Tascam SS-R300N – Solid State Recorder with Networking and Dual SD Card

What is the Tascam SS-R300N?

The Tascam SS-R300N is a 1U rack-mount networked solid-state audio recorder built for professional install environments that need dependable, unattended recording and playback. It records and plays back audio to SD cards and USB flash drives at up to 96 kHz/24-bit, with network control and file transfer built in, making it a practical rack-mount audio recorder for conference, legal, and government recording applications. As the successor to Tascam's SS-R250N and SS-CDR250N, it's aimed at integrators specifying a networked solid-state recorder for install work in broadcast, courtroom, boardroom, and house-of-worship systems. Dual SD card slots plus a USB port give it the media flexibility that redundant SD recording and long-duration capture both require.

How does the Tascam SS-R300N work?

The SS-R300N mounts in a standard 19-inch rack and functions as both a recorder and a player within a networked AV system. It records to two SD card slots and one USB port, and when a card or drive fills during a recording, the unit performs relay recording onto the next available media so capture continues without a gap — a practical form of redundant SD recording for unattended sessions that can't tolerate a dropped file. Analog I/O is balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA, with AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O also included, so it drops into existing analog or digital signal chains without added conversion hardware. Recording formats are MP3 and WAV up to 96 kHz/24-bit; playback adds AAC and CD-DA via a compatible external USB CD drive. Network control runs over a 100BASE-TX Ethernet port supporting Telnet, OSC, FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, which lets AV control systems and IT staff start, stop, and retrieve recordings remotely, and lets integrators push completed files off the unit to a server for archiving. RS-232C serial and parallel (D-sub 25-pin) contact-closure control are both available for integration with third-party control processors, and Tascam offers a Q-SYS plugin for direct control from a Q-SYS Core. Four programmable USER buttons on the front panel can be mapped to common functions for simplified local operation. This combination of rack-mount form factor, networked audio control, and dual-media recording is why the SS-R300N shows up as a networked solid-state recorder for install work in government meeting rooms, legal proceedings, and broadcast facilities that need an audit-grade recording of every session. It also supports an optional Dante interface card (IF-DA2) for organizations standardizing on Dante for audio transport, and it can import backup data from an existing SS-R250N system, easing a like-for-like swap in an install that's already running the older platform. Tascam's own remote control (RC-SS150) and other RC-series remotes are supported for local transport control without touching the front panel.

What are the key features of the Tascam SS-R300N?

• Dual SD card slots + USB port — Provides relay recording across media so a session keeps recording instead of stopping when one card fills, supporting redundant SD recording practices in unattended install work.
• 96 kHz/24-bit recording and playback — Captures WAV files at broadcast and archival quality, with MP3 available for smaller file sizes when storage efficiency matters more than resolution.
• Networked control and file transfer — Built-in Ethernet with Telnet, OSC, FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support lets control systems and IT staff manage the recorder and retrieve files remotely.
• Balanced and digital I/O — XLR analog plus AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital connections integrate directly into existing commercial audio signal chains.
• 1U rack-mount chassis — Fits standard AV/broadcast racks alongside other install-grade audio hardware.
• RS-232C and parallel control — Serial and D-sub 25-pin contact-closure I/O allow integration with third-party AV control processors beyond the network interface.
• Q-SYS plugin support — Simplifies control and monitoring from a Q-SYS Core in networked AV systems already standardized on that platform.
• Optional Dante card (IF-DA2) — Adds Dante audio networking for facilities standardizing on Dante transport.
• TASCAM Playlist Editor support — Enables offline playlist creation and editing for scheduled or automated playback.
• SS-R250N backup data import — Simplifies migrating an existing SS-R250N-based install to the SS-R300N.

Where is the Tascam SS-R300N typically used?

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• Broadcast studio
• House of worship
• Auditorium

Technical Specifications

Source: Tascam official product specifications, tascam.com/us/product/ss-r300n/spec and tascam.com/us/product/ss-r300n.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the Tascam SS-R300N compatible with the SS-R250N or SS-CDR250N? The SS-R300N is the direct successor to the SS-R250N and SS-CDR250N and can import backup configuration data from an SS-R250N system, which simplifies swapping an existing unit in a multi-room deployment. Browse the full lineup on the Tascam collection at Creation Networks to compare it against the earlier SS-R250N and SS-CDR250N models.
• Can I add Dante networking to the SS-R300N? Yes. The SS-R300N accepts Tascam's optional IF-DA2 2-in/2-out Dante interface card, letting it join a Dante audio network without an external converter.
• What remote controls work with the SS-R300N? Tascam's RC-SS150, RC-900, RC-SS20, RC-3F, and RC-20 remote controls are all compatible, giving integrators several options for wired or handheld transport control depending on the install.
• What happens when one SD card fills up during a recording? The SS-R300N performs relay recording, automatically continuing the session onto the next available SD card or USB drive so the recording doesn't stop or drop audio when the first media is full.
• Does the SS-R300N need a network connection to operate? No. It records and plays back locally using its front-panel controls and I/O without a network connection. The Ethernet port is used when you want remote control, file transfer, or integration with a control system such as Q-SYS.
• How does the SS-R300N integrate with an AV control system? It can be controlled over the network via OSC and Telnet, over RS-232C serial, or through parallel contact closures, and Tascam provides a Q-SYS plugin for direct integration with a Q-SYS Core-based control system.
• What is the warranty on the Tascam SS-R300N? The SS-R300N ships with Tascam's standard manufacturer's warranty for commercial audio products. Contact Creation Networks for the specific warranty term and any extended coverage options available at time of purchase.
• Does Creation Networks provide installation support for the SS-R300N? Yes. Creation Networks specs, installs, and supports networked recording systems like the SS-R300N as part of full AV system design and integration projects, not just equipment sales.