Sony MZ-R55

Pictures direct from Sony:

Here are our photos of this fantastic new recorder:

Here is the size compared to a MD; also here is a view of the 3 colors available and the new Sony MZ-E55 player.

MZ-R55 Details

This model is ONLY released in Japan. It is highly unlikely it will be released in other countries before next year.

Key features of the NEW MZ-R55

• Weight: 147 grams Size: 78.9mm X 18.9mm X 84 mm
• With 1.2 volt Gum type rechargable battery and 2 attached AA batteries: 16 hours/playback and 9.5 hours recording.
• With 1.2 volt Gum type rechargable battery: 4 hours/play 2.5 hours recording.
• 40 seconds of shock protection.
• ATRAC recording wiith, 20-20,000 mhz frquency response.
• Editing remote control with 9 character display.
• Initial monthly production 70,000 uniits.
• Comes in Vintage Gold, Silence Blue and Illumination Yellow
• Automatic and manual recording level control
• English and Japanese Kana title entry.
• Mono mode, records twice the amount of time - 148 minutes for a 74 minute disc.

This is the Japanese domestic market recorder. It is not yet available outside Japan.

When you order this unit, in addition to the recorder you get:

• Earbud Headphones connected via a stick type remote controller with 9 char display.
• Japanese 100volt AC adaptor
• 1 rechargable battery, 1400mah Nickel Metal Hydride.
• Battery case for use with 2 AA size batteries.
• Japanese domestic market warranty.
• Operation manual in both Japanese and English.

Improvements from the MZ-R50:

• Improved sound, especially the reduction in distortion and bass "boom".
• Smaller, lighter, and crisp clean colors. Far more sleek and compact.
• Ability to title tracks while recording or playing.
• Abilty to title tracks from the remote control.
• Backlit remote contro.l
• Remote display is 9 characters vs 6 characters.

To be fair to the MZ-R50, it has:

• A jog dial for faster titling.
• The orange colored units.
• Longer battery life.

Order Information

Last updated: September 18, 1998 by Japan Direct (c) Copyright 1998. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.