Re: MD: Recording quiet sounds with mic
Talk louder Calvin Walker wrote: Hello All, I use my Sony MD MZ-55 to record voices softly speaking (poems etc.). No background noises. I find the noise of the pre-amp to be a real problem. At first, I thought it was the mic, but I changed it for a much better one and I still have the same problem. I have tried plugging the mic into the line-in/optical input. It's less noisey, but the level is too low (even using an audio module from Sound Professionals). Any ideas would be most welcome? regards, Calvin - 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]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
On Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:49:21 -0500 (EST), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please clarifyDon C. suggested that THX certified equipment has nothing to do with processing, but the certification is a set of guidelines required to achieve an " optimal" theatre sound. Then what exactly makes an audio receiver THX certified? And why suggest to the McIntosh amp owner to listen to the THX module before purchasing one and listen to the differences? Is a THX certified receiver merely a marketing ploy, I would say not merely - but I suspect there is something to that. It's a standard, essentially. or is there actually an EQ applied, Perhaps on some equipment, the use of certain modes (perhaps labelled as THX) may well effect configurable parameters or controls on the equipment. or some other DSP application VS any other 5.1 receiver? Seems to me there must be a difference in the processing somewhere? Why so? Are you now seeing differing media with soundtracks that are THX specific? Nope. Some DVDs now include DD-EX, or dts-ES soundtracks. They may also be mastered using a THX certified configuration, and when reproduced on THX certified equipment, you can be truly sure you are getting your moneys worth from your THX labelled equipment. But as of yet, it doesn't present a difference in decoding. They may well have been involved with Dolby in creating this new revision - seems almost something to be expected. In general, you'll tend to see DVDs with soundtracks that are usually either Dobly Pro Logic, or some Dolby Digital derivative (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.1, EX) or dts (possible ES) - none of which depend on THX equipment (per se) for the reproduction of said soundtracks. Neil ___ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
Hi Larry, Do you think the DTS mix (of Not Fragile) is the same as the Quad mix? I think it sounds terrific! Francisco. Going back to my Quadraphonic days, one thing that I can tell you, the difference between matrixed and discrete is a difference of night and day. The best quadraphonic album I have had was a 4 channel reel to reel copy of BTO's "Not Fragile". But the hiss really bothers me. That's about the only thing that makes me tolerate digital over analog. I hate hiss even more than what digital processing does to the sound. Larry - 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]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
* las [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 29 Jan 2001 | None of which is unique to THX-certified equipment. | Individually. But the combination is what gives it a uniqueness. Not so. The "uniqueness" is the certificate, not what is inside the box. Like I said, THX means it passed a test; it does not mean it has something exclusive. -- 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: THX Certified?
* "Don Capps" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue, 30 Jan 2001 | Timbre matching = special EQ settings used to correct for different speaker | reproduction characteristics... Which is functionally identical to special EQ settings used to achieve certain types of simulated environments such as cathedral and auditorium. "THX mode" is just another EQ preset. | Decorrelation = uses out-of-phase information (in the rear surround | channels) to give the illusion of a larger/broader rear soundstage | (i.e. a "more open" sound)...only used when the rear channel information | is a matrixed mono signal rather than discrete Just a general FYI, a matrixed mono rear channel is a feature of Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic encoding. "Uses out-of-phase information" is a fancy way of saying "uses front stereo channels". Decorreleation blends sound from the front stereo channels back into the rear channel to give it a larger sound field. Dolby Digital and dts have discrete rear channels. Decorrelation is unnecessary for DD and dts. -- 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: different cases for md's
In the UK Sony MDs come in these cases ("slip cases"). I like them best too,
which is why I always buy Sony MDs now!. If you do find out where to buy
them from, let me know.
Regards,
james
James Day
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Subject: MD: different cases for md's
Hello, I am wondering if someone can tell me the name of those cases where
the case just slides over the individual md? I like those better than the
hinged ones. The places for labels mean nothin to me since I am totally
blind, and I'll just put braille labels on the cases, but are the ones I
want just called slip cases, because you just slip the md in and out of the
case? Can I buy empty ones in bulk somewhere?
Thanks for any help.
Matthew
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RE: MD: Carver Fire
I though air got thinner (less dense) when it gets warm. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 January 2001 00:04 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Carver Fire Why would a stereo sound better with the fireplace lit? I suspect this has nothing to do with the crackling sound of a fire. ( just fry your speakers and you'll get all the crackle you want) :-) But it has everything to do with the room temperature. This sound improvement is very plausable, as the room gets warmer, the air thickens, and higher frequencies tend to sound warmer as well. Try this in your cold car...turn your stereo up when the car is cold and listen to a track. Turn the stereo off and allow the heater to warm up the car and play the same track/ same volume. It will sound noticably better. Are you sure Carver was not adding " fireplace EQ" which would simulate the audio tone of a warm room? Seems more plausable than adding sounds of a crackling fire! If I heard such a thing I'd pull the plug out of the wall and call 911! :-)Mark Dottle - 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: Unbalanced Pro format digital signal (DeepOptical question)
LarZ wrote: 1) The input doesn't get resampled since there is a direct connection between optical in and optical out. This is in accordance with the schematic diagram for my JA30ES, and I would imagine yours would be the same. I'm assuming the 520's in's / out are going through some part oft the DSP on account of A. The Category code been changed to MD on the output B. The output data format being consumer with a professional format input. (this is is "- DA" / monitor mode. Putting a disk in and hitting record the data is passed back out in pro format) With a JE520 in "-AD" monitor mode (no disc in it) It is resamplaing 32Khz 48Khz inputs to 44.1Khz for it's digital output. Will not output a 96Khz input signal. Also using a 44.1Khz input to the 520, with a Level 1 +/- 50ppm clock accuracy it's outputting 44.1Khz with a Level II +/- 1000ppm clock accuracy, along with adding the MD category code, changing the SCMS status etc.. My thinking is that if the MD deck is changing the clock signal then the signal is been resampled. (could be wrong here). Weather this is going as far as the Atrac is still anyones guess. When in Record pause or recording (with a disc in the deck) The Input is been passed to the output without anything been changed. 96Khz signal is been passed through (output is 96Khz) The clock is that from the input Category code doesn't change to MD SCMS is the same etc 2) A pro format would be transmitted via 3-pin XLR connectors. I have yet to see an AES/EBU format transmitted along an optical medium. You sure about this? David W. Tamkin wrote: In what physical format is the AES/EBU signal coming into the 520, Matt? I thought AES/EBU could be carried only over three-cord XLR cables. Input was Optical.and yes I am quite sure! The digi96/8 i'm using can send receive the digital signal in several formats, Consumer (what you find in S/P-DIFf connections), Professional (what you find in AES/EBU), Adat (8 channel Adat interface) or Non audio (AC-3 etc). (I may not have worded that quite correctly as it's not "standard" AES/EBU dew to the lack of balanced interconnects, but the data in the signal is in the AES/EBU "pro" format,. it was the easiest way of putting it.). Following taken from the Behringer DSP8024 user's Manual: 4.2.1 The AES/EBU and S/PDIF standards Essentially, two standards exist for the transfer of digital audio data. Their most important electrical specifica- tions are summarized in Table 4.1. AES/EBU is a professional, balanced connection using XLR connectors. For semiprofessional users, Sony and Philips have opted against balanced connections and use either cinch connectors or optical waveguides. The process which was standardized as IEC 958 and is generally known as S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) became best known for the associated efforts to introduce copy protec- tion, however. Unfortunately, the professional standard was soon watered down, as the design of many units didn't provide enough room for XLR connectors. Instead, stereo jacks, miniature jacks and special adapters for sub-D con- nectors were used. In addition to the electrical differences, the formats also have a slightly different structure. The audio informa- tion occupies the same position in the data stream, making the two formats compatible in principle. The differences between the two standards can be found in the information blocks. Table 4.2 shows a section of the professional format data structure generally used in AES/EBU connections. As can be seen, there are major differences in the significance of the following bits between the two formats. If a device such as a commercially available DAT recorder only has a S/PDIF input, the device will normally only understand that format. Generally, it will switch off when receiving professional-format data. The reason is simple: As the illustrations show, a signal coded in professional format would lead to copy-protection and emphasis errors in a device only capable of processing the consumer format! As was already the case with the connectors, this point is often not immediately obvious. Many units do not switch off, others can process both formats despite having only a single connector type, and still others are simply faulty designs which refuse to work properly even when receiving correct ID data. The ULTRA-DYNE PRO can be equipped with an AES/EBU interface as an option. - If you want the pix showing the data structure, the manual is available from www.behringer.de as a PDF. --Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
Hi. "Francisco J. Huerta" wrote: Do you think the DTS mix (of Not Fragile) is the same as the Quad mix? I think it sounds terrific! You have a dts mix of "Not Fragile"? Where did you get it. All I have is the plain old CD. That is one great album. Part of BTO became The Guess You I think. That's when when Burton Cummings went out on his own he did that slow version of "you ain't seem nothing yet". I think that he was kind of mocking the song though. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Carver Fire
That is the way it works in conventional physics. That is how a hot air balloon rises, it is part of what makes the wind blow. However, in the field of audiophidialia, things are reversed. Usually based on the latest issue of some magazine. That is why you can easily tell the difference between different brands of minidisc blanks. The more expensive ones always sound the best. So put away your intellect, what you were taught in elementary school, high school physics and even what you learned at an institution of higher learning. What the heck do the learned professors know any way? Just go visit you local audio store and swallow the hook line and sinker the salesman has for you and remember that "He has a HIGH SCHOOL diploma",... and he gets a commission. ROFL, and looking for my flash suit with eye protection, flame resistant hood, jacket and bib overhauls. Alan Dowds wrote: I though air got thinner (less dense) when it gets warm. -- 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: A Call to Experts
Thankyou Francisco for setting the record straight, and offering a link that supports my layman's explanation. THX certified electronics offer " processing" in the way of EQ, and rear correlation as well. " Processing" is being misunderstood as " steering" or " decoding" only! EQ and delay qualify as " processing" parameters also. Why on earth would MacIntosh offer a THX module that has no "processing".absurd! Let's not rush to judgement that every poster is using terms they don't understand. " Processing" is not limited to steering, but can include EQ and delay as well.thus a THX receiver offers processing differences that a standard Pro-Logic receiver may not. I simply tried to explain how these differences applied. Mark Dottle - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
I think I got it either on kencranes.com or on the DTS web site. I would definitely suggest Kencranes.com, since they are charging $7.50 LESS ($17.50 USD) for the copy. And yes, it definitely is worth it...! - Original Message - From: "las" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 5:33 PM Subject: Re: MD: THX Certified? Hi. "Francisco J. Huerta" wrote: Do you think the DTS mix (of Not Fragile) is the same as the Quad mix? I think it sounds terrific! You have a dts mix of "Not Fragile"? Where did you get it. All I have is the plain old CD. That is one great album. Part of BTO became The Guess You I think. That's when when Burton Cummings went out on his own he did that slow version of "you ain't seem nothing yet". I think that he was kind of mocking the song though. Larry - 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]
Re: MD: what is an SACD?
Larry wrote: All those ones and zeros are just feeble attempts to simulate a wave. Maybe we have been going the wrong way. All of this digital crap. maybe we should have been concentrating on ways to faithfully reproduce waves. I couldn't agree more. All we need is some noiseless ultra-sensitive analog storage medium...it's that easy! :) I thought I had heard sometime that laserdiscs used analog audio, is this true? If so, how's the quality? My thoughts on SACD are that, technically speaking, it is the superior new audio format. Plus, for whatever reason, DVDA and HDCD just leave a bad taste in my mouth. Of course, people tend to buy into whatever seems best, and since Microsoft acquired Pacific Microsonics I bet they will try their best to force consumers into needing HDCD like they've done with all their products. I for one hope SACD wins out. Not that this has anything to do with Minidiscs. - John - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: sec: unclassified: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ??
To start off, I absolutely love MDs. I now am worried because my home deck has died (optical block) and my R50 now is playing up (buttons don't work) so I have to look at my options on CD-R as I don't want to buy another deck that will die on me. I am looking at the 640 deck but I'm not sure. Thanks Kev - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Carver Fire
From: "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is the way it works in conventional physics. That is how a hot air balloon rises, it is part of what makes the wind blow. However, in the field of audiophidialia, things are reversed. Usually based on the latest issue of some magazine. That is why you can easily tell the difference between different brands of minidisc blanks. The more expensive ones always sound the best. So put away your intellect, what you were taught in elementary school, high school physics and even what you learned at an institution of higher learning. What the heck do the learned professors know any way? Just go visit you local audio store and swallow the hook line and sinker the salesman has for you and remember that "He has a HIGH SCHOOL diploma",... and he gets a commission. Heheheheheh. A man after my own heart Jimbo! You know snake oil when you see it. My motto? "If it disappears when the blindfold goes on, then it doesn't exist." Of course, perhaps the "golden ears" listen with their eyes. ;-) Don C. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: what is an SACD?
... pupu writes: I couldn't agree more. All we need is some noiseless ultra-sensitive analog storage medium...it's that easy! :) I thought I had heard sometime that laserdiscs used analog audio, is this true? If so, how's the quality? While analog storage has its merits, it does lend itself to different kinds of problems. For example, low batteries on tape players will lead to harmonic distortions (i.e.: that tape motors slow down, and the frequency falls), whereas low batteries on CD or MD units will just shut off the unit. Also, in VCRs, the more a tape is used, the more the heads stretch the ribbon (which is why you should never use cheap "ultra-fast rewind" gadgets). With stretched ribbons, sync signals get stretched, and the VCR has trouble with tracking. In addition, no modern computer can process analog signals without first running it through an analog-digital converter. Although I can see how analog equipment might produce higher "definition" sound, it would probably be pointless, since a lot of mixing is done in the studio with computers to start with, so the analog copy would only be as good as the digital master. - Anthony - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
"Francisco J. Huerta" wrote: I think I got it either on kencranes.com or on the DTS web site. I would definitely suggest Kencranes.com, since they are charging $7.50 LESS ($17.50 USD) for the copy. thanks, Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #870
Hi! I'm still looking for a manual for the SONY MDX-C8000 car stereo unit. Can anyone help?? Maybe you may have somthing even slightly similar. Cheers Guys! Greg Lincoln. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Carver Fire
Don Capps wrote: Of course, perhaps the "golden ears" listen with their eyes. ;-) Don C. Around 1980 some genius had the brilliant idea that music needed some visual concept. The visuals did not have to have anything to do with the song and just watching musicians play the music was not enough. So someone came out with MTV. That was the end of music becoming popular because it was a good song. Now you heard the song (which may have sucked) but in you mind were these chicks wearing as little as they could get away with and of course they were near perfect 10's. Suddenly you had a hit. What does the M in MTV sand for. Because it certainly doesn't mean music. Maybe muscle or meat. Macho?? Mammary?? Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
