Support
Looper's Delight
|
Support |
|
|
I've got a Sony MZ-R700 that works pretty well for me. However, Sony does not make it easy to get data off the disc. As you said, there is a USB connection cable that comes with the deck, but it for transferring files to and not from. There are no Minidisc readers you can hook up to the computer, much like the compact flash/SD disk readers you can find for cameras. At least, not that I have been able to locate. I get sounds off the Mindisc by hooking up a cable from the headphones out jack to the analog in of the computer. Then I use Peak to record. This box would probably be a better choice; http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500277.html Archos has several other models of MP3 recorder/players The best solution for the Mac user would be an iPod you could record to. This is not an option, yet. This site claims to show you how to record to the new iPod's via a hidden feature. http://www.ipoding.com/ modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1137 EM had a good article on field recording recently, and it covered various portable options including the Mindisc. It's on the web here; http://emusician.com/ar/emusic_going_wild/ Minidisc.org is a outstanding resource for info. www.minidisc.org On Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at 05:28 PM, Richard Zvonar wrote: > Last year there was some discussion of MiniDisc choices for field > recordings. Among those models mentioned were Sony MZ-N1, Sony > MDS-JE510, Sony MZ-R700, Sony MZ-R37, and Panasonic SJ-MR220. Some > people mentioned using Sony ECM-MS907 and ECM-DS70P microphones. > > Does anyone have any updates to this list? > > My personal interest is in something small but reasonable sturdy, for > note taking, interview recording, and general field recording. Ease of > file transfer to computer (Macintosh) would be a plus, but my > understanding is that most or all MiniDiscs that offer USB connection > support all transfer from computer to recorder only. > > I understand that Sony recorders to not permit changing of input > levels while recording, whereas Sharp recorders do. > > I've considered the Sony Sony MZ-B10 because of its built-in mic and > speaker. > -- > > ______________________________________________________________ > Richard Zvonar, PhD > (818) 788-2202 > http://www.zvonar.com > http://RZCybernetics.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- "It was only four tracks on the machine, but I was picking up twenty from the extra terrestrial squad." --Lee Scratch Perry