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Tascam MD-350
MiniDisc Recorder

The MD-350 is an extensively equipped minidisk recorder which combines advanced MD technology and easy operation in one. This system includes recording and reproduction functions which make even the work of professionals easier. Take for example the level-controlled sync-record function, the automatic generation of track numbers (auto-track) and silence (auto-space), not to mention the auto-ready (automatic pausing at the beginning of each track) and auto-cue functions (for finding the audio beginning of the selected track). With pitch-control, the pitch can be changed by up to ±12% in order to be adjusted to the pitch of other audio sources. The integrated sampling monitor ensures that signals received at the digital input are output at the analogue output and vice versa – in fact the MD-350 functions here as a D/A and A/D converter.

Tracks can be edited using a wide range of functions, the undo function allows the last step to be reversed, and tracks can also be copied in no time at all. 20-bit A/D and D/A converters and ATRAC version 4.5 together guarantee high sound quality.

With its multifarious terminals and carefully designed details, such as a digital input at the front panel and the possibility of connecting a computer keyboard, the MD-350 fits right in with any professional environment.



Main features

20-bit A/D and D/A converters and ATRAC 4.5 compression system for superior sound quality

Analogue (XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced) and digital (SPDIF, optical) input/output

Optical digital input (TOSLINK) on the front panel

Sample rate converter allows 48kHz and 32kHz digital signals to be transferred to 44.1kHz MiniDisc

Sampling Monitor function

Comprehensive on-disc editing functions: divide, erase, move, combine, undo, title, title copy and overwrite

Title memory: 100 characters per song, 1,700 characters per disc

Keyboard connector (PS/2) for easy titling on the front panel


  

Four recording/playback modes:

SP (Stereo),

MONO (Mono),

LP2 (double recording/playback time),

LP4 (four times recording/playback time)

Auto-track function assigns track numbers automatically during recording

Sync-record, Auto-space, Auto-ready and Auto-cue functions

Pitch control ( ±12% in SP, Mono and LP4 modes)

Copy protection (SCMS)

Timer for deferred recording/playback

Program play (up to 25 tracks) or Shuffle play

Repeat function (single track, all tracks, A–B)

Wireless remote control RC-32 included



Specifications

General  
Format   MiniDisc
Tracks   2 Tracks (stereo, mono)
Recording system   Magnetic field modulation overwrite system
Recording/playback time   SP: 80 minutes max.
LP2: 160 minutes max.
LP4: 320 minutes max.
Mono: 160 minutes max.
Pitch control   ±12% (SP, Mono, LP4)
Compression system   ATRAC 4.5 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)
Sampling frequency   44.1 kHz
Frequency response   20 Hz - 20 kHz ( ±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio   >94 dB (playback, 1 kHz, A-weighted)
Dynamic range   >94 dB (playback, 1 kHz, A-weighted)
Total harmonic distortion   <0.013%

Digital connections  
Inputs 1 and 2, optical   TOSLINK, IEC 60958 Type II (SPDIF)
Output, optical   TOSLINK, IEC 60958 Type II (SPDIF)
Keyboard connector   Mini-DIN, 6-pin

Analogue connections  
Inputs (balanced)   2 x XLR
   Nominal level   +4 dBu
   Impedance   10 kOhm
Inputs (unbalanced)   2 x RCA
   Nominal level   -10 dBV
   Impedance   50 kOhm
Outputs (balanced)   2x XLR
   Nominal level   +4 dBu
   Impedance   150 Ohm
Outputs (unbalanced)   2x RCA
   Nominal level   -10 dBV
   Output impedance   600 Ohm
Headphones output   6.3 mm stereo jack
   Max. output power   2x 25 mW
   Nominal impedance   32 Ohm

Power supply and other specifications  
Power supply   230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption   13 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)   483 mm x 94 mm x 313 mm
Weight   5.5 kg

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.