TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette/CD/USB MP3 Player Recorder Combo
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Three formats walk into a rack unit. The TASCAM CD-A580 handles cassette tapes, CDs, and USB flash drives from a single 3U rackmount chassis — and unlike most three-way arrangements, this one actually works. It plays back from all three sources, records to cassette and USB, and even lets you dub cassette tapes directly to MP3 files for archival. For installations, professional AV setups, and anyone sitting on a mountain of analog media they swore they'd digitize eventually, the CD-A580 makes a very compelling case for itself.
Cassette Deck Performance
The CD-A580's cassette section isn't a nostalgia gimmick bolted on for charm. It's a legitimate one-way IC Logic transport control deck built to handle years of professional use — recording and playing back with the kind of mechanical reliability that makes IT managers sleep soundly. It supports Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) playback, with recording available for Type I and II. The ±10% pitch control during playback is a nice bonus for anyone working with tapes that have aged... let's say "gracefully."
IC Logic Transport Control: A one-way IC Logic-based mechanism handles both recording and playback, with Power-on Recording/Playback mode for seamless installation use.
CD and USB Dubbing to Cassette: Record directly from a CD or USB flash drive to a blank cassette tape, with programmable track order before you hit record.
±10% Pitch Control: Adjust cassette playback pitch up to ±10% — useful for syncing with other sources, correcting tape speed drift, or key-matching audio the old-fashioned way.
CD Player Section
The CD player section supports audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs containing MP3 files — covering the full spectrum of discs people still have in boxes under their desks. Playback modes include Shuffle, Program, Single Repeat, and All Repeat, with a Power-on Playback function for automated installation scenarios. THD+N sits below 0.02% at 1kHz and S/N ratio clears 87dB (IHF-A), which is audio-engineer speak for "it sounds clean." The included wireless remote and LCD display with level meters round out a deck that punches well above its rack-mount weight class.
Broad Disc Compatibility: Plays standard audio CDs (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs with MP3 files in 12cm and 8cm formats, handling up to 320kbps MP3 bit rates.
Flexible Playback Modes: Shuffle, Program, Single, and All repeat modes give you complete control over playback order, whether you're cueing background music or archiving specific tracks.
LCD Display and Remote Control: A front-panel LCD with level meters keeps you informed at a glance, while the included infrared remote (RC-1329) lets you run the whole unit from across the room.
Cassette-to-MP3 Archiving, Done Right
This is where the CD-A580 earns its keep. Cassette media can be captured directly to a USB flash drive as MP3 files at 128 kbps, turning decades of analog recordings into digital archives without a computer, an interface, or a meltdown. When recording from a CD, each track automatically becomes its own MP3 file. When recording from a cassette or line input, you can divide files manually during recording — giving you control over how your audio gets organized rather than ending up with one 45-minute MP3 of questionable structure.
Cassette-to-USB MP3 Recording: Capture cassette audio directly to a USB flash drive as MP3 files, with manual file division so you can split recordings into individual tracks as they play.
CD-to-USB MP3 Recording: Record from CD to USB with automatic track-by-track file separation — each CD track lands as its own MP3, no editing required.
Line Input Recording: The LINE IN connection supports recording from external sources to both cassette and USB, making the CD-A580 a flexible capture device beyond just its built-in formats.
The TASCAM CD-A580 Delivers Where It Counts
The CD-A580 is a rare piece of gear that solves a real, specific problem — bridging analog and digital media in a rackmount form factor that actually holds up in professional environments. Cassette archiving, CD playback, USB recording and MP3 playback, all from a single clean unit. If you've been looking for one device that handles every format without compromising any of them, the CD-A580 makes the argument clearly and without drama.
TASCAM CD-A580 Features:
One-way IC Logic transport control cassette deck for reliable long-term professional use
Cassette playback supports Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) tapes
Cassette recording supports Normal (Type I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes (C-10 to C-90)
±10% pitch control during cassette playback
Dub from CD or USB flash drive directly to cassette tape with programmable track order
Cassette and line input audio captured to USB as MP3 files with manual file division
CD-to-USB recording with automatic per-track MP3 file separation
CD player supports CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs with MP3 files (up to 320 kbps)
LCD display with level meters, 1/4" headphone jack with independent level control
3U rackmount chassis with infrared wireless remote control (RC-1329) included
TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette/CD/USB MP3 Player Recorder Combo Specifications
TASCAM CD-A580 Cassette/CD/USB MP3 Player Recorder Combo Specifications
Product Specifications
Cassette Tape:
Track System: Stereo
Head Structure: 1x Record/playback head, 1x Erase head
Tape Type: Cassette Tape (C-10 – C-90)
Supported Cassette Tape:
Playback: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II), Metal (TYPE IV)
Recording: Normal (TYPE I), Chrome (TYPE II)
Pitch Control: ±10% (Playback Only)
Audio Performance: Wow and Flutter: 0.3% (W.RMS)
Frequency Response:
50 ~ 12.5 kHz ±4 dB (Chrome)
50 ~ 12.5 kHz ±4 dB (Normal)
S/N Ratio: 59 dB (Maximum input level, A-weighted)
IN/OUT: Nominal Input and Output Level (RCA): 4.5 dBu (0.46V) Impedence more than 50k ohms
CD Player:
Supported Disc: CD/CD-R/CD-RW (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc Format: CD-DA, MP3 data CD (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2)
Audio Performance:
Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz ±2dB
THD+N: Less than 0.02% (1kHz)
Maximum Output Level: +6dBV (2.0V)
USB Rcorder/Player:
Playback Format: MP3
Sampling Frequency: 16k – 48kHz, 8k – 320kbps bit rates
Record Format: MP3
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz, 128kbps bit rates
Folder Levels: 8 levels supported
Audio Performance: Playback: 20Hz – 15kHz (±3dB), more than 85dB S/N
Record:
From CD: 20 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
From Line In: 100 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
More than 85 dB S/N
Nominal Input Level (RCA): -4.5 dBu (-0.46V) (Input impedance: more than 50kΩ)
Maximum Output Level (RCA): +6 dBV (2.0V)
Headphone Output: 10mW+10mW (THD+N 0.1%, 32 ohms under CD MONITOR)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 5.5" x 11.4" / 483 x 138.5 x 290 mm
Weight: 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg
Included Accessories:
Wireless remote control (RC-1329)
2x AAA batteries
Rack mounting screw kit
Owners manual & warranty card
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is one of the CD-A580's standout features. Insert a USB flash drive, select the cassette as your source, and the unit records the audio directly to MP3 files at 128 kbps. You can manually divide the recording into separate files while the tape plays, so each song ends up as its own track.
For playback, the CD-A580 supports Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) cassettes in lengths from C-10 to C-90. Recording is supported for Normal (Type I) and Chrome (Type II) tapes only.
Yes. The CD-A580 includes a CD-to-cassette dubbing function that lets you record from a disc onto a blank tape. You can also program the CD track order before recording begins, so your mix tape hits in exactly the right sequence.
Yes. The unit includes a front-panel 1/4" headphone output with its own level control, so you can monitor audio directly without connecting to an external amplifier or mixer. RCA line inputs and outputs are also available for integration into a larger signal chain.
The CD player handles standard audio CDs (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs containing MP3 files in both 12cm and 8cm disc sizes. MP3 playback supports bit rates from 8 kbps up to 320 kbps, though DRM-protected files are not compatible.
