This Hi-MD™ portable audio recorder is ideal for journalists and musicians who need to make high-quality stereo audio recordings using cost-effective removable media. The MZ-M200 recorder comes supplied with an ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931Earbud Headphone. The recorder uses affordable Hi-MD™ media with 1 GB storage capacity. Three Hi-MD recording modes are supported including: Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit, ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP) mode and ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP) mode. In addition, three conventional MD recording modes are supported including: ATRAC 292kbps (SP), ATRAC3 132kbps (LP2) and ATRAC3 66kbps (LP4). The recorder supports USB 2.0 uploading + downloading with PC (using supplied Sonic Stage software), and USB uploading with MAC (using supplied Hi-MD Music Transfer software), allowing transferring audio recordings to a computer and storing them on the computer in .Wav file format. This Hi-MD™ device can also be used as a USB mass storage device, allowing storing data files on the Hi-MD™ disc along with audio recordings. Hi-MD RECORDING FORMAT
Highlights:
- Compatible with both Hi-MD™ media and standard MiniDisc media
- Hi-MD™ selectable recording times provides 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio, or up to 34 hours of ATRAC3plus compressed audio
- Hi-MD™ self record uploading allows transferring self-recordings onto a computer and storing them as a .wav file
- Conventional MD recording modes (SP, LP2 and LP4) allow making conventional MD recordings (using MD media) when playback compatibility with a conventional MD deck is desired
- Conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded via USB 2.0 to WIN PC using supplied Sonic Stage software (Excludes EMD content, Checked-out MD content or NETMD content)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000 Hz +/ -3dB |
| Audio Formats Supported | Linear PCM, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC, ATRAC3, MP3 |
| Built-in Mic | NA; recorder supplied with external ECM-DS70P stereo microphone |
| Mic Input | Mic Input: Stereo mini-jack (minimum input level 0.13mV) |
| Line Input (Analog) | Stereo mini-jack for analog input (minimum input level 49 mV) |
| Line Input (Optical) | The line in (opt) jack is used to connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line (analog) cable |
| Line Output (Analog) | Line out available from headphone jack (menu selectable) |
| Line Output (Optical) | NA |
| Headphone Output | Stereo Mini Jack; 5 mW + 5 mW (16 ohms) |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz |
| Quantization | 16 bit linear |
| S/N Ratio | - |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) | - |
| Wow and Flutter | - |
| USB | Hi-speed USB, Mass Storage Class |
| Power Consumption | - |
| Power Requirements | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery supplied (Model LIP-4WM) 3.7 V, 370 mAh, Li-ion |
| DC Input Jack | External DC powered from USB port (using supplied AC adapter) |
| Battery Life | 6 hrs @ LPCM mode (Linear PCM 44.1KHz/16-bit) |
| Memory Stick Slot | NA |
| Dimensions | 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 19/32 inches (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls |
| Weight | 3.8 oz (including batteries) |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplied with ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931 Earbud Headphones | |||
| Supplied with Sonic Stage software for PC and Hi-MD Music Transfer software for MAC | |||
| USB cable | |||
| 1GB Hi-MD disc | |||
| Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (LIP-4WM) | |||
| AC power adapter (AC-S508U) | |||
| 1 Line Backlit Remote Control (RM-MC38EL) | |||
| Carrying pouch |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECM957PRO | Electret Condenser MS Stereo Microphone | $475.00 | Get details |
| MDR7506 | Professional Studio Headphones | $130.00 | Get details |
| MDR7509HD | Professional Studio Headphones | $265.00 | Get details |
| POC20AP | Optical Cable | $30.00 | Get details |
| ECM-957PRO Stereo Condenser Microphone |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MZ-M200 Hi-MD Recorder | 06/21/2006 | pdf / 944K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| macv20manual.pdf | 07/19/2006 | pdf / 252K | Download now |
| mzm200manual.pdf | 07/19/2006 | pdf / 4,037K | Download now |