Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-B1”. 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 | MDS-B1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1994/05 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 142 x 132 x 375 mm / 5.6 x 5.2 x 14.8 inch |
| Weight | 5 kg / 11 lb 0.2 oz (11.013 lb) |
| ATRAC ver | 2 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 120, 230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $3 000 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | XLR in |
| Outputs | XLR out |
| Control | SCSI |
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.
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
S/N ratio:
83 db (playback recorded disc)
More than 95 dB (playback premastered disc)
THD: Less than 0,06%
Remote controller: RM-DC1 (Included with unit, connects with a 25 pin parallel connection)
ATRAC IC: CXD2531BR
Optical Pickup: KMS-140B
Content adapted from: MiniDisc Recorder MDS-B1, ClassicAudio.fi, EBay
Manuals
Sony MDS-B1 / B2P
The MDS-B1 was the Play/Record model, whereas the MDS-B2P was the Playback-Only model.
Photos
