15-09-2021

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac

  1. Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Free
  2. Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Windows 10
  3. Free Music Transfer Software
  4. Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Computer

Several methods exist for copying music from your Minidisc recorder to MP3 files. You have two main choices, which will be dictated by your sound card and the facilities offered by your MD. If you have a new style sound card with digital input, and have an MD which has digital ouput capabilities, it is possible to copy from your MD recorder digitally which will usually give you the best reproduction possible. If you don't have these facilities, you will need to an analogue copy. This is not necessarily much worse than digital, although the quality or the recording will be dictated by the quality of the ADC (Analogue to Digital Converter) in your sound card. The only differences between using a portable and a HiFi MD unit, are the cables you will use.

If you are using a WALKMAN ® that arrived in stores in or before December 2013, you should switch the file transferring mode from MTP to MSC before using “Music Center for PC”. For details, refer to the column “Transferring music files” under “WALKMAN ® ” in Supported Devices.If necessary, follow the steps under “Switching the file transfer mode” to switch the file. Small and efficient Android File Transfer for Mac alternative that enables you to transfer all types of data between Android smartphones and tablets and Mac computers, dr.fone allows you to quickly transfer SMS messages, contacts, and music. It also allows you to easily manage the media on the Android device so you can export, delete, and add.


Analogue copying

Analogue cable for portable MD units
Analogue cable for HiFi MD units

The first thing you will need to do , is identify the Line In socket on your sound card. This may not be labelled on the card itself, so you may find you need to reach for the manual to find out which of the sockets it is. You may find the socket is labelled Aux In instead. This is the same as a Line In socket and so can be used. You can not use the Mic in socket, as ths will result in damage to your sound card, and possibly also to the Minidisc player.

Once you have located the Line In socket, you will need to plug one end of the cable into the socket. The cable you use will depend on the unit you have. Portable MDs usually come with a cable which has a 3.5mm jack at one end, and 2xRCA connections at the other. You cannot use this cable to connect to your sound card. Portable users need a cable with a 3.5mm stereo jack socket at both ends of the cable, as shown in the picture above (left). HiFi MD users should obtain a cable as shown in the picture above on the right. Locate the Line Out socket on your MD, and insert the other end of the cable into this socket. If you have a HiFi MD unit, you should connect to the output connections on the rear of the unit, labelled either 'Play', 'Line Out' or 'To Amp' depending on the make of your MD. You may now jump to the recording section.

Digital Copying

Please note thjat most portable units do not have digital outputs, so this section will only apply to users of HiFi MD units, or bery modern portables. There are two versions of digital connectors on sound cards; Optical and Coax. Although the method of copying is the same, the way in which you connect the equipment isn't. Please choose either Optical or Coax depending on the connections on your sound card.

Using the optical connection the on sound card.


If you are lucky enough to have an optical connection on your sound card, you can plug your optical TosLink cable directly into it, and you are ready to record. You may now jump to the recording section.

Using the coax connection the on sound card.



Recording and encoding the file

You now need to tell your computer to accept input from the Line In socket. To do this, load the mixer application by double clicking on the speaker at the bottom right of your desktop.

From the 'Options' menu, choose 'Properties'.

You now need to select the option to adjust settings for Recording, as shown in this picture.

Now ensure there is a tick next to the word Select for the Line In, as shown in the picture. You will also need to make sure you have the input volume slider somewhere between half way and full volume. The position of the slider will depend on the volume of the disc you are recording and the amplification on your sound card. You can also ensure that you get as little background noise as possible by clearing ticks from other inputs such as CD Audio and Microphone. Ensuring the Microphone input is not selected is the most important, as this can generate a very large amount of hiss which is very noticable in the end recording.

You should now find that any recording software you run will be able to record the music you play on your Minidisc. The software you use will probably vary considerably, and will probably be using software that varies from the software I usually use. In the examples below, I have used Sound Forge 4.5 which is very good for manipulating sound. The main requirements for recording sound and ensuring a good quality recording, are that you should be able to see the level at which the recording will be made. Sound Recorder does not offer this facility, and is therefor almost useless for quality recording. WaveStudio, which comes with Sound Blaster cards, is adequate for the job as it provides a basic means of monitoring the sound volume before you start recording. The reason as to why this is important will become clear in a moment.

By finding a loud passage in the music you wish to record, you can set the record levels so that the music will be loud enough to be free of background noise, yet not too loud so that it ends up distorting. Ideally, the peak of the music should hit somwehere between -6 and -3 on the scale (shown in the picture) so that any slightly louder passages will not cause distortion or clipping (a cracking sound heard on playback). If the levels are too high, use the mixer program to reduve the volume of the Line In input. If the volume is to quiet, then slide the Line In volume up a bit more.

You can now stop playback and line the Minidisc up with the point at which you wish to start recording. The best way to do this, is to put the unit in Pause mode at the start of the track. When it is ready, click 'Record' in your sound recording sofware, and press start on your Minidisc. You can now sit back and wait for the end of the music. When you reach the end of the music, click 'Stop' in your sound recording software, and stop the Minidisc. You should now save your recorded file somewhere where it can easily be found. I suggest saving it in the 'My Documents' folder. You should really now listen to the file you have recorded to make sure it has been recorded correctly. If you hear cracking sounds in the playback, or it is distorted, you probably had the record levels too high, in which case you need to turn them down a bit and record the file again. Don't forget to delete the old file first, otherwise you may find you run out of space on the hard disc. Typically, a recording will take about 10Mb per minute, so a 5 minute song will need 50Mb free on your hard disc. Once you have recorded your music and you are happy with the result, you are ready to turn the WAV file you have recorded into an MP3.

There is a wide range of software for turning WAV into MP3, and the software you choose can have a big impact on the sound. Although the program I have chosen to use is really designed to grab music from a CD to make MP3s with, it has one of the best MP3 encoders available, and also has the ability to encode WAV files as MP3, whic is what we are about to do. You can get a shareware version of this program from many sites on the internet, or direct from the Xing Technology Web Site.

In the program, you should click the Settings button, as shown in the picture.

At the top of the window that opens you will see the option to alter where encoded files are saved to. On my system I have a drive (G:) that is just used for MP3 files. Most people will want to set this to somewhere such as 'My Documents'. The most important thing is to set it to somewhere obvious so that you will be able to find the MP3s easily. Once you have chosen your location, click OK at the bottom of the window.

In the program, you should click the MP3 button, as shown in the picture.

When you click the MP3 button, the following window will appear. Check that the options in your window match those in this one. Note that the blue box towards the bottom of the window has 128kbit/s selected. This value may be changed depending on what you want to do with the file. For listening on the computer at home, or via a laptop, I recommend at least 192kbit/s. I usually use 256kbit/s for my MP3 files. Using such high rates has a big disadvantage for sending these files over the internet though, and that disadvantage is that the higher the rate you choose for encoding, the bigger the file will be. Internet files are usually either 128kbit/s or 160kbit/s because this offers a reasonable trade-off between quality and size. Although you will get some squelching or distorted sounds with instruments such as ride cymbals or wind instruments at high pitch such as flutes or recorders, most music will encode very well at this low rate. Now on with the show... click the button marked 'Browse...' as shown by the hand in the picture. The usual open file dialogue box will appear, and you should find the file you just saved and open it.

A window like the one shown in the picture will appear and your file is now being encoded into an MP3 file. Unfortunately, the downside of this program, is that it does not offer you a location to save the MP3 in when you choose the file. This is why we had to go into the settings dialogue and alter options. When the program has finished encoding, the box will disappear, and your MP3 file will be ready for use.

Congratulations, you have encoded your MP3 file!

Sony MZ-M200/RH1

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-RH1
Sony MZ-M200		Portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 5/2006		¥40,000
Availability:
In: Optical/Line, Microphone. Out: Line/Headphones83.8 x 84.4 x 14.7mm, 106g

Features:

  • Most perfectly realized Minidisc instrument to date.
  • Illuminated OLED display on main body through which all recording-related information (including level meters) is available.
  • Full backward compatability with std-MD system -- records SP/Mono/LP2/LP4 format audio to std-MD discs and uploads std-MD recordings to PC in PCM, Hi-SP or ATRAC3 format audio files. Uploading is in no way restricted (unlimited uploads of mic, line and digital recordings are permitted) and speeds of 10X (SP->PCM), 16X (mono->PCM), 15X (LP2->ATRAC3) and 26X (LP4->ATRAC3) have been observed.
  • Records and uploads all Hi-MD format audio (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP).
  • Date/Time stamp recording.
  • Switchable Headphone/Line-level output.
  • Digital Pitch Control (change playback speed without changing pitch) -50/+100%
  • HD Digital amp.
  • All mode settings (e.g. auto/manual recording level selector, headphone/line output, etc.) retained over power cycle and disc change.
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low).
  • Mic sensitivity and manual recording level can be adjusted on-the-fly, while recording is underway.
  • Spectrum analyzer display mode available during playback.
  • AGC on/off. AGC mode: Standard/Music.
  • Dynamic normalizer (equalize track-to-track volume differences).
  • A-B repeat.
  • 2 custom EQ settings.
  • Track-mark rehearsal mode available.
  • Battery charging via USB port.
  • Non-skid rubber feet on base.
  • Metal case.
  • LiIon battery.
  • No external battery attachment available.
  • Ships with SonicStage 3.4 software.
  • Can be used as a USB drive for storing data.
  • USB 2.0 interface.

Variants: The MZ-M200 and MZ-RH1 units are identical, but the MZ-M200 comes with a Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone as an included accessory

Accessories:

  • USB cable
  • Digital optical cable
  • AC Adaptor
  • RM-MC38EL remote control with LCD and backlight (RM-MC35ELK in Japan)
  • Carrying pouch
  • Software on CD-ROM

Reviews:

  • MDcenter.nl's in-depth review of Sony MZ-RH1.

Links:

  • Sony Japan Announcement (mech. trans.)

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mw+5mw

User Manual: MZ-RH1

Service Manual: MZ-RH1

Hi-MD Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/MP3 PlayRecord
std-MD blank8/14.5/18.5/16 hr5/9/10.5/-
1GB blank10/15.5/19/16.5 hr6/9/10.5/-
std-MD Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 PlayRecord
std-MD blank15.5/17.5/19 hr8.5/10.5/12

Sony MZ-EH70

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac
PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-EH70portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥19,000
Availability:
Out: headphones75.6w x 15.0d x 80.1h mm, 83g, 110g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • VPT Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology; otherwise known as Virtual-Surround)
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • Adjustable playback speed control, range: +100% -50% without pitch change
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		26.5/32/35 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA36/44.5/48 hr
      Both66.5/79.5/87 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/32.5 hr
      AA14/30.5/44.5 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/79.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		15/25.5/32.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/43 hr
      Both37.5/64/82 hr

Sony MZ-EH50

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-EH50portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥17,000
Availability:
Out: headphones77w x 17.6d x 83.1h mm, 80g, 107g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW @ 16ohms JEITA

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		25.5/30.5/34 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA34/44.5/48 hr
      Both64.5/76/85 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/31.5 hr
      AA13.5/30.5/44 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/74.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		14.5/25.5/30.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/42 hr
      Both36/64/80 hr

Sony MZ-DH10P

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-DH10Pportable Hi-MD downloader/camera
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $500
Availability:
Out: headphones. Data: USB (charging cradle and main body). DC IN: 6V (via charging cradle only)

Features:

  • Includes built-in 1.3Mpixel camera (1280x960) with 4x digital zoom
  • Built-in 1.5 inch color TFT LCD screen
  • Slide-show mode allows pictures to be synced to music
  • Stored photos can be moved or deleted
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • High Definition Digital amp
  • USB bus powered
  • Jog-dial
  • No Mic or Line input
  • No external AA battery case -- can be used only with removable LiIon rechargeable.

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-DH10P, MZ-DH10P

Sony MZ-M100/RH10

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-RH10
Sony MZ-M100		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $300
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Organic EL LCD on remote
  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • AC Power Adpater, *Charging Stand
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).
*Charging stand not supplied nor compatible with UK/North American models since there are no charging contacts on the UK/NA edition's body.

Variants: MZ-M100 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH10

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Service Manual: MZ-RH10

Battery LifePlay
NiMH32 hr

Sony MZ-M10/RH910

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-RH910
Sony MZ-M10		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 250
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large 5 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Rechargeable batt., Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Variants: MZ-M10 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH910

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-RH910, MZ-RH910

Battery LifePlay
NiMH25 hr

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Free

Sony MZ-RH710

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions

Sony MZ-RH710portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 200
Availability:
In: line/optical. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: Europe only(?)

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with 3 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New basic remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

  • MDcenter.nl forum.

Reviews:

Battery LifePlay
NiMH25 hr

Sony LAM-X1

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony LAM-X1Bookshelf AM/FM/CD/Hi-MD system
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB (mini b). Out: speakers, headphones272w x 226h x 231d mm, (main unit: 80w x 226h x 231d mm, speaker: 96w x 163h x 193dmm), 3Kg

Features:

  • CD to MD recording: 6X (Hi-LP), 4X (Hi-SP, SP, LP2, LP4, Linear PCM)
  • A CDs tracks are automatically placed in groups when recording albums.
  • Virtual Phone Technology
  • 4 line display with Roman/Kanji/Hiragana support (Kanji/Hirgana input via PC only).
  • Kanji/Hiragana titling from PC only.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • 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 2.1 and SimpleBurner
  • Download or CD copying only (no line/mic inputs)

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.

Reviews:

Sony MZ-EH1

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-EH1portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones75.9w x 13.5d x 82.1h mm, 81g w/10g batt

Features:

  • 'High Definition' digital amp.
  • LiIon battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Recharging stand.
  • [Will] include SonicStage2.1

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case.

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.
  • Available from Japan-Direct

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/17.5/23 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		11.5/18/24 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		18.5/22/25.5 hr

Sony MZ-NH3D

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-NH3Dportable Hi-MD downloader
Intro: 06/2004		Est: ¥30,000
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones84w x 15.2d x 76.5h mm, 111g w/10g batt

Features: Upscale Hi-MD downloader.

  • 'High Definition' digital amp.
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Download only (no line/mic inputs)
  • Colors: Silver and Blue
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case. SonicStage v2.0, SimpleBurner v2.0

Markets: Japan

Links:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

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

Sony MZ-NH1

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
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:

  • Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.
  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.
  • Available from Japan-Direct.

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

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Windows 10

Sony MZ-NH900

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-NH900portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		$300
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.3w x 21.2h x 77.8d mm, 110g (133g w/batt)

Features: Cost-reduced version of MZ-NH1.

  • Jog-dial on front of case (similar to iPod).
  • Stick-type, backlit remote.
  • Charging stand (without USB connection)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • 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).
  • Quick Mode
  • NiMH gumpack battery (NH-10WM)
  • Digital amp.
  • Body construction: Aluminum/Plastic.
  • Colors: Silver, Black
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH1:
    • No Date-time stamp.
    • NiMH rechargeable cell (vs. LiIon).
    • Has external AA battery case so that alkaline AA cells can be used as well as the NiMH gumpack cell.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • 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: US, Europe (Japan?)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Charging cradle, external AA cell case, remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH900

Service Manual: MZ-NH900

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		5/8/10 hr4/5/6 hr2.5 hr
AA x 110/18/23 hr3/5/5 hr
Both15/26/33 hr7/10/11 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		9/10/12 hr5/7/7 hr
AA x 118/22/25 hr7/8/10 hr
Both27/32/37 hr12/15/17 hr

Free Music Transfer Software

Sony MZ-NHF800

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-NHF800portable Hi-MD/AM/FM recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$250
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9d mm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Features: Further cost reduced Hi-MD model with built-in AM/FM tuner (in remote).

  • Stick-type, backlit remote with built-in AM/FM/TV/Weatherband digital tuner.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 'VPT' Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH900:
    • No digital pitch control.
    • No digital amp.
    • No line out function.
    • All plastic construction.
    • No charging cradle.
    • No external AA battery case (alkaline AA cells can be used internally).
    • Smaller personal disk memory capacity.
    • No program/group program play mode (really?).
    • AA form-factor NiMH rechargeable cell with less capacity (700mah NH-7WMAA vs. 1000mah NH-10WM).
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • 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: US, Europe

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NHF800

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr

Sony MZ-NH700

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-NH700portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9dmm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Features: Nearly identical to MZ-NHF800, but without AM/FM remote.

  • Stick-type remote (no LCD?)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue
  • Principal differences from MZ-NHF800:
    • No AM/FM tuner
    • No LCD on remote
    • No VPT (Virtual surround sound)
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • 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: Europe, Canada (Japan?)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH700

Service Manual: MZ-NH700

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr

Sony MZ-NH600D

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac Computer

PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions
Sony MZ-NH600D
Buffalo MD-HUSB		portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$200
Availability:
In: line/optical (MZ-NH600 only). Data: USB. Out: headphones, DC IN: USB81w x 29.2h x 78.2d mm, 103g w/o batt

Features: Cost-reduced, entry level Hi-MD recorder.

  • ATRAC chip: CXD2681-221GG
  • No remote.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Quick Mode (one hour only).
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue, White
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH700:
    • No line/mic/optical input on MZ-NH600D (USB upload/download only)
    • No remote.
    • No rechargeable battery (uses AA alkaline)
    • No battery charger/AC adapter.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Variants:

  • N. American models ('MZ-NH600D') have no audio inputs (not optical, line, nor mic)
  • Euro/Australasian models ('MZ-NH600') have line/optical input but no mic.
  • Buffalo Corp. released the downloader-only variant badged as the 'Buffalo MD-HUSB' that uses 'BeatJam for Buffalo' as the audio management software (not SonicStage).

Markets: US, Europe, Japan (Buffalo)

Links:

  • Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.

Accessories: usb cable, headphones

Reviews:

User Manuals: MZ-NH600D, MZ-NH600D

Service Manual: MZ-NH600D

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on Hi-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 111/21.5/25.5 hr3/4.5/5 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on std-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 19.5/20/24.5 hr3.5/5.5/7 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecord
AA x 120/24.5/27 hr7.5/9.5/11 hr

Sony Hi-MD Camera Concept

Hi Md Music Transfer Software For Mac
PictureNameDescPriceConnectorsDimensions

Sony Hi-MD Camera ConceptHi-MD Camera Concept
Intro: 2
Availability:

Features:

  • Shown at Sony's Tokyo Hi-MD announcement.

Links:

  • AV Watch (Japan) coverage of Sony's Hi-MD announcement in Tokyo.

Reviews:

Return to the
MiniDisc Equipment Browser
MiniDisc Accessories Browser or
MiniDisc Community Page.