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Space-Saving, Feature Rich Pro CD Player!

Sony presents the CDP-D12, a CD player designed for professional applications such as television and radio broadcasting, post-production, public addresses, and audio/visual presentations! Sony CDP-D12 at a Glance:

• Designed for demanding television and radio broadcasting applications
• Multiple output options for connecting to almost any destination input
• Variable playback speed and convenient auto-cue function

Features for the demanding professional user! The CDP-D12 offers a variety of features that fulfill the demanding requirements of professional audio and broadcast applications, including multiple output interfaces, a variety of playback functions, RS-232C or parallel remote-control capability, and sequential playback between multiple CDP-D12 decks. Additionally, the shock resistant design of the CDP-D12 contributes to its high playback stability essential for today’s professional applications. And with its rackmountable design, the CDP-D12 player is only 1U high, saving rack-mount space and contributing to useful system portability. Flexible Output Interfaces The CDP-D12 is equipped with multiple output interfaces to meet individual system needs. XLR-type balanced and RCA unbalanced connectors are provided for analog outputs, plus coaxial and optical S/PDIF outputs allow digital connections. Variable Playback Speed The CDP-D12 allows the playback speed to be adjusted within the range of ±12.5% in 0.5% steps. This enables the CDP-D12 to adjust the duration of the audio program in post-production and on-air applications. The adjustment of the audio duration is displayed on screen. Auto-Cue Function The CDP-D12's auto-cue function skips the silent areas at the beginning of an audio track and puts the deck in pause mode. Users can choose the threshold level of the audio to skip from five preset settings: -72 dB, -66 dB, -60 dB, -54 dB, and -48 dB. Sony CDP-D12 Features:

• RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced outputs allow flexible interfacing with a variety of equipment.
• Vari-speed (+/-12.5%) for pitch or tempo corrected playback
• RS-232 and parallel interface allow PC and GPI controlled playback
• Mark locate feature for user defined spot as cue point
• Auto Cue and Auto Pause provide accurate spot locating and cueing of playback material
• AMS dial for fast and convenient access to CD tracks and menu functions
• Advanced shock protection with 4Mb D-Ram memory reduces unwanted "skipping"
• Optical and coaxial S/PDIF outputs

The Sony CDP-D12 meets your most demanding professional CD playback needs!