HHB Professional

Features: Non-MDLP. Full I/O USB interface for the real-time transfer of audio to/from laptop editing systems (for both Macintosh and Windows systems). Clear display with accurate metering and margin indicator, Automatic gain control, One touch record, Key hold and record level lock, 6 second pre-record buffer, Powered by standard AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMh batteries (8 supplied, rechargeable in the PORTADISC), AC adaptor included (100V-240V).

User Notes: Has a separate limiter as well as the AGC. You can set record gain when using the limiter. I was told the list price was $1450, but my HHb rep charged me $1272. Mine is purple and black, rather than the blue and black all the photos seem to show. -Walter Knapp

Links:

• HHB's page for this unit.
• View a PDF brochure for this unit.
• Minidisco has extensive information on the MDP-500 as well as offering it as a Reporter's Kit (US$1450) that includes the recorder, Sennheiser microphone, and Pelican case.
• Klay Anderson Audio has a detailed page outlining the MDP-500.

Reviews:

• Radio World review of the unit.
• ProAudioReview coverage of the unit.
• Final Cut Pro user group review of the pro MD recorder, HHB MDP-500, with the focus on its use in Digital Video production.

User Manual: MDP-500

Service Manual: MDP-500