Features:

• Most perfectly realized Minidisc instrument to date.
• Illuminated OLED display on main body through which all recording-related information (including level meters) is available.
• Full backward compatability with std-MD system -- records SP/Mono/LP2/LP4 format audio to std-MD discs and uploads std-MD recordings to PC in PCM, Hi-SP or ATRAC3 format audio files. Uploading is in no way restricted (unlimited uploads of mic, line and digital recordings are permitted) and speeds of 10X (SP->PCM), 16X (mono->PCM), 15X (LP2->ATRAC3) and 26X (LP4->ATRAC3) have been observed.
• Records and uploads all Hi-MD format audio (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP).
• Date/Time stamp recording.
• Switchable Headphone/Line-level output.
• Digital Pitch Control (change playback speed without changing pitch) -50/+100%
• HD Digital amp.
• All mode settings (e.g. auto/manual recording level selector, headphone/line output, etc.) retained over power cycle and disc change.
• Mic sensitivity (high/low).
• Mic sensitivity and manual recording level can be adjusted on-the-fly, while recording is underway.
• Spectrum analyzer display mode available during playback.
• AGC on/off. AGC mode: Standard/Music.
• Dynamic normalizer (equalize track-to-track volume differences).
• A-B repeat.
• 2 custom EQ settings.
• Track-mark rehearsal mode available.
• Battery charging via USB port.
• Non-skid rubber feet on base.
• Metal case.
• LiIon battery.
• No external battery attachment available.
• Ships with SonicStage 3.4 software.
• Can be used as a USB drive for storing data.
• USB 2.0 interface.

Accessories:

• USB cable
• Digital optical cable
• AC Adaptor
• RM-MC38EL remote control with LCD and backlight (RM-MC35ELK in Japan)
• Carrying pouch
• Software on CD-ROM

Reviews:

• MDcenter.nl's in-depth review of Sony MZ-RH1.

Links:

• Sony Japan Announcement (mech. trans.)
• Sony Europe Announcement
• AV-Watch Japan
• Forum Discussion

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mw+5mw

User Manual: MZ-RH1

Service Manual: MZ-RH1