Sharp MD-DR7
| Name | MD-DR7 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Released | 2002/12 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 73.3 x 13.8 mm |
| Weight | 115g, 140g (with battery) |
| ATRAC ver | |
| Battery | "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.2, 1.5, 4.5, 5 |
| Power cable | |
| Price (launch) | |
| ¥37 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone |
| Control |
Available in MD-DR7-S (Silver), MD-DR7-A (Blue), MD-DR7-P (Pink)
Sharp MD-DR7 is Sharp's new 2002 MDLP 24bit MiniDisc recorder with the world's first “Mobile 1-bit Digital Amp” and world's longest playback/record time of up to 120 hours playback time in LP4 mode and 64 hours of record time (as of 11.02). For the first time, Sharp introduces its famous 1-bit Digital Amplifier (used in its high end Auvi hi-fi systems) into MD-DR7, thereby increasing the sound quality during playback. Various live record functions such as:
- Trace back recording: microphone/line recording to be stored in memory in a pre-set 3/5/10 second intervals and prevent start-up recording lag
- Group-up recording: creating a new group by pressing the group button during microphone recording
Other standard feature includes microphone synchronizing recording and automatic time mark function (in 3 step fixed intervals 3/5/10 minutes) Polar separated headphone adaptor to completely separate the left and right signals for better sound reproduction (used in conjunction with “Mobile 1-bit Digital Amp). Playback speed control (-30/-20/-10/+5/+15% steps) and 9 second “introduction playback” function give users convenient playback options. 8mW+8mW headphone output and 250mV line output provide great sound quality. Unit comes with with stylish recharge stand.
- Mobile 1-bit Digital Amp
- “Top-open” disc insertion
- MDLP and Group Function
- Trace back and group-up recording functions
- Playback speed control
- Introduction playback
- 3 step X-Bass boosts and Treble adjustments
- 40/80/160 second anti-shock memory
- Stylish Auvi recharging cradle
- Headphone output: 8mW+8mW (32 Ohms)
- Line output: 250mV (-10dB time) (10K Ohms)
Variants: Europe - MD-DR470 (Europe, no dock); MD-480 (Asia)
Content adapted from: Sharp press release (archived) Sharp Product Page T-Station page (archived) press images av.watch
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