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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-B5”. 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-B5 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1997/01 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 212 x 139 x 375mm |
| Weight | 5kg |
| ATRAC ver | 3 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100, 100-230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $3 700 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | XLR in, Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, XLR out, Digital coaxial |
| Control | RS-232 serial |
Recorder for professional use. Has a port so that it can make 1:1 duplications with a matching unit. Has windows software and can do 4x duplication.
Fully controllable over serial interface. Came with keyboard style remote.
There was also a playback only version, the MDS-B6P.
ATRAC Encoder: CXD2536CR
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-B3 MD
Mechanism Type: MDM-2BL
Base Unit Type: MBU-2BL
Optical Pick-up Type: KMS-210A/J-N
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Japanese Teardown Sony 1999 Catalog starin
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |