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Re: MiniDisc suggestions

Hi Richard,

I've been using a sharp MT-770 for field recording with good results.

Pluses are - good sound quality
                    decent battery life
                        adjustable recording volume

Since I do not use a computer for music production at this time, I am 
not sure what the
best method to transfer music might be. I believe that their is a USB 
option.
If I'm not mistaken you are a Mac user, so one method of transfer would 
be to run the
headphone out directly into your Mac.

Another option would be to buy a stand alone home unit to connect to 
your audio
system/ computer. The advantage here is that most home units offer 
better output
options.
I'm using the Sony model JE470. I think that this model cost less than 
$200.00.

The advantage of this system is, that you can simply take your recorded 
minidisc
and pop it into a audio system. This set-up will allow you to bypass 
such things as
headphones and the need to interface the remote unit with your main 
system.

You might give this link a try.
http://minidisco.com/

Good luck.

joe



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.
> -- 
>
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