SONY MZ-M200 MINIDISC RECORDER

This Hi-MD™ portable audio recorder is ideal for journalists and musicians who need to make high-quality stereo audio recordings using cost-effective removable media. The MZ-M200 recorder comes supplied with an ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931Earbud Headphone. The recorder uses affordable Hi-MD™ media with 1 GB storage capacity. Three Hi-MD recording modes are supported including: Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit, ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP) mode and ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP) mode. In addition, three conventional MD recording modes are supported including: ATRAC 292kbps (SP), ATRAC3 132kbps (LP2) and ATRAC3 66kbps (LP4). The recorder supports USB 2.0 uploading + downloading with PC (using supplied Sonic Stage software), and USB uploading with MAC (using supplied Hi-MD Music Transfer software), allowing transferring audio recordings to a computer and storing them on the computer in .Wav file format. This Hi-MD™ device can also be used as a USB mass storage device, allowing storing data files on the Hi-MD™ disc along with audio recordings.Hi-MD RECORDING FORMAT

The MZM200 represents 3rd generation HiMD recording and includes an HD Amplifier -- for improved sound quality. The ability to record in Standard MD Mode ensures compatibility with previous MD Recorders, without the need to transfer audio through a PC or Mac. The addition of USB 2.0 increases data transfer speeds to a computer, freeing up valuable time. The inclusion of V 2.0 Mac software allows both upload/download of audio files to a Mac. The MZM200 is provides you greater flexibility, sound quality and ease-of-use.

• MZ-M200 Key Features Include:
• Bright EL (Organic Electroluminescence) display with enhanced user interface and larger record function buttons
• Hi-MD™ selectable recording times provides 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio, or up to 34 hours of ATRAC3plus compressed audio
• Hi-MD™ self record uploading allows transferring self-recordings onto a computer and storing them as a .wav file
• Conventional MD recording modes (SP, LP2 and LP4) allow making conventional MD recordings (using MD media) when playback compatibility with a conventional MD deck is desired
• Conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded via USB 2.0 to WIN PC using supplied Sonic Stage software (Excludes EMD content, Checked-out MD content or NETMD content)
• Ability to record from multiple sources (USB, Line In, Mic In)
• Up to 6 hours of PCM recording battery life with rechargeable battery (supplied)
• Compatible with both Hi-MD™ media and standard MiniDisc media
• Data file storage allows storing data files on Hi-MD discs along with audio recordings
• High-Speed USB 2.0
• 11 Segment record level metering with over level indication
• Digital amplifier

General
Format Digital Audio MiniDisc System

Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz

Data Compression Method (Coding) ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus

Frequency Response 20-20,000Hz /-3dB

Wow and Flutter Unmeasurable

Inputs(s) USB2.0; Mic in; Line in (Analog/Digital); DC in 5V

Output(s) Headphones/Line out/Remote (stereo mini)

Power Requirements Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery; AC Power Adapter; USB powered

Codec
Linear PCM (rec/playback)

ATRAC3plus (rec/playback)

ATRAC3 (rec/playback)

ATRAC (rec/playback)

MP3 (playback)

WAV Conversion
For Windows (Using SonicStage)

For Mac (Using Hi-MD Music Transfer Software)

Interface
MIC in Line in (Analog/Digital)

USB2.0

Main Recording Function
Mic Sense Low/High

Manual Rec Level Control

Time Mark Off/1-60min

Synchro Rec On/Off

AGC-Auto Gain Control

Sampling Rate Converter

Optical input 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz

Main Edit Function
Name (Disc/Group/Track)

Move (Track/Group)

Track Mark On/Off (Divide/Combine)

Erase (Track/All/Group)

Disc Format

Other Main Features
Skip Free G-Protection Technology

USB Bus Power & Charging

HD Digital AMP For Macintosh and PC

Data File Storage Device

Display: Organic EL

Battery Life (with rechargeable battery)
Playback

Linear PCM 10.0 hours

Hi-SP 15.5 hours

Hi-LP 19.0 hours

Record
Linear PCM 6.0 hours

Hi-SP 9.0 hours

Hi-LP 10.5 hours

Dimensions
3.3 (W) x 3.3 (H) x 0.58 (D) in.

Weight
3.38g

Supplied Accessories
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery LIP-4WM

1-Line Backlit Remote RM-MC38EL

Carrying Pouch Headphone MDR-E0931

AC Adaptor AC-S508U

SonicStage Software (for Windows)

Hi-MD Music Transfer Software (for Macintosh)

USB Cable

1GB Blank Hi-MD Disc x1

Stereo Mic ECM-DS70P