Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder

by Tascam

Product Features

• Recording to CD-R/RW or SD/SDHC Memory Card
• Uncompressed PCM Recording (CD/SD)
• MP3 Recording (SD)
• Copy function dubs from SD to CD/ CD to SD
• Four Built-in High Quality Condenser Microphones for 360-degree recording

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.6 x 7.2 inches ; 10.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001R63QJ8
• Item model number: BB1000CD
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,560 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #58 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Portable Recorders

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built to make recording to CD as simple as pressing record on a cassette boom box, the battery-powered Tascam BB1000CD portable CD/SD recorder can record to Secure Digital (SD) memory cards or blank CDs. It's a great choice for schools, houses of worship and band rehearsal spaces. You can choose from four built-in microphones or XLR mic inputs. The two front and two back mics can be individually trimmed for a balanced recording, and tracks can be immediately played back through a built-in 10W sound system.

The portable Tascam BB1000CD records onto both CD and SD/SDHC memory card media.

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The recorder offers uncompressed recording to CD-R/RW media for audio CDs. The SD Card can capture as WAV file or MP3 files, and SD Card recordings can be burned to CD. The BB1000CD can use two microphones on the front of the unit, two mics on the rear, or a pair of XLR mic inputs with phantom power as the recording source. Tracks can be played through the built-in speaker system, and can be looped and slowed down without changing the pitch.

The built-in tuner and metronome provide audio-visual feedback for practicing students. A set of AA batteries powers the unit, or it can be plugged in with the included power supply. The BB1000CD also includes a wireless remote for starting the recording from anywhere on stage.

For recording just to SD/SDHC media, check out the Tascam BB800.

Features

• Recording to CD-R/RW or SD/SDHC memory card
• Uncompressed PCM recording (CD/SD)
• MP3 recording (SD)
• Long duration recording capabilities (MP3 format)
• Copy function dubs from SD card to CD, and from CD to SD card
• Four built-in high quality condenser microphones for 360-degree recording
• Built-in 10W stereo sound system
• Simple operation with dedicated knobs and keys
• Variable speed audition with key control
• Loop playback
• Metronome and chromatic tuner
• Over-dub recording
• Powered through 8 x AA batteries or AC power adapter
• 2 x XLR mic inputs with +48V phantom power
• Stereo pair of RCA line input jacks for connecting external devices
• Stereo pair of RCA line output jacks for connecting external devices
• Compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size and SDHC cards up to 32 GB in size
• Wireless remote control unit included

Specifications

• Frequency response: 20-20 kHz (±1 dB)
• Distortion (THD+N): 0.05 percent (1 kHz LPF 20 kHz)
• Signal to noise ratio: 85 dB (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz A-weighted)
• Battery life (continuous operation):
  • Up to 1.5 hours of CD playback
  • Up to 2.5 hours of SD record/playback, speaker output mode
  • Up to 4.5 hours of SD record/playback, headphone output mode
• Line input (L/R, unbalanced):
  • Nominal input level: -10 dBV
  • Maximum input level: + 6 dBV
  • Minimum input level: -22 dBV
  • Input impedance: 20 kΩ
• External mic (L/R, balanced):
  • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND 2: Hot 3: Cold)
  • Nominal input level: -13 dBV
  • Maximum input level: + 3 dBV
  • Minimum input level: -55 dBV
  • Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
• Line output (L/R, unbalanced):
  • Connector: RCA pin jack
  • Nominal output level: -10 dBV
  • Maximum output level: + 6 dBV
  • Output impedance: 200 kΩ
• Speakers: 3 inches x 2
• Amplifiers: 5W + 5W
• Dimensions: 14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 inches
• Weight: 7.5 pounds

What's in the Box
BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder, wireless remote control (with battery), owner's manual

Product Description

The BB-1000 Portable CD/SD Recorder is built to make recording to CD as simple as pressing record on a cassette 'boom box.' The battery-powered recorder records to either SD Card media or blank CDs from four built-in microphones or XLR mic inputs. The two front and two back mics can be individually trimmed for a balanced recording, and tracks can be immediately played back through a built-in 10W sound system. The BB-1000CD has been designed for simple operation in schools, houses of worship and band rehearsal spaces.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea but needs better speakers, November 27, 2009

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B. Oliver "Musician" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder (Electronics)

I bought one of these for practice. I'm a cellist, and recording myself has always meant getting up from my chair, putting down the instrument, using two hands to press an annoying combination of buttons to start the recording, sitting back down to record, then eventually having to get up again to listen on headphones. That's a lot of wasted time. I snapped up one of these new boombox/recorders as soon as it came out because it promised to get rid of all that hassle.

It's true, recording couldn't be easier. There's an included wireless remote. Just press record twice, then start playing. Press stop, then press play to hear yourself through the speakers built into the unit. Instant gratification!

Only problem is that the speakers are mediocre. My free Dell computer speakers sound better than the Tascam! Through the Tascam speakers the cello sounds muted. The upper harmonics don't come through. It might be fixable if there were an EQ on the unit, but there isn't. It isn't the built-in microphones--those are actually pretty good. On headphones, the treble comes through fine. It's definitely the speakers.

I'm giving the recorder three stars because everything else is perfect. But it really isn't any use for string players without decent speakers. If you're looking for something to use for practicing, you might as well buy a Tascam DR100 Portable Recorder (which also includes the wireless remote) and plug in a pair of computer speakers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars low level runble, June 3, 2010

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Irving Boozalini "Irv" (California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder (Electronics)

Have experienced low level rumble which gets embedded into the recording.
Bought the unit 6 months ago. Currently it is in for repair and the jury
is out until I get the results from Tascam's repair...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tascam bb1000 cd, February 26, 2010

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W. Tandy "wj tandy" (KOKOMO, INDIANA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder (Electronics)

I bought this cd and sc recorder recently. I own Scully and Revox profesional recorders, yet I love the Tascam unit. With good quality condenser mikes, It does a fine job! I love the wireless remote, and the ability to mix the sd card info into a cd onboard.
Best price, and fast shipping! Highly recommended.