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Tascam CD-X1500
Dual CD Player for professional DJs

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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.

In 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 counter

Shows the track’s BPM value or 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-M1 Turntable Magic input

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 (i.e. X-9,X-17, X-15 etc.)

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%


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 88mm x 261mm
  Remote control unit   482mm x 87mm x 87mm
Weight    
  Main unit   5.7kg
  Remote control unit   1.8kg

*Values are applicable when key and tempo values are set to 0.

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.