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Greg Kucharo wrote: > 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 On this topic. I'm interested in getting a very small inexpensive Minidisc recorder to tape live performances right from the board and then post them on my website. Any suggestions for that particular application? Thanks, John www.johnmazzarella.com