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Adapted from “Kenwood DM-9090”. 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 | DM-9090 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1997/08 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 440x130x373mm |
| Weight | 10.2Kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥125 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: Sony ATRAC 4.5, 24 bit D/A, 20 bit A/D. Recording gain knob for digital (-inf to +12dB) as well as analog input. Auto fade-in/fade-out on digital recording with adjustable fade times. Will automatically title tracks when digitally recording new 'CD-text' labelled CDs (the CD player must be equipped to output CD-text information). 20 bit REC D.R.I.V.E 20 bit REC D.R.I.V.E (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) (interpolation from 16 to 20 bits). Sampling rate converter. In addition to normal MD editing functions, provides "quick erase", and "quick move" functions which allow multiple tracks to be selected and then deleted or moved. Editing preview (rehearse) function. Undo function. Mono recording. Adjustable threshold for auto track marking function. Program mode playback available from remote only. Can be used with optional CT-G90 'cybertitler' keyboard/label maker (¥32,000).
Specs: (all EIAJ, at playback time) Freq. resp: 8-20kHz, S/N: >110dB, Dynamic range: > 98dB, THD: <.004% (@1kHz), Channel separation: >105dB (@1kHz), Wow, +/-.001% peak. Input impedence: line: 500mv/22kOhm, Output level, impedence: 2v/0.3kOhm, headphones: 20mw/32 Ohm, digital input: coax: 0.5vp-p/75 Ohm, optical -15dBm~-21dBm (660nm). Digital output: caox: 0.5vp-p/75Ohm, optical: -15dBm~-21dBm (660nm)
- Frequency characteristic 8Hz～20kHz(EIAJ)
- SN ratio Above 110dB(EIAJ)
- dynamic range Above 98dB(EIAJ)
- Total distortion factor 0.004% or less (1kHz, EIAJ)
Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org Page
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