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Sony MZ-B3

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-04-09

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-B3
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony MZ-B3”. 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.

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Name MZ-B3
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1995/08
Device type portable
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 135.3 x 30 x 80.5mm
Weight 305g (Body Only) 405g (With Batteries)
ATRAC ver 3
Battery Not recorded AA
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Other
Voltage 4.5
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥69 000
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Inputs 3.5mm microphone, Built-in mic
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker
Control Not recorded

Dedicated recording device. Has built in microphone or can use an external one over a 3.5mm input.

Content adapted from: http://minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-B3.html

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan