Sony
MDS-JE510 MiniDisc Recorder Offers Increased Recording/Playback Versatility
January
29, 1998Sony
Electronics' MDS-JE510 full-size MiniDisc recorder combines advanced editing and
recording capabilities, instant access and digital sound quality. And with a suggested
list price of $360, Sony has once again shown that it understands users' budgets
as well as their recording needs. "The MDS-JE510 offers several features for
a wide range of users who need the speed and versatility of MD editing and cueing
in a highly affordable package," said Paul Foschino, marketing manager of professional
audio products for Sony Electronics' Business and Professional Group. These
features include a sample-rate converter for performing digital-to-digital recordings
from DAT. The converter also automatically adjusts incoming 48kHz digital audio
sampling rates to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of MiniDisc. A one-bit pulse analog-to-digital
converter also ensures accurate recording from analog sources. The MDS-JE510
also features an 8x oversampling, 18-bit playback digital filter for increased
stereo imaging and higher levels of accuracy, and a pulse D/A converter that minimizes
zero cross distortion. As a result, smooth, open sound can be achieved. The hybrid
converter design of the recorder places the playback digital filter and D/A converter
on a single IC chip to create shorter signal paths. The MDS-JE510's Shock
Resistant Memory (SRM) buffer can hold up to 10 seconds of music for uninterrupted
playback, even if the unit is accidentally jostled. The MDS-JE510 also features
a Jog Dial for split-second track access, allowing users to skip forwards or backwards
through tracks. Three play modes (Continue, Shuffle and Program) give users
the ability to repeat a disc or song, or repeat between any two designated points.
In addition, 25-track programming enables songs to be played in any sequence,
and a 25-track music calendar provides a visual display of songs played, songs
remaining and songs programmed. A Text Entry feature lets users customize recordable
MiniDiscs with up to 1,700 characters per disc. The MDS-JE510 boasts several
powerful editing capabilities. Through the Table of Contents, users can erase
one or all tracks, or combine, divide and move tracks. The Smart Space feature
provides a uniform, three-second space between all songs, and Auto Cut Record
Pause places the unit in Record Pause mode after recording 30 seconds of silence.
The CD Synchro Record feature coordinates the Record and Pause modes with Sony
CD players, and optical inputs and outputs allow for direct connection from a
CD player or DAT recorder. Other features of the MDS-JE510 include: a Headphone
Output with volume control; and a Remote Commander® remote control with 25-key
Direct Access"' track selection, title input and power on/off.
Weighing seven pounds, two ounces, the MDS-JE510 is currently available at a suggested
list price of $360. For
more information, visit their web site at www.sony.com. | 
