In 2006, MiniDisc transitioned to a product structure designed for limited applications. It was maintained as a configuration specifically focused on recording and editing functions.
MZ-RH1
The MZ-RH1 is a NetMD recorder that primarily uses USB transfer and simplifies the recording path. Optical and line inputs are omitted, and audio writing to disc is mainly done via PC transfer. It supports high-speed transfer of compressed audio from a PC via NetMD and also has a microphone input, but the control functions as a recording device are simplified. It is powered by a single AA battery and does not have a dedicated charging terminal, external DC input, or remote control terminal. Overall, it has a streamlined configuration and supports audio transfer via PC and MiniDisc playback.
MZ-M200
The MZ-M200 corresponds directly to Sony's final flagship MiniDisc recorder, combining the full Hi-MD feature set with expanded computer integration. Hi-MD supports both compressed and uncompressed formats, including Linear PCM. USB connectivity allows high-speed file transfer in both directions. Microphone, line, and optical inputs are all present. Power comes from a rechargeable lithium polymer battery built for higher capacity in a compact form.
In 2006, format expansion ceased. The product remained structured to meet the needs of limited applications.
