Sony MZ-NH700 Minidisc Hi-MD Walkman

Description

Sony MZ-NH700 Minidisc Hi-MD Walkman

• Media Support: Plays and records on both standard MiniDiscs (in MDLP and mono modes) and the higher-capacity 1GB Hi-MD discs, providing significant storage for music.
• Recording Formats & Quality: Supports various compression formats including ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, MP3, WMA, and WAV, with the ability to record in high-quality ATRAC3plus or Linear PCM on Hi-MD discs. Reviewers note that it offers very good audio output quality, comparable to, and in some cases better than, modern phones.
• Connectivity: Features a micro USB 2.0 port for high-speed data transfer to and from a PC, as well as a 3.5mm microphone input and an optical/line-in multi-jack.
• PC Software: Uses Sony’s SonicStage software for music management and transfer, though some users find the software tricky to use on modern operating systems. Alternative drivers like Platinum MD can also be used for working with normal MDs.
• Portability & Power: The device runs on a standard AA battery, which is praised by users for its convenience and long life (up to 27 hours of playback) compared to proprietary rechargeable “gum sticks” used in other models.
• Design: Features a simple menu, a useful control wheel/jog dial, and a three-line LCD display. It is relatively compact, with dimensions of 81.0 x 29.2 x 78.9 mm and a weight of 113g (body only)