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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-E58”. 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-E58 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1998/09 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 2U |
| Weight | 4kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $490 |
| ¥75 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Control | 3.5mm control |
Pro version of MDS-JE520 with more rugged MD transport. RM-D5ME wired/wireless remote. Automatic pause function. Wired/wireless remote control options.
Cost reduced version of the MDS-E52, no XLR balanced I/O or RS232 control.
Remote: RM-D7M
MD Mechanism Type: KMK-260AAA/J2N
Optical Pickup: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: (most likely the CXD2654R, this is a guess based on the JE520 and other units that use the cxd8607n chip)
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Harmony-central.com Harmony-central.com (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
Manuals
MDS-E58 Service Manual (no schematics - see MDS-JE520)
Repair
Photos
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |