Re: MD: Virgin Discs
Michael wrote: Has anyone tried the Virgin Discs yet (stlg9.99 for ten)? Yup and I've got no complaints so far. I've only used them to record digitally straight from CD and they sound fine. In case appearence is a factor for anyone, the discs themselves are pale blue - a bit like the Samsung ones. It's quite nice being able to walk into a high street store (I know not every high street) and pick up cheap blanks - but then that's me - easily pleased. Cheers John Lee Is it just me or do we think now discs have broken the pound barrier in high-street shops will further boost the sales of MD equipment therefore lowering their price (if it is not already at the minimum affordable?), and attract more people into MD? We need them, MD is now a small but financially recognisable market for them but we could be killed if the manufacturers of equipment and discs decided to drop it and they'd hardly notice the loss. Once MD becomes a mass market media, the new CC, only then can we be sure it's future is safe for many many years. And I reiterate my view that solid-state storage won't be viable within a decade or two. The future's bright, the future's round and flat PrinceGaz - Thinks chips will replace discs eventually, but only when I have clocked up quite a few more years. Look at how HDs are going. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Newbie question recording from Minidisc to CDR
Hi Being a newbie to minidiscs i have a question. I am about to purchase a Sony MZ-R90 portable minidsic player. I want to record to minidisc using binaural mics which I have worked out. I then will want to record from minidisc to CDR (on a PC) and have not been able to find a resource on the net that explains this. I was wondering if anyone could point me to any resources about this or give me some tips. This is what I have figured out and as far as I know it could be totally wrong. Is it possible to do digital to digital minidisc to CDR recordings? I assume to do this u need a line out on the Sony minidisc that is a TOS connection? Is this the case and is there a TOS line out on the Sony minidisc recorder. Where does SPIDIF fall into this and what exactly are SPDIF and TOS, are they different? Secondly you need a TOS/SPDIF connection on the PCs soundcard (for the CDR). As long as that is the case I presume these recordings can be made. Or am I wrong and is the only output on a minidisc recorder analogue As you can see I am confused any any advice would be appreciated. Cheers Pete - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Newbie question recording from Minidisc to CDR
Is it possible to do digital to digital minidisc to CDR recordings? I assume to do this u need a line out on the Sony minidisc that is a TOS connection? Is this the case and is there a TOS line out on the Sony minidisc recorder. Where does SPIDIF fall into this and what exactly are SPDIF and TOS, are they different? Secondly you need a TOS/SPDIF connection on the PCs soundcard (for the CDR). As long as that is the case I presume these recordings can be made. Or am I wrong and is the only output on a minidisc recorder analogue As you can see I am confused any any advice would be appreciated. A. S/PDIF is the format of the audio data being transmitted (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format). B. TOSlink (Toshiba Link) is a connection type for a physical medium (optical) which may be used to transfer the above mentioned data (other mediums include coax cables etc.) C. What you need is a digital output from the Z90 (you'll have to check that for yourself), if such an output exists it's probabely optical. D. You need a soundcard with a digital input (SB Live/Value, Hoontech's ST series etc.), and make sure the bracket on the card has the desired digital connection (either optical or RCA(coax)). If you have the Live/Value you can get Hoontech I/O board III for about 35$ which has both optical and RCA input and output. (www.hoontech.com) E. Then you record the audio stream from the MD using the sound card DIGITALY to a standard PCM encoded file on your hard drive (.wav), after which you're ready to burn it on a CDR in the standard CD-Audio format, thus the whole proccess is done digitaly and the only source for audio quality degredation is the ATRAC compression algorithm which is used to store the audio data on the MD. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Newbie question recording from Minidisc to CDR
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Thanks very much, that makes sense. Pete - Original Message - From: Ze'ev Maor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 11:01 PM Subject: Re: MD: Newbie question recording from Minidisc to CDR Is it possible to do digital to digital minidisc to CDR recordings? I assume to do this u need a line out on the Sony minidisc that is a TOS connection? Is this the case and is there a TOS line out on the Sony minidisc recorder. Where does SPIDIF fall into this and what exactly are SPDIF and TOS, are they different? Secondly you need a TOS/SPDIF connection on the PCs soundcard (for the CDR). As long as that is the case I presume these recordings can be made. Or am I wrong and is the only output on a minidisc recorder analogue As you can see I am confused any any advice would be appreciated. A. S/PDIF is the format of the audio data being transmitted (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format). B. TOSlink (Toshiba Link) is a connection type for a physical medium (optical) which may be used to transfer the above mentioned data (other mediums include coax cables etc.) C. What you need is a digital output from the Z90 (you'll have to check that for yourself), if such an output exists it's probabely optical. D. You need a soundcard with a digital input (SB Live/Value, Hoontech's ST series etc.), and make sure the bracket on the card has the desired digital connection (either optical or RCA(coax)). If you have the Live/Value you can get Hoontech I/O board III for about 35$ which has both optical and RCA input and output. (www.hoontech.com) E. Then you record the audio stream from the MD using the sound card DIGITALY to a standard PCM encoded file on your hard drive (.wav), after which you're ready to burn it on a CDR in the standard CD-Audio format, thus the whole proccess is done digitaly and the only source for audio quality degredation is the ATRAC compression algorithm which is used to store the audio data on the MD. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MDS-PC2 ordered!
I just ordered an MDS-PC2 from Video Direct, in Florida (800) 368-5020 for $289 + $15 shipping. They inform me that they expect to receive a batch of them from Sony in 10-15 days, so I should receive it mid to late October. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD-CD-R conversions needed
-Original Message- From: Magic But you leave out one important point - this list goes all over the world! Where about in it are you? My apologies. I live in the U.S. I don't mind the transfers being done overseas, but I'd prefer to find someone in the U.S. if possible. By the way, I also have a couple of DAT's I need transferred to CD-R. If anyone can also handle that (digital transfers onto one track will suffice as I can edit the CD later), let me know. D.R. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3/Minidisc...
PrinceGaz wrote: why not just have memory cards that are like MDs or CDs... i.e they hold 74 or 80 minutes, you could then buy blank ones and encode your own CDs, or buy pre-recorded ones. It'd be the solid-state equivalent of a MD machine. Is this a joke? Where can you get a 64MB memory-card for about 2US$? I can get a minidisc which stores 150MB of audio for less than that! Pls don't say you use the Rio as I will really consider you a sad sad guy. I use a Rio.. it's great for demonstrating how much better MD is. :o) Seriously, I have never managed to see the point in the Rio. It's basically an MD with no moving parts and no functionality, yet still manages to retain the high price point. If I want to record something, I want a small device I can flick a switch on and start recording, not find I have to take a few thousand ££'s worth of laptop computer and software with me to do so. I spend about 2 to 3 hours each day using my MD to listen to music, so I carry 3 discs with me - 1 in the recorder and 2 in the pocket on the carry pouch. To do this with the Rio I would need. 3 Rio's! Well lets face it, at the price a memory stick is you might just as well buy another Rio, at least you get more for your money. When they start making Rio's or similar devices with the ability to record at near CD quality and memory becomes cheap enough for me to get 80 minutes worth for about £2. I still wont be interested because by then MD will probably have moved on and we'll be using those 650Mb discs and buying 80 minutes for something silly like 50p each, with the new 650Mb discs costing maybe £5. BTW - Memory prices are about to rise again apparently so your best off leaving memory upgrades etc. until after XMas. That's today's ranting over with! :o) -- Magic Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "A book judged by it's cover makes for a very shallow read." - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: minidisc-CDR interconnects
From: "Ze'ev Maor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Newbie question recording from Minidisc to CDR [snip] C. What you need is a digital output from the Z90 (you'll have to check that for yourself), if such an output exists it's probabely optical. According to the latest Sony catalog the Z90 has the same 3 inputs/outputs as the M55, i.e. analogue or optical line-in (same socket), microphone, analogue line-out. Shame really, it seems none of the portables have digital out. To get from Minidisc to CDR you'll need to use a home deck with digital outs, either coax or optical, whichever your pc soundcard can handle. I bought a MDS-J520 earlier this year for what seemed like a ridiculously low price of 127UKP. It has optical in and out as well as coax digital in. There are some real bargains out there. I use it to clone CD's from my CD player, or mp3s from my soundcard both which only have digital coax out. John --- "Techno Grandad" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reading, England --- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3/Minidisc...
BTW - Memory prices are about to rise again apparently so your best off leaving memory upgrades etc. until after XMas. They already have. 128mb of PC100 is over 200 quid now - doesn't seem to have hit compactflash/smartmedia etc very hard at all though. Simon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3/Minidisc...
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 * Magic [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 08 Oct 1999 | Seriously, I have never managed to see the point in the Rio. It's basically | an MD with no moving parts and no functionality, yet still manages to retain | the high price point. Umm... after rebate the baseline Rio is $50... ... plus $1500 for the PC to feed into it :). -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.0 (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE3/n/Bgl+vIlSVSNkRAoApAJ46mhia9EVowN9k2oQ5GvMqQxaWYgCg2RLQ +dO0GPE+2QhpR1U/Atjyl3U= =MOaj -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ When not in use, Happy Fun Ball should be Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ returned to its special container and PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ kept under refrigeration. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3/Minidisc...
Stainless Steel Rat wrote: Umm... after rebate the baseline Rio is $50... ... plus $1500 for the PC to feed into it :). Don't ya just love those hidden extras! ;o) -- Magic Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "A book judged by it's cover makes for a very shallow read." - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Applications of MD Data2
Dirty Dingus Magee wrote: I know MD Data technology is incompatible with audio MD units but I believe that if Sony wants to, they could develop a professional type unit that could compete with existing but antiquated technology thereby placing themselves in a favorable market position and benefiting consumers. It's my impression that ATRAC as used in MD is a lossy compression system. I doubt many pros would want to start out with a lossy system. They might not mind publishing in such a format, but they would like to retain as much info as possible until committed to final form. ted --- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD accessories....
Hi. Sorry for asking so many questions lately (i'm not really a newbie, BTW, i've had my r50 since April). Does anybody know anything about the following sony MD accessories??? and where in the US can i get them? MD Open Rack: CL-RM60 how many does it hold? can it handle the hi spae/JVC pop0up cases? MD Storage Case: CL-RM12L How many does it hold? My cousion in japan has this, but i'm not exactly ready to pay the phone bills for an inter-continental call. MD Label Seals: MD-12LSCA/SE/BA/ME/SC WHAT AREW THESE MD Palette Case: CL-RM12PC: I know it holds 12 MDs. what are it's dimensions? MD Carrying Pouch: MD-4CPMN/V i'm really intrested in this one... BTW, what version ATRAC does the sony PC1 have? Jeffrey Lan---who, for some reason, has started making his spanish class nickname "Gloria Estefan" __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Iomega ZIP CD?
Is anyone familiar with the Iomega ZIP CD writer? http://www.iomega.com/zipcd/products/internalcdrw.html They seem to be having a $30 rebate saale right now. I could record on my protable Minidisc recorder, edit on my home deck and then dump it to a CD. -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Iomega ZIP CD?
On Fri, 8 Oct 1999, J. Coon wrote: I could record on my protable Minidisc recorder, edit on my home deck and then dump it to a CD. Of course you still need to get it onto the computer to write... -- Mark Derricutt - Software Developer - http://www.chalice.gen.nz Getting jiggy with no audio cd present - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
