>I am new to this list, and to MD technology. I am a linguist who would
>like to use MD technology in gathering field data. Ideally, I would like a
>small MD recorder for recording field data, with the option of digital
>transfer to my computer, converting the data to WAV files for editing with
>Windows sound editing software.
If you plan to record the data by yourself, an analog connection
to a "high quality" soundcard like the soundblaster live value
should be more than good enough for your purpose. I own one of these
sound cards with a digital interface and tried both analog and digital
and the differences were minimal.
As a software, try to get the shareware Cool Edit 96 - one of the
older versions that let's you save to disk. Unlike some expensive commercial
products it' s very easy to use and still powerful.
The money you save on the digital link and the software should be used to buy
a really good microphone, because even the ones in the $100 category produce
as much noise as a cassette! Some of the list members might recommend
a good microphone if you name your budget.
As a recorder: I'd still go for the Sony R50 or some other 1998 model that
can be operated fully without a remote control and offers long lasting
batteries. I've used the R50 and R30 for quite a while now and think
they're still good buys.
Hope this helps
Martin
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