Buffalo MD-HUSB

   

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Buffalo MD-HUSB (1280x960)
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Buffalo MD-HUSB (1280x960)
Sony MZ-NH600D
Buffalo MD-HUSB
portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004
US$200
Availability:
In: line/optical (MZ-NH600 only). Data: USB. Out: headphones, DC IN: USB81w x 29.2h x 78.2d mm, 103g w/o batt

Features: Cost-reduced, entry level Hi-MD recorder.

  • ATRAC chip: CXD2681-221GG
  • No remote.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Quick Mode (one hour only).
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue, White
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH700:
    • No line/mic/optical input on MZ-NH600D (USB upload/download only)
    • No remote.
    • No rechargeable battery (uses AA alkaline)
    • No battery charger/AC adapter.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Variants:

  • N. American models ("MZ-NH600D") have no audio inputs (not optical, line, nor mic)
  • Euro/Australasian models ("MZ-NH600") have line/optical input but no mic.
  • Buffalo Corp. released the downloader-only variant badged as the "Buffalo MD-HUSB" that uses "BeatJam for Buffalo" as the audio management software (not SonicStage).

Markets: US, Europe, Japan (Buffalo)

Links:

Accessories: usb cable, headphones

Reviews:

User Manuals: MZ-NH600D, MZ-NH600D

Service Manual: MZ-NH600D

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on Hi-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 111/21.5/25.5 hr3/4.5/5 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on std-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 19.5/20/24.5 hr3.5/5.5/7 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecord
AA x 120/24.5/27 hr7.5/9.5/11 hr

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