing transport operations and remote control of various settings
- The IF-DA2 interface card supporting Dante 2ch input and output can be installed (sold separately)
- Serial and parallel port connections
- RC-SS150 Flash Start control unit with the a color LCD screen (sold separately)
- Optional RC-3F footswitch can be connected to the RC-20 remote control
Tascam SS-CDR250 Recording Capabilities
- Supports recording and playback of high-resolution files up to 96kHz/24-bit
- Dual SD memory card slot permits mirror and relay recording
- Auto mark function: When an error occurs or input level overloads, the time point will be marked automatically
- PRE REC function to prevent any missing part in your recording
- Auto track function automatically trims the tracks
- Compressor and limiter included
- Auto level control function automatically adjusts the input level for recording
- Starts recording as soon as the unit is turned on with Power-on-record function
- Microphone input connector with phantom power supply
- Direct recording function enables the recording starts right away without any standby
Tascam SS-CDR250 Playback Functions
- Call function that saves the position where your last playback starts
- Playback modes such as Program, Random, and Single
- Ducking function automatically adjusts the playback volume while the input level increases or decreases
- All repeat / A-B repeat function
- Incremental play function to transport to the beginning of the next track
- Monaural mix playback function
- Auto Cue / Auto Ready
- Pitch control and key control function for speed and key adjustments
- Can set the mark at any position
- EOM (End of message) notification available before the track ends
Other Features of the Tascam SS-CDR250
- Sampling rate converter for inputs and outputs are available
- Link playback function allows two units to be operated at the same time
- Automatic file closing process to avoid data loss if there is a sudden power loss during recording
- User presets: Up to three sets of optional settings can be stored for such things as switching input and output, sampling rate selection and other functions
- 1U rack-mount size
