Sony MZM200 Professional Portable Hi MD Recorder

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000JUXL1G
• Item model number: MZM200
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,383 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 3, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

This Hi-MD portable audio recorder is ideal for journalists and musicians who need to make high-quality stereo audio recordings using cost-effective removable media. The MZ-M200 recorder comes supplied with an ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931Earbud Headphone. The recorder uses affordable Hi-MD media with 1 GB storage capacity. Three Hi-MD recording modes are supported including: Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit, ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP) mode and ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP) mode. In addition, three conventional MD recording modes are supported including: ATRAC 292kbps (SP), ATRAC3 132kbps (LP2) and ATRAC3 66kbps (LP4). The recorder supports USB 2.0 uploading + downloading with PC (using supplied Sonic Stage software), and USB uploading with MAC (using supplied Hi-MD Music Transfer software), allowing transferring audio recordings to a computer and storing them on the computer in .Wav file format. This Hi-MD device can also be used as a USB mass storage device, allowing storing data files on the Hi-MD disc along with audio

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful device, May 21, 2007

By	James Armstrong (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm happy to relate that this digital recorder has exceeded all of my expectations. As a musician, I can tell you that this device is extremely intuitive and easy to use, much like a digital camera. I quickly learned how to convert several file formats -- wav to mp3, for example -- which means ultra-fast review of my performances. And since recording levels are automatic, I've not had to worry about distortion or poor audio quality. With sophisticated technology of this sort, I no longer need to hire engineers to capture my location performances; it's not rocket science. Kudos to Sony for this excellent product.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars otr's needs this!, February 6, 2008

By	Deborahann Freeman "daffy" (New York, (Manhattan) New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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using sony mds since 2001 for music the md-mz-510 was perfect. 5+ hrs of music made me very happy.

found myself into OldTimeRadio shows and couldn't stop. the cds are mp3 recorded with 34-45 hrs on each cd. i would load into "real player" and record to minidisc using 5 to 6 disc in lp4 for each radio show title.

i bought in 2007 the mzm200 with its 45 hr discs and now "philip marlow" is now on 1 disc instead of 4.

i don't use the software. this is strictly "line-in" recording.

even with the price, i have 2. one strictly for recording which is always plugged in ready and the other for travelling.

recording "oldies" and "doo wops" where the songs are 2-1/2 minutes long, i have recorded 732 on one md-hd disc. put one in on a friday night and music all weekend non-stop.

all is well and perfect with the mzm200 except the price of the battery - $59.00 and it's short life span. 17 hrs instead of the published 19.

all-in-all it is well worth it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In a world of generic iPods, this hi-md player sticks out., November 19, 2009

By	S. Lozovsky "TakashiRose" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I just got this hi-minidisc recorder/player the other week and just got my optical cable to use to record using the cd function of my blu-ray player. I am just loving it and once I get Windows XP on my Mac using Parallels, I can use the computer functions that came with it. Of course I can still upload my recordings onto my MacBook. I finally decided to get this portable recorder because I saw that everyone on the subway car that I ride every morning was using either an iPhone, or an iPod. And this is coming from an Apple lover.

I bought the hi-md player because I wanted portability and cd-quality sound. I could do that with an iPod touch 64gb, but how many lossless albums can a person put on that. Not much. Of course the Hi-MD disc is 1 gigabyte, but the whole idea of owning one is to hold the disc in your hand. This player is for audiophiles.

I got this wonderful feeling as I was changing a disc cartridge. You just don't get that with an mp3 player. I did choose the more expensive route, but I chose something that will keep on giving. It even has a replaceable rechargeable battery stick. Replaceable discs(duh). And it is in a sturdy metal casing. It even comes with a cloth carrying sleeve.

I would recommend it to anyone. It also comes with a stereo microphone.

I believe it will stand the test of time. A music player does not need to be popular to be good.

Call me old fashioned, but this player is the last of its kind. And I love it.