Sony MZ-M200 MiniDisc Portable Audio Recorder

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"MZ-M200. The latest and best of the portable MD recorders."

Quality:
I've already used it a number of times, with Sony's Sonic Stage PC program, and it has worked quickly and flawlessley.

Value:
It's definitely worth the $300-$350 it's available for. I wouldn't pay the $400 some sites are asking, as it's readily available for $350.

Desirability:
I've seen, and have a, better looking Sony portable MD, but this one is no slouch.

Sound:
This unit is technically very good, and probably the absolutely best MD player/recorder still available. And unlike previous portable Hi-MDs, it support the original MD format/speed. And it is the only model I'm aware of that is MD-mode compatable with a PC/computer. Great product.

Support:
No problems, no contact with Sony.

Overall:
It's the latest, and the best, portable MD available. And perhaps the last of it's kind. I expect Sony to stop making MiniDisc players and recorders very soon.

Submitted: 10/17/2007

Style of Music: '50s - '60s Rock & Roll, and Country

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"Avoid DRM hassles, don't buy a MiniDisc recorder at all, especially from Sony!"

Sound:
MiniDisc compresses the sound when it records, so it's closer to mp3 quality. For this price you can get a recorder that uses solid state technology and records at 24/96 in uncompressed format.

Ease of Use:
Despite having success with the older generation of MiniDisc recorders, I swore off MiniDisc altogether after running into Digital Rights Management problems with some of the later models. Picture this. I was at a friend's house working on a deadline. My sister had a recording of her singing public domain songs, that she made with her brand new MiniDisc recorder. I tried to use the software to load the MiniDisc recording into the computer digitally. The software prevented me from doing this, on the theory that since the recorded tracks didn't have a special copy protection flag set, they must be pirated music. I then had to run the 1/4" headphone out into my friend's terrible SoundBlaster 1/4" line input with its 60dB S/N ratio in order to complete the transfer of the songs to CD, losing tons of quality in the process. Sony generally makes fine products, but their corporate management doesn't really trust the people who buy their products since Sony runs both a technology company and a music company. If you do want to buy this device, make sure and do your research and make sure that it is free from this severe limitation.

Overall:
Much better options are available. Unless you just have to have MiniDisc or like abuse from faceless multi-national corporations, I would look into getting a solid state recorder instead. Ironically, the Sony recorder in that category is probably among the best. It's a shame their corporate management treats their customers like criminals to protect their music division.

Submitted: 2/3/2009

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Description
From Our Catalog
The MZM200 represents 3rd generation HiMD recording and includes an HD Amplifier -- for improved sound quality. The ability to record in Standard MD Mode ensures compatibility with previous MD Recorders, without the need to transfer audio through a PC or Mac. The addition of USB 2.0 increases data transfer speeds to a computer, freeing up valuable time. The inclusion of V 2.0 Mac software allows both upload/download of audio files to a Mac. The MZM200 is provides you greater flexibility, sound quality and ease-of-use.

Features
Bright Organic EL (Electro Luminescent) Display

11 Segment Recording Level Meter Display

Record in Standard MD or HiMD Mode

Record up to 34 Hrs on a single HiMD Disk

MAC or PC Upload/Download via USB 2.0 w/ supplied Software

Clock Stamping of Audio Files when uploaded to a PC or Mac

2-Way Power Supply -- Battery can be fully charged from Computer via USB or from the included AC adaptor.

Dynamic Normalizer -- Provides a uniform volume level for tracks that may have been recorded at different volume levels on the same disc

Digital Pitch Control

Archive Data with Low Cost, 1GB Removable HiMD Media -- At a fraction of the cost of other popular data storage media devices

Skip-Free G-Protection 2 Technology

Includes Stereo Microphone and Quality Earphones

Technical Info

General
Format Digital Audio MiniDisc System

Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz

Data Compression Method (Coding) ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus

Frequency Response 20-20,000Hz /-3dB

Wow and Flutter Unmeasurable

Inputs(s) USB2.0; Mic in; Line in (Analog/Digital); DC in 5V

Output(s) Headphones/Line out/Remote (stereo mini)

Power Requirements Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery; AC Power Adapter; USB powered

Codec
Linear PCM (rec/playback)

ATRAC3plus (rec/playback)

ATRAC3 (rec/playback)

ATRAC (rec/playback)

MP3 (playback)

WAV Conversion
For Windows (Using SonicStage)

For Mac (Using Hi-MD Music Transfer Software)

Interface
MIC in Line in (Analog/Digital)

USB2.0

Main Recording Function
Mic Sense Low/High

Manual Rec Level Control

Time Mark Off/1-60min

Synchro Rec On/Off

AGC-Auto Gain Control

Sampling Rate Converter

Optical input 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz

Main Edit Function
Name (Disc/Group/Track)

Move (Track/Group)

Track Mark On/Off (Divide/Combine)

Erase (Track/All/Group)

Disc Format

Other Main Features
Skip Free G-Protection Technology

USB Bus Power & Charging

HD Digital AMP For Macintosh and PC

Data File Storage Device

Display: Organic EL

Battery Life (with rechargeable battery)
Playback

Linear PCM 10.0 hours

Hi-SP 15.5 hours

Hi-LP 19.0 hours

Record
Linear PCM 6.0 hours

Hi-SP 9.0 hours

Hi-LP 10.5 hours

Dimensions
3.3 (W) x 3.3 (H) x 0.58 (D) in.

Weight
3.38g

Supplied Accessories
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery LIP-4WM

1-Line Backlit Remote RM-MC38EL

Carrying Pouch Headphone MDR-E0931

AC Adaptor AC-S508U

SonicStage Software (for Windows)

Hi-MD Music Transfer Software (for Macintosh)

USB Cable

1GB Blank Hi-MD Disc x1

Stereo Mic ECM-DS70P
Compact MiniDisc recording with improved computer support! Records in standard and HD MiniDisc mode for compatibility with previous models. USB 2.0 for high-speed transfer, now with Windows and Mac support. Software clock stamp on all transferred audio. Store up to 34 hours of audio on a single HiMD disc!

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