Tascam SS-CDR250N

General features 

• Records to and plays from USB flash memory (up to 64 GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128 GB), CD-R/CD-RW 
• Supports recording and playback of high-resolution files up to 96 kHz / 24 bit 

Network/control capabilities 

• FTP client function enables automatic uploading of recorded files or downloading audio files from the server 
• With event lists for recording, playback, download and other functions, the unit can be operated automatically based on the time set 
• Time synchronisation via SNTP client enables event management with high accuracy 
• iOS/Android control app allows transport operations and remote control of various settings 
• Optional IF-DA2 interface card supports Dante two-channel input and output 
• Serial and parallel ports 
• RC-SS150 flash start controller with a colour LCD screen available as an option 
• Tascam RC-3F footswitch or RC-20 remote control can be connected 

Recording capabilities 

• Dual SD memory card slots permit backup and relay recording 
• Marks can be set automatically when an error occurs or the input overloads 
• The pre-recording function prevents any missing part at the beginning of your recordings 
• Auto track function automatically trims audio material to tracks 
• Compressor and limiter can help to improve the recording quality 
• Auto level control available to automatically adjust the input level for recording 
• Recording can be started as soon as the unit is turned on (Power-on recording function) 
• Direct recording enables a recording to start without switching to record ready first 
• XLR input connectors for microphones with phantom power supply (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 that saves the position where your last playback starts 
• Ducking function automatically reduces the playback level while the input level rises and vice versa 
• Incremental play (skip to each next track by pressing the PLAY button) 
• Auto Cue locates the first sound in a track when in playback standby 
• Auto Ready allows playback standby before the next track begins 
• Pitch control and key control function for speed and key adjustments 
• Playback modes such as Program, Random, and Single 
• Repeat function (all tracks, A–B section) 
• Monaural mix playback function 
• Marks can be set at any position 
• EOM (End of message) can notify the user before the track ends 

Other features 

• Sampling rate converter for inputs and outputs 
• Link playback function allows two units to be operated in parallel 
• Automatic file closing to avoid data loss if there is a sudden power loss during recording 
• User presets: Up to three sets of settings can be stored to quickly switch input and output, sampling rate and other functions 
• 1U rack-mount size 

New features with firmware v1.30

• RS-232C and Telnet commands can now also be used to power on and off the main unit and change setting of the TIME SKIP feature
• SS250 Control v2.0.0 (remote control app) is required for this firmware 

New feature with firmware v1.20 

• Files and folders can be renamed and edited using RS-232C and Telnet 

New features with firmware v1.10 

• Automatic track division is now possible in time increments (1–10 minutes, 15/30 minutes, 1 hour, 2/6/8/12/24 hours) 
• SS250 Control v1.1.0 (remote control app) is required for this firmware 

New features with firmware v1.01 

• SS250 Control (remote control app) is now supported 
• RC-900 remote control is now supported