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Tascam CD-X1500

The CD-X1500 is a professional mobile DJ dual CD player that has all the necessary features a professional DJ expects such as seamless looping, key original (master tempo), 3 hot start/cue points, relay play and anti-shock buffer.

digitaldj Excellence AwardIn addition to these “must have” features of a mobile DJ CD player, the CD-X1500 has many more easy to use features at a surprisingly more affordable price then you may expect. The CD-X1500 is the first Tascam DJ CD player to support the TT-M1 Scratch Controller that allows you to control the CD audio with many popular DJ turntables. Powerful unique features, Tascam quality, all packed into a compact 2U-controller size, the CD-X1500 is the perfect choice for professional mobile DJs.

Combine the CD-X1500 CD player with the X-15 Mobile DJ mixer, and you have rock-solid, reliable mobile system that is truly cost effective.

Main Features

  • Seamless loop
    • Repeatedly playback a section marked with A and B points
  • 3 flash start/cue points
    • Instantly start playback at a cue point
  • Stutter play
    • At a cue point, hold down cue key as long as playback shall be performed
  • Auto cue
    • Automatically find the audio beginning of a song
  • Auto ready
    • Pause at the beginning of the next track
  • ±0, 8, 16, 32 and 100% tempo control
    • Set the song tempo with the Tempo slider or by tapping on the TAP key
  • Key Original function
    • Prevents original key from being affected by tempo changes
  • Pitch bending function
    • Change the playback tempo momentarily with the wheel
  • ±16% key control
    • Use the wheel to change the key without affecting the tempo
  • BPM count with Tap key
    • Shows the manually tapped BPM value
  • Scratch function
    • Use the wheel for scratching like with analogue turntables
  • Brake function
    • Same effect like switching off an analogue turntable
  • TT-LINK®-Accessory connector for TT-M1 CD Scratch Controller
    • Scratch, pitch-bend, back-spin and otherwise control your CDs like using vinyl
  • Filter effect
    • Use the wheel to affect the cutoff frequency
  • Continuous play, single play, and up to 30 tracks program play
  • Track memory
    • Stores various playback settings for up to 100 tracks
  • Fader start
    • Start playback from an external device which supports the fader start function
  • Relay play
    • Continuous playback over both units
  • Anti-shock memory
  • Digital output
  • Supports CD-R/RW discs
  • Compact 2U controller size

Specifications

General
Disc types 8cm / 12cm CD
Number of channels 2-channel
Resolution 16-bit
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Frequency response* 20Hz–20kHz, -0.5/-1.0dB
Dynamic range* 98dB
S/N ratio* 98dB
Total harmonic distortion* <0.01%
*Values are applicable when key and tempo values are set to 0%.
Analogue and digital outputs
Analog output RCA pin jack
  Output impedance <1kohm
  Maximum output level +6dBV
Digital output Coaxial
  Format IEC60958 Type II
Power supply and other specifications
Voltage requirements
  USA/Canada 120V AC, 60Hz
  UK/Europe 230V AC, 50Hz
  Australia 240V AV, 50Hz
Power consumption 27W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
  Main unit 482mm x 94mm x 272mm
  Remote control unit 482mm x 88mm x 83mm
Weight
  Main unit 5.7kg
  Remote control unit 1.8kg

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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