Tascam

Tascam CDRW900SX Professional CD Recorder/Player

4.4 (107 reviews)

Professional rack-mount CD recorder with gapless recording, auto track division, and flexible playback controls for studio and broadcast use.

$499.00*
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Overview

The Tascam CDRW900SX is a professional CD recorder and player built for studio, broadcast, and installation environments where reliable disc-based recording is essential. It supports recording to CD-R, CD-RW, and their audio-specific variants, capturing audio in CD-DA format at 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo. Its gapless continuous recording mode ensures uninterrupted capture across tracks, making it well suited for live recording sessions, broadcast logging, and any application where silence between tracks is unacceptable. The automatic track division feature offers three methods — level-based, time-based, and manual — allowing operators to organize recordings efficiently without stopping the session.

On the playback side, the CDRW900SX handles CD-DA discs as well as MP3 files burned to CD-ROM, with support for ISO 9660, Joliet format, multisession discs, and CD text. The VSA (Variable Speed Audition), pitch control, and key control features provide flexible playback adjustment for review and production work. Auto cue and auto ready functions streamline repetitive playback and recording workflows. With independent input level controls, a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 95 dB on playback, the CDRW900SX delivers the audio quality and operational reliability expected in professional environments. Its standard rack-mount form factor at 483mm wide fits seamlessly into existing studio furniture.

Key Features

Independent input level controls provides versatile level control

Automatic track division (level, time or manual)

Gapless continuous recording

Auto cue, Auto ready

VSA/Pitch/Key control playback

Specifications

Recordable Media
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (High speed CD-RW supported)
Playback Disc Formats
CD-DA, CD-ROM (ISO 9660 Level 1/2 Joliet, multisession, CD text)
Playback File Formats
CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo), MP3 (44.1 kHz, 64–320 kbps, VBR)
Recording Format
CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo)
Frequency Response (Playback)
20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB
Frequency Response (Recording)
20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Playback)
95 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Recording)
90 dB
Power Consumption
16 W (USA/Canada), 18 W (Europe/Australia)
Dimensions
483 mm x 94 mm x 309 mm
Weight
4.3 kg

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Gapless continuous recording eliminates silence between tracks for uninterrupted capture
  • Automatic track division by level, time, or manual input simplifies post-production organization
  • VSA, pitch, and key control playback features allow flexible audio review and adjustment
  • Plays both CD-DA and MP3 formats from disc for versatile media compatibility
  • Rack-mountable design with standard 483mm width fits professional studio installations

👎 Cons

  • Records only in CD-DA format at 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo with no higher-resolution recording options
  • Limited to CD-based media with no USB or SD card recording capability
  • At 4.3 kg and rack-mount dimensions, it is not designed for portable use
  • Does not support WAV or FLAC file playback from disc

Frequently Asked Questions

It records to CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, and CD-RW-DA discs, including high-speed CD-RW media.
Yes, it plays MP3 files at 44.1 kHz with bitrates from 64 to 320 kbps, including variable bitrate (VBR) files, from CD-ROM discs.
It allows seamless recording without any silence or gaps between tracks, which is essential for live recordings, broadcast logging, and continuous program material.
Yes, it features independent input level controls that let you adjust left and right channel levels separately for precise recording balance.
The unit can automatically divide tracks based on signal level, elapsed time, or manual input, giving you flexible options for organizing recordings without interrupting the session.