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$585
MSRP, US Dollars








The MD-301mkII is an budget conscious, durable MD recorder. It was designed for maximum flexibility and reliability.

The balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA ports will offer easy integration with PAs or studios of any level. Digital SPDIF optical I/O is provided for digital transfers. An additional SPDIF optical in on the front panel allows easy connection of portable units without crawling into the back of the rack.

A PS/2 keyboard port on the front panel allows you to plug an inexpensive PC keyboard in for easier track naming, TOC editing functions and remote control.

When simple recording of long material is required, the MD-301mkII can be flipped to a 148 minute mono recording mode. This allows almost two and a half hours of uninterupted recording on a single MiniDisc!

The RC-32 wireless remote is included with the MD-301mkII.

Key Features of the MD-301mkII:

• Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O

• SPDIF Optical I/O

• Front Panel Optical Input

• Front Panel PS/2 Keyboard Port for Easy Control

• Headphone Output w/ Level Control

• 74 Minute Stereo & 148 Minute Mono Record Modes

• RC-32 Wireless Remote Included


Additional Features:

• 2-U Rack Mountable MD Recorder

• ATRAC v2, rev 4.5

• Timer Play Function

• Program and Shuffle Play Modes

• Complete TOC Editing for Changing Track Order
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$699
MSRP, US Dollars

Available Spring, 2001






The new MD-350 is the latest addition to TASCAM's line, offering an affordable MD with advanced performance functions. The MD-350 is the best value for live venues, houses of worship, or budget conscious broadcasters.

The MD-350 incorporates the latest advancements in MD technology. The latest ATRAC encoding scheme (version 3) is implemented, offering new long play versions with up to 320 minutes of record time on a standard 80 minute MiniDisc. A front panel PS/2 keyboard port allows intuitive control over editing the MiniDisc's TOC (Table Of Contents) and naming tracks.

A complete host of audio I/O makes integrating the MD-350 into any system easy. Balanced and unbalanced analog ports are available, as well as digital optical ports. A front panel optical port can be used to connect portable players digitally without crawling behind the machine rack.

Pitch control function is available on the MD-350, with a clear on/off switch on the front panel. Plus, a few cueing functions have been added, making sound cues easier for live situations:

- Auto Cue positions the machine to the first audio in a MD track, rather than the actual ID location. This eliminates dead space in the beginning of the track, allowing tighter cues for live shows or on-air environments.

- Auto Ready pauses the machine at each track ID. This is ideal for live environments, allowing the engineer to cue in one track and forget about the machine - it automatically sets itself at the next cue. This is ideal since this also prevents the machine from accidentally rolling into the next cue on the MD.

The RC-32 wireless remote is included with the MD-350.

Key Features of the MD-350:

• Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O

• SPDIF Optical I/O

• Front Panel Optical Input

• Front Panel Keyboard Port for Easy Control

• Auto Ready Function (Play One Track & Pause)

• Auto Cue Function (Cue to First Audio in Track)

• Pitch Control

• Headphone Output w/ Level Control

• RC-32 Wireless Remote Included


Additional Features:

• 2-U Rack Mountable MD Recorder

• ATRAC v3

• Timer Play Function

• Program and Shuffle Play Modes

• Complete TOC Editing for Changing Track Order
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$2,699
MSRP, US Dollars








The MD-801RmkII is the ultimate MD Recorder, designed to meet the most demanding needs of professional theater and broadcast, yet still offer the flexibility to integrate with simple installations.

The MD-801RmkII offers thorough editing capability. This can be accomplished through the buttons on the front panel, or with a standard PC keyboard connected to the PS/2 port on the back.

A complete set of audio I/O on the back offer all the formats a professional needs for recording and playback. The analog output offers the additional ability to split the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs into "cue" and "main" outputs, so you can check your cues easily before sending them to your mix. On the digital side, Word Clock In and Thru allow you to clock to another source on playback. This is key for integration into larger digital set-ups with a central clock source.

Several cueing functions on the MD-801RmkII make live productions easier:

- Auto Cue positions the machine to the first audio in an MD track, rather than the actual ID location. This eliminates dead space in the beginning of the track, allowing tighter cues for live shows or on-air environments.

- Auto Ready pauses the machine at each track ID. This is ideal for live environments, allowing the engineer to cue in one track and forget about the machine - it automatically sets itself at the next cue. Also, for presentation and on-air applications, this is ideal since the machine won't accidentally roll into the next cue on the MD.

- Call is used to return the machine to the cue where play began. This is useful for setting cue points in the middle of a track. Just press PLAY to check the cue, then press CALL to go reset back to the original cue point.

- Incremental Play will automatically advance to the next track when play is stopped.

A multitude of control ports allow the MD-801RmkII to be controlled by a variety of standards. The PS/2 keyboard port allows transport control and editing functions from a standard PC keyboard. The RS-232 port allows serial control from any number of automation/control systems. The parallel port allows for simple remotes and tallies, including Fader Start for integration with broadcast consoles.

The optional RC-9 and RC-801 remotes were specifically designed to work with the MD-801RmkII.

Key Features of the MD-350:

• Balanced XLR I/O with Fine Calibration

• Unbalanced RCA I/O

• RCA and XLR Output Can Be Separated for Main & Cue Outs

• AES/EBU and SPDIF Coax Digital I/O

• Word Sync In/Thru Ports

• Auto Ready Function (Play One Track & Pause)

• Auto Cue Function (Cue to First Audio in Track)

• Call Function (Return to Last Cue Point)

• Incremental Play (Advance to Next Track on Stop)

• ±9.9% Pitch Control

• Soft Mute Eliminates Clicks on Pause/Restart

• Complete TOC and Song Editing Capabilitites

• Selectable SCMS Copy ID Modes

• Built-In Clock for Time Stamped Recordings

• PS/2 Keyboard Port for Easy Editing & Remote Control

• Serial RS-232 & Parallel Control I/O

• Optional BU-801 RAM Buffer for True Instant Start

• Optional RC-8 & RC-801 Remotes


Additional Features:

• 3-U Rack Mountable MD Recorder

• ATRAC v2, rev 4.5

• High Quality 20 Bit A/D and D/A Converters

• Headphone Output w/ Level Control

• 74 Minute Stereo & 148 Minute Mono Record Modes

• Complete TOC Editing for Changing Track Order