Using technology like Dante and networking to integrate into any commercial environment makes TASCAM's SS-CDR250N an advanced solid-state recorder to consider for your specific applications. Designed for the Broadcast and Contractor markets, the SS-CDR250N records in WAV & MP3 to Compact Flash, SD/SHC, USB memory and CD. Parallel and RS-232C serial control - along with up to 20 tracks of flash start, balanced & unbalanced I/O, and coaxial digital I/O – make the SS-CDR250N an ideal one rack-space media solution.

Tascam SS-CDR250N Features:

• Balanced and unbalanced analog I/O (XLR and RCA jacks)
• Record or dub to CD-R media @ 44.1k/16-bit
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
• Optional IF-DA2 Dante card allows the unit to operate on a Dante audio network
• Sample rate converter on digital inputs
• RS-232C Serial and 25-pin parallel control ports
• Records to SD Card or USB media
• Automatic file close saves file every 2 seconds to prevent data loss if power is interrupted while recording
• Pre-record records the input buffer so that the start of a recording isn’tmissed
• Auto cue and auto ready for instant track playback
• Power-on play begins playback as soon as the unit is switched on
• Graphic LCD display with time, level, and menu information
• Security screw to keep the SD slots covered
• VSA (Variable Speed Audition) changes playback speed without changing the pitch and vice-versa.
• Compact 1u rack mountable format
• Ethernet connection can be used for control and file transfer
• Microphone inputs with phantom power
• Supports SDXC media for cards larger than 32GB (up to 128GB)
• Redundant recording feature records program to both cards simultaneously
• Relay record begins recording on the second card when the first one fills up
• Free app for iOS and Android allows the recorder to be operated from a smartphone
• FTP client and server functions allow recordings to be automatically uploaded to a server, or for program to be pushed to a player from a remote location.
• Password protection and file encryption prevent stolen data assets
• Scheduled recording triggers recording or playback at a certain time each week, etc. Can be used together with automatic uploads for instant availability.
• SNTP function allows the internal clock to be set using internet time servers
• Link playback function allows two units to be operated simultaneously for redundant backup
• Compressor and limiter on input
• Auto level control monitors and adjusts the input signal
• Power On Record function starts recording as soon as power is switched on
• Mono mix playback function
• Three user presets allow quick setting of input level, sample rate, etc.
• Auto-mark function shows where a file has clipped
• Dual format recording simultaneously captures files as WAV and MP3 format

Tascam SS-CDR250N Specifications:

• Supported media:   
  • SD(512MB - 2GB) / SDHC(4GB - 32GB) / SDXC (up to 128GB) card
  • USB memory(512MB - 64GB)
  • CD-R, CD-R-DA, CD-RW, CD-RW-DA
• Recording formats:   
  • WAV: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz, 16/24-bit
  • MP3: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz, 64kbps-320kbps
  • CD-DA: Stereo, 44.1kHz  
• Playback formats:   
  • WAV: Stereo/Mono, 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz, 16/24-bit
  • MP3: Stereo/Mono, 44,1kHz/48kHz, 64kbps-320kbps
  • CD-DA: Stereo, 44.1kHz  
  • Number of channels: 2 mono / 1 stereo
• ANALOG INPUTS:
  • BALANCED:   
    • Connector: XLR-3-31 (1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD)
    • Standard input level: +4dBu (1.23Vrms)
    • Maximum input level: +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
    • Minimum input level: -10dBu (0.25Vrms) or more
    • Input impedance: 22k ohms
  • UNBALANCED:   
    • Connector: RCA pin jacks
    • Standard input level: -10dBV (0.316Vrms)
    • Maximum input level: +6dBV (2.0Vrms)
    • Minimum input level: -24dBV (0.06Vrms) or more
    • Input impedance: 22k ohms 
• ANALOG OUTPUTS:
  • BALANCED:   
    • Connector: XLR-3-32(1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD
    • Standard output level: +4dBu (1.23Vrms)
    • Maximum output level: +20dBu (7.75Vrms )
    • output impedance: 100 ohms
  • UNBALANCED:   
    • Connector: RCA pin jacks
    • Standard output level: -10dBV(0.316Vrms)
    • Maximum output level: +6dBV(2.0Vrms)
    • output impedance: 200 ohms
  • PHONES:   
    • Connector: Standard 6.3mm (1/4') stereo jack
    • Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW (into 32 ohms load, 0.1% distortion)
  • DIGITAL INPUTS:   
    • Connectors: XLR and RCA jacks
    • Formats: IEC60958-3(S/PDIF), AES3-2003/IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)
    • Input frequency: 32kHz-96kHz
• DIGITAL OUTPUT:   
  • Connectors: XLR and RCA jacks
  • Formats: IEC60958-3(S/PDIF), AES3-2003/IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)
• CONTROL I/O:   
  • RS-232C:   
    • Connector: D-sub 9pin
    • Protocol: RS-232C
  • PARALLEL:   
    • Connector: D-sub 25pin
    • Maximum input voltage: +5.5V
    • High level minimum input voltage: +3.75V
    • Low level maximum input voltage: +1.25V
    • Output format: Open drain(withstand voltage 50 V, maximum 50 mA)
    • Low level maximum output voltage: 0.5V
    • +5V power maximum supplied curent: 100mA
  • REMOTE IN (RC-SS2):   
    • Connector: 3.5mm TRS jack
  • REMOTE (for RC-20 and RC-3F):   
    • Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
    • Ethernet:   
    • Connector: RJ-45
    • Compatibility: 100BASE-TX
• USB:   
  • Connector: USB A-type 4pin
  • Protocol: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
  • Power: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: 100V : 20W, 110V-240V : 23W  
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 19" x 1.75" x 11.85" (482.6 x 44.5 x 30mm)
  • Weight: 6.39 lbs (2.9kg) 
  • Operating temperature range: 41°-95° F (5-35° C)
• Audio performance:
  • Frequency response:   
    • 20Hz-20kHz : +/-0.5dB (JEITA)
    • S/N ratio: 95dB or more (JEITA)
    • Dynamic range: 95dB (JEITA)
    • Distortion: 0.005% or less (JEITA)
    • Channel crosstalk: 95dB (JEITA)