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Portable Recorder
Intro: 10/1998
MSRP ¥46,000
Street ¥36,000
Price: Init. Mo. Prod: 70,000 units
Connectors: IN: line/optical, mic. OUT: line, headphone, DC in: 3V
Dimensions: 78.9 x 18.9 x 84mm, 147g (190g w/disc and NH-14WM rechargeable)
Features: ATRAC 4 (IC: CXD2652AR). Unit is small, 75% the volume of the MZ-R50. 40 sec shock memory, backlit remote "stick controller" with 9 character display (vs. 6 in previous versions). Operation, editing and track labelling functions available on remote as well as main body. Titling may be done while recording is in progress. Clamshell opens via pushbutton (rather than slider). Two step bass boost. Selectable microphone sensitivity (HIGH/LOW). First recorder with 1.2V drive. Uses NiMH gumpack rechargeable (NH-14WM). Available in gold, blue, yellow.
Specs: 16 bit ADC/DAC, Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW
