MP-800UDAB
SD/USB Media Player With DAB/FM Tuner, USB DAC and Bluetooth Option
Professional Quality Meets Versatility
The Ultimate Playback Solution
for Your Audio System
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.
Q-SYS Control (integration under development)
Currently under development, this plugin will integrate the MP-800U DAB with the Q-SYS Platform using the optional Tascam IF-E100 Ethernet card. This will allow full playback control to be accessed directly from the Q-SYS user control interface.
Transport functions, source selection and file navigation can be accessed through Q-SYS without touching the hardware, thus streamlining operations in commercial AV environments such as conference centres, hospitality spaces and houses of worship. The official Tascam plugin will be available via the Q-SYS Designer software.
Details
Optional Control via Ethernet
With the optional IF-E100 expansion card, the MP-800U DAB harnesses the power of external control …
Bluetooth Wireless Control
Control all of the MP-800U DAB’s settings wirelessly from the palm of your hand. Simply install …
More control options
Connect the optional RC-20 controller to the MP-800U DAB for direct playback of up to 20 tracks …
Direct Track Selection
Ten numeric buttons on the front panel allow you to quickly select individual tracks directly from the unit.
Panel Lock
The panel lock function disables front panel buttons, preventing accidental operation and ensuring reliable performance.
Features at a glance
- Ultra-compact, rack-mountable media player with DAB/FM tuner and USB DAC
- Numerous playback options:
- Audio file playback from SD and USB memory (WAV, MP3, AAC)
- DAB/FM radio playback (can be output from the main or separate output connectors)
- Playback from a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth*
- Playback from a computer or mobile device via USB DAC
- Continuous, Single, Random, Repeat playback (All, Single, A–B)
- Folder playback with SD and USB memory
- Pitch control (change playback speed and key by ±16 %)
- Key original function (maintain pitch when changing playback speed)
- Incremental play (skip to each next track by pressing the PLAY button)
- Auto Cue (find the audio start of a track)
- Auto Ready (pause at the beginning of the next track during playback)
- Resume function (start playback from the track where the unit was last stopped)
- Fade-in/Fade-out during playback
- Numeric keys for direct track selection
- Optional RC-20 remote control allows direct playback start of up to 20 tracks
- Power-on play (playback starts when power is turned on)
- Lock function to avoid accidental operation
- XLR balanced analogue output (main)
- RCA unbalanced analogue output (main)
- RCA unbalanced analogue output (tuner)
- Level adjustment for each output
- Headphones output with dedicated level control
- Wireless control using the included RC-MP800
- Wireless control using the free iOS/Android app Tascam Media Control Center*
- External control over a network (Telnet protocol)**
- Q-SYS platform compatibility allowing full playback control (under development)**
- Fader start/stop and tally output possible using the CONTROL I/O connector
- Backlit LC display
- 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
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
- Windows 11 (version 24H2)
- Windows 11 (version 23H2)
- Windows 11 (version 22H2)
- Windows 10 (version 22H2)
Mac
- macOS Sonoma (14.0)
- macOS Ventura (13.0)
- macOS Monterey (12.0)
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Supported media | SD cards (512 MB – 2 GB) SDHC cards (4–32 GB) SDXC cards (64–512 GB) USB flash drives (512 MB – 512 GB) File system format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT |
| Playback file formats | |
| WAV | 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit (LPCM) |
| MP3 | 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s, VBR |
| AAC | 44.1/48 kHz, 32–320 kbit/s, VBR (MPEG4 AAC-LC (audio stream), DRM not supported) |
| Maximum file size | 4 GB |
| Maximum number of files | 999 (including folders) |
| Maximum number of folder levels | 16 (The full path, including the file name, must not exceed 260 characters.) |
| Number of audio channels | 2 channels (stereo) 1 channel (mono) |
| Analogue audio inputs and outputs | |
|---|---|
| Analogue output (balanced) | XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| Rated output level | +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms, level setting off) |
| Maximum output level (switchable) | +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, level setting off) |
| Output impedance | 100 Ω |
| Analogue output (unbalanced) | RCA pin jacks |
| Rated output level | −10 dBV (0.316 Vrms, level setting off) |
| Maximum output level (switchable) | +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms, level setting off) |
| Output impedance | 210 Ω |
| Tuner outputs (unbalanced) | RCA pin jacks |
| Rated output level | −10 dBV (0.316 Vrms, −16 dBFS DAC output, output level setting off) |
| Maximum output level (switchable) | +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms, 0 dBFS DAC output, output level setting off) |
| Output impedance | 210 Ω |
| Headphones output | 6.3-mm standard stereo jack |
| Maximum output power | ≥ 20 mW + 20 mW (THD+N 0.1 % or less, 32 Ω load) |
| 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms |
| Other inputs and outputs | |
|---|---|
| Remote connector | 2.5-mm TRS jack (Tip: Signal 1, Ring: Signal 2, Sleeve: GND) |
| Control input/output | |
| IN | 3.5-mm TRS jack (active low reception, 30 ms or longer ground) |
| OUT | 3.5-mm TRS jack (open collector, maximum voltage 15 V, maximum current 35 mA, maximum output 250 mW) |
| USB flash drive port | 4-pin USB Type-A |
| Protocol | USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps) |
| Device class | Mass storage |
| USB audio stream port | USB Type-C |
| Protocol | USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps) |
| Device class | USB audio 2.0 (USB class compliant) |
| Bluetooth adapter port | For optional Bluetooth adapter AK-BT2 only |
| Antenna input | F-type connector (female) |
| Audio performance | |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.5 dB / −1 dB (SD/USB playback to analogue output, JEITA) |
| Distortion | ≤0.005 % (SD/USB playback to analogue output, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | ≥95 dB (SD/USB playback to analogue output, JEITA) |
| Dynamic range | ≥95 dB (SD/USB playback to analogue output, JEITA) |
| Channel separation | ≥95 dB (SD/USB playback to analogue output, 1 kHz sine wave, JEITA) |
| Tuner (radio receiver) | |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | |
| DAB | Band III, 174–240 MHz |
| FM | 87.5–108 MHz |
| Computer hardware requirements | |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port |
| CPU/processor speed | 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) |
| Memory | 2 GB or more |
| macOS | Mac with USB 2.0 or higher |
| CPU/processor speed | 2 GHz or faster dual core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB or more |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 14 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D, including protrusions) | 483 mm × 47 mm × 297 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
| Permissible operating temperature range | 0–40 °C |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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