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Sony MDM-111

Newer Older All, DCM-M1, DPA-300, DSC-MD1, DPA-1, DKR-700, MDM-111, PDF-5, W77, MDH-10 PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDM-X4

All, MDM-X4 PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions (1135x997) Sony MDM-X4MiniDisc Multitrack RecorderIntro: 1MSRP…

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Sony MDM-X4/MDM-X4 MKII

ATRAC 3.0 multitrack recorder. Uses MD Data discs. Earlier units had a bug in the firmware that sometimes wouldn't let you eject stereo discs and prevented track deletion. Sony would repair or would send you the replacem

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Sony MDM111-00

This is an MD data drive, designed to fit in an internal 3.5 fascia space on a Windows PC. It needs a SCSI card installed and working in the PC before it can be used. Although similar in concept to the MDH-10, the MDM111

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Sony MDS-101

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-101

First Sony home deck. Optical Pickup: KMS-140B Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz Frequency Response: 5Hz to 20kHz Analogue Inputs: 160mV (line), 0.3mV (mic) Analogue Outputs: 2.0V (line) Accessories: RM-D1M remote control ATRA

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Sony MDS-102

Equipped with a disc-in auto power function that turns on the power just by inserting a disc. Does not support monaural format discs. Audio bus terminal that can be used in combination with Sony's personal components. Wi

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Sony MDS-302 / MDS-S30

ATRAC 3.0 recorder, bundled with RM-D3M remote. The MDS-S30 is functionally similar to the MDS-302 but with a smaller footprint. Its < 280mm width matches Sony's Pixy line of components. Buttons and features are the same

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-302/S30

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-303

MDS-303 is a newer version of the MDS-302 with a smaller, but mechanically similar model, the MDS-S35. They were a revision to the previous generation MDS-302/MDS-S30, but there was no significant difference between the

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-303/S35

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-501

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-501

Features: ATRAC-2. Pulse type A/D converter. Hybrid pulse D/A converter. 45 bit digital filter. Jog dial for AMS, editing and title inputs. 25 track programming. Shuffle play. Music scan. Date function for archival purpo

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Sony MDS-503

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-503

Features: ATRAC 3.5, "Wide bit stream", sampling rate converter, 6 second "time machine" function. Divide positioning in +/-60ms steps. Specs: Freq resp: 5-20kHz +/-0.3dB S/N: > 98dB power consumption: 13W Attached Wirel

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Sony MDS-A1

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Sony MDS-B1

Uses EFM modulation, 2 audio channels (switch on rear of unit to toggle between Mono or Stereo audio), and 44.1 kHz sampling. Dual XLR Inputs at XLR-3-31 10 kOhms balanced. Dual XLR Outputs at XLR-3-32 250 Ohms balanced.

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Sony MDS-B3

Unit for broadcast companies. Come with a keyboard style controller, packed full of playback features. MDS-B4P is a playback only unit. Base Unit Type (MDS-B3): MBU-1A Base Unit Type (MDS-B4P): MBU-1B Optical Pickup Bloc

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-B3/B4P

Newer All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions Sony…

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Sony MDS-B4P

Unit for broadcast companies. Come with a keyboard style controller, packed full of playback features. MDS-B3 is a recording capable unit. Content adapted from: Radio Museum Page, Japanese detailed pictures, Minidisc.org

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Sony MDS-B5

Recorder for professional use. Has a port so that it can make 1:1 duplications with a matching unit. Has windows software and can do 4x duplication. Fully controllable over serial interface. Came with keyboard style remo

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Sony MDS-B5/B6P

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-B6P

Playback unit for professional use. Fully controllable over serial interface. Came with keyboard style remote. There was also a recording version, the MDS-B5. MD Mechanism: MDM-2B6P (Base Unit: MBU-2B6P) Optical Pick-up:

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-DAV1

Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940, JE440,…

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Sony MDS-DAV1

Sony MDS-DAV1 Optional MD component for the DAV-S880/DAV-S550 Home Theater system. Similar to the CMT-SE9 home theater system, but it was sold separately and has no netMD support. Content adapted from: MDS-DAV1 Minidisc.

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Sony MDS-DL1

Newer Older All, MDS-DAV1, S500, SE9, JB980, JE480, JE780, NetMD Mockup, NT1, JE770, JE470, PC3, SP55, S50, JA333ES, JB940,…

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Sony MDS-DL1

Supports MDclip and full-width titles. The MDClip software v1.0 allows you to view MDClip art on discs. Sony made V2.0 to allow users to create and upload their own custom MDClip art to discs, but it was only offered by

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-DRE1

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-DRE1

"Backtrack" recording feature allows unit to play an MD track and record a new (separate) track simultaneously. If the machine's output is run through a mixer, new material can be mixed with existing material and recorde

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Sony MDS-E3

Sony MDS-E3, seems to be similar to but different than the MDS-503 Content adapted from: Used Yahoo Auction listing Manuals User Manual PARTIAL Service Manual Refer to the MDS-302 for any info not found in the service ma

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-E10

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-E10

As MDS-E12, plus optical TOSLINK, minus XLR balanced analogue, minus parallel and serial control. Supports Scale Factor Edit The printing on the display window is in white (gold on the MDS-E12). Uses KMS 260B optical pic

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-E11

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-E11

When coupled with other E11 units can perform relay-play and relay-record. 9 Pin parallel interface allows external control (see pp 31-33 of manual, below). RS232C control port also present (but control codes not present

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Sony MDS-E12

Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions Sony…

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Sony MDS-E12

As MDS-E10, minus optical TOSLINK, plus XLR balanced analogue, plus parallel and RS-232 serial control, plus real-time clock. Supports Scale Factor Edit. 1U Rack mountable MD recorder. MDLP support, PC Keyboard Support a

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Sony MDS-E52

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-E52

Replaced the MDS-E55. Based on the MDS-JE520 with a "ruggedised drive". Shipped with the RM-D7M remote. Controllable over serial port (RS-232) for track titling and remote control. Content adapted from: User manual, Mini

Device · MiniDisc.org · Historical

Sony MDS-E55

Newer Older All, MDS-E12, E58, E52, DRE1, SRP-MD1, MDS-B5/B6P, E10, E11, E55, B3/B4P PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions…

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Sony MDS-E55

Rack mountable professional unit. Came with RM-D8M remote. Replaced by the mds-e52. Was shown as a prototype named the SRP-MP1, it was never released in this form. Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Japanese Page o