PORTASTUDIO 30th Anniversary
Tascam MD-02/MD-02B

The MD-02 is a well-equipped MiniDisc® deck combining proven MD technology and easy operation in one compact rack-mountable unit. It features four recording/playback modes including LP2 (double recording time) and LP4 (four times recording time), and offers editing functions to divide, combine, move and erase tracks on the disc. The unit also offers input monitoring without a disc inserted and a sample rate converter to record from 32-kHz and 48-kHz digital sources. An auto-recording function starts and stops recording automatically depending on the input level. While recording, track numbers can be set manually or automatically by time or level and tracks can be faded in and out.

Unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs as well as digital coaxial and optical inputs and outputs with digital level control are provided as standard. For any contractor and high-level consumer application, the MD-02B offers additional balanced XLR terminals. Both units are further equipped with headphones output with level control and a computer keyboard connector for easy titling and control. And a wireless remote control is also included.

As the only newly manufactured professional MiniDisc deck on the market, the MD-02/MD-02B is a perfect replacement for older units making it possible to use this versatile recording media for many more years.

Main Features

  • The one and only rack-mountable MD recorder/player/editor still available on the market
  • Comprehensive on-disc editing functions: divide, combine, move, erase, title edit
  • Unbalanced RCA analogue input/output
  • Balanced XLR input/output (MD-02B only)
  • SPDIF optical and coaxial inputs and outputs
  • Digital input level control
  • Sample rate converter allows 48 kHz and 32 kHz digital signals to be transferred to 44.1 kHz
  • Input monitoring without an MD disk inserted
  • Four recording/playback modes:
    • Stereo
    • Mono
    • LP2 (double recording/playback time)
    • LP4 (four times recording/playback time)
    • Multiple modes can be used on the same disc for recording and playback
  • Auto-recording by input level
  • Auto track increment (by time or level)
  • Manual track increment
  • Fade in/out while recording
  • ATRAC3 compression system
  • Playback types:
    • All tracks
    • Program (up to 32 tracks)
    • Random
    • Repeat
  • Grouping of tracks and group playback
  • Power-on playback (playback starts when power comes up)
  • Headphones output with level control
  • Computer keyboard connector (PS/2) on the front panel for easy titling and control
  • Wireless remote control included
  • 19-inch rack-mountable chassis (2U)

Specifications

General
Number of audio channels 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)
Media type MiniDisc® digital audio system
Recording system Magnetic field modulation overwrite
Recording/playback time (74-min. MD) Stereo: 74 minutes
Mono: 148 minutes
LP2: 148 minutes
LP4: 296 minutes
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit length 16 bit
Compression system ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Audio performance
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB (playback)
Signal-to-noise ratio (20-kHz LPF) 94 dB(A) or more (playback)
92 dB(A) or more (recording)
Dynamic range 94 dB(A) or more (playback)
92 dB(A) or more (recording)
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) 0.006 % or less (playback)
0.008 % or less (recording)
Channel separation (1 kHz) 80 dB or more (playback/recording)
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
Input, balanced (MD-02B only) XLR-3-31
  Nominal input level +4 dBu
  Maximum input level +20 dBu
  Minimum input level –8 dBu
  Input impedance 14 kOhm
Output, balanced (MD-02B only) XLR-3-32
  Nominal output level +4 dBu
  Maximum output level +20 dBu
  Output impedance 200 Ohm
Input, unbalanced RCA
  Nominal input level –10 dBV
  Maximum input level +6 dBV
  Minimum input level –22 dBV
  Input impedance 22 kOhm
Output, unbalanced RCA
  Nominal output level –10 dBV
  Maximum output level +6 dBV
  Output impedance 200 Ohm
Headphones output 6.3-mm stereo jack
  Maximum output power 45 mW + 45 mW (at 32 Ohm load)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
Input, optical Digital optical, rectangular (JEITA RC-5720C)
  Format IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF)
Output, optical Digital optical, rectangular (JEITA RC-5720C)
  Format IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF)
Input, coaxial RCA
  Format IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF)
Output, coaxial RCA
  Format IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF)
Other inputs and outputs
Computer keyboard connector Mini-DIN 6-pin (PS/2)
Power supply and other specifications
Mains power 120/230 V AC, 50–60 Hz (USA/Canada/general export models)
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe)
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australia)
Power consumption 8 W (100–120 V)
10 W (200–240 V)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 483 mm x 94 mm x 309 mm
Weight MD-02: 4.4 kg
MD-02B: 4.5 kg
Operating temperature range 5–35 °C
Inclination of installation 5 degrees or less
Included items Wireless remote control with 35 keys (RC-MD02)
2 AAA batteries
Power cord
Rack mounting screw kit

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.