TASCAM MD-CD1

Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “TASCAM MD-CD1”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.

TASCAM MD-CD1

Name	MD-CD1
Manufacturer	TASCAM
Released	2005/10
Device type	pro
Recorder	Recorder
MDLP	Yes
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	2U (483 x 94 x 308mm)
Weight	5.8kg
ATRAC ver	Type-R
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	No
Voltage	Not recorded
Power cable	AC
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥99 750
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Inputs	RCA in, XLR in, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs	1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, XLR out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control	PS/2 keyboard

Likely the last device ever added to MiniDisc.org

Features:

Supports SP, Mono, LP2 and LP4 modes (REC/PLAY).
Edit function.
Overwrite function.
+/-12.5% pitch control.
Dedicated Digital I/O (optical) and analog I/O (RCA).
PS/2 Keyboard input for title input and external control.
4X speed duplication from CD→ MD.
MD-CD continuous playback.
RS-232C serial control.
2U rack mountable form factor.
Wireless IR remote controller.

Note: There are three versions, Mk1, Mk2, Mk3. Mk1,2 are based on a Sony drive and support MD pitch control. Mk3 moves to a different drive (Sanyo?) and MD pitch control is removed (front panel is blanked).

IR Remote: RC-MC1

When dubbing from CD with CD-Text, both track and disc titles are copied.

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page Tascam Press Release

Manuals

Mk3 Firmware v107 — unavailable in this snapshot

Mk3 Firmware v108 — unavailable in this snapshot

Repair

Mk1 (at least) has a few titling bugs. Dubbing titles from CD-R written by iTunes can lead to title corruption on later MD tracks (easily correctable using the PS/2 keyboard) [Note: similar issue with the Sony MXD-D4 so iTunes must be at fault - found that Nero ROM CD-R burner didn't suffer from titling issues]. User entry of titles has a few low-impact titling bugs/screen update issues. Has a few extra keyboard keys supported over Sony decks, like HOME and END, which are valuable when correcting track/disc titles.

Mk1 (at least) dubbing from CD to MD inserts a short gap (~500ms) between tracks which means flow-through tracks have a brief silence at the track boundary. See Quirks document above.

Respects SCMS. No menu function to disable.