Re: MD: Sharp is a shambles!
* "Robin Landy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 08 Feb 2001 | Anyone else had similar experiences? Can't say that I have. But I would have done things differently. I would have taken the unit to the point of purchase and have them replace it, and let them deal with Sharp. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Happy Fun Ball may stick to certain types Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ of skin. 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: Sharp is a shambles!
Stainless Steel Rat wrote: * "Robin Landy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 08 Feb 2001 | Anyone else had similar experiences? Can't say that I have. But I would have done things differently. I would have taken the unit to the point of purchase and have them replace it, and let them deal with Sharp. Absolutely, and if they don't sort it out, then you quote the sale of goods act 1977 (as amended) and ask for a refund. Check the Watchdog website, it has guides for this sort of thing: I think it is www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog or go to bbc.co.uk and search for it. Good luck!!! Anna - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Minidisc subcode...
Several people have asked me questions via private emails regarding subcode. While much information is generally availabe describing the CD subcode format and even how it is transmitted via S/PDIF, I have found very little regarding MD subcode formats. All I know at this point is that, for recordable MD a single 2332-byte sector of each 36 sector cluster is allocated for subcode and 32 2332-byte sectors are for audio. (Therefore it would seem that the recordable MD subcode rate is 1/32 of the ATRAC encoded audio rate for non-LP.) For pre-recorded MD, 4 sectors are subcode and 32 are audio data, so the subcode rate jumps up to 1/8 of the audio rate. But nowhere have I found a description of what is in the MD subcode data, or if this data is somehow transmitted via S/PDIF's user bits. It is a good guess that recordable MD constructs the basic display data, track number and time, on-the-fly, unlike CD, which has this info recorded as part of the "Q" subcode channel. This is borne out by the fact that when one does edit functions, such as divide/combine/A-B erase the MD recorder only changes the UTOC and does not re-record all the subcode sectors associated with the affected audio. I'd be keen to get some further information if anyone could point me in the right direction... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Basic MD questions
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Hiya Paul - On my Sharp MD-MS722, you can listen to whatever is coming through the LINE/OPTICAL or MIC in as soon as you hit the REC button. The player itself can power a mic, or accept LINE and digital optical. To take it over to PC, you could either use an analog cable or get an MD component deck and use the optical out, provided your sound card supports it. - Original Message - From: "PAUL MCDONALD" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: MD: Basic MD questions These questions are pretty basic, and are probably already covered somewhere at minidisc.org or in the archives, but I can't for the life of me find them. So here goes. I've decided that I need a (relatively) inexpensive, compact, high-quality sound recorder for audio for my short films. (my video camera has no mic jack) MD looks like the way to go, though I still have a few queries (applying to the Sony MZR70 specifically): * A salesperson told me that you can listen to what you're recording using headphones. That's a great feature. Is it true? * I will need to download the audio to my computer for sync with visuals and post-production tinkering. Is this possible? I have a relatively new computer (PII) and a soundcard (audio sonique, I believe). What cables or adaptors will I be needing? * I'll be needing both an omni and unidirectional mic. Is it worth buying the standard Sony MD mics (not sure of code but retail for about A$150)? Will many other mics connect to the unit? I really appreciate the help, and please forgive the newbieness of these questions, its just that salespeople no helpy :( Paul McDonald - 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: Basic MD questions
* A salesperson told me that you can listen to what you're recording using headphones. That's a great feature. Is it true? Of course it's true! * I will need to download the audio to my computer for sync with visuals and post-production tinkering. Is this possible? I have a relatively new computer (PII) and a soundcard (audio sonique, I believe). What cables or adaptors will I be needing? 1. You can 'sample' the audio using a standard audio cable, with stereo 3.5mm (1/8 in) jack at one end for the MZR70, and suitable connectors for your soundcard at the other end (eg, same, or perhaps dual RCA connectors. I confess to not knowing your soundcard model). Benefits - cheap and easy. Disadvantages - Not GREAT sound quality - unless you use really good quality cable and your soundcard has superior analogue components 2. You could (provided your soundcard is suitably equipped) use a digital optical link between minidisc and your computer. Benefits - bit-perfect copies of the MD audio transferred to your computer. Disadvantages - You need an optical digital module for your soundcard if you don't already have one - this gives you an optical digital input into your computer; the MZR70 doesn't have an optical digital output (most PORTABLE md units dont) and so you would probably need to get a separate MD deck (hifi component) that DOES have optical digital output. * I'll be needing both an omni and unidirectional mic. Is it worth buying the standard Sony MD mics (not sure of code but retail for about A$150)? Will many other mics connect to the unit? I believe all "plug-in-power" mics with 3.5mm jack plugs will work with the MZR70. I don't own any however so I can't recommend what kind to get. I really appreciate the help, and please forgive the newbieness of these questions, its just that salespeople no helpy :( Ain't that always the way? Paul McDonald Dave - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
