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Sony MZM200 Hi-MD Professional Portable Audio Recorder

★★★★★3.3 (22 reviews)
USB 2.0

Capture Professional Audio with the Sony MZM200 Hi-MD RecorderThe Sony MZM200 Professional Portable Hi-MD Recorder is an ideal tool for journalists and musicians seeking high-quality stereo audio recordings. Using cost-effective Hi-MD media with 1 GB storage capacity, this recorder supports vario...

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Overview

Capture Professional Audio with the Sony MZM200 Hi-MD Recorder

The Sony MZM200 Professional Portable Hi-MD Recorder is an ideal tool for journalists and musicians seeking high-quality stereo audio recordings. Using cost-effective Hi-MD media with 1 GB storage capacity, this recorder supports various recording modes, including Linear PCM, ATRAC3plus, and conventional MD formats. It also functions as a USB mass storage device, allowing you to store data files alongside audio recordings.

Detailed Specifications:

  • Media: Hi-MD (1GB Storage)
  • Recording Modes (Hi-MD): Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit, ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP), ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP)
  • Recording Modes (Conventional MD): ATRAC 292kbps (SP), ATRAC3 132kbps (LP2), ATRAC3 66kbps (LP4)
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0 (PC and MAC)
  • Included Accessories: ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone, MDR-EO931 Earbud Headphone

Key Features

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 when playback compatibility with MD deck

Conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded via USB 2.0 to WIN PC using supplied Sonic Stage software (Excludes EMD content)

Specifications

Model
Sony MZM200
Media Compatibility
Hi-MD media, Standard MiniDisc media
Hi-MD Recording Times (PCM)
94 minutes (uncompressed PCM linear audio)
Hi-MD Recording Times (ATRAC3plus)
Up to 34 hours (ATRAC3plus compressed audio)
Conventional MD Recording Modes
SP, LP2, LP4
PC Connectivity
USB 2.0
Software Included
Sonic Stage software (for Windows PC)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Compatible with both Hi-MD media and standard MiniDisc media, offering versatile playback and recording options
  • Provides Hi-MD selectable recording times with up to 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio, ensuring high-fidelity recordings
  • Allows for Hi-MD self-record uploading, enabling users to transfer personal recordings to a computer and save them as .wav files
  • Supports conventional MD recording modes (SP, LP2, and LP4), ensuring compatibility with older MiniDisc decks
  • Offers USB 2.0 connectivity for uploading conventional MD self-recordings to a Windows PC using the supplied Sonic Stage software

👎 Cons

  • As a MiniDisc-based recorder, it uses an older media format that has largely been superseded by flash memory and digital audio players
  • The "self-record uploading" feature for conventional MDs specifically excludes EMD (Encrypted MiniDisc) content, limiting some transfers
  • While it offers uncompressed PCM audio, the 94-minute duration on Hi-MD media might be limiting for very long, continuous high-quality recordings
  • Requires the supplied Sonic Stage software for uploading conventional MD recordings, which may not be compatible with all modern operating systems
  • The device's reliance on physical media (MiniDisc) means managing and carrying discs, which can be less convenient than digital files on flash memory

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sony MZM200 Hi-MD Professional Portable Audio Recorder is compatible with both Hi-MD media and standard MiniDisc media.
When using Hi-MD media, this recorder provides up to 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio.
Yes, you can upload Hi-MD self-recordings to a computer and store them as .wav files, and conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded via USB 2.0 using the supplied Sonic Stage software on a Windows PC.
Yes, it supports conventional MD recording modes, including SP, LP2, and LP4, allowing for playback compatibility with older MD decks.
Yes, conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded, but EMD (Encrypted MiniDisc) content is explicitly excluded from the uploading process.

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