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Description
The MoonSound is the original OPL4 cartridge distributed by Sunrise.
Different versions of the MoonSound were made. Also the output connector in this first series is on a different place; on top of the cartridge. In version 2 the output connector is on the right side of the cartridge.
MoonSound version 1 has 128kB Sample-RAM (1 socket) and version 2 a socket for a second Sample-RAM IC. This can either be a 128kB SRAM chip (Part number: SONY CXK581000AP, Memory Capacity: 1M-bit, Function: (128k × 8-bit) LL, Access: 70 ns, Pins: 32, Package: DIP) or a 512kB SRAM chip (Part number: HITACHI HM628512LP-7, Memory Capacity: 4M-bit, Access: 70 ns, Pins: 32, Package: DIP).
The MoonSound comes with a cable (mini jack to 2 × cinch; stereo) to connect it to an amplifier. Also a black & white manual and the Moonblaster software is included.
| Brand | Sunrise |
| Model | MoonSound |
| Year | 1994 |
| Region | NL |
| Launch price | ƒ390 introduction, ƒ449 afterwards 128kB S-RAM upgrade ƒ45 512kB S-RAM upgrade ƒ83 |
| Package content | |
| Emulation | Emulated |
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Specifications
- Yamaha YMF278B OPL4 sound chip
- Yamaha YAC513 DAC
- 128 kB to 1024 kB Sample-RAM
- Yamaha YRW-801 ROM
- External stereo audio output (TRS 3.5mm jack)
See OPL4 page for more specifications.