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Sony MDS-B4P

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2021-08-19

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDS-B4P
Device type
pro
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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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 MDS-B4P”. 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-B4P
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1994/01
Device type pro
Recorder Player
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
¥250 000
-
Inputs Not recorded
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-B3 is a recording capable unit.


Content adapted from: Radio Museum Page, Japanese detailed pictures, Minidisc.org page, Translated release (original is gone).

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