General
Device Type: Network-enabled solid-state recorder/player
Channels: 2-channel stereo / 1-channel mono
Rack Format: 1U
SD Card Slots: 2
USB Storage Ports: 1
User-Assignable Front-Panel Buttons: 4
Settings Presets: Up to 5
System Settings Migration: SS-R250N system backup import
Supported Media
SD Cards: 512 MB to 2 GB
SDHC Cards: 4 GB to 32 GB
SDXC Cards: 64 GB to 512 GB
USB Flash Drives: 512 MB to 512 GB
File Systems: FAT16, FAT32, exFAT
CD Playback: Compatible third-party external USB CD drive required
Recording Formats
WAV Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
WAV Bit Depths: 16-bit, 24-bit
MP3 Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
MP3 Bit Rates: 64, 128, 192, 256, 320 kbps
Backup Recording: Simultaneous recording to two selected media
Relay Recording: Automatic continuation between two selected media
Playback Formats
WAV Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
WAV Bit Depths: 16-bit, 24-bit
MP3 Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
MP3 Bit Rates: 64, 128, 192, 256, 320 kbps
AAC Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
AAC Bit Rates: 32 to 320 kbps, VBR
AAC Restrictions: MPEG Extended HE-AAC audio streams and DRM not supported
CD-DA: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit through an external CD drive
Unbalanced Analog Inputs
Connectors: RCA
Nominal Input Level: -10 dBV
Maximum Input Level: +6 dBV
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ or higher
Balanced Analog Inputs
Connectors: XLR-3-31 equivalent
Pin Assignment: 1 ground, 2 hot, 3 cold
Nominal Input Level: +4 dBu; +6 dBu at -9 dBFS reference level
Maximum Input Level at -9 dBFS Reference: +15 dBu
Maximum Input Level at -14 dBFS Reference: +18 dBu
Maximum Input Level at -16 dBFS Reference: +20 dBu
Maximum Input Level at -18 dBFS Reference: +22 dBu
Maximum Input Level at -20 dBFS Reference: +24 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ or higher
Unbalanced Analog Outputs
Connectors: RCA
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV
Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Balanced Analog Outputs
Connectors: XLR-3-32 equivalent
Pin Assignment: 1 ground, 2 hot, 3 cold
Nominal Output Level: +4 dBu; +6 dBu at -9 dBFS reference level
Maximum Output Level at -9 dBFS Reference: +15 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -14 dBFS Reference: +18 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -16 dBFS Reference: +20 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -18 dBFS Reference: +22 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -20 dBFS Reference: +24 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Headphone Output
Connector: 6.3 mm / 1/4" stereo jack
Maximum Output Power: 45 mW + 45 mW or higher into 32 Ω
Output Power Measurement Condition: THD+N of 0.1% or less
AES/EBU Digital Input
Connector: XLR-3-31 equivalent
Format: AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4
Input Signal Amplitude: 0.2 to 7.0 Vp-p
Input Impedance: 110 Ω
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Input Sample Rate Range with SRC Enabled: 32 to 192 kHz
S/PDIF Digital Input
Connector: RCA
Format: IEC60958-3
Input Signal Amplitude: 0.2 to 0.6 Vp-p
Input Impedance: 75 Ω
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Input Sample Rate Range with SRC Enabled: 32 to 192 kHz
AES/EBU Digital Output
Connector: XLR-3-32 equivalent
Format: AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4
Output Signal Amplitude: 2.0 to 7.0 Vp-p
Output Impedance: 110 Ω
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
S/PDIF Digital Output
Connector: RCA
Format: IEC60958-3
Output Signal Amplitude: 0.5 ±0.1 Vp-p
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
USB Storage Interface
Connector: USB Type-A, 4-pin
Protocol: USB 2.0 High-Speed, 480 Mbps
Operating Mode: Host
Power Supply Capacity: 5 V DC, 0.5 A maximum
External CD Drive Interface
Connector: USB Type-C with screw-lock support
Protocol: USB 2.0 High-Speed, 480 Mbps
Operating Mode: Host
Power Supply Capacity: 5 V DC, 1.5 A maximum
Network and Control
Ethernet Connector: RJ45
Ethernet Standard: 100BASE-TX
Network Protocols: Telnet, OSC, SNTP client, FTP server/client, SFTP server/client, FTPS client
FTPS Mode: Explicit
FTPS Security: TLS 1.2 / 1.3
Serial Control: RS-232C, female 9-pin D-sub, inch-standard
Parallel Control: Assignable control I/O
Remote Connector: 2.5 mm / 3/32" TRS for optional RC-3F or RC-20
Infrared Receiver: Compatible with RC-10 wireless remote
End-of-Message Output: Supported
Clock Synchronization: SNTP client and external timer trigger
Dante Connectivity: Optional IF-DA2 interface card required
Parallel Control Electrical Ratings
Maximum Input Voltage: +5.5 V
Minimum High-Level Input Voltage: +2.31 V
Maximum Low-Level Input Voltage: +0.99 V
Output Format: Open collector
Output Impedance: 10 Ω
Output Withstand Voltage: 20 V
Maximum Output Current: 35 mA
Maximum Low-Level Output Voltage: 0.5 V
Maximum Current from +5 V Supply: 100 mA
Software and Remote Compatibility
System Integration: Q-SYS plugin
Playlist and Event Editing: TASCAM Playlist Editor
Optional Remote Controllers: RC-SS150, RC-900, RC-SS20, RC-3F, RC-20
Flash Play Assignments with Optional RC-SS150: Up to 96 audio files
Audio Performance
Frequency Response at 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Frequency Response at 96 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-3 dB
Distortion: 0.002% or less at -16 dBFS reference level
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 106 dB or more
Dynamic Range: 106 dB or more
Channel Crosstalk: 100 dB or more
Measurement Path: Line input to line output, JEITA
Distortion, Noise, Dynamic Range and Crosstalk Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Level References: 0 dBV = 1 Vrms; 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Power
Power Requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption with RC-SS150 and IF-DA2: 29 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.4 W
Automatic Standby Time: 20 minutes, Europe only
Dimensions and Operating Conditions
Dimensions (W × H × D): 482.6 × 45 × 300.5 mm / 19 × 1.78 × 11.84"
Weight: 3.1 kg / 6.84 lb
Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 °C
Operating Humidity: 25 to 85% RH, non-condensing at 32 °C
Included Components
Recorder/player
Power cord
RC-10 wireless remote control
CR2025 lithium coin battery, installed in remote
Rack-mount screw kit
Security screw kit
TASCAM ID Registration Guide
Owner’s Manual