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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-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.
| Name | MDS-B3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1994/01 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 142 x 132 x 375mm |
| Weight | 5kg |
| ATRAC ver | 1 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100, 100-230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥350 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | XLR in, Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, XLR out, Digital coaxial |
| Control | RS-232 serial |
Unit for broadcast companies. Come with a keyboard style controller, packed full of playback features.
MDS-B4P is a playback only unit.
Base Unit Type (MDS-B3): MBU-1A
Base Unit Type (MDS-B4P): MBU-1B
Optical Pickup Block: KMS-140C
Both Left and Right channels have their own separate ATRAC Encoder / Decoders: CXD2527R (Page 90 service manual)
EFM/ ACIRC Encoder / Decoder: CXD2525R
Shock Proof Memory Controller: CXD2526Q
Content adapted from: Radio Museum Page, Japanese detailed pictures, Minidisc.org page, Translated release (original is gone).
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No |
|---|---|
| Manual | Service manual |
| Region | Japan |