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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Denon DN-M1050R”. 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 | DN-M1050R |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Denon |
| Released | 1996/12 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 483 X 132 X 297 mm |
| Weight | 6900 |
| ATRAC ver | 3 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 100, 120 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, XLR in, Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, XLR out, Digital coaxial |
| Control | PS/2 keyboard, RS-232 serial |
Denon DN-M1050R - Release date is estimated based on the date found on the Denon product page. Fun fact the CXD2536CR Atrac IC supports CD + MD functions, given the robust I/O of the device it might be possible to graft a CD input to the unit.
Features: Synchro start with settable threshold, level sync track marking with settable threshold. Two modes for updating U-TOC: 1) manual: write U-TOC on eject, 2) auto: write U-TOC after every recording or edit. Editing functions include A-B erase, A-B insert [moves an A-B section to a point within another track (combines divide, move and combine)]. Cue points can be erased, rewritten or added to later. 11.6ms edit point accuracy. Undo function can undo 2 edit operations. Selectable/overridable SCMS codes. Keyboard with PS/2 connector may be attached for editing, recording, playback, program input, hot start, etc. Hot Start (w/optional ACD-26HM kit) for up to 20 tracks. Tracks can be loaded into Hot Start by detecting the Auto Cue level (-72/-66/-60/-54/-48/-42/-36 dB selectable in Preset mode). Sound can be loaded into Hot Start from any track location. Loaded tracks can be replaced with new tracks. Seamless Loop can be used during Hot Start playback. Jog/Shuttle wheel allows searches with 1 frame precision. Auto cue cues to point where audio starts (rather than start of track). Selectable -36 to -72dB auto cue level. End monitor button pressed in standby mode previews end of track. End of track alert (flashes in a selectable 0 to 30 seconds before end of track). Pitch control (+/-9.9% 0.1% step). Instant start (playback starts less than 0.01 seconds after play button is pressed). Optional sampling rate converter for input and output. SMPTE option. Video sync/word sync.
Specs:
- (A filter): 16 bit A/D Converter
- 18 bit D/A Converter
- THD: Playback: < 0.012%
- Recording: < 0.02%.
- SNR Playback: > 92dB
- Recording: > 84dB
- Channel separation
- Playback: > 86dB
- Recording: > 80dB
- Frequency response: 20-20kHz +/-1.0dB
Optional Accessories:
ACD-25FSM Sampling Rate Converter I/O Kit
ACD-266HM (Hot Start Kit)
Optical Block: KMS-210A/J-N
Mecha unit: Sony MBL-2G
ATRAC IC: CXD2536CR
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Denon Product page (archive) Denon Product page (archive) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Denon Product Page 2 Denon Product Page 2 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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