Re: MD: Revolutionary?
Hi there, I think the E800 mechanism may involve simply a spring, a movable lid (the circular thing), and some restricting mechanisms. You'd push the disc in, which forces the lid open. If I'm not mistaken, you simply move the lid open in order to retrieve the disc. This would be simpler than the (Jamiroquai-advertised) EP10/11. The newest Sharp slot-in player (MD-SS321/322/421) are as thick as the E800, if not actually thinner. The Sharps are about 3-4mm thicker than their clamshell counterparts at the time. Panasonic's SJ-MJ30 and 35 functions like slot-in models, with a retractable disc holder. These are as slim as Panasonic's clamshell models (no more than 1-2mm thicker max). However, because a spring is used to hold down the disc holder, when that spring goes bad the disc wouldn't load properly. It happened to my MJ30 after 6 months of use. If you choose to believe that vibration affects playback quality, then a more rigid disc holder would give better performance. Clamshell disc holders can be made very thin. A slot-in mechanism can also be made thinner/lighter, but it seems that noone has put any RD into that. So, at this point, slot-in remains the one that feels solid in your hands. So the orthodox Sharp-style slot-in is probably still the best. Wish Sharp would make a 321 replacement based on the ST-55. That could be 15-16mm thick... Leon If you look at the pictures of how this works, it really looks like a clamshell/slot-in hybrid. It looks like they picked up much of the unit strength of the slot in design without adding much height to the unit. It appears that once the disk is inserted it pivots a bit to move into place, unlike the sharp designs where the disk must raise and lower parallel to the mechanism which adds to the height of the units. (not that I don't love my 722) I hate marketspeak as much as anyone but I does look like Sony has a new twist here. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Revolutionary?
Stainless Steel Rat wrote: * Alexander Dietrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sun, 23 Jul 2000 | Oh no, I _like_ the clamshell mechanism ! Those Sharp portables | look so damn ugly (hey, just my personal opinion). Just for the sake of argument, how does the unit's appearance affect its recording and playback quality? It doesn't. However, I have noticed that the MiniDisc community tends to value looks more than most other gearhead communities. Or at least is more willing to admit that they do so. Joost van de Griek Applications Developer Yacht ICT http://www.yachtgroup.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Revolutionary?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === "J. van de Griek" wrote: Stainless Steel Rat wrote: * Alexander Dietrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sun, 23 Jul 2000 | Oh no, I _like_ the clamshell mechanism ! Those Sharp portables | look so damn ugly (hey, just my personal opinion). Just for the sake of argument, how does the unit's appearance affect its recording and playback quality? It doesn't. However, I have noticed that the MiniDisc community tends to value looks more than most other gearhead communities. Or at least is more willing to admit that they do so. But appearance does affect both record and playback quality. If it doesn't look good you are hesitant to bring it out in the open to do the recording, so you end up in not the best place to record because of it. It affects playback quality too because you have to look at the thing to turn it on and to put the MD inside it. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Anyone know Japanese?
Or Korean? Or Chinese? Or whatever the heck the Dyanmic Store is fluent in?? Because their prices on units ( http://www.rakuten.co.jp/marushin-ds/all.html ) in yen convert to a much, much, MUCH cheaper price in U.S. dollars than anywhere I've seen. $213 for an MZ-E77! And that's rounding UP! Haha -- the only problem is that I'm not very fluent in gibberish, so I was wondering if anyone out there could help some of us get in on this.. Just a thought! Ryan - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone know Japanese?
It would seem you are *very* fluent in gibberish and insensitivity as well. The Dynamic Store would do well to invite you to keep your money. I suggest you spend it on some lessons in world citizenship. Jim Lee Ryan Hutson wrote: Or Korean? Or Chinese? Or whatever the heck the Dyanmic Store is fluent in?? Because their prices on units ( http://www.rakuten.co.jp/marushin-ds/all.html ) in yen convert to a much, much, MUCH cheaper price in U.S. dollars than anywhere I've seen. $213 for an MZ-E77! And that's rounding UP! Haha -- the only problem is that I'm not very fluent in gibberish, so I was wondering if anyone out there could help some of us get in on this.. Just a thought! Ryan - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- == James S. Lee| Net: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Communication Studies, CB# 6235 | Phn: 919-962-4963 University of North Carolina - CH | Fax: 919-962-3305 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6235 | Web: www.unc.edu/~jimlee/ == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone know Japanese?
Barring the use of the word "gibberish" when referring to the language of Japanese, I didn't find anything offensive in what was said. "Gibberish" *was* a bad, descriptive choice though. Anyway, if you use Netscape and go to a Japanese site, you can look under the "View" menu (I think it is) and find "translate" It'll roughly translate Japanese into English. They call it "gisting." "Gibberishing" would be the reverse, I suppose ;-) Regarding the product, the characters on the left just say, "POHTABURU OHDIO (portable audio)" And 23,000 yen is about US $210.00 (USD 1 = JPY 106 about). Is this price for a MZ-E77 better than outside Japan? Greg English teacher in Japan (wondering when to buy a portable MD player) It would seem you are *very* fluent in gibberish and insensitivity as well. The Dynamic Store would do well to invite you to keep your money. I suggest you spend it on some lessons in world citizenship. Jim Lee __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone know Japanese?
Ok, I know this list is about MD related stuff and not necessarily about world citizenship. Nevertheless, it is an international list and we are all therefore a part of that world community. I would have probably ignored Ryan's use of the word "gibberish" had it been the only offensive part of his posting. I do recognize that some pages do present "gibberish" characters in place of the uninstalled fonts. My attention was actually drawn to the first sentence as an extension of the subject line. Ryan apparently knows that the Dynamic Store has a ".jp" inclusion in the URL. To add Korean, Chinese, or "whatever the heck." is a very dismissive approach to the distinctive character of each of those cultures. I will not go into all the implications of such lumping of Asian cultures into some kind of "whatever the heck." Perhaps all of this is just a result of some youthful insensitivity. I don't know. Still, I think we don't have to read very much world news to understand the importance of building respectful communities wherever we go (online or in person). My apologies to all those who might lose patience with this somewhat off subject posting. Back to MD issues? Jim Lee Ryan Hutson wrote: Or Korean? Or Chinese? Or whatever the heck the Dyanmic Store is fluent in?? Because their prices on snip -- == James S. Lee| Net: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Communication Studies, CB# 6235 | Phn: 919-962-4963 University of North Carolina - CH | Fax: 919-962-3305 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6235 | Web: www.unc.edu/~jimlee/ == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone know Japanese?
Wow..I apologize profusely if anyone took what I said the wrong way. I did not mean to slur anyone at all. I have nothing against the Dynamic Store or any other foreign dealer, nor their language. In fact, I've been e-mailing a Japanese retailer for the past couple of weeks trying to get a good deal on the MZ-E77, and they have been more than helpful in getting me what I want at a good price. I would never, in my wildest dreams, think of putting down anyone because of their race, so again, I'm sorry if what I said was taken differently than what I meant. Yes, "gibberish" was probably the wrong word to use, but I guess I thought it was light and playful..I'll review what I say next time. Sorry again! Ryan - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: backlights
On 24 Jul 00, Greg Conquest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A general note, some flashlights sold for military and camping use come with a red filter (often stored in the base.) These lights are designed to read maps without giving away positions to the enemy (or to bears???), so this might work well also. Astronomers use them too. The red filter is used because it doesn't cause your pupils to adjust to a different level of light, so you aren't blinded for a few moments when you turn the flashlight off. -- # Erik Arneson [EMAIL PROTECTED] EA, Ashland Lodge #23, GL Oregon # # GPG Key ID: 1024D/43AD6AB8 URL:http://www.aarg.net/erik/ # # "The worst wheel of a cart makes the most noise." -- Ben Franklin # - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Anyone know Japanese?
Hi Ryan, I read Japanese. :) As far as I can see, they don't do business beyond Japan. There isn't a single word even on the possibility of overseas delivery. The 23,000 price tag for the E77 is nothing to be excited about. Other online mail order sites (for Japan domestic) go as low as 20,500 yen. :) There are also retailers like Hyperjack. They haven't quoted a fixed price for the E77, treating it as the "open-priced" product it is for domestic and foreign orders. Back when there were no "Panasonic" stereos in Japan, Sony was a premium brand, so they used to sell for more. Since the early 90s, Sony's image has suffered for a while, and this extra profit margin faded, but I guess they're still trying. Sony's pricing policy in general is still what they used to do. Add this to a gradual slip in quality in some products... Some do think Sony has an attitude problem, but oh well, they did lose out on DVD. :) Leon Or Korean? Or Chinese? Or whatever the heck the Dyanmic Store is fluent in?? Because their prices on units ( http://www.rakuten.co.jp/marushin-ds/all.html ) in yen convert to a much, much, MUCH cheaper price in U.S. dollars than anywhere I've seen. $213 for an MZ-E77! And that's rounding UP! Haha -- the only problem is that I'm not very fluent in gibberish, so I was wondering if anyone out there could help some of us get in on this.. Just a thought! Ryan - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Mini Disc to CD-R Transfer
A "stand alone" CDR device with a SPDIF input (aka digital) and a MD player with SPDIF output will allow you to copy a MD to CD and keep the track markings as well. Bear in mind that the MD allows small track divisions (possibly as low as 1 frame which is 1/80 of a second or something like that) where a CD must have a minimum of 10 seconds in a track. Therefore if your MD has many sub 10 second tracks - those will get blended together as 1 track. Depending on how often you are doing this you might get a studio to do this for you or to get a "consumer grade" CDR device (typically in the $600 range). There are issues with the SCMS protection codes which may limit future duplication of the CD. These are NOT settable on consumer devices but usually can be configured on pro type CDR devices. Pro level machines also readily use the cheaper computer CD blanks rather than the more expensive "consumer CDR" blanks. Pro CDR machines are in the $800+ range. I do this all the time as I make my "mix" CDs on MD first where I can easily edit stuff and then copy it down to CDR for use int he car or at firnds houses etc. EWong Does anyone know of any hardware/software which would allow someone to take audio recorded on minidisc and transfer it over to a CD writer and still maintain the track marks. I am doing some work for my local church and we are in the process of using minidisc to master our church services and then write them down to a CD master for duplication and a cassette tape for duplication. I would like to find some other way than re-recording from MD to CD writer for each track. Any help would be appreciated. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Lots of bargains in the future?
What is this new LP format? So, Do you think with the advent of the LP format for minidisc there will be lots of bargains to be had as companies try to unload their pre-LP hardware to clear the channel for the new stuff? And, if so, would you want to go that way or start replacing the existing equipment with things that work with the new format? regards, dsowa - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Revolutionary?
J. van de Griek wrote: It doesn't. However, I have noticed that the MiniDisc community tends to value looks more than most other gearhead communities. Or at least is more willing to admit that they do so. 'course we do, MD equipment is sexy ! It's the only reason we shell out these insane amounts of money. :) But seriously, I would rather buy even a Sony R37 than touch any current MP3 player. Alexander -- ( Alexander Dietrich | e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Recording MD to Windows based CD burner.
Isn't this info on a FAQ some place? It seems like I have to answer it every two or three weeks. That deal about WIndows volume record control confuses everyone. There doesn't seem to be any good information about recording from Mini Disc to PC writable CD's I can't seem to get it to work right. Tried line out to sound card and saving as wav file, didn't work. It did record back though the mic. I tried the line out to mike in but that wouldn't work either. Do you know of any information or a web site that would help? -- 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: Anyone know Japanese?
I know I started this part of the "Anyone know Japanese?" thread so I cannot say too much about its continuation. This is likely my last posting on the issue. My comment was directed at Ryan simply because he made the initial posting. The point, however is less about Ryan and more about how we (all of us) deal with community. Ryan has already made what I consider a very mature and sincere statement regarding his posting. Such a comment would not likely come from an ignorant person. Rather it has come from someone who seems willing to acknowledge a mistake and move on. Maybe it is time for all of us to move on. Thanks to all who have responded. Now about that AudioTechnica 825 stereo mic question I asked some time ago. Here is the question: I am using a borrowed AT 825 stereo mic. The owner has adapted the pin XLRF plug to a three wire 1/8" stereo plug so that it will feed portable DAT or MD. The system works fine with my Sharp 722 except that it seems a bit noisier than I expected. Fresh batteries made a slight difference but there is still this hiss. My old Radio Shack Optimums unidirectional (pin, battery powered) is much quieter. Could the adaptation be problematic? Anybody else had noise problems with this mic? Jim Lee las wrote: I think that the problem is that we are just dealing with someone who is immature and or ignorant. I'm glad that you pointed out to him though. I hope that he learns and grows. Regards, larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- == James S. Lee| Net: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Communication Studies, CB# 6235 | Phn: 919-962-4963 University of North Carolina - CH | Fax: 919-962-3305 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6235 | Web: www.unc.edu/~jimlee/ == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Cybermp3s.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Basil Fakhry Hello everybody-I am the owner of the domain address www.cybermp3s.com = -and am planning to sell this domain address. [...] Thank you. Reply soon. Basil Fakhry. Why should we reply soon? Do you think we're some kind of slaves? Furthermore, why are you trying to make money from a domain name? If you were stupid enough to register a name you aren't using, let the registration lapse so someone who wants to USE it can register it. ~ Kiran -- http://www.io.com/contradance/ 1628 5th St NW Wash DC 20001 (202) 483-3373 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Microphone hiss (Was: Re: Anyone know Japanese?)
On Tue, 25 Jul 2000 20:07:58 -0400, James S. Lee wrote: I know I started this part of the "Anyone know Japanese?" thread so I cannot say too much about its continuation. This is likely my last posting on the issue. My comment was directed at Ryan simply because he made the initial posting. The point, however is less about Ryan and more about how we (all of us) deal with community. Ryan has already made what I consider a very mature and sincere statement regarding his posting. Such a comment would not likely come from an ignorant person. Rather it has come from someone who seems willing to acknowledge a mistake and move on. Maybe it is time for all of us to move on. Thanks to all who have responded. And I'm sorry that it had to happen, as well...one can only hope that your sentiments are shared. Now about that AudioTechnica 825 stereo mic question I asked some time ago. Here is the question: I am using a borrowed AT 825 stereo mic. The owner has adapted the pin XLRF plug to a three wire 1/8" stereo plug so that it will feed portable DAT or MD. The system works fine with my Sharp 722 except that it seems a bit noisier than I expected. Fresh batteries made a slight difference but there is still this hiss. My old Radio Shack Optimums unidirectional (pin, battery powered) is much quieter. Could the adaptation be problematic? Anybody else had noise problems with this mic? Could it just be a matter of the mic being too sensitive, and lacking in noise cancellation? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Cybermp3s.com
Michael, If it's illegal then someone should tell the dozens of people on internet auctions about it. No I don't think that it is illegal. Further more, if you purchase something or wish to sell the name of your business, that's perfectly kosher. There must be thousands of domains registered that are not being used. It would be hard to prove that a person registered a domain for the sole purpose of selling it and making money. But then again I don't think proving it would matter anyway because it is not illegal. People register business names all of the time (DBA or Trading As). It's called registering under a factitious name. The cost varies from state to state. Once they have the name, no one else is supposed to open a business with the same name. But nothing says that they have to have an active business. When CDs first came out I had an idea for what would have been a local delivery service. I registered the name "The Compact Disc Jockey". But it turned out that I was ahead of my time. When I spoke to the wholesaler, he told me that supplies were very limited and if I ordered 10 titles, I'd be lucky to receive 3. You can't take orders that you can't fill. So I let it slide. By the time I could have tried doing it again, they were selling CDs all over the place. But the name is still mine and I could sell it (who'd even want to buy it now, no one). To make things even more complicated, domains are first come first served. So someone could use the name of your business as their domain name and there would be nothing you could do about it. Now will someone tell me about the Sony MZR37PSPC and it's USB cable please. Regards, Larry That having been siad, Mr. Fakhry, you could be in a heap of trouble, here. You see, domain speculating, such as you've done with this domain of yours, is all but illegal (in fact, it might be illegal, I'm not sure. about the actual legality...but in many, MANY cases, now, it has born out that when someone registers a domain for the sole purpose of selling it back out, they often wind up losing that domain, themselves. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Revolutionary?
* Richard Lang [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue, 25 Jul 2000 | ... | "All other things being equal, | a disc recorded on a Sharp recorder will sound the same regardless of what | player is used to play it." | Really?? What about different DA converters? Different amp stages? | Different headphones? Which part of "all other things being equal" did you you have trouble understanding? -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. 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]
Re: MD: Lots of bargains in the future?
Hi there, FYI... Sony and JVC have both announced MD equipments that utilise ATRAC3 encoding (previously only found on the memory stick walkman). There are two data rates available. With ATRAC3, you can get 160 or 320 minutes of stereo recording on a blank MD. Leon What is this new LP format? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MZ-R70 Any good deals?
Ebay.com has some brand new MZ-R70's for $180, which is the cheapest I have seen. They say they are brand new, sealed packaging, but I am a little nervous to buy a MD recorder, because of problems with MD recorders I have had in the past. Although I am kind of rough on my portable equipment, I have had MANY problems with the MZ-R37, so I decided to upgrade. The MZ- R37 recorded with skipping in the sound, battery door broke off, and now gives me disc errors all the time, even though my MDS-JE630 plays them perfectly. So, back to my original question, has anyone seen any good deals on this unit? Thanks Nathan White [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: backlights
I think the original MZ-R1 had a backlight feature. This is something that's been on my wish list for a while. Someday... - Original Message - From: "Charles Redell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 2:03 PM Subject: MD: backlights - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
