4 Models released Verified MiniDisc models released in 1996.
MiniDisc in 1996
Year overview
Browse the MiniDisc lineup documented for 1996.
Browse the 1996 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
2 Recorder models 1996 MiniDisc models with recorder.
1 Docked system model 1996 MiniDisc model with docked system.
3 AA + Gumstick models 1996 MiniDisc models with aa + gumstick.
Significance of 1996
- Docked recording systems and slimmer players defined 1996.
- The MZ-R4ST split portable use from fuller home-style recording control.
- Sony was pushing MiniDisc toward both elegance and system depth.
1995 / 1996 / 1997
- 1995: 3 archived models.
- 1996: 4 archived models.
- 1997: 7 archived models.
Notable models
Representative MiniDisc releases from 1996.
1996 MZ-R4ST
The MZ-R4ST is a docking-type MiniDisc system that separates portability from a full-fledged recording environment.
1996 MZ-E50
The MZ-E50 is a high-end MiniDisc player that achieves a slim and lightweight design through optimization of materials and structure.
1996 MZ-E30
The MZ-E30 is a compact MiniDisc player that combines the concept of jacket size with a practical size.
All MiniDisc models from 1996
Complete 1996 MiniDisc lineup.
1996 MZ-E30
The MZ-E30 is a compact MiniDisc player that combines the concept of jacket size with a practical size.
1996 MZ-E50
The MZ-E50 is a high-end MiniDisc player that achieves a slim and lightweight design through optimization of materials and structure.
1996 MZ-R4ST
The MZ-R4ST is a docking-type MiniDisc system that separates portability from a full-fledged recording environment.
1996 MZ-R30
The MZ-R30 is a MiniDisc recorder that evolved early portable recording into a more precise and user-friendly device.
Browse by feature
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- Standard MD Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Standard MD.
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- Optical input Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Optical input.
- Microphone input Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Microphone input.
- Line input Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Line input.
Further exploration
Continue from the 1996 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1996 year article Read the full editorial story behind MiniDisc in 1996.
- MiniDisc in 1995 See the lineup immediately before the 1996 releases.
- MiniDisc in 1997 Follow the MiniDisc line into the next stage after 1996.
- Browse all MiniDisc collections Move from the year view into broader MiniDisc themes and branches.
- Browse the full MiniDisc timeline Step back from 1996 and view the wider MiniDisc chronology.