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New Sony CD Changer And Minidisc Recorder/Player Introduced

July 26, 1999 -- Sony Electronics today announced the introduction of the CDP-CX300, a 300 disc CD changer, and the MDS-JE630 MiniDisc recorder/player for the audio professional.

The CDP-CX300 features a keyboard for text entry and Sony's MegaStorage(TM) capability for access of up to 600 CDs from remote control with two systems linked together. Featuring advanced 1 bit pulse converters, the CDP-CX300 is a qualitative as well as a quantitative advance in CD player technology, with a sound quality equaling its cavernous storage capacity.

"For AV professionals at post facilities, stock music houses, production companies and advertising agencies that work with extensive music libraries, a cost-effective, efficient random access tool such as the CDPCX300 will help to increase productivity and perhaps even creativity as a broader range of selections can be repurposed quicker and easier," said Paul Foschino, marketing manager of professional audio products for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company.

The MDS-JE630 replaces the Sony MDS-J520 and adds new 24bit converters and the latest generation of ATRAC (Type R) for CD-like sound quality. New editing features, including A-B erase mode, allow "razor-blade" type edits. Also included, are an "S-Link" type interface for computer-software based editing and control access. The MDS-JE630 also offers Advanced Time-Shift recording, for capturing intro portions of broadcast material often missed when engaging the record button, and playback pitch control.

"For a MiniDisc recorder/player, priced at this level, to offer 24-bit converter quality is a remarkable advance in the evolution of the MD format," said Foschino.

The CDP-CX300 CD Changer and the MDS-JE630 MiniDisc recorder/player are scheduled to be available in late August, both at a suggested list price of $360

For more information, contact Sony at www.sony.com.