MD: rec-pause + koss eq-30
hi all, so IMO the best options for rec-pause(or lack of it are) 1. slide for immediate recording, OR slide and hold for record-pause(like the Aiwa models) 2. slide for immediate recording 3. rec-pause with time-machine recording(even just 2 secs, but this may have an adverse effect on battery life) 4. option stored in memory allowing choice of immediate rec OR record-pause(although as stated this can lead to confusion) 5. rec-pause but i guess the best option depends whether there is AGC...but the Aiwa option is by far the best on another note, has anyone got the Koss EQ-30(a mini/portable/handheld graphic equaliser)? is it worth the $30US? Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD
David W. Tamkin wrote: pre-mastered MDs have to be at least as good and possibly better, since their ATRAC algorithms can be fine-tuned and adapted to do the best job possible for the type of music being mastered This is a nice idea, but is there any evidence it can actually be done ? Do commercial recorders have a knob marked "classical/rock/country etc mode" ? Given that the compression is based on psychoaccoustic measurements, has anyone actually investigated how the type of program material would affect the optimum encoding ? simon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Classical Music: CD vs. MD
On Fri, 02 Jun 2000 09:05:01 -0700 Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: some peices. However..the compression systems are getting better all the time. I think all this only applies to recordings you make yourself though... Nope, it applies to pre-recorded MDs as well. An MD still has the same capacity, whether pre-recorded or "made at home," so it is subject to the same limitations. What Sean said about the differences between classical an "other" music is for the most part correct, though. It's more difficult for MD to compress classical music without losing very audible parts of the content. yeah..I'm only spewing stuff that I've read from other places, so forgive me if I'm just perpetuating lies LIES here.. erm.. it gives me a misguided (and incorrect) sense of importance.. ANYway.. Whilst I would have little technical comprehension of how discs could be coded differently yet still read on the same machines, surely this is what is happening? I mean, how can manufacturers have different ATRAC systems, and release different versions of them with new MD models, and yet the discs can all be read by any MD machine (well..supposedly)? Isn't this something to do with the way that ATRAC bit allocation assigns varying bits to blocks depending on the complexity of each..er..part (you can tell I'm floundering here, yes?)? I've just picked up this info on this site.. http://www.minidisc.org/minidisc_faq.html#Q5 13.Does ATRAC have "forward compatibility," or is it a static algorithm? Does the ATRAC version affect the quality of the recording or the playback? The encoder (recording) side of ATRAC offers room for improvement from one generation to the next (specifically, in the decision about how to allocate encoding bits so as to best match human psycho-acoustic properties). Thus, MD recordings made on a newer machine with a better ATRAC encoder will sound better than old recordings, even when played back on an old machine. The decoder (playback) side of ATRAC has a fixed structure, and though ATRAC chips are all generally expected to decode with nearly the same quality, increases in digital signal processing accuracy may allow slight audio quality improvements (if those improvements have not already been made to modern ATRAC chips). Endofquote Doesn't this mean that if you recorded some classical music from a CD (say) using second generation ATRAC, and then you bought a pre-recorded MD of the same music which had used 3rd generation coding, that the latter would sound better, regardless of which ATRAC the player had on board? HELP! Sean. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Beeps and more...
I've checked these "special" cables out a bit more and, while they're still analog, they plug into your sound card's USB port, which the manufacturers claim leads to the improved S/N ratio. On the other hand, several companies have these USB-miniplug cables for under $20, so even if I buy the argument, I don't have to buy the Xitel cable... Thanks for all of the responses on this question. Are there any thoughts out there on the Aiwa machines, as far as their sturdiness and quality of recorded sound are concerned? (And I'd still like to know whether you can turn the beep off on them...) Thanks again. Dave. David Witzany [EMAIL PROTECTED] one of Nature's bounds checkers - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Beeps and more...
Are there any thoughts out there on the Aiwa machines, as far as their sturdiness and quality of recorded sound are concerned? (And I'd still like to know whether you can turn the beep off on them...) How many other machines beep? beeping is bad. Sean. end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD
* Simon Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | This is a nice idea, but is there any evidence it can actually be done ? Sony ATRAC 4 vs. 4.5. The difference is primarilly in tweaks made to the psychoaccoustic model used by the encoder. It is most definitely possible to tweak the model for different types of music. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Caution: Happy Fun Ball may suddenly Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ accelerate to dangerous speeds. PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Trace and Map URLs
On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 14:58:07 -0400, "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Coon, do u know a program for Mac that makes the same thing than VisualRoute? Maybe a PC emulator? Will Ping Plotter work? I am sure there is something similar to tracert. Tracert is a built in dos command and it goes along with ping. you go to a dos prompt and type There are lots of Mac traceroute utilities. The best 'net diagnostic tool is probably IPNetMonitor: IPNetMonitor: http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_ipmonitor.html However, the newer versions of WhatRoute do have the map representation of the traceroute: WhatRoute: http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~bryanc/ == Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD
* Simon Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | What, one is classical and the other not ? No, one is just "better". ATRAC 4 is what is in consumer grade MD equipment, 4.5 is in Sony's "home studio" grade equipment. What is in pro studio mastering equipment is quite possibly something entirely different. I see no reason why a pro mastering deck couldn't have a toggle or dial or something, but I do not know if any actually do. IOW, yes it can be done, no I do not know if anyone has done it. -- 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: Classical Music: CD vs. MD
* Sean Buckingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | Whilst I would have little technical comprehension of how discs could be | coded differently yet still read on the same machines, surely this is what | is happening? Not even close. What is different is the psychoaccoustic model used for the encoding process. The way ATRAC functions is that it takes an input stream and breaks it up into a number of bands, each of which has a fixed data width. The first thing that happens is that the psychoaccoustic model is used to determine how many bands or channels are allocated to different frequency ranges. That is, if a chunk of music has a lot of high frequency sounds but few low frequency sounds, more bands will be allocated to the high frequency ranges and fewer to the low frequency ranges. More bands means greater resolution and fidelity. Once bands have been allocated, each band is processed with the psychoaccoustic model to remove sounds that cannot be heard. Improvements to ATRAC are really improvements to the psychoaccoustic models used for encoding. The "format" of data on a disc is identical; the difference is in which bits are recorded and which are not. And as the psychoaccoustic model has absolutely nothing to do with playback, there is 100% forward and backward compatability. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Warning: pregnant women, the elderly, and Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ children under 10 should avoid prolonged PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ exposure to Happy Fun Ball. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable recorders
On Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:55:51 +0100 (BST) Sean Buckingham Personally I prefer Aiwa's way of doing things, but I'm convinced about the build quality of their units.. OBVIOUSLY, idiot that I am, I meant to say "..but I'm NOT convinced about the build quality.." I will shut up now. SEan end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Beeps and more...
Yeah, all I needed was a stereo miniplug to two quarter inch mono plugs. it was all good. The radio shack shielded gold plug cost me $7. The quality of the cables does make a difference in some cases. Monster cable is waaay expensive. I sing for a band and I went through two $20 microphone cords with in a month during performances. Since they were lifetime guaranteed, I got em replaced free, but I do a lot of microphone tricks involving spinning and throwing and catching the mic so it was time to find a new cord. I got a Monster Cable mic cord for $50 and I could probably tow a car with it and it would still work. It's shielded to keep extra noise out and sounds great. joe. "J. Coon" wrote: David Witzany wrote: One last question, not directly related to any of the above. A recent post complained about the amount of noise added to music when recorded off of a computer. NO! Contrary to what the audio stores tell you, it isn't the cost or the quality of the cables, (unless they are extreemly junkie). The qusetion is do you have the right type of cables. I bet the guy that was having trouble recording from a stereo sound card to a mono recorder, just changed to stereo cable instead of a mono cable, and I bet it didn't cost $50. If it did, he was robbed. -- * http://www.erols.com/emoposer * AIM- emoposer, MCSqUiShYToOsHy * * "bang bang" * -Snoop Doggy Dogg * -- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Track marks problem linked with digital recording
Some days ago, I made a digital copy of the Corrs MTV Unplugged album. I noticed that the total recorded time on MD was inferior to the total time of the CD. When I played the MD, I noticed that a lot of the tracks were often amputed of 1 second or 2 (even more sometimes). The result is that it's quite unpleasant to listen cause it is a live concert. When you listen to the CD, there's no interruption in the disc (especially between the songs where you hear the audience). On the MD, at the end of some tracks, you can hear the audience but it's suddenly cut by the beginning of the new track. To solve this problem, I decided to make an analog copy. Cause I use sync-rec and due to the fact that there's no interrution in sound, I had a 64 min 12 sec long track. Then I put the track marks manually (very easy with the jog wheel of the Sharp 722). Is there a solution to make a digital recording without track marks? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: A Reason not to Buy Sharp 722?
Richard Wright wrote: I bought a 722 last November, basically because I wanted a 702 but couldn't get one at the time in the UK (Richer Sounds have since started doing refurb'ed 701/2s). snip Thanks to all who answered my query about the Sharp MS-722. I have been convinced of the "correctness" of my inclinations. I am buying the 722. Jim Lee - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: [Q] Sony RM-X91 compatibility with MDX-C8970
Hi ! Do you have an idea about Sony RM-X91 infrared remote control is compatible or not with MDX-C8970 Mobile ES player/changer controller? I was trying to search different sources without any luck so far. Thanks, Dmitry. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable recorders
On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 13:34:58 EDT Not Given [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may seem like a ridiculous question, but do the portable units have a recording level control? (I have seen analog recorders that use a built in limiter rather than provide recording level controls.) Hi.. there's just been a 'message-thread' about this (ish).. I wish it was a stupid question, if only there was some standard among the manufacturers (blah blah moan moan.,.) anyway, ..I think the upshot of the discussion was this: Sony machines have both an Automatic Gain control and Manual recording levels (which I would expect to work well, seeing as it's sony..). The slight downside is that the machine has to be paused in order to adjust the levels..I guess this is just a personal taste issue really.. Sharp machines only have manual recording levels, no AGC. Whether you can adjust 'on the fly' I'm not sure.. Aiwa machines have Manual levels and AGC, and you can adjust the levels during recording. I'm not sure I'd expect the quality of the AGC to be as good as Sonys, but that's just heresay (heresy?!) on my part.. Personally I prefer Aiwa's way of doing things, but I'm convinced about the build quality of their units.. I'm done. Sean - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: A Reason not to Buy Sharp 722?
* "James S. Lee" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | Thanks to all who answered my query about the Sharp MS-722. I have been | convinced of the "correctness" of my inclinations. I am buying the 722. By the way, I just bought a 722 myself, a step up from my 702. How's that for putting my money where my mouth is. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Do not use Happy Fun Ball on concrete. Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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MD: power sources
Hi md'ers, I will eventually have to get a replacement Li-Ion rechargable for my sharp 702 so I'm wondering where I can get one for less than the $50 Sharp charges on their website. Also, where can I buy a replacement for the AC adapter? I've rolled over my adapter a few times with my chair at work and it's getting a bit touchy. thanks, matt - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Microphone preamp II
Oh, BTW, this is for a stereo mic - the Audio Technica AT822. Thanks. -- John - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Compression on Sharp-831
Luke I have limited experience with Sony md's. I heard one in a store playing some RB. But I have an 831 and my coworker have a 722 and we both love sharp's quality. I listen to Classical, Rock, Pop, alternative, and a little rap and the highs and bass and overall quality of the sound is near cd quality. I find it depends on the recording itself. If you download mp3's from the internet (like Napster.com) there is degradation in sound quality. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Where to buy pre-recorded MDs
Now that Best Buy has sold us out, where is a good place -- on-line or physical (esp. in Houston, TX) -- to buy pre-recorded MDs? Are they available at Best Buy's $9.99 price tag? J. C. R. Davis ( j c r d @ m a i l . c o m ) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: end search again and again
Jim Gray wrote: But more importantly: does anyone at Sony even KNOW how much people hate it, or are we all making a lot of noise in the wilderness? I suspect they listen to Gaz and the rest of us are just a "blowin in the wind", so to speak. If they had any sense, or actually used their own decks and then switched to one of their recorders, they would have found out first hand what the problem is and would have changed it. I love my Sony deck and I love my Sony portable, but I sure hate the problems that END SEARCH has caused. I wrecked several irreplaceable recordings because of it, and there really is no way around it except to immediately copy your new MD and use the copy so you have a back up when you lose the first one. Except the SCMS causes problems with that idea and also I have lost recording 5 minutes after I made them, because I was so anxious to see how the recording came out and I listened to a song immediately after it was recorded, stopped it in a hurry to record the next song, and wrote over the last half of the first song ruining it. -- 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]
MD: Multiple postings Was (end search petition)
Sorry for the multiple postings - these were posted on 1 June but just turned up today! That's worse than snail mail... GB - Original Message - From: Graham Baker To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 1 June 2000 8:17 Subject: Re: MD: end search petition Yes, how about the ability to be able to adjust manual record levels without having to pause recording first? IMHO, this Sony mis-feature is almost as daft as the end search button... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Bad Ebay seller alert: BECKHAMDEE
In regards to this dishonest seller, this is just not fair. I too am an ebay user for some time. I know of many who prey on the needs and wants of others. Something must be done. It takes a moment to register as an Ebay user and a second to leave this creep a bad review to warn others of his dishonesty. Let's all leave him like 100. Z - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Service mode R55!!!!!
Now where have I heard this story before? Maybe there should be more warning at the site that give service mode isntructions. Caution, use of this feature will cause irreparable damage to your MD unit unless you know what you are doing before youstart. Hope someone has an answer for him. Michael Lewis wrote: Help I was in the service mode on the R55 and changed the MECHA setting. I did not mean too all I want to do is to get it back to the default setting so I can open my mini disc again. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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]
MD: [Fwd: Sony R5-ST]
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MD: MUSIC AND PC GURU'S
I have been reading these posts in this digest daily with out fail. I can tell there are some of you who are involved in music professionally. This question is for you and anyone who may have this particular knowledge. I have been learning to play the guitar for some time now. I have been converting all my classical and pop cd's to md. I want to go further. I want to take a track and remove the vocals and or lead guitar and or the base guitar and or the rhythm guitar leaving only the drums. Then copying the final product to my md for easy transport to friends garage to play along with our favorites tunes. Of course all this with without paying for studio time at a professional recording studio. Is there software I can buy that will allow me to do that? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Beeps and more...
Jimmy and Johnny need to stop eating worlds and sweeping legs wrote: The quality of the cables does make a difference in some cases. snip... I sing for a band and I went through two $20 microphone cords with in a month during performances. Since they were lifetime guaranteed, I got em replaced free, but I do a lot of microphone tricks involving spinning and throwing and catching the mic so it was time to find a new cord. Sounds like cord abuse to meG You will go through mikes to from dropping them. The sound quality is still in the cheaper cable, even if it doesn't stand up to the abuse. -- 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: Beeps and more...
David Witzany wrote: Thanks for all of the responses on this question. Are there any thoughts out there on the Aiwa machines, as far as their sturdiness and quality of recorded It seems like I heard disparaging remarks about them a year a or so ago. However, I am not sure if it was from a reliable source. I haven't heard much lately so I would assume the first person that complained was just shooting off his mouth, so to speak. -- 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: Sony MDSJE530 Richer Sounds
I am thinking of getting the Sony MDSJE530 from Richer Sounds. I was wondering if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with the deck or Richer Sounds. Richer Sounds are great *if* they have the stock - always ring and check first (they'll usually offer to put items aside for you). If you've not been to one before, they're totally different from most hifi dealers; tiny shops that can get pretty crowded but the staff are usually really friendly and know their stuff. Many of them only have one demo room though so book in advance if you want to try the unit out (and try to go midweek). Just about all of the hifi in my household came from them, including my MZ-R55 and my brother's Pioneer MDJ-707 deck, and I'll certainly go on using them in the future. Check What Hifi? magazine before you go - Richer Sounds often carry adverts in there with prices that are lower than usual. As for the deck - I don't own one but a friend does, they're very happy with it. Good range of sockets, excellent facilities and it's been well-recieved by the hifi press. Sony seem to have ironed out the problems that previous 5xx decks did. hth, -- Simon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Beeps and more...
David Witzany asked, | I think _all_ portables beep; the question is how many let you disable the | beep, and if you turn the beep off, does it stay off between discs and when | you change batteries? The Aiwa AM-F70 allows turning the beep off, and it stays off when you switch discs; but like the person who told you about the 722, I don't know if the setting holds if you remove and reinsert (or replace) the battery. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
