Sony's MZ-R55CG, the Smallest Portable MiniDisc
Recorder/PlayerIncludes Latest Generation of ATRAC, Adds to the Popular
Features of the MZ-R50 January 28, 1999The new MZ-R55CG portable MiniDisc recorder/player is the smallest unit of
its kind on the market today. Applications for the unit will include live music
recording, digital note taking and sound design archiving.
"By introducing the world's smallest MiniDisc recorder, we feel we're
able to expand the use of MiniDisc in a wide variety of professional applications
such as on-the-road musician use and reporter in-the-field recording,"
said Paul Foschino, marketing manager of professional audio products for Sony
Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company.
While taking its cue from its predecessors, the MZ-R55CG is slimmer and lighter
with improved sonic quality and additional features such as the latest version
of ATRAC v4.5.
Other features include:
- Extended playback time (up to 22 hours with rechargeable LIP-8 batteries)
- Stick-style remote with LCD on the headphone cord for easy access to machine
functions
- 40 seconds of shock resistant memory (for skip free playback)
- Full editing features
- Mega Bass(R) sound for enhaced low-frequency response
- A disc position pointer (which indicates location of the disc and remaining
recording time)
The MZ-R55CG is scheduled to be available in March at the suggested list price
of $399.95. For more information, visit http://www.sony.com/ | 
