Sony Introduces Two New Professional MiniDisc Recorder/Players
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MDS-E58 |
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MDS-E11 |
January 28, 1999Sony announced today that the MDS-E11 - a compact, single rack space professional
MiniDisc recorder/player - and the MDS-E58 MiniDisc recorder/player will join
Sony's successful line of MiniDisc equipment for the professional audio market.
The line includes the MDS-DRE1 DJ recorder/player, launched at Summer NAMM '98,
and the MDM-X4MkII "portable studio" recorder/player which made its
debut at Winter NAMM '98, as well as the MDS-B5 and B6P MiniDisc cart machines,
which have gained great acceptance in the broadcast market.
"MiniDisc has come of age," said Paul Foschino, marketing manager
of professional audio products for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional
Company. "The format has a huge following in Japan and Europe and is rapidly
growing in the U.S. There has never been a greater need for durable professional
MiniDisc products such as the MDS-E58 and MDS-E11".
MDS-E58
The MDS-E58 - the most affordable professional MD product offered today
-- features optical digital I/Os, which include a sample rate converter to allow
digital recording from 48k DAT sources; unbalanced RCA analog I/Os; a rugged
professional MD transport; and built-in rack mounts. The heavy duty construction
and full assortment of MiniDisc control and editing features of the MDS-E58
make this unit well suited for the demanding needs of the professional user.
MDS-E11
While offering the same basic feature set of the MDS-E58, the sleek MDS-E11
-- a single rack recorder (1 3/4" high) - also offers a built-in RS-232C
interface for computer control and a relay/playback terminal which allows the
link-up of multiple units for longer continuous record and play, a great benefit
in live applications. Other MDS-E11 features include a parallel remote interface,
as well as digital coaxial, RCA analog and XLR analog I/Os. This compact unit
is targeted at mobile production and sound contractor applications where size
and weight are often major considerations. The MDS-E11 also incorporates a newly
designed, heavy duty MD transport mechanism which provides greater stability
in demanding applications.
Both units include the latest version of ATRAC v4.5 for improved sonic performance,
come supplied with a wireless remote commander, and offer an optional wired/wireless
remote control (RM-D5ME) via a Control-S input.
"The 20-bit accuracy of Wide Bit Stream technology in both the MDS-E11
and the MDS-E58 provides recording and playback with a wide dynamic range and
superb sound quality," Foschino added.
The MDS-E58 is scheduled to be available in April for the suggested list price
of $520. The MDS-E11 is scheduled to be available in March for the suggested
list price of $825. For more information, visit http://www.sony.com/ | 
