On Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Borsos Laszlo wrote:
Hi,
> I have just joined this forum, because I want to buy a portable minidisc
> recorder, and I want to decide which one is best for me. I saw sites on the
> internet, but there is too much information for me to deal with. If you can
> give me useful tips I will be grateful.
>
> Here are my considerations:
>
> 1. I would like to record lectures in mono, then transfer them to the
> computer, and make MP3 files. I would use a few disks again and again.
Q. 1 Is it date stamping a desirable feature?
> 2. Sometimes I need to record for two days continuously. It should work with
> normal rechargable batteries, so I can change them anytime. Still battery
> life is crucial.
Ok. Sony's are discarded then...
> 3. I don't know if it is much better to have "line out" if I digitize the
> material with my SoundBlaster Live. Does it make a big difference if I only
> use the "Phones" plug to connect to the computer?
It depends. There's no actual portable with digital out, but why
bother to transfer lectures digitally? If digital transfer is desirable,
then you'd better get a second unit, a deck. Preferably Sony, in order to
be able to control it via computer (see insflug.org/slink/)
> 4. I need something lower in price.
Ok. Again, Sony is discarded.
> So far I am thinking of Sharp MD-MT20. Please write me your opinions.
mmm... If your answer to Q1 is yes, then get an Aiwa
FM-65/70/75/80. If it's no, then better get a Sharp 722 than the MT-20.
There are lots of offers out there...
The aiwas have the (sometimes desirable, specially with lectures I
guess) date stamping function.
The Aiwas and the Sharps have, as desirable features for lecture
recording:
Level-adjustable Syncro start/stop
Long battery life (8-11 hours against the 5 that sonys have)
NO END SEARCH "function" :)
hope it helps,
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