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Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)
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Tascam SS-CDR250N Solid State/CD Audio Recorder (Japan Domestic)

★★★★★4.3 (10 reviews)

Broadcast-grade redundancy meets studio-quality stereo capture — the SS-CDR250N records to SD and CD simultaneously while staying fully networked for remote facility workflows.

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Overview

The Tascam SS-CDR250N is built for professional environments where audio capture needs to be reliable, networked, and format-flexible without requiring a dedicated operator at the unit. Its dual solid-state and CD recording architecture serves broadcast studios, houses of worship, conference centers, and installed AV systems where simultaneous delivery of a digital file and a physical disc is a workflow requirement — not a nice-to-have. Recording to SD card and burning a CD in a single pass eliminates the redundant second-pass duplication step that costs time in fast-turnaround environments. The FTP client function extends this further: finished files can be pushed directly to a networked playout server or content management system the moment recording ends, keeping distribution pipelines moving without manual intervention.

The SS-CDR250N's connectivity and control architecture reflects Tascam's experience in installed professional environments. SNTP network time synchronization stamps every recorded file with accurate metadata — critical in multi-unit facilities where time-accurate archiving and logging is a compliance requirement. The cross-platform remote control app (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) means the unit can be operated from a control surface, a front-of-house position, or a producer's laptop without physical access to the rack-mounted unit. Mic inputs round out the feature set for installations where a separate mixing front-end isn't in the signal chain. This is not a unit designed for the nuances of a critical tracking session — it's a capture and distribution engine built for professional reliability across long operational cycles.

Specifications

Model
SS-CDR250N
Recording Media
SD card; CD-R/RW
Simultaneous Recording
SD card and CD simultaneously
Network Functions
FTP client, SNTP time sync
Remote Control
iOS, Android, Windows, Mac app
Inputs
Mic inputs available

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Simultaneous SD card and CD recording in a single pass delivers both a digital archive file and a physical disc without requiring a second recording session.
  • FTP client functionality enables automated file transfer to a networked server, eliminating manual media handling in installed broadcast or AV environments.
  • SNTP time synchronization ensures accurate file timestamps across multi-unit installations — essential for archival compliance and content management.
  • Cross-platform remote control (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) allows operation from any position in a facility without physical access to the unit.
  • Versatile source input including mic inputs means it can function as a standalone capture device without a separate preamp or console in simple applications.

👎 Cons

  • As a Japan Domestic model, firmware, documentation, and support resources may be in Japanese — firmware updates and technical support could require additional steps for users outside Japan.
  • The dual-media design adds mechanical complexity compared to solid-state-only recorders — the CD drive is a moving component with a finite operational lifespan in high-cycle environments.
  • For pure high-resolution audio capture, the SS-CDR250N's CD output is limited to 16-bit/44.1kHz Red Book audio, which may not satisfy studios requiring 24-bit/96kHz archival standards on physical media.
  • The unit's focus on broadcast and installed applications means it is physically larger and heavier than portable field recorders — it is a rack-room or studio device, not a mobile solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — simultaneous dual-media recording is one of the SS-CDR250N's core capabilities. You can capture to SD card while burning a finished CD in a single pass, which is valuable for broadcast environments where you need an archival digital file and a physical deliverable from the same session without a second recording pass.
The FTP client allows the SS-CDR250N to transfer completed audio files directly to a networked server without a physical media handoff. In broadcast and installed AV environments, this means recorded content can be pushed to a content management system, a playout server, or a shared drive automatically — eliminating the manual file transfer step that creates workflow bottlenecks.
The unit includes mic inputs for direct source capture, which makes it usable as a standalone field recorder without an external mixing console in the chain. For professional session work, feeding balanced line-level signal from a console or interface will give you the cleanest signal path and the most headroom before the recorder's own input stage.
SNTP synchronizes the SS-CDR250N's internal clock to a network time server, ensuring accurate and consistent timestamps on all recorded files. In facilities running multiple units — broadcast studios, conference centers, houses of worship — time-accurate file metadata is critical for archival organization and compliance documentation.
The unit supports remote control via iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac applications, enabling operation from a control room or front-of-house position without physical access to the unit. This is particularly useful in installed environments where the recorder is rack-mounted in an inaccessible equipment room.

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