Tascam SS-R250N Solid State Recorder

The Tascam SS-R250N is one of the most advanced solid-state recorders on the market, using technology like Dante and networking to integrate into any commercial environment. Designed for the Broadcast and Contractor markets, the SS-R250N records in WAV & MP3 to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or USB memory. Parallel and RS-232C serial control - along with flash start, balanced & unbalanced I/O, and coaxial digital I/O – make the SS-R250N an ideal one rack-space media solution.

Features:

• Balanced and unbalanced analog I/O (XLR and RCA jacks)
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
• Optional IF-DA2 Dante card allows the unit to operate on a Dante audio network
• Sample rate converter on digital inputs
• RS-232C Serial and 25-pin parallel control ports
• Records to SD Card or USB media
• Automatic file close saves file every 2 seconds to prevent data loss if power is interrupted while recording
• Pre-record records the input buffer so that the start of a recording isn’t missed
• Auto cue and auto ready for instant track playback
• Power-on play begins playback as soon as the unit is switched on
• Graphic LCD display with time, level, and menu information
• Security screw to keep the SD slots covered
• VSA (Variable Speed Audition) changes playback speed without changing the pitch and vice-versa.
• Compact 1u rack mountable format
• Ethernet connection can be used for control and file transfer
• Microphone inputs with phantom power
• Supports SDXC media for cards larger than 32GB (up to 128GB)
• Redundant recording feature records program to both cards simultaneously
• Relay record begins recording on the second card when the first one fills up
• Free app for iOS and Android allows the recorder to be operated from a smartphone
• FTP client and server functions allow recordings to be automatically uploaded to a server, or for program to be pushed to a player from a remote location.
• Password protection and file encryption prevent stolen data assets
• Scheduled recording triggers recording or playback at a certain time each week, etc. Can be used together with automatic uploads for instant availability.
• SNTP function allows the internal clock to be set using internet time servers
• Link playback function allows two units to be operated simultaneously for redundant backup
• Compressor and limiter on input
• Auto level control monitors and adjusts the input signal
• Power On Record function starts recording as soon as power is switched on
• Mono mix playback function
• Three user presets allow quick setting of input level, sample rate, etc.
• Auto-mark function shows where a file has clipped
• Dual format recording simultaneously captures files as WAV and MP3 format