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== Daten ==
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== Data ==
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'''Allgemein'''
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'''General'''
* Hersteller: [[Sony]]
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* Manufacturer: [[Sony]]
* Modell: MZ-R30
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* Model: MZ-R 30
* Baujahre: 1997-98
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* Type: mobile MD recorder
* Hergestellt in: Japan
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* Years of manufacture: 1997 - 1998
* Farbe: Silber und Hellblau Metallic
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* Made in: Japan
* Abmessungen: 116,5 x 7,8 x 2,6 mm
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* Color: Silver, Light blue metallic
* Gewicht:  
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* Dimensions: 116.5 x 78 x 26 mm (WxHxD)
** nur Recorder: 220 g
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* Weight:
** einschließlich Akku und MD: 317 g
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** Recorder only: 220 g
* Fernbedienung: Ja
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including battery and MD: 317 g
* Neupreis ca.: ca. 600 DM, 1997 zunächst 700 DM
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* Remote control: yes
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* original price approx.: 600 DM
  
  
'''Anschlüsse'''
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'''Connections'''
* Anzahl der Eingänge: 3
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* Number of inputs: 3
** Microfon (Stereominibuchse)
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** Microphone (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
** Line-In (Stereominibuchse)
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** Line In (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
** Optischer Digitaleingang
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** Optical digital input (via stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
* Anzahl der Ausgänge: 2
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* Number of outputs: 2
** Kopfhörer (Stereominibuchse)
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** Headphones (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
** Line-Out (Stereominibuchse)
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Line out (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
  
  
'''Technische Daten'''
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'''Specifications'''
* Wandler: 44,1 Khz
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* Converter: 44.1 kHz
* Frequenzgang: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
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* MD compression: ATRAC 4.0
* Klirrfaktor:  
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* Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
* Signalrauschabstand:
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* Distortion factor:
* Dynamikbereich:
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* Signal-to-noise ratio: analog recording 85.5 dB, digital output 88 dB, microphone input 72 dB (data according to Stereoplay 9/1997, p.53).
* Unterstützte Formate: ATRAC / ATRAC-3.5
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* Dynamic range:
* Hi-MD-Unterstützung: Nein
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* Supported formats: stereo, mono (longplay).
* Anti-Shock: 6 Sekunden
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* Hi-MD support: no
* Wiedergabefunktionen:
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* Anti-shock: 30 seconds
** Titelprogrammierung:Ja
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* Playback functions:
** Shuffle:Ja
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** Title programming: yes
** Repeat: Ja
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Shuffle: yes
* Aufnahmefunktionen:
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Repeat: yes
** Aufnahmemodi:SP, Mono
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* Recording functions:
* Bearbeitungsfunktionen:
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** Recording modes: SP, Mono
** Titelname editierbar:Ja
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* Editing functions:
** Löschen:Ja
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** Title name editable: yes
** Verschieben:Ja
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Delete: yes
** Teilen:Ja
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Move: yes
** Verbinden:Ja
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** Share: yes
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** Connect: yes
  
  
'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
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'''Special Features'''
* Kabelfernbedienung
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* Wired remote (not with a display, but other Sony wired remotes usable).
* Anti- Shock
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* Anti-Shock
* Gerät weitgehend aus Metall
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* Device largely made of metal
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* Vertical jog dial - desired tracks can be quickly selected by simply turning the jog dial and snapping it into place
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* Connection of a battery compartment with two AA batteries to the device. This allows up to 15 hours of music listening according to the user manual.
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* Mono longplay with doubled recording time for one MD possible
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* Built-in sample rate converter for 32 kHz and 48 kHz - via the digital input jack
  
  
== Bemerkungen ==
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== Remarks ==
* weitere Modelle der gleichen Bauserie:
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* Other models of the same series:
* Vorgängermodell: [[Sony MZ-R 3]]
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* Predecessor model: [[Sony MZ-R 3]]
* Nachfolgemodell: [[Sony MZ-R 35]] (bauähnlich, äußerlich fast gleich)
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* Successor model: [[Sony MZ-R 35]] (similar in construction, externally almost the same).
* der gute Litium-Ionen- Akku LIP-12 von Sony ist nicht mehr zu erwerben, die Produktion wurde eingestellt. Es gibt aber bis heute (Stand 2/2019) No-Name Ersatzakkus
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* the good LIP-12 lithium-ion battery from Sony is no longer available, production has been stopped. However, there are still (as of 3/2020) working no-name replacement batteries available.
* Sony benannte seine Portablen MD-Player und Recorder "MD-Walkman" in Anlehnung an die berühmten Cassettenspieler von Sony
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* Sony named their portable MD-players and recorders "MD-Walkman" in reference to the famous Sony cassette players
  
  
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== Pictures ==
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* Picture: Sony MZ-R 30
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[[File:Sony MZ-R 30-1.jpg]]
  
== Bilder ==
 
  
 
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== Reviews ==
== Berichte ==
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* Audio Reader's Choice "The Golden Ear" 1998: MD Portables and DAT Portables: 3rd place (Cf. Audio 12/1998)
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* STEREO 8/1997: Stereo test verdict: 2 stars, very good. "Very flat and thanks to ATRAC 4 with sample rate converter, largely vibration resistant, noises a little more than stationary models." (Cite Stereo Test Mirror)
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* STEREOPLAY 9/1997: Upper middle class, good. Sound 17 points (from mid 1998 34 points), price/performance: very good. "Practically equipped portable MD recorder with high utility value and good sound characteristics, which sets technical standards at a fighting price."
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* AUDIO 5/1997: Upper class. Sound good, total 63 points (Rec. digital 65 P./ Rec. analog 60 P.), 3 ears. Price/performance: very good.
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* AUDIO 2/1998: in "Minidisc Extra - Test- und Marktübersicht", p.33 summarizing, as in 5/1997. "While Sharp is retreading its Porti range and current models are only now coming onto the market, the Sony MZ-R 30 (Test Audio 5/1997) is the undisputed number one among portable recorders." (Quote Audio 2/1998, p.30)
  
  
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Latest revision as of 07:27, 12 March 2020

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: MZ-R 30
  • Type: mobile MD recorder
  • Years of manufacture: 1997 - 1998
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver, Light blue metallic
  • Dimensions: 116.5 x 78 x 26 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight:
    • Recorder only: 220 g

including battery and MD: 317 g

  • Remote control: yes
  • original price approx.: 600 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3
    • Microphone (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
    • Line In (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
    • Optical digital input (via stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
  • Number of outputs: 2
    • Headphones (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)

Line out (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)


Specifications

  • Converter: 44.1 kHz
  • MD compression: ATRAC 4.0
  • Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Distortion factor:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: analog recording 85.5 dB, digital output 88 dB, microphone input 72 dB (data according to Stereoplay 9/1997, p.53).
  • Dynamic range:
  • Supported formats: stereo, mono (longplay).
  • Hi-MD support: no
  • Anti-shock: 30 seconds
  • Playback functions:
    • Title programming: yes

Shuffle: yes Repeat: yes

  • Recording functions:
    • Recording modes: SP, Mono
  • Editing functions:
    • Title name editable: yes

Delete: yes Move: yes

    • Share: yes
    • Connect: yes


Special Features

  • Wired remote (not with a display, but other Sony wired remotes usable).
  • Anti-Shock
  • Device largely made of metal
  • Vertical jog dial - desired tracks can be quickly selected by simply turning the jog dial and snapping it into place
  • Connection of a battery compartment with two AA batteries to the device. This allows up to 15 hours of music listening according to the user manual.
  • Mono longplay with doubled recording time for one MD possible
  • Built-in sample rate converter for 32 kHz and 48 kHz - via the digital input jack


Remarks[edit]

  • Other models of the same series:
  • Predecessor model: Sony MZ-R 3
  • Successor model: Sony MZ-R 35 (similar in construction, externally almost the same).
  • the good LIP-12 lithium-ion battery from Sony is no longer available, production has been stopped. However, there are still (as of 3/2020) working no-name replacement batteries available.
  • Sony named their portable MD-players and recorders "MD-Walkman" in reference to the famous Sony cassette players


Pictures[edit]

  • Picture: Sony MZ-R 30

Sony MZ-R 30-1.jpg


Reviews[edit]

  • Audio Reader's Choice "The Golden Ear" 1998: MD Portables and DAT Portables: 3rd place (Cf. Audio 12/1998)
  • STEREO 8/1997: Stereo test verdict: 2 stars, very good. "Very flat and thanks to ATRAC 4 with sample rate converter, largely vibration resistant, noises a little more than stationary models." (Cite Stereo Test Mirror)
  • STEREOPLAY 9/1997: Upper middle class, good. Sound 17 points (from mid 1998 34 points), price/performance: very good. "Practically equipped portable MD recorder with high utility value and good sound characteristics, which sets technical standards at a fighting price."
  • AUDIO 5/1997: Upper class. Sound good, total 63 points (Rec. digital 65 P./ Rec. analog 60 P.), 3 ears. Price/performance: very good.
  • AUDIO 2/1998: in "Minidisc Extra - Test- und Marktübersicht", p.33 summarizing, as in 5/1997. "While Sharp is retreading its Porti range and current models are only now coming onto the market, the Sony MZ-R 30 (Test Audio 5/1997) is the undisputed number one among portable recorders." (Quote Audio 2/1998, p.30)


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