Features: Top of the line model from Sony's first line of Hi-MD recorders.

• Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying (Japan only?), jog-dial equipped remote (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000).
• Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
• Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
• Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
• Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
• "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
• 6 Band Equalizer
• Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
• Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
• Date-time stamp.
• Quick Mode
• Removeable LiIon battery (LIP-4WM).
• "High Definition" digital amp.
• Body construction: Magnesium
• Colors: Silver and Gold
• Common to Hi-MD recorders:
  • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
  • Plays Hi-MD and original-MD disks.
  • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
  • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
  • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
  • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
  • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Japan, US, Europe

Links:

• Sony Hi-MD announcement
• Sony Hi-MD specification
• Sony Japanese MZ-NH1/NH3D/EH1/LAM-X1 announcement.
• Hi-MD FAQ
• Sony's preliminary Hi-MD portable comparison chart.
• Sony MZ-NH1 page
• Available from Japan-Direct.

Accessories: Charging cradle, remote, LiIon rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH1

Service Manual: MZ-NH1