Capture it live with the MDP500
It's no surprise that the MiniDisc has become such a popular format with journalists, broadcasters and sound recordists. Inexpensive, durable, and practical, MiniDisc can deliver up to 80 minutes of stereo digital recording, with the additional benefits of track naming and some basic editing functions. The MD500 was designed to capitalize on these advantages for professional recording out in the field. Every component in this portable MiniDisc recorder is made for professional use, from the durable MiniDisc drive to its comprehensive connectivity to the carrying case with shoulder strap.
It's the first portable MD recorder to feature a USB interface for transferring audio to and from your computer. There's also an intuitive menu system with 5 user set-ups, onboard editing, flexible powering options and tons more!
Features:- Designed in consultation with leading sound recordists and ENG professionals for use in demanding field recording applications.
- Rugged, dependable professional MD drive - not a consumer mechanism!
- Flexible powering options - NiMH rechargeable batteries, standard AA alkaline batteries, 12-15V DC and AC mains power.
- Advanced ATRAC 4.5 recording algorithm and 40 second memory buffer deliver high quality, glitch-free recordings.
- First and only MD portable to feature a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface for transferring audio to and from Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers.
- Comprehensive connectivity - high quality balanced XLR mic inputs with switchable 48V phantom power, limiters and bass roll-off, analogue line outputs, coaxial and optical digital I/Os, parallel remote control.
- Large illuminated LCD display with wide viewing angle.
- 6 second pre-record buffer.
- Intuitive menu system with 5 User Set-Ups.
- On-board editing.
- Built-in SRC with digital sync recording.
- Supplied accessories include soft case, carrying strap, NiMH battery caddy, spare battery caddy, AC adaptor/charger and HHB MD80 MiniDisc.
