Sony MDM-X4/MDM-X4 MKII
| Name | MDM-X4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1996/11 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 423 x 119 x 385mm |
| Weight | 5.1kg |
| ATRAC ver | 3 |
| Battery | |
| Battery notes | |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100, 120, 230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $1 250 |
| ¥118 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm microphone, RCA in, XLR in |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, XLR out |
| Control |
ATRAC 3.0 multitrack recorder. Uses MD Data discs.
Earlier units had a bug in the firmware that sometimes wouldn't let you eject stereo discs and prevented track deletion. Sony would repair or would send you the replacement part, but it is unlikely to be available now.
An MDM-Z4 MKII was also released. Added ATRAC 4.5 support, linking capability, instant start, and 20-character titles. Seems to have sold for $700-750.
MDM-X4 tech:
Unit has 2 ATRAC Encoder chips (for channel 1/2 (IC512) and 3/4 (IC511)) and 2 ATRAC Decoder chips for playback (ch. 1/2 (IC518) and 3/4 (IC517)).
MD Mechanism: MDM-2CR2
Base Unit: MBU-2B2
Optical Pickup: KMS-210A/J-N
ATRAC Encoder IC: CXD2536CR (IC511 IC512 IC517 IC518)
MD Data encoder: CXD1809R (IC533)
Content adapted from: MDM-X4 Minidisc.org page audiotechnology review (aus) Sweetwater SoundOnSound harmony-central.com harmony-central.com 2 (release may have been pushed back to 1997)
