The TASCAM CD-450 is a professional 2U rackmount CD player engineered for broadcast studios, live sound setups, commercial installations, and serious audiophile environments. Built for precise playback and dependable operation, it offers advanced cueing functions, pitch control, direct track access, and both analog and digital outputs for seamless integration into professional systems. Designed with TASCAM’s studio-grade reliability, the CD-450 is ideal for radio stations, auditoriums, hotels, restaurants, studios, and high-end home audio setups where accurate playback and long-term durability matter most.
Key Features
Professional 2U rackmount design for studio and installation use
Direct CD playback for 8cm and 12cm compact discs
±12% Pitch Control for playback speed adjustment
Auto Cue function locates the first audio point instantly
Auto Ready mode prepares the next track automatically
Incremental Play mode for precise track-by-track playback
Call Function returns to the last play start point
Single Play and Repeat Play modes
Numeric keypad for fast direct track access
RCA unbalanced analog output
Coaxial S/PDIF digital output
Optional LA-450 balanced XLR output + AES/EBU digital output
Optional RC-450C wired remote control support
Headphone output with dedicated volume control
Tally and Fader Start support for broadcast applications
Technical Specifications
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±1dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 90dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.006%
Channel Separation: Better than 85dB
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz
Quantization: 16-bit Linear
Power Consumption: 16W
Dimensions: 482 × 104.5 × 310 mm
Weight: 5.1 kg
A perfect choice for professionals who need reliable CD playback with studio-level precision and classic TASCAM performance.
