Sony MZ-M200 MiniDisc Portable Audio Recorder

Sony MZ-M200

 from Sony is an ideal field recorder for musicians, radio journalists, and other pro-audio applications. Sony MZ-M200 offers easy navigation, intuitive recording features, and an ergonomic design. Sony MZ-M200 delivers high-quality CD sound with the convenience of MiniDisc. Sony MZ-M200 can record to either Hi-MD or standard MiniDisc, providing up to 34 hours of compressed audio on a 1GB Hi-MD disc. Hi-MD media is compatible with both PC and Mac, and can also act as a storage media for computer data, such as images and text files.

A bright Organic EL display shows recording and playback status. Use the Mic/Line jack to plug in a microphone for interviews, or a cassette deck to back up your old recordings to Hi-MD. The MZ-M200 has an 11-Level Meter Display for easy monitoring of levels from your mic or line input.

A dynamic normalizer provides a consistent volume level for tracks that may have been originally recorded at different levels, eliminating the need to adjust the volume of individual tracks during playback. A self-recording upload feature of Sony MZ-M200 gives you the option to save in a WAV format in a designated folder on your hard drive when connecting the MZ-M200 to your computer. This allows for ease and flexibility when it comes to editing your recordings.

Other features when connecting the MZ-M200 to your computer include conventional MD USB upload, data file storage, and clock stamping. A two-way power supply of Sony MZ-M200 lets you fully charge the battery via USB or AC Adapter.

Backward Compatibility
Use the MZ-M200 with standard MiniDisc, as well as Hi-MD

PC/Mac Compatible
Upload your recordings to Mac or PC with the included software

Up to 34 Hours Recording Time
Sony MZ-M200 record up to 1.5 hours of Linear PCM uncompressed audio, or 34 hours of ATRAC3Plus on a 1GB Hi-MD disc

Organic EL Display
Shows status of recording and playback features, including mode, levels, and battery status

Record from Multiple Sources
Use the Mic/Line jack to record from the included microphone, or hook up your cassette player to back up older recordings

Level Meter Display
The 11-segment recording level meter shows you the levels of your microphone or line input

Dynamic Normalizer
Tracks that may have been recorded at different levels on the same disc are given a uniform volume level, eliminating the need to "ride" the volume between tracks

Data File Storage
Store and transfer presentations, spreadsheets, documents, and photos

Conventional MD USB Upload
Upload MD content to your computer via USB

Mac Upload/Download
Transfer content between Hi-MD media and your Mac

Clock Stamping
A built-in clock registers the date and time that recordings are made. When uploaded to a computer, the date and time appear as titles

Two-Way Power Supply
Fully charge the battery via USB or AC adapter

Large Buttons
Enlarged buttons allow simpler operation

Digital Pitch Control
Slow down or speed up playback from -50 to +100

Record Linear PCM and ATRAC/ATRAC3/ATRAC3Plus
In addition to recording and playing back Linear PCM, ATRAC, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3Plus, you can also play back MP3 format

Low-Cost Media
MiniDisc and Hi-MD discs are relatively inexpensive, making them an economical choice for recording high-quality audio

Included Accessories
The MZ-M200 includes an in-line remote, stereo microphone, earbuds, rechargeable battery, AC adapter, carrying pouch, software for PC/Mac, a USB cable, and a 1GB Hi-MD disc so you can start recording right out of the box

System

Type: Portable Hi-MD Recorder

Audio Formats Support: Rec/Playback - Linear PCM, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3Plus
Playback Only - MP3

Shock Resistant Memory: Skip Free G-Protection Technology

Data Compression Method: ATRAC/ATRAC3/ATRAC3Plus

Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz

Convenience
Playback Modes: Linear PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP

Edit Control Functions: Name, Move, Track Mark On/Off, Erase, Disc Format

Display: Organic EL

Remote: RM-MC 38EL Backlit In-Line Remote
Connectors

Input:

1 x Mic
1 x Line (Analog/Digital)
1 x USB2.0

Output:

1 x Line
1 x Headphone
1 x USB2.0
1 x Remote

Other 1 x DC Power In

Power

Battery Type: LIP-4WM Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

Battery Life:

Record - Between 6-10.5 Hours (Depending on Mode)
Playback - Between 10-19 Hours (Depending on Mode)

External Power Supply: AC-S508U AC Adapter

General Attributes

Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.37 x 3.37 x 0.6" (83.8 x 84.4 x 14.7mm)

Weight: 3.4 oz (96 g)

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