The Tascam MP-800U DAB is a versatile audio player for touring and fixed installations. It allows playback from SD or USB media or from the internal DAB/FM radio receiver, features a USB D/A converter and also supports streaming via Bluetooth as an option. With its professional feature set, the MP-800U DAB offers high quality and reliable performance for restaurants, hotels, sports and entertainment centres, and other professional audio systems.
Versatile Playback Media
The MP-800U DAB offers multi-format playback via its front-panel SD card slot and USB flash drive port. Compatible file types include WAV, MP3 and AAC.
Bluetooth And USB Streaming Made Easy
With the optional AK-BT2 adapter, the MP-800U DAB handily streams Bluetooth audio into any installation. Plus, its USB DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) lets you connect any USB-equipped device – such as laptops, smartphones and tablets - via the front-panel USB-C port, enabling additional playback options like accessing music libraries on computers.
Tune In with DAB or FM Radio
The MP-800U DAB features a built-in DAB/FM tuner for easy access to radio programs. Its dedicated tuner output, via unbalanced RCA connectors, ensures seamless integration with any audio system. Up to twenty user presets can be easily accessed via the front panel or remote control.
Flexible Outputs
Equipped with balanced and unbalanced outputs, the MP-800U DAB can be quickly and easily integrated into a variety of audio systems. With two output level controls – one for combined XLR, RCA and headphone outputs, and another for independent tuner attenuation – this media player offers smooth and precise level adjustment.
Professional Playback Features
Playback on a professional level is at the heart of the MP-800U DAB. Power-on-Play automatically starts playback on startup, while Fade-in/Fade-out ensures smooth track transitions. Auto-Cue, Auto-Ready and Incremental Play keep your playlists ready, Key Original changes pitch without changing speed, while Pitch Control adjusts both tempo and key.
Optional Control via Ethernet
With the optional IF-E100 expansion card, the MP-800U DAB harnesses the power of external control through Ethernet, using the Telnet protocol.
Bluetooth Wireless Control
Control all of the MP-800U DAB’s settings wirelessly from the palm of your hand. Simply install the optional AK-BT2 Bluetooth adapter on the front panel and connect to your iOS or Android device using the free app Tascam Media Control Center.
More control options
Connect the optional RC-20 controller to the MP-800U DAB for direct playback of up to 20 tracks. Rear-panel control ports also allow fader start/stop integration with an audio mixer.
Features
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Ultra-compact, rack-mountable media player with DAB/FM tuner and USB DAC
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Numerous playback options:
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Audio file playback from SD and USB memory (WAV, MP3, AAC)
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DAB/FM radio playback (can be output from the main or separate output connectors)
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Playback from a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth*
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Playback from a computer or mobile device via USB DAC
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Continuous, Single, Random, Repeat playback (All, Single, A–B)
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Folder playback with SD and USB memory
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Pitch control (change playback speed and key by ±16 %)
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Key original function (maintain pitch when changing playback speed)
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Incremental play (skip to each next track by pressing the PLAY button)
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Auto Cue (find the audio start of a track)
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Auto Ready (pause at the beginning of the next track during playback)
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Resume function (start playback from the track where the unit was last stopped)
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Fade-in/Fade-out during playback
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Numeric keys for direct track selection
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Optional RC-20 remote control allows direct playback start of up to 20 tracks
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Power-on play (playback starts when power is turned on)
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Lock function to avoid accidental operation
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XLR balanced analogue output (main)
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RCA unbalanced analogue output (main)
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RCA unbalanced analogue output (tuner)
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Level adjustment for each output
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Headphones output with dedicated level control
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Wireless control using the included RC-MP800
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Wireless control using the free iOS/Android app Tascam Media Control Center*
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External control over a network (Telnet protocol)**
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Fader start/stop and tally output possible using the CONTROL I/O connector
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Backlit LC display
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Included accessories: Removable mains power cable, wireless remote control, 2 AAA batteries, rack-mounting screw kit, DAB/FM antenna, TASCAM ID registration guide, safety guide including warranty information
*requires optional AK-BT2 adapter
**requires optional interface card IF-E100