From: Simon Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 9:51 AM
Subject: RE: MD: Portable MD-recorder with Digital Output????
> Sorry, Gaz, I don't buy this. As far as I have seen, most portables still
> use at least 3V batteries, and I expect they use ~3V logic parts, but I
> wouldn't be suprised if they used a boost regulator to smooth out the
> voltage droop as the battery discharges. When they have an external single
> cell pack, this will be voltage multiplied. I think many portables DO have
> LEDs, certainly, my MZR90 has one to indicate recording.
As I understand it, portables don't have optical output because it would
encourage piracy. Suddenly you have the ability to make a near perfect copy
of a disc. It would also be slightly pointless as under normal circumstances
you would have probably made a digital recording to the MD, and to then make
a recording from that disc would mean SCMS would prevent you anyway! It
would add a lot onto the price of the unit too I would expect - it would
probably make a portable with optical output cost more than a portable
without it and a cheap Hi-Fi MD unit which would actually be a better
option.
> Incidentally, when I was looking inside an MZR30 the other day, I noticed
> the mic/optical input jack socket was clearly labelled "Sharp".
I think Sharp invented the dual-purpose socket didn't they?
Magic
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