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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Bose MDA-8”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | MDA-8 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bose |
| Released | 1999/01 |
| Device type | deck |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 200 x 72.5 x 270 mm |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥58 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: Karaoke recording capabilities, can synchronize recording with the Bose AMS-1.
The MDA-8 can be used in combination with the AMS-1 to provide a synchronized recording function. With a single touch of a button, you can record digitally with no loss of head. The MDA-8 is also fully equipped with katakana title input, editing functions unique to MDs, and two digital input systems. Of course, it is designed with the high sound quality that only Bose can provide.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page and Bose product page (Japanese, Archived) Bose product page (Japanese, Archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
Manuals
Bose MDA-8 User Manual JP (Scan)
Repair
Photos
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Additional specifications and references
| Scms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |