SHARP MD-MT20

Portable minidisc recorder

 

 

The Sharp MD-MT20 is another portable unit that I own.   Well, it actually belongs to my father but I though I would mention it on here as it doesn't seem to be covered too well on the internet elsewhere.

The sound from this little beauty is as you would expect, quite superb.   It comes with a nifty inline remote controller and a very painful pair of earbuds.

 

MD-MT20 Specifications

Model No.	MD-MT20H(S)/ MD-MT20H(BL)
Power Source	AC 220 - 230V, 50/60 Hz, DC 2.4V (rechargeable Ni-MH battery), 5V (AC adapter), 3V (AA battery), 4.5V (optional car adapter)
Headphones with Remote Control	Inner-ear type

 

24-bit ATRAC	Yes
Sampling Rate Converter	Yes
Synchronized Recording	Yes
Battery Type	Supplied rechargeable Ni-MH battery, two AA batteries (not included)
Playback Time	15 hours (with AA batteries) 12 hours (with Ni-MH battery)
Recording Time	7.5 hours (with AA batteries) 7.5 hours (with Ni-MH battery)
Display (main unit)	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Terminals	Earphones, line/optical input, mic input, DC input
Accessories	Earphones (headphones for North American & Mexican model), remote control, rechargeable Ni-MH battery, AC adapter, RCA lead, optical cable, carrying bag
Dimensions (W x H x D)	87.9 x 29.8 x 79.7 mm 3-7/16" x 1-3/16" x 3-1/8"
Weight (approx.)	235 g (0.52 lbs) with rechargeable battery

 

Features found on the MD-MT20

• 10-second shock buffer
• clamshell loading mechanism
• synchronized audio/mic recording
• sampling rate converter (32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz)
• monaural 2x extended recording (with x2 playback speed)
• 100-character track/disc titling capability
• auto time marker (3, 5, 10 minutes)
• edit functions: move, combine, erase, divide
• date stamp
• character stamp (from prerecorded MD)
• auto-play on MD insert
• 3-mode X-Bass system
• 15-Hour Long Battery Life w/ AA* Batteries
• 15-Hour Playback/ 71/2-Hour Record (w/ AA* Batteries)
• 12-Hour Playback/ 71/2-Hour Record (w/Optional NiMH Battery)
• Multi Battery Type Compartment

 

Supplied Accessories

• Optical Digital Cable
• AC Adaptor/Recharger
• Carry Bag
• Stereo Headphones
• RCA Cable
• Battery Case
• Remote Control

Optional Accessories

• AD_CA20 Car Adaptor
• AD_CT14 Cassette Adaptor

The Sharp MD-MT20 showing its battery compartment for 2 x AA Cells.

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Sites with reviews of the Sharp MD-MT20;

http://www.sharp.co.jp/sc/excite/md_hp/text/mt20.htm

http://www.etown.com/categories/product_review.jhtml?productID=2445&bodyinclude=product_review

 

 Mick Evans 1999-2000

 Last updated 30 August 2000

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