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Re: MiniDisc suggestions





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
> >
> >
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> "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