Tascam MD-301 Brochure & Specs
MD-301
MINIDISC RECORDER/REPRODUCER _____________
AFFORDABLE RANDOM ACCESS RECORDING
AND PLAYBACK FOR BROADCAST, THEATERS,
THEME PARKS, PROJECT STUDIOS, AND
AUDIO CONTRACTORS
A MiniDisc Primer
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Removable, re-recordable MiniDiscs
offer the convenience of DAT and
the quality of a digital recording
media. Plus, the MD format gives
you random access to audio, for
Before you learn about the exciting capabilities of the MD-301, you
might find it helpful to know more about MiniDisc technology. What is it?
The MiniDisc (MD) is a “magneto-optical device.” This advanced technology uses the combination of a laser and a magnetic head to record and
play sound from a small, specially coated floppy-like disc — the
MiniDisc. It’s similar to a CD with one big exception: your average CD is
not rewritable — you can’t re-record it. You can re-record a MiniDisc as
many times as you like.
MD-301
incredible speed and editing flexibility. If you’re looking for a single
piece of gear that can record, edit
and playback digital audio,
MiniDisc is a perfect choice.
MD-301
MINIDISC RECORDER ________________________________________________________
Easy To Use. Easy To Store. Hard To Wear Out.
MiniDiscs have all the convenience of a cassette with all the quality
of a digital recording media. Like a cassette or DAT, you simply pop a
MiniDisc into your MD-301 and you’re ready for exceptionally highquality digital recording, editing and playback. Like tape, MD technology
allows you to record and re-record over existing audio. What’s more, you
can re-record your MiniDisc thousands of times — with pristine audio
playback. So when your music or audio program is recorded on MiniDisc,
it’s forever — unless, of course, you decide to re-record.
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The big advantage of the MiniDisc
format is that it provides you with
random access to recorded material.
Go Tape One Better
Each recording format provides different tools for different jobs.
That’s why it’s important to think about what you want to do with your
equipment before you purchase. If your primary objective is to create
music demos (laying tracks and mixing to stereo), analog tape may be
your answer. If you need long format digital recording and playback,
DAT is a great tool.
Your Search Is Over
While tape is great for many jobs, it’s linear in the way it accesses
your audio. That means it can only play back in a straight line — as the
audio was recorded. If you want to hear or record another part of the
tape, you have to fast forward or rewind. And you can’t change the order
of the material without physically editing the tape or transferring the
audio to another machine. This transfer process can cause a loss of
audio quality, especially with magnetic tape. It’s a fact in analog: the
more transfers (or generations), the less audio quality.
Because a MiniDisc provides random access retrieval of audio, that
is, it’s not linear in playback, you can hear chosen tracks almost as fast
as you can cue them up. That’s why MiniDisc is an exceptional choice for
broadcast, theater or other live performance venues. No more missed
cues, frantic rewinding, dead air or breaking your creative flow. Plus,
random access operation greatly speeds up your sessions. For example,
if you mix a song onto your MiniDisc recorder, you can hear the results
nearly instantly — just cue and play — with no waiting. Think of the time
you’ll save!
Are you looking for the perfect, affordable digital replacement for your
NAB cart machines? Do you want a dedicated piece of digital recording
gear with internal editing capabilities? And what about instant start, play
programming and random access operation? Now that you know a little
more about the benefits of MD technology, read on — and find out why
TASCAM has the answers.
It’s the perfect choice if you want
digital recording, editing and
playback in a single dedicated unit.
Plus MiniDisc gives you important
extras like instant start capability
and flexible playback programming.
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