
Review Summary
The Tascam MD-CD1MKIII Combination CD Player and MiniDisc Recorder provides versatile recording and playback options, ideal for contractors, broadcasting and other installations that require MiniDisc compatibility. The 2RU rackmount chassis has 2 separate sections, each with its own transport controls. The CD section can play standard CDs, as well as MP3 and WAV file CDs and CD-TEXT discs. The MiniDisc will play or record in SP, Mono, LP2 and LP4. You can even dub a CD to a MiniDisc at 4x speed. A continuous playback function will cycle from one section to the other for seamless long-term audio playback. Each section offers Auto Cue and Auto Ready functions for quick operation.
Each section has unbalanced stereo RCA outputs, plus optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs, letting you connect to a variety of mixers, speaker systems and more. The MiniDisc section has RCA, optical and coaxial inputs as well for additional versatility. A front-panel headphone jack provides a convenient solution for monitoring. The unit offers PS/2 and RS-232C ports for wired control and it also comes with a wireless remote for added convenience.