Sound Burger
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.jpg) The original Sound Burger, as sold under the Mister Disc brand in the United States | |
| Type | Record player |
|---|---|
| Inception | 1983 |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Models made | AT770 AT-SB2022 AT-SB727 |
The Sound Burger is a portable record player developed by Audio-Technica of Japan. Originally released in 1983, it was brought back in an updated form in 2022.
The original Sound Burger (model no. AT770) was marketed in the United States as the Mister Disc. It was battery operated was sold with a set of fold-away headphones, and was able to play both 33- and 45-RPM records.[1][2]
On 1 November 2022, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Audio-Technica, a batch of 7,000 new Sound Burgers were announced and available for purchase for $199.99 and quickly sold out. The units are all in red, with some changes from the original model such as: a rechargeable battery charged through USB-C, Bluetooth audio connection, normal buttons along with indicator lights instead of toggle switches, and a plaque to the back commemorating the anniversary.[3][4][5][6] Following its success, on 5 January 2023, Audio-Technica announced a wider re-release of this edition without the commemorative plaque.[7] Now known as the AT-SB727, it keeps the changes introduced in the SB2022 model and is available in yellow, black, and white.
Specifications[edit]
| Model | AT770 | AT-SB2022 / AT-SB727[8] |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 1983 | 2022/2023 |
| Type | Belt-drive transcription turntable platter | Belt-drive |
| Platter | 90 mm aluminium | Aluminium |
| Motor | DC, electronically controlled | DC, servo |
| Speeds | 33+1⁄3 and 45 RPM | 33+1⁄3 and 45 RPM |
| Signal to Noise | >50 dB | >50 dB |
| Tone arm | Dynamically balanced | Dynamically balanced |
| Cartridge | AT103 | VM |
| Frequency response | 30–25000 Hz | |
| Output | 110 mV per channel (line out); 36 mW per channel (headphones) | 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Power | 4.5 V DC (3 C batteries) | DC 3.6 V lithium ion battery (USB-C input) |
| Battery life | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| Dimensions | 290 by 99 by 65 millimetres (11.4 in × 3.9 in × 2.6 in) | 290 by 100 x 70 millimetres |
| Weight | 1.2 kilograms (2.6 lb) | 900 grams (32 oz) |
References[edit]
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (May 2, 1984). "Go, Look & Listen". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia Media Network: 54 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Shah, Dhiram (September 22, 2007). "Mister Disc – A personal portable phono system". New Launches. Archived from the original on October 2, 2007.
- ^ "Portable Bluetooth turntable – AT-SB2022". www.audio-technica.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ Harding, Scharon (November 1, 2022). "Sound Burger portable record player returns from the '80s with Bluetooth, USB-C". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022.
- ^ Cohen, Simon (November 1, 2022). "The Sound Burger is back. Audio-Technica revives its vinyl Walkman for a new generation". Digital Trends. Digital Trends Media Group. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022.
- ^ Marino, Andrew (November 1, 2022). "Audio-Technica's 1980s Sound Burger portable turntable is back". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022.
- ^ "Audio-Technica Wowed by Response to Limited-Edition Release of 'Sound Burger' Portable Turntable". www.audio-technica.com. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "AT-SB727". www.audio-technica.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
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