Sony MZ-M100

Hi-MD Portable USB MiniDisc Recorder with FREE Headphones!

While supplies last, purchase an MZ-M100 from Sweetwater and receive a FREE set of Sony MDR-7506 headphones - a $130 retail value! The Sony MZ-M100 Hi-MD portable audio recorder is ideal for journalists and musicians who need to make high-quality stereo audio recordings using cost-effective removable storage media. The MZ-M100 recorder comes supplied with an ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931Earbud Headphone. The Sony MZ-M100 recorder uses affordable Hi-MD media with 1 GB storage capacity. Three recording modes are supported including: Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit, ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP) mode and ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP) mode. The MZ-M100 supports USB uploading + downloading with PC (using supplied Sonic Stage software), and USB uploading with MAC (using supplied Hi-MD WAV importer software), allowing transferring audio recordings to a computer in WAV file format. The Sony MZ-M100 can also be used as a USB mass storage device, allowing storing data files on the Hi-MD disc along with audio recordings. Sony MZ-M100 at a Glance:

• 6 line large EL (Organic Electroluminescence) display.
• Ability to record from multiple sources (USB, Line In, Mic In).
• Self record uploading allows transferring Hi-MD recordings onto a computer as a WAV file.
• Up to 33 hours of battery life with rechargeable battery (supplied) and 1 "AA" battery.
• Hi-MD selectable recording time provides 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio, or up to 34 hours of ATRAC3plus compressed audio.
• Compatible with both Hi-MD media and standard MiniDisc media.
• Data file storage allows storing data files on Hi-MD discs along with audio recordings.
• Music and data transfer powered by USB.
• Digital amplifier.

Sony MZ-M100 Features:

• Hi-MD Recording Format - First and foremost: high sound quality. Up to 94 minutes of high quality PCM Linear recordings (equal to CD) are possible. Alternatively, selection for high quality ATRAC3plus compressed audio recordings allows up to 34 hours of recording on one Hi-MD disc.
• Hi-MD Media - Affordable Hi-MD media. 1GB high-capacity storage for several dollars, re-writeable, plus it's durable due to it's protected enclosure! Compared to other more expensive digital storage technologies used for portable audio recording; your important audio recordings have the option of remaining on Hi-MD media, because you won't have to immediately transfer them to a computer just to reclaim a piece of cost-prohibitive storage media. In addition; Hi-MDmedia is rewritable, so it can also be reused over and over.
• Compatible with Both Hi-MD and Standard MiniDisc Media - Hi-MD recorders are backward compatible with the standard MiniDisc media. The Hi-MD recorder allows playing back a standard MiniDisc, or you can reformat a blank standard MiniDisc to record in the Hi-MD format. Note: standard MiniDisc recordings cannot be transferred to a computer by USB.
• USB Data File Storage - Hi-MD uses the FAT file system, making it possible to use "Hi-MD" formatted MDs and 1GB "Hi-MD" discs as versatile media for recording data files. Hi-MD complies with USB format's Mass Storage Class, ensuring that simply by connecting a "Hi-MD" recorder to a PC it is immediately recognized as an external storage device.
• 6 Line Large EL (Organic Electroluminescence) Display - Attractive LCD display on the recorder makes it easy to see and operate. Bright LCD display allows easy viewing in all conditions.
• Self Record Uploading to PC - Upon transferring Hi-MD recordings to Sonic Stage® software on your PC, you have an option to store these files as .wav files. This allows easy access to the .wav files with popular audio editing and signal processing applications.
• Self Record Uploading to MAC - Upon transferring Hi-MD recordings (PCM Linear Only) to the Hi-MD WAV Importer software, these files can be stored on a MAC as .WAV files. This allows easy access to the .wav files with popular audio editing and signal processing applications. Note: Only Hi-MD PCM self-recordings made on MZ-M100 and MZ-M10 models can be imported using the Hi-MD WAV Importer software.
• Recorder Battery Life (Using Hi-MD Media) - For Linear PCM recording mode, Up to 8 hours of recording, or up to 20 hours of playback. For ATRAC3plus Hi-SP mode, Up to 11.5 hours of recording, or up to 28.5 hours of playback. For ATRAC3plus Hi-LP Mode, Up to 12.5 hours of recording or up to 33 hours of playback.
• Digital Amplifier - More efficient then traditional analog amplifiers by using less energy to produce the same signal. This also allows for a much smaller amplifier than traditional amplifiers.
• Recording and Playback Time With Hi-MD Media - PCM Linear Mode (44.1kHz/16-bit) : 1 hour 34 minutes; Hi-SP Mode(ATRAC3plus 256kbs): 7 hours 55 minutes; Hi-LP Mode (ATRAC3plus 64kbps): 34 hours.
• Sampling Frequency - 44.1kHz.
• Audio Formats Supported - Recording: Linear PCM (44.1khz 16-bit), ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus) (Hi-SP/Hi-LP); Playback: Linear PCM, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, ATRAC, MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz/Bit rate 32-320 kbps (constant /variable bit rate)).
• Frequency Response - 20-20,000 Hz +/ -3dB.
• Mic Input: Stereo mini-jack (minimum input level 0.13mV).
• Line Input: Stereo mini-jack for analog input (minimum input level 49 mV) or Optical (digital) input. The line in (opt) jack is used to connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line (analog) cable.
• Outputs: Headphone stereo mini-jack/ dedicated remote control jack
• Headphone Output - 5 mW + 5 mW (16 ohms)
• Recording Battery Life using Hi-MD Media: Recording with fully charged NH-14WM Battery: In Linear PCM Mode 5.5 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 7.5 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 8.5 hours. With LR6 Battery Only: In Linear PCM Mode 2 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 3 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 3 hours. With NH-14WM Battery and LR6 Battery: In Linear PCM Mode 8 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 11.5 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 12.5 hours.
• Playback Battery Life using Hi-MD Media: Playback with fully charged NH-14MW Battery: In Linear PCM Mode 9 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 12.5 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 14.5 hours. With LR6 Battery Only: In Linear PCM Mode 9.5 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 13.5 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 15.5 hours. With NH-14WM Battery and LR6 Battery: In Linear PCM Mode 20 hours; In Hi-SP Mode 28.5 hours; In Hi-LP Mode 33 hours.
• Dimensions: Approximately 3 1/4" x 3/4" x 3 3/8" excluding projecting parts and controls
• Weight: 4.2 oz (recorder only); 5.2 oz (including rechargeable battery).