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Description: The ASC MD-Report!, made by ASC in the U.K. takes the standard Sony MZ-R3/R30/R50 or Denon DMP-R70 and puts it in a strong steel chassis with professional XLR input/output connectors, a large rechargeable battery, mains adapter, and a built-in 'confidence' monitor amp and speaker. The whole unit is enclosed in a soft nylon case with shoulder strap and a zip pocket for mics, leads etc. Canford Audio are a stockist with an established export sales office: telephone +44 191 415 0044 or fax +44 191 416 0392. For ASC telephone +44 118 981 1000 or fax +44 118 981 9813.

Links: A reprinted Pro Audio Review article praises the MD-Report. This unit can be purchased from PASS.

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Description: Adapter unit, compatible with Sony MZ-R30, MZ-R55, or equivalent. Includes two low-noise microphone amplifiers, PPM meters, lead-acid battery, monitor speaker, headphones amplifier. Housed in all-metal case for external electromagnetic noise shielding.

Links: Marenius has an English page for this unit. they have designed (and its insides), it is available from Marenius in Sweden (price?).

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Description: "Featuring a mono XLR balanced mic/line input with 48V phantom power, the MobiDisc also offers a mono XLR balanced line output, a built-in monitor loudspeaker and a 1/4-inch jack headphone socket. The front panel is easy to use and includes control switches for power, I/0 selection, high-pass filter (150Hz - 12dB/oct.) and LS on/off. A recording level control with LED PPM, LED indicators to monitor the charging and condition of the internal battery and a monitor volume control are also located on the front panel. In spite of the use of a stereo MiniDisc Walkman, the MobiDisc is a fully mono system. The input signal is recorded on both (L+R) channels of the MiniDisc. Output (line out, LED level meter, headphones and loudspeaker) is the summed signal of both (L+R) channels of the MiniDisc. The MobiDisc is powered by an internal Ni-MH rechargeable battery, which provide three to four hours of working time. The battery can be recharged in four hours by the internal intelligent charging circuit."

Links: Onyx has a page for this unit.

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Description: Made in the UK, the PASS MD-Report! is the original Professional MD Conversion Kit. The strong steel chassis houses and protects the MD or DAT recorder, whilst the fitted soft, padded, nylon carrying case with strong shoulder strap and large zipped accessory pocket, offers good overall protection against the elements. Now in MKIV version, the PASS MD-Report! Provides XLR Mic/Line Inputs, 48v Phantom Power, Mono XLR Output, Stereo Output, Powerful Headphone Amplifier on 1/4" Jack and built-in monitor speaker. Powering options are: Rechargeable Battery, 4 x 'D' Cell or AC mains via supplied adapter. The PASS MD-Report! is suitable for use with Sony MZ-R3/30/35/37/55, Sharp MDMS200H/ MDMT16/20, Denon DMP-R70 etc. and can be supplied as a comprising Chassis, Soft case, Battery & PSU/Charger or Package fitted with Sony MZ-R37 or Sharp MD-MT16E for with Beyer MCE58 or Audio Technica AT804 reporter's mic, cable and blank disc. For Worldwide Sales Contact PASS Limited - Tel: +44 (0)116 269 3767, Fax: +44 (0)116 269 3769, or click below and go to the PASS Home Page.

Links: The PASS Home Page. A reprinted Pro Audio Review article praises the MD-Report. Tim Wilkinson explains the reason several companies sell something called the "MD-Report!" This unit can be purchased from PASS.

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Description: Stereo Balanced Inputs on Neutrik XLR Connectors, Inputs Mic/Line Switchable, 48 V AB Phantom Power, Stereo Line Output on 3.5MM Jack Socket, Powerful Headphone Amplifier with Level Control, Headphone Output on 1/4" Jack Socket, Monitoring Switchable Between Source (Input) and MD (Tape), Mono Switch Feeds Single Input to Both Tracks of Recorder, Operates for Hours on 2 x 9V Batteries, Battery Low Warning LED, Lightweight Aluminium Chassis, Rugged Padded Soft Nylon Carrying Case (fanny pak) with Detachable Zipped Pouch for Accessories, Suitable for Use with DENON DMP-R70, Sony MZ-R3/30/35/50/55, TCD-D7/D8, PCM-M1, Sharp MDMS200H.

Links: PMI Audio's page for this unit. This unit can be purchased from PASS.

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