HHB Portadisc MDP500

HHB Portadisc MDP500

Overview

The HHB Portadisc MDP500 is a compact portable MiniDisc recorder, designed and engineered without compromise to handle the most demanding field recording applications. Built on a rigid steel chassis and based around a rugged, professional MD drive, the PORTADISC combines advanced sound quality with a full complement of professional features, comprehensive connectivity and flexible powering options to create the world's most advanced professional portable MiniDisc recorder.

And like its legendary predecessor, the HHB PORTADAT, the new PORTADISC has been developed in close consultation with leading sound recordists and ENG professionals, ensuring a recorder that handles and operates impeccably in the field.

Specifications

• Format: MiniDisc digital audio system
• Disc: MiniDisc
• Recording method: Magnetic field variation overwrite
• Reading method: Non contact optical pickup
• Laser: Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780mm)
• Record/playback time:
• Stereo mode: 80 minutes max
• Mono mode: 160 minutes max
• Rotation speed: Approx 400-900rpm Constant Linear Velocity
• Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
• (with internal SRC to cater for 32kHz and 48kHz source signals):
• Coding: ATRAC Ver 4.5
• Modulation system: EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
• Channels: 2
• Power requirement: 12-15V DC
• Power consumption: Approx 4.5W record, 3.5W playback
• Weight with batteries: 2.0kg / 4lbs 7oz
• Weight without batteries: 1.8kg / 3lbs 15oz
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 225 x 57 x 180mm / 10 x 2.2 x 7.1 ins
• Internal speaker power: 250mW

  AUDIO

• Frequency response: 10Hz to 20kHz, - 0.5dB
• Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits
• Signal to noise ratio (playback): > 89dB bandwidth 22Hz to 22kHz
• Dynamic range (line input): > 96dB
• Microphone EIN: > 122dB A-weighted
• THD & N @ 1kHz ref 0dBFS: < 0.02 bandwidth 22Hz to 22kHz

  I/O CONNECTIONS

• Analogue connectors:
• Balanced Mic/Line input:
• Connector type: XLR 3: Pin 2 + Hot; pin 3 - Cold; Pin 1 Ground
• Mic input level for 0dBFS (level control at max): -52dBu
• Line input level for 0dBFS (level control at max): -2dBu
• Phantom power (mic inputs): +48V, 7mA
• Unbalanced Line Output:
• Connector type: RCA phono
• Output level: +8dBu @ 0dBFS into >10k?
• Headphone output:
• Connector type: 1/4" stereo jack
• Impedance: 32?
• Output power: 15mW
• Remote control: Parallel
• Connector type: 8-pin mini DIN
• Digital connectors:
• Coaxial digital input: SPDIF
• Connector type: RCA phono
• Input impedance: 75?
• Input level: 0.5V p-p
• Optical digital input: SPDIF
• Connector type: TOSlink
• Coaxial digital output: SPDIF
• Connector type: RCA phono
• Output impedance: 75?
• Output level: 0.5V p-p
• Optical digital output: SPDIF
• Connector type: TOSlink
• USB (Ver 1) input / output:
• Connector: Type B
• Interface: Windows 98/2000,XP, Mac OS