New Sony Hi-MD unit: MZ-RH1

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by jam007, Mar 23, 2006.

  1. jam007

    jam007 Member

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    The new third-generation Hi-MD unit
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    Anyone who has a MD player here?
     
  2. Haneo

    Haneo Well-Known Member

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    Whoa, I almost forgot about MD players, most people seem to have iPods and other MP3 players nowadays. What are the specifications of this player?
     
  3. jam007

    jam007 Member

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    Here are some specs from Minidisc.org

    - PC/Mac compatibility akin to the MZ-M10/100.
    - High Definition Digital Amp.
    - Possible full USB2.0 compliance, which is somewhat impossible due to a limitation of the hardware/disc.
    - The only Hi-MD recording unit that will be released this year, possibly the last ever created.
    - An option to keep manual record settings ON even when the unit is off, instead of the unit automatically resorting to Automatic Gain Control (AGC) when the unit is powered off and on.
    - An option to turn off auto-track mark.
    - Other additions that will make live recording much more intuitive.
    - Cost will hover around $275-325USD (349Euro) at debut.
    - Line in, mic in, headphone out, 5mW output and 6-band EQ.
    - Aluminium body.

    - Easy and nonrestrictive upload of any recorded tracks due to advancements in Sonicstage 3.4, which it will ship with.
    - Adjustable mic sensitivity (as the levels are clearly displayed via unit).
    - Ability to charge via USB, like second generation Hi-MD units.
    - Ability to record in all of the new ATRAC3plus bitrates, e.g. 192kbps + 352kbps and PCM (wav)
    - OLED display (clearly displayed on picture).
    - Uses NiMH gumstick battery with high possibility of AA-battery addon pack for enhanced battery life.
     
  4. uhh u still need to do the atract converting, takes forever. i'd rather get an mp3 =)
     
  5. Knoctur_nal

    Knoctur_nal |Force 10 from Navarone|

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    i'd have to say it just looks sleek...md players are dead....
     
  6. harris

    harris Well-Known Member

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    yea mds are dead.. i had an md .. i got it for abt 800-900 au at the time... and the worst buy ever.. i hardly used it cus the recording was so annoying.. and the md was so heavy..

    mp3's now days are definately the way to go