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MD - α 507
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This MD recorder has various editing functions.

It is equipped with a 20-bit D/A & A/D converter to perform both analog and digital conversion with higher precision.

Two digital inputs are installed : optical input and coaxial input.
The digital output is equipped with one optical system.

Digital recording is possible by automatically converting the different sampling frequencies of CS/BS tuners and DAT decks into the MD sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz at the time of input.
In addition, the frequency of the digital input source 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz is displayed on the body with LED.

Editing functions include joining songs, dividing songs, moving songs, erasing songs, and erasing all songs.
You can also enter information such as title, song and artist names in English, numbers and katakana. You can scroll the jog dial from the main unit and enter it directly from the remote control.

CD sync REC is possible by connecting to SANSUI CD player.

Equipped with Music Sync REC that automatically starts recording to MD as soon as the sound starts.

Both SANSUI CD player and MD recorder can be operated with a single remote control.

Up to 14 characters are displayed on the front display, and besides, a level meter and a music calendar of 20 songs are displayed.

Auto Pause such as Auto Pause and Auto Space.

Equipped with Timer Rec and Timer Play functions that enable recording and alarm playback when you go out by connecting an external timer.

Monaural recording is supported.

Available in 2 color variations, gold and black.

Model Rating
Type Minidisc digital audio system
Recording system Magnetic field modulation overwrite system
Regeneration system Noncontact optical
Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Voice compression system ATRAC
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Number of channels 2ch
Recording and playback time Stereo-Up to 74 minutes
Mono : 148 minutes
Frequency characteristic 4 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Total harmonic distortion factor (during regeneration) Not more than 0.005%
Wow and flutter Measurement limit value or less
Dynamic range (during playback) 95 dB or more
S / N ratio (during playback) 96 dB or more
Rated power consumption 13W
External dimensions Width 430x Height 109x Depth 295 mm
Weight 4.0kg
Attachment Wireless Remote Control