Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-R909”. 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-R909 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2001/08 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 80.0 x 75.5 x 20.5mm |
| Weight | 110g (137g with battery) |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | 1x "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 3 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
Offered in Silver, Red and Blue.
Slight improvement over the R900. Mostly increased setting for recording playback, and a d-pad on device. The R900 will fit and charge properly in the R909 cradle.
—technical—
Mechanism Type: MT-MZR909-171
Optical Pick-up Name: LCX-4R
Uses the CXD2671-206GA chipset (IC801 part# 8-752-413-14 )
350 rpm to 2, 800 rpm (CLV)
Inputs:
Microphone : stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 0. 25 mV
Line in: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 49 mV
Optical (Digital) in: optical (digital) mini-jack
Outputs:
LINE OUT: stereo mini-jack
headphones/earphones: maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
LINE OUT: 19 4 mV, load impedance 10 kilohm
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release av.watch, MZ-R909 Minidisc.org Page Brian Youn MZ-R909 Review Brian Youn MZ-R909 Review (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
Manuals
Photos
Additional specifications and references
| Remote Page | |
|---|---|
| Atrac Ic | CXD2671 |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |