Tascam SS-R250N

Tascam SS-R250N Product Details

Description

The SS-R250N network-ready solid-state recorder and player offers a wide range of control options for professional applications such as broadcast or fixed installation. It records in WAV and MP3 formats to SD/SDHC/SDXC and USB flash drives. Since the recorder is able to connect to an FTP server via a network, it can automatically upload files after recording files automatically after recording or download files for playback. Time synchronization via SNTP is also possible.

Compared to conventional recorders, the SS-R250N offers more security for your valuable files with its two SD card slots. It can create backups on the second memory card during recording or card during recording, or switch to the second card when the first card runs out of capacity. It also automatically closes files if power fails during recording, so the entire recording session is not lost.

Features:

Network/control capability

• Record to and playback from USB flash drives (up to 64GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB)
• Supports recording and playback of high-resolution files up to 96 kHz / 24 bit
• FTP client allows automatic upload of recording files to an FTP server or automatic download of audio files from an FTP server
• Event lists for recording, playback, download and other functions allow time-controlled execution of certain actions
• Highest accuracy of event control thanks to time synchronization via SNTP client
• iOS/Android app allows transport control and remote control of various settings

Recording functions

• Two SD card slots for mirrored and staggered recording
• Markers can be set automatically when an error occurs or the input overrides
• Advance recording (ensures that you never miss the start of a recording)
• Auto track function (automatically divides recordings into tracks)
• Compressor and limiter can help improve recording quality
• Auto level adjustment automatically adjusts input level when needed
• Timer function (recording starts as soon as power is supplied to the recorder)
• Instant recording at power-up with just one press of a button
• XLR input connectors with phantom power for microphones (can also be used with line sources)
• RCA input connectors for consumer-level sources
• AES/EBU digital input (XLR)
• SPDIF Coaxial Input (RCA)

Playback functions

• Call function (jump to the point where playback was last started)
• Ducking function decreases the playback level when the input level increases and vice versa
• Incremental play allows you to skip to the next track each time you press the play button
• Auto-Cue (automatically locates the beginning of the audio in the track)
• Auto-Ready (automatic switching to pause mode after finding a track)
• Pitch control (change pitch and speed) and key control (change pitch only)
• Playback individually or in programmed or random sequence
• Repeat function (all tracks, marked section)
• Playback of a mono mix
• Set markers at any position
• EOM signalling (indicates the imminent end of a track)

Other functions

• Sample rate converter for inputs and outputs
• Link playback function (control two devices in parallel from one)
• Automatic file locking prevents data loss in the event of a sudden power failure during recording
• Custom presets: store up to three sets of settings to quickly switch inputs and outputs, change sample rates, or toggle other functions
• Compact chassis for rack mounting (1U only)

Technical Specifications:

General Data

• Recording media: SD cards (512 MB - 2 GB)
• SDHC cards (4-32 GB)
• SDXC cards (64-128 GB)
• USB sticks (512 MB - 64 GB)
• Recording and playback formats: MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 64/128/192/256/320 Kbps
• WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
• Number of audio tracks: 2 tracks (stereo)
• 1 track (mono)

Analog audio inputs and outputs

• Analogue input (unbalanced): Cinch
• Nominal input level: -10 dBV (0.316 Vrms)
• Maximum input level:+6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ or higher
• Analog input (balanced): XLR-3-31 (1: ground, 2: hot (+), 3: cold (-)).
• When used as a line input
• Nominal input level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms, Ref(D) ≠ -9 dBFS).
• +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms, Ref(D) = -9 dBFS)
• Maximum input level (switchable): +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms, Ref(D) = -9 dBFS)
• +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms, Ref(D) = -14 dBFS)
• +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, Ref(D) = -16 dBFS)
• +22 dBu (9.76 Vrms, Ref(D) = -18 dBFS)
• +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms, Ref(D) = -20 dBFS)
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ or higher.
• When used as a microphone input (phantom power is supported).
• Maximum input level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms)
• Minimum input level: -70 dBu (245 μVrms) or higher
• Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ or higher
• Analogue output (unbalanced): RCA
• Nominal output level: -10 dBV (0.316 Vrms)
• Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
• Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Analog output (balanced): XLR-3-31 (1: ground, 2: hot (+), 3: cold (-)).
• Nominal output level: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms, Ref(D) ≠ -9 dBFS).
• +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms, Ref(D) = -9 dBFS)
• Maximum output level (switchable): +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms, Ref(D) = -9 dBFS)
• +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms, Ref(D) = -14 dBFS)
• +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, Ref(D) = -16 dBFS)
• +22 dBu (9.76 Vrms, Ref(D) = -18 dBFS)
• +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms, Ref(D) = -20 dBFS)
• Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
• Maximum output power: 45 mW + 45 mW (THD+N: 0.1% or less, at 32 Ω)

Digital audio inputs and outputs

• Digital input (AES/EBU): XLR-3-31
• Input impedance: 110 Ω
• Format: AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
• Supported input sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz (32-192 kHz with sample rate converter enabled)
• Digital input (SPDIF): Cinch
• Format: IEC60958-3 (SPDIF)
• Supported input sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz (32-192 kHz with sample rate converter enabled)
• Digital output (AES/EBU): XLR-3-32
• Output impedance: 110 Ω
• Digital output (SPDIF): Cinch

Further inputs and outputs

• USB connection: 4-pin USB socket, type A
• Protocol: USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MBit/s)
• Serial interface (RS-232C): Sub-D, 9-pin
• Parallel interface: Sub-D, 25-pin
• Maximum input voltage: +5.5 V
• Minimum input voltage for high potential: +2.31 V
• Maximum input voltage for low potential: +0.99 V
• Output format: open collector circuit (output impedance: 10 Ω, 20 V, 35 mA maximum).
• Maximum output voltage for low potential: 0.5 V
• Maximum output current at 5 V: 100 mA
• Network connection (Ethernet): RJ45
• Compatible standard: 100BASE-TX

Audio Performance Data

• Frequency range (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, JEITA): 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.5 dB / -1 dB (Fs = 44.1/48 kHz)
• Equivalent input noise (ON): -125 dBu (150 Ω, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted).

Power supply and other data

• Line voltage: AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: 20 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 mm × 45 mm × 301 mm
• Weight: 2.9 kg
• Permissible operating temperature range: 5-35 °C