Re: MD: Best place to buy Sony MZR50 or 55 in Germany?
Does anyone have a recommendation or knowledge of the best place to buy a Sony MZR50 or 55 in Germany? I'm not sure whether or not the 50 is still available AFAIK there are no MD specific vendors here in germany. your best bet will thus be shops like SATURN or MEDIA MARKT. Media Markt will definitely be less expensive! but you might want to check with more than one of those shops. when i was looking into my sharp purchase, Media Markt in Essen sold the 821 for about 700 DM, and Media Markt in Recklinghausen sold the same for 650DM. cheers, matthias - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Digital soundcard for laptop?
Yamaha makes a "personal reciever" @RPU100 (or similar) that connects via USB and offers some very interesting features for only $499.Digital optical i/o, virtual surround, etc... www.yamaha.com charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wiremailorder.com/ There is the sonicport optical, which retails for au$899 (sorry - don't know $us), or the Roland UA-100, about au$799. I don't really know the specs, although the roland has a series of effects which allow you to use the box separately as an effects box, it uses the Virtual Soundcanvas MIDI synth. The Roland runs on an external power supply, I don't know about the Sonicport. Roland has released a smaller version without the effects, but i don't know anything about it - it mightn't have an optical out. I know that those two have optical outputs, there may be more i don't know of. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: digital sound cards
hi, its time to bite the bullet and buy a digital sound card. i need digital and analog inputs, i really have no need for digital out . i have a bunch of questions. does the volume control in WIN 98 work with the digital input? i suspect it doesnt, and doesnt need to. are they tough to configure or are they plug and play? i'm upgrading from an old soundblaster 16 , if i can even remember, its so old. what is the best card to get that is economical( cheap!). the best place to buy? thanks to all. regards, Mike Hooker - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Help w/ my Sony MDS-JE520
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] After a long period of use today, my Sony MDS-JE520 says an error message: AD - DA does anyone know what that means? That isn't an error message at all. It indicates a feature that will take an incoming digital signal and convert it to analogue and at the same time output it at 44.1Hz in case it's coming in at 48 or 32. Of course most any unit will do this while recording but this "AD - DA" mode works when no disc is in the unit. If that is displayed after pressing record when a disc is in the unit, you definitely have a problem...the player doesn't recognise that a disc is present. Rick. -+--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alienshore.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #454
After a long period of use today, my Sony MDS-JE520 says an error message: AD - DA does anyone know what that means? Yes, this is not an error message. It says it when you press record and there is no disc loaded. I think it means "Analog-Digital, Digital-Analog". But this is nothing to wory about. __ 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: Name full
Metatron: on my Sony deck, I received the 'Name Full !!!' message. I like to pack the info in when titling, and with opera, you can really get carried away, but to my amazement, this is the first time I've ever exceeded the limit. Just wondered if anyone else had ever run out of space in normal use? I recorded 130 minutes in mono on a 80 min MD. The tracks were all about 10/30 seconds (samples from TV/Radio), and some songs. And i had about 180 tracks, and the 174th track gave the "Name Full!!" message. I read in the sony folder that you can store 1700 characters on a 74 min. MD. Is this the same on a 80 min MD? Bye, Joost (Don't mind my bad English...) __ 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]
Re: MD: Name full
Joost asked, | I read in the sony folder that you can store 1700 characters | on a 74 min. MD. Is this the same on a 80 min MD? It would have to be, since the TOC is the same size; only the audio area is larger. Rick had explained, 1) There are 255 "name blocks" available, each one able to hold 7 characters, so the absolute maximum for all tracks [plus the disc name] combined is 255*7=1785 characters. 2) The number of name blocks used by a track is: (title characters+6)/7 (rounding quotient down to nearest integer). So titling space is allocated in seven-character blocks. Thanks for the word on that, Rick. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #455
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:51:07 -0500 From: "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Build you own $100 Mics - Cheap! Since the minidisc recorders have "plug in power" in the mike circuit, you can simplify the circuit and eliminate the battery, resistors and capacitors and wire the capsules directly. Also, sometimes it is more convenient to not have to mess with cables. So, here is a T mike that I designed http://www.tir.com/~liteways/Mandolin.html#Microphone It may be a little easier to build. Take your pick. I don't know if your capsules are the larger ones or the small ones, but the should be able to work in either design. Jeff Medin wrote: I have some matched PANASONIC mic capsules for sale under MICROPHONES at the MD Classified page. Build your own Mics! Check out "http://www.arches.uga.edu/~tidmarsh/binmic.html" These are the capsules you will need AND they are already MATCHED FOR YOU! Jeff Jim there are some distinct ADVANTAGES to using the External Mike Battery Power as described in Tidmarshs' article. 1). Internal MD mike power is low on most MD machines. The Microphone sensitivity of electret Mics (almost always) goes down (by 1/2 or more!) when using only the meager 1.5 Volts (or so) provided by the MD player at the "MIC INPUT" on the MD recorder. NOTE:The "MIC INPUT" is usually much more sensitive for "softer" source material because it usually has an amplifier associated with it to pick up those hard to hear sounds. This is good for soft music or lectures and such. 2). You can record LOUDER sounds (those with MUCH HIGHER SPL -- Sound Pressure Levels) using the Battery Box. This is because the Mic will not distort as easily with loud sounds, because it has more voltage (9 volts vs. 1.5) powering the Mic element, allowing better performance. Using a Battery Box/Mic Combo plugged into the "LINE INPUT" (NOT the "MIC INPUT"!) will give you a much better recording at any type of "loud" concert or event where sounds are louder than "normal" and vary widely. 3). The DYNAMIC RANGE of the (un-powered) "LINE INPUT" (where you plug the Mics battery box in) is SUBSTANTIALLY larger than that of the (powered) "MIC INPUT". If you are going to do ANY type of recording with a large dynamic range, you WANT to use the "LINE IN". But because it does not supply power to the Mics like the "MIC IN" does, hence the need for the added circuitry. Using a battery box at a concert means that you can basically set the recording level for the LOUDEST thing your gonna hear and set it somewhere between -4 and 0 dB. Then put your MD in your pocket and enjoy the WHOLE show. Among the problems already mentioned, by using the "MIC INPUT", you will be adjusting the recording levels every few seconds. In closing, the merits of the PANASONIC WM6x mic capsules are well known throughout the industry. That is why some companies use THESE Mic capsules to make Mics that cost from 100 to over 200 dollars! People "in-the-know" specify and use ONLY THE PANASONIC WM6x and use them by the zillions! The Mics (capsules) are about the size of a pencil eraser -- I think it's something like 6 mm Diameter X 5mm for the WM60A's Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: disc capacity (was-Re: Name Full!!!)
In reference to the part of the paragraph that's "carroted" (i.e., "...write over titling space to increase capacity") -- how would you go about doing that? I'd love to fit in a few more songs, and often find the 74 minute capacity stifling, since I had grown up on and gotten used to cassettes that were anywhere from 90 - 110 minutes long (if only that capacity on MD) I go on hourlong runs or hour-and-a-half long runs every once in awhile, and that 74 minutes just gets to be a little too short... _STeve "We found you in the spare room with your eyes no longer there / The lamp flex led up to your heart like a divers cord for air / We electrolysed your mind / And analysed your limbs / Escapist rap -- I've had all that / Now it's me that's going to win" 'Pressure' (Sunscreem) Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc:(bcc: Steven Brooks/HOME_OFF/AGLIFE) Subject: Re: MD: Name Full!!! Rodney Peterson wrote in detail about how he puts a lot of information into track titles. So Rodney, back to the subject: about how many tracks do you commonly get onto a disc before filling the titling space? snip I counted about 180 characters in that Jennifer Lopez track - so I'm guessing about 9ish tracks (?) before filling all of the space. I wonder if there's a way to increase titling space by writing onto the music area (kinda the opposite to the trick where you write over titling space to increase capacity). ^^ ^^ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...)
I haven't heard the brand name "Casio" in years. I thought they had gone out of business. My impression was that they had gone the way of the Fisher brand name --a brand that used to make high quality stuff, but through the years either made shoddy equipment, had bad luck with a line of products, or some other event that basically tarnished the brand's image. What is the story on Casio? -spb Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc:(bcc: Steven Brooks/HOME_OFF/AGLIFE) Subject: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 12 December 1999 MiniDisc Community Pages News for 9 December 1999 o Christopher Vallo spots the Casio XG-3 MD player at [1]Circuit City (search for "casio xg3"). [1] http://www.circuitcity.com MiniDisc Community Pages News for 10 December 1999 o Christopher Vallo kindly sends along further info and a brief review of the [1]Casio XG-3 player. [1] http://www.minidisc.org/part_Casio_XG-3.html - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Fluctuations in remaining time
Sometimes, I find my deck at home (a 320) will, after a number of edits, slicing, dicing, and moving, that the "total minutes" -- 74:59, seems to diminish the more you edit. Let me explain more fully: If you have X number of tracks, and you find you need to slice off about 5 seconds off of 3 tracks, due to your absentmindedness of leaving the minidisc unit recording while your tape deck launched into the next song. This, of course, means you need to take 15 seconds off altogether. Your disc reads 29:30 now (minutes left to record). You make the edits, and now find the remaining time is 29:38, not the 29:45 you were expecting. So, in essence, I am never guaranteed my 74:59 of recording time unless I make NO edits? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...)
Steven Brooks wrote: I haven't heard the brand name "Casio" in years. I thought they had gone out of business. My impression was that they had gone the way of the Fisher brand name --a brand that used to make high quality stuff, but through the years either made shoddy equipment, had bad luck with a line of products, or some other event that basically tarnished the brand's image. What is the story on Casio? Casio never went out of business, they've been making digital watches, pocket LCD color TV's, digital cameras, and keyboards as long as I can remember. At least this is the case in the US. You can't shop for any of those items without seeing at least one Casio. If they made any shoddy equipment, it was probably their cheap Wal-Mart quality digital cameras. I hardly ever see their digital cameras anymore, but 2 years ago, they were the most plentiful. -- Shawn Lin http://www2.cybercities.com/g/gmwbodycars/ __ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...)
At 14:34 13/12/99 -0600, you wrote: I haven't heard the brand name "Casio" in years. I thought they had gone out of business. My impression was that they had gone the way of the Fisher brand name --a brand that used to make high quality stuff, but through the years either made shoddy equipment, had bad luck with a line of products, or some other event that basically tarnished the brand's image. What is the story on Casio? Well, they've been going for years now - most of their business is in watches and calculators. They also make digital cameras of varying quality. The other products they make tend to be quite low-end budget items from what I've seen. They make the best calculators - better than Sharp and miles better than Texas Instruments. So there you go. That's about all I know about Casio. Bye! Wrighty - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...)
Steven Brooks wrote: I haven't heard the brand name "Casio" in years. I thought they had gone out of business. My impression was that they had gone the way of the I've known Casio for calculators and watches only, them producing any kind of Hi-Fi equipment is new to me ! Alexander -- | Alexander Dietrich | Norderstedt, Germany | | e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...)
Casio makes the coolest watches around; Casio G-shock, as well as calculators and all the other stuff people have said. It also specialises in watches with stuff built-in; calculators, altimeters, barometers, thermometers, compasses, PDAs, even GPS. Perhaps you need to get out more ;-) Or maybe Casio isn't big where you live. Which country? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steven Brooks Sent: 13 December 1999 20:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Tarnished brandnames (was-Re: MiniDisc Weekly News...) I haven't heard the brand name "Casio" in years. I thought they had gone out of business. My impression was that they had gone the way of the Fisher brand name --a brand that used to make high quality stuff, but through the years either made shoddy equipment, had bad luck with a line of products, or some other event that basically tarnished the brand's image. What is the story on Casio? -spb - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Servired LCase Review
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Hey folks, I'm finally back into the swing of reviews...this time of the = Servired LCase from MiniDisco. Check out why I wasn't very happy with = it at http://audio.erzone.net/accessories/servired.lcase.shtml. Take = care all! Ian McFarlane / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / ICQ: 603920 electronics review zone: http://www.erzone.net === MIME part removed : text/html; === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony MDH-10 Data MD Drive
Does anyone have a Sony MDH-10 drive that they are willing to sell, or knows where I can get one? eD - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: disc capacity (was-Re: Name Full!!!)
Steven Brooks wrote: In reference to the part of the paragraph that's "carroted" (i.e., "...write over titling space to increase capacity") -- how would you go about doing that? I'd love to fit in a few more songs, and often find the Given that the titling space is around 1700 characters, and on the assumption that each character is represented by one byte (8 bits), writing ATRAC audio in this space would allow an extra 1/20 of a second of audio. Somehow I don't think it would be worthwhile going to the effort of tricking a deck into using this space. The tricks that allow extra recording time on blanks actually create TOC entries that point to areas of the disc before and after the specified 74m 59s recording area. This means that the equipment is forced to read from and write to the disc in areas beyond the normal specs for sled travel and it can cause problems. -cb - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
