Sony MZ-NH1

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Silver and Gold models
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Sony MZ-NH1portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004
US$400, ¥45,000
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 6V, USB powered81.7w x 14.8d x 76.1h mm, 107g w/10g batt

Features: Top of the line model from Sony's first line of Hi-MD recorders.

  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying (Japan only?), jog-dial equipped remote (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000).
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
  • "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
  • Date-time stamp.
  • Quick Mode
  • Removeable LiIon battery (LIP-4WM).
  • "High Definition" digital amp.
  • Body construction: Magnesium
  • Colors: Silver and Gold
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Plays Hi-MD and original-MD disks.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Japan, US, Europe

Links:

Accessories: Charging cradle, remote, LiIon rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH1

Service Manual: MZ-NH1

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM
8/14.5/17.5 hr5/8/9 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM
10/15.5/18 hr6/8.5/9.5 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM
14.5/17/18.5 hr8/10/10.5 hr

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