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Adapted from “Sony MZ-B100”. 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 | MZ-B100 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2001/10 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 81.2 x 108 x 25.7mm |
| Weight | 160g (180g w/ battery) |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | Not recorded AA |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 3 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥38 500 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone, Built-in mic |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker |
| Control | Not recorded |
Dedicated voice recorder. Has track button on remote, voice activated recording, and built in microphone and speaker. MDLP compatible unlike the MZ-B50.
Also features Digital Speed Control, adjustable in 7 steps (80%-110%) using the jog wheel. Audio remains clear during speed adjustment and the pitch changes accordingly as well. Sound settings can still be activated as normal. The jog wheel can also be pressed in while playback is stopped to access the Edit menu.
Headphone output: 5mW + 5mW @ 16 ohm
Speaker output (mono): 70 mW
Mechanism Type: MT-MZB100-171
Optical Pick-up: LCX-4R
ATRAC IC: CXD2671-209GA
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Sony Product Page Also see Ohm's excellent RightMark analysis. k-tai impress review MDCon's Sony MZ-B100 Review by The Technical Initiative
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