What Creative Nomad were you looking at? The models I checked out had no recording function.
Chris --- Jeremy Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is the breakdown as best I can tell. The market is in a sorry state, > and there seems to be no perfect product. Most recorders either record in > mp3 format or do not allow faster than realtime digital transfer to your > computer. > > Nomad Jukebox: records in uncompressed WAV, but some models do not allow > adjustment of levels. Apparently does not mount as a desktop volume, so > special transfer software is needed. > > Iriver 140: seems to do the trick, but has terrible reviews about quality > control and durability. Other models do not allow the adjustment of line > levels. > > Sony Hi-MD: "Compatible" with uncompressed WAV format, but it seems from the > literature that it only records in ATRAC and you must convert it. Also, the > conversion and transfer requires software that is Windows only and subject > to DRM. The Net-MD players are all no good. Many people buy them thinking > that the USB device included will allow the recorder to transfer digitally > to their machine. > > Edirol R1: Everything one needs, although it is a little strange to use > compact flash rather than a hard drive. I'm not sure if it will mount as a > volume, or if you would need one of those (very inexpensive) CF USB readers. > The Marantz PMD670 also seems similar. The drawback to these models is that > they are very expensive. > > Please update my information as needed. Note that my own hunt has been for a > recorder that is hard drive based, allows high-speed digital upload to a Mac > (preferable as a USB mass-storage device), accepts a microphone input, > records at least 1.5 hours, and allows adjustment of input levels while > recording. > > _______________________________________________ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/tedesccj%40yahoo.com > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
