MD: JE-510 grinding.
Yes, I've contracted the dreaded JE-510 grinding bug (which I believe is a hangover from the turn on bug). The disc won't eject all the way (just sits there grinding) and then goes back in again. After removing the cover I can see the cog that is slipping against the other one (causing the sound). The disc is now out, but the grinding continues (just by turning the power on). For those who had the same problem does the method used to fix the turn-on bug, also help fix the eject problem? Nothing appears to be broken/snapped (yet). The good news is I've convinced my girlfriend that it's broken and we'll just have to buy a new deck. :) So your probably asking .. why bother fixing the JE-510? Well, I'd like to try and fix it first. Cheers GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sampling Rates.
-Original Message- Paul Kerl asked: Just wondering, what was the first unit that included a Sampling Rate Converter (32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz) ? I was pretty sure this was available on all units, but wasnt sure. I believe the first Sony Portable to do 32 to 48 was the MZ-R30 (I know the R3 does not, as I have one). The Sony MDS-501 certainly did it, (apparently only the European Version, the US had to wait until MDS-503). But I'm not sure of the older models. eg MD101, MD302 Doubt it though. Regards GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD-Ports
A review on the Xitel MD-Port AN1 and DG2 with reference to MD. http://www.dansdata.com/xitel.htm The main negative comments are the real time transfer issue, and not being able to select the output source. (meaning you can get Windoze bings and such as well as the music). That and how hard it is to get out of the packaging ! :) Regards GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD-Ports (Part II)
An additional note ... there is also reference to minidisc.org when talking about ATRAC and MDLP. Cheers GuyC -Original Message- A review on the Xitel MD-Port AN1 and DG2 with reference to MD. http://www.dansdata.com/xitel.htm - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: OT - USB not good enough? (was Nightingale pro6--user review).
On Mon, Aug 20, 2001 at 10:17:23PM -0400, las wrote: If I remember correctly the device to link a portable MD recorder to a PC uses USB. But aside from the faster transmission rates, much of the hype about USB was bull. Have you ever tried to get the USB port to work with a printer? I have the following USB devices all working at the same time .. Epson 880 printer Canon DU660 Scanner USB IrDa port ActLabs Force RS steering wheel On Win98se without any problems. (NB: I have read about problems with USB audio, glitches and dropouts when the CPU/Bus is put under extreme loads) Cheers GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Optical to coax ?? Help.
There are simple plans available for making coax to optical converters but are there similar ones for turning optical to coax ?? Or does anyone know a way to add a coax output to a MD-JE510 ? Yes you can buy converters (http://www.midiman.com/midiman/html/prducts/CO2.htm) but a much cheaper option (ie DIY) is the preferred option. Cheers GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: What constitutes a hit?/Digital artefacts and ATRAC
-Original Message- From: las [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I'm not sure if it is the compression, so much as the use of digital itself that is causing the artifacts. Try listening to an early CD on an early CD player. I think in many cases you will not be satisfied. -End Original Message- My uncle has one of the very old Philip's CD players ... top loading, silver thing (CD-100). It gave up the ghost about 3 years ago not bad for something purchased in 1984. But I believe it also only a 14bit system, shame it no longer works otherwise I'd be critically listening to it. From memory in it wasn't the sound quality that impressed me in 1984 (it sounded kinda sterile, harsh and un-involving) the random track access was fantastic feature and the fact that no amount of playing deteriorated the sound (unlike LP's or Cassette) - not to forget those shiny new discs that looked so high-tech. It is a pity that since CD, the mainstream tolerance for high quality recordings seems to be slipping (not including DAT which is not a mainstream format) especial when people think 128Kb MP3's sound great, about the only thing they sound is free i.e = pirated. Technology has presented scientifically better quality formats (HDCD, SCD, DVD-A) but consumerism rules the roost and I doubt any of these formats will ever have the acceptance of CD. (although this took almost 10 years to be mainstream, so maybe more time is needed). The question is ... where to from here? I have no doubt that solid state media is the way of the future, the only mystery is what format, and what Audio resolution? In a world where digital camera resolution continues to go up, audio resolution continues to go down. :| Just my $0.02 USD (or $0.01 AUD) worth. L8R GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Timed MDLP Recordings
Nick, I don't know much about the timer use, but if you have a PC, Martin Danek's Winremote program is excellent. Used it for quite a few years now. http://www.czechin.com/minidisc/ You can do Batch (script) controlling, Batch Scripting enables you to write sequence of commands (with time synchronisation). Other then the titling features, this is probably the most awesome feature. Cheers GC -Original Message- From: Nick Wall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Hi I want to get a Minidisc deck with the facility to allow timed recordings from the radio. I've got a couple of questions about this... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Help on cables
These are optical cables for high speed computer switches/routers. (amongst other things) They do not use miniplug/toshlink connectors, instead they use something called ST, it has a locking ring something like a BNC connector. I believe ATT had something to do with the design of this plug. There is also FC and SC style connectors. I didn't find anything at www.cables.cc that will suit your need, but there must be many other online resources you can try. Regards GC -Original Message- From: Luis Dodero [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Can someone take a look for me? The website is: http://www.cables.cc/cgi/cart.pl?db=stuff.datcategory=FIBER_OPTIC and it's the third one down...looks like toslink to miniplug but I'm not sure. Thanks! -Luis - - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Composite v's Component (was: MD and Cassette Walkmans / Macrovi sion).
-Original Message- From: Mike Lastucka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, 18 June 2001 21:58 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans. Except I believe Macrovision should kick in and mess the picture up (light and dark fades). Or is this only present on composite video inputs? It works in both I think. Otherwise what would be the use. Do VCRs even come with composite inputs? SVHS maybe. Everyone else's uses the standard plugs. (whatever the hell they're called) -End Message- Mike, Don't get composite and component mixed up. Composite Video typically uses one RCA, F-Type, or one BNC connector at each end of a 75-ohm coaxial cable to transmit all the signals required for colour video: luminance (brightness) and chrominance (colour). Video colour modulation schemes such as NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) and PAL (Phase Alternation Line) are examples of composite video. Cable TV often includes sound within your cable TV connection. S-Video uses MiniDin 4-pin connectors at each end of a cable that has two small 75-ohm coaxial cable lines running within it. S-video keeps the luminance signal (brightness signal) and chrominance signal (colour signal) separated. One line (or pin) carries the luminance signals, one carries the chrominance signals, and the other two lines (or pins) each are ground wires. Adding the luminance and chrominance signals together produces a composite video signal (above). S-video is also known as Separate Video or Y/C video because the Y signal (brightness) and C signal (colour) are separated. S-video is designed to provide a better quality picture than composite video. Component Video typically uses three RCA connectors or three BNC connectors at each end of a cable consisting of three separate 75-ohm coaxial cable lines within it. However, three individual 75-ohm coaxial cables with the same connectors can also be used. Component video separates the luminance signal (brightness signal) from the sub-components of the chrominance signal (the blue signal and the red signal). Notice that blue and red will produce green to achieve a completed RGB (red, green, blue) signal. Component video is designed to provide a better quality picture than s-video. RGB Video typically uses four or five RCA or BNC connectors at each end of a cable consisting of four or five individual 75-ohm coaxial cable lines within it. Again, these can be four or five individual 75-ohm coaxial cables. (Compare RGB Video with Component Video above, as they are often confused.) RGB video typically describes a computer video signal, not a television screen signal (which are typically NTSC signals or PAL signals). RGB signals are incompatible with NTSC and PAL signals, however special adaptors can be purchased to convert between them. The first three lines carry the red, green, and blue signals (the RGB signals) separately. The other two lines carry the horizontal sync and vertical sync (which can be combined into one line). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Macrosplat disabled.
http://www.svideocomposite.com/svideovcr1.html Has anyone seen these? ... according to the web site it kills Macrosplat. Regards GC (Sorry for the extra non MD content). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans.
When was the last time someone on this m-list purchased a Cassette walkman ? Are they still very popular ? They are still on the shelves but I don't know anyone who has bought one in the last 3 years. Perhaps parents still buy them for their kids? shrug I bought one in 1990 (the smallest Panasonic available at the time ... cost $400 AUD) .. it lasted 3 years and after 5-6 trips to the repair agent they declared the motor was cactus and not available as a spare part. Bummer The next thing I bought was a MZR-3 .. cost $1200 AUD One trip to the repair agent in year 2000 ($150), and it still works. Never looked at a tape walkman again. L8R GC -Original Message- From: Neil [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] But that may also be it's downfall, too. Cassette walkmans came down in price, once higher-end portable audio became available. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans.
-Original Message- From: las [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I was in a Wal Mart one day and spoke to a woman who had just gotten a DVD player. Except she had no way to use it with her RF in only TV. She was told that she was going to have to buy an expensive converter. She had left by the time that it occurred to me that all she needed was to plug her DVD player into her video recorder. When she pressed play on the DVD player with the recorder set to line in, the output would go through the VCRs RF output. Except I believe Macrovision should kick in and mess the picture up (light and dark fades). Or is this only present on composite video inputs? L8R GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: . MD-Sony complaints
Um... do MP3's just magically appear out of thin air? ;) Sh!t Yeah ... we all *know* MP3's are free music put out by the record companies. grin Seriously, though. You still have to rip/encode MP3s at some point, then transfer them. Not real-time but definitely not a trivial undertaking. (That said, there are 4x CD-MD recorders which basically eliminate the Actually with Audiograbber you can rip directly from the CD and encode on the fly. With a P4 this takes about 10-15 minutes, using my 12X CD-RW 8 odd minutes to burn a full CD or about 2 minutes to burn 1 album of MP3's (slightly slower if onto CDRW at 10X - when you can find 10X CDRW's). It's so much simpler then the early days and command line ripping and mp3 encoding (who remembers those times?). MD's biggest error was not to allow faster then real time transfers, even DCC had a computer link so you could dump raw DDC data to PC (the DCC-175 I think was the model) - they had software to play it back. Even if there was a physical MD limit due to the need to apply heat at the correct temperature for recording ... 2X-4X transfer would have been better then nothing. I know there is a CD-MD deck, but I'm talking MD to MD, MD to PC or PC to MD. Gimme a USB port on all MD portables and decks ... then watch the MD take off. Cheers GuyC PS: My opening line ... I *was* kidding. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: DCC info.
las [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: And compared to the DCC the Md is a huge success. Although it is possible that there is a DCC-list like the MD-list on the net, I kind of doubt it. There was/is a list at http://www.lightlink.com/drogers/DCC-L/ I don't know if it's still active .. anyone care to join it grin. At least we can still buy blanks and there is still the occasional new unit and advance taking place in MDs. The blanks issue is a problem for DCC, although with a drill press and a careful eye/hand, you can turn a normal chrome compact cassette into a DCC. Cheers GuyC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Serious contender for MD
The Neo 25 http://ssiamerica.com/products/neo25/ First serious contender for MD. Battery life could be better. No editing features but still an impressive list of goodies. Look forward to someone's first review. Sony better start to integrate MD and PC's with better then real time USB transfers, or get left behind. Cheers Guy DESCRIPTION The Neo 25 is a portable based MP3 player. It uses an internal laptop drive to store music and has an internal MP3 decoder board. Its interface operates much like the Neo 35. With this player you no longer have to worry about bringing your CD catalog along on a trip or worry about scratched CD's. With the simple USB interface, you can upload your songs quickly and be on your way. When connected to your computer, the Neo 25 shows up just like a normal hard-drive on your computer as you just copy the songs right into the unit. Your road trips will never be the same once you've used a portable MP3 player with thousands of songs at your fingertips. You can also use Neo 25 as an external drive, copy files, take them elsewhere, presentations, videos, documents, emails, and just connect it to any USB port of any Computer. FEATURES · Uses laptop drive (purchase with our without) · Runs off of included Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (4 hours of use) · AC adapter for charging battery or use with out battery · PC and macintosh see unit as another hard-drive when hooked up via USB · Supports MP2 and MP3 at 8-320 Kbps (including VBR) · Accepts playlists (M3U files) · Easily upgradable via downloadable firmware · Digital anti-shock mechanism (music played from digital buffer) · Reads FAT16 or FAT32 formats · Built-in equalizer · IR card-sized remote control · Four line LCD displays track/directory information, volume, and play mode · Includes various play modes, including randomization · Works also as a portable USB hard-drive! · One full year warranty WHAT DOES IT COME WITH? · Neo 25 unit · Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery · IR remote control · Carrying bag and manual · Stereo headphones · USB cable · World Wide AC/DC Power Adapter 90-240V · 6GB ,12GB and 20GB laptop hard-drives (optional) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: sec: unclassified: Serious contender for MD
Laptop HDD reliability and ability to deal with abuse (vibrations/knocks/temperature) seems to be a bit of a mystery to me. I'm sure we can all re-tell stories of HDD's dying regularly (had it's happen to me). But I've also had extreme good use from other field units. I work for Rally Australia's Technology Group, we have been using Laptops in the field for 5 years. I can't remember a single HDD failure ... these get abused and transported everywhere, interstate and overseas (China last time). And have coped with extreme amounts of dust, extremes of temperature, and vibrations whilst in use. Why new technology is unable to produce HDD's that last in these conditions is a question I can't answer. But I know you can stick an MD through the wash and it will still work .. try that with a HDD :) As part of my job I put rugged laptops out in the AU bush and in Army vehicles and I can tell you for a fact that a laptop HDD will NOT cope with the type of abuse a portable would contend with. Once the heads hit the platters it all over baby start again or if you're lucky a refomat may recover it. A HDD in a home deck is fantastic, but not on the road. You could use a nitrogen purged ruggedised version but no one will pay $2K for a MP3 portable. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Serious contender for MD
Shawn Lin wrote: Laptop HD-based MP3 players are nothing new. Here's one that's rather popular with MP3'ers right now... http://www.nomadworld.com/welcome.asp The Nomads are 6Gb too ... but is this replaceable ? The Nomad is kinda large (more like a portable CD player) Do the Nomads have the ability to act as a portable HDD (for any file type?) I do like the ability to record WAV uncompressed at 48Khz .. Nice. The bottom line is MD is getting swamped with all these other new technologies and unless they stay on the ball and start adding professional and consumer use requirements (like faster then real time transfers) I believe it will go the way of the dodo (or should I say the Tassie Tiger which there is a small amount of hearsay evidence that it may not be extinct just yet). How many others are starting to feel this way ? Funny part is, if Sony had been listening to it's early adopters (like the good subscribers to mdl) then they would have had the jump on all these new technologies and truly cemented MD's place in history like Vinyl, Compact Cassette and CD (now DVD) and not considered by the next generation to be just another DCC, DAT, LD, or BETA (all of which have their use, but in the general public's view are dead and buried formats). Cheers GC PS: I recently came across some old video cassettes that I don't know the history of .. they are huge (50% larger then VHS and really thick) I've never seen a player that can play them ... anyone know something about these? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: off topic: video cd
On 17 Apr 2001, at 18:30, Nathan White wrote: My question is weather it is possible to record a Video CD in real-time with my cd burner using my video cards 'video in' port. From my knowledge of VCDs, no, as you'd have to capture the video, then encode it to MPEG-1, then burn it to the CD. :( You can speed up the process and reduce HDD space if you use something like the WinTV-PVR. http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/ http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/html/WinTV-PVR.htm Although you can't burn on the fly, you can do the compression in real time and have the files ready for burning there and then (after you edit out the ads and such). CheersGC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Off topic... Iomega Rebate
The point is Iomega's Jaz and Zip drives suck. :) Well I have a USB zip drive, and I've never had a problem with it :) I've got a dead 2Gb Jazz disc (just says invalid, cannot format). So far Iomega have ignored me, they cost $205 AUD, wonder if I can claim $40 USD. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD reviews.
I don't know if the general public pays much attention to review sites but at http://www.computingreview.com/reviews/index_sound.asp the number of consumer reviews on MD products is practically non-existent. We'd all like them to get an "informed" review at minidisc.org, but many people just go looking for consumer review sites first before purchasing (especially if purchasing online). There is no new models included, but overall the reviews are very favourable. (go and compare that to the MP3 player section!) Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: recording to CD
I've had a problem like that before. This might be because of your hard drive -- it could be too slow for audio. Mine is. I only have 5400 RPM drive instead of at least 7200. Other things to watch for. Dependent on the PCI slot the soundcard is in. Believe it or not my experience is that soundcards seem to work better in one slot then another ... it's s techo thing about polling, IRQ'S and DMA'S. (not within my knowledge base to explain it though) Watch for that Internet connection .. you will be amazed how many of your ports are being scanned and other unwanted traffic. Defrag and optimise your HDD. writing to contiguous free space is alot easier for the HDD to keep up. (use something like Nortons speedisk) Watch for the virus protection programs ... A 5400RPM HDD is plenty fast enough, I used to do ripping on a P166, 32MB, 10Gb HDD with no issues. Maybe it's badly fragmented. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: mp3 to MD - DIY
I have the hoontech unit and it works fine. I too have the Hoontech unit, but be warned it outputs 48Khz ... so if your MD does not have a bitrate converter (like my old MZR-3) it will not record digitally. (my MD decks are fine though) (If anyone knows how to force it to do 44Khz I'd like to hear from them). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: PC ABX
The ultimate sound comparison site. For those interested in sound comparison please check out http://www.pcabx.com/product/index.htm All the types of MP3 (different encoders), even a MD-JB920 on test. If you have the bandwidth it's worth the download. Even more interesting is the whitepapers on the ABX method. http://www.oakland.edu/~djcarlst/abx_pub.htm Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony E500 vs. E700 vs. E900
First off, I absolutely love my MZ-R90. Now onto rant mode: I think everyone here "loves" their MD gear. (sometimes just a little tooo much :) I do play music, and I am looking for super long recordings. If I want quality recording I go DAT. Don't kid yourself, MD is lossy compression, is not CD quality, and is unsuitable for archiving (or mastering for a CD, if you prefer) for that reason. The question is not over the actual technical ability for MD to faithfully reproduce CD sound ... the key is in the users *perception* that MD is CD quality. No-one debates the fact that compression using ATRAC = data loss, but can people tell? I can point to the fact that the AC3 5.1 soundtrack is actually of lower quality then CD, but do people complain? ... NO. And that's because of "fitness of use". If you can't ever hear tell the difference, does it matter? I will challenge anyone in a doubleblind listening test to identify the difference between CD and the latest ATRAC version. If you can, then you are certainly in the minority. For the rest of the world population MD meets "fitness of use", this can include (but not exclusively limited to) archiving, portable audio, master recordings, car audio, bootlegs and any other of the 1000's of uses MD has been put to. LP2/LP4 also have their use ... whilst I can't attest to having "actually" listened to a LP4 recording, I can imagine what they may sound like based on my MP3 experiments and the effect of ever reducing bit-rates can have on recordings. Taking this into consideration LP2/LP4 will certainly have their use ... LP4 seems to be the ticket for lectures, talking books, Whilst LP2 seems a candidate for portable audio, car audio and other places where external noises interfere with sound quality. Here is an experiment just WAITING to be done ... pick a piece of music, something simple but complex (dynamic range, tempo, instrument placement). Do a digital recording in SP, LP2, LP4 dump back to CD digitally and compare on a reference system. (remembering that the recording can only be a s good as the original). Make the WAV files available for all, so that others can burn a CD and make a decision for themselves. 30 sec clips should be enough (x3 = approx 15Mb download) It amazes me that people will spend thousands of dollars on their instruments, including microphones and preamps and other miscellaneous recording gear, and then balk at shelling out $700 for a DAT. Instead they go for a $200 MD. (I'm just going with rock bottom here.) And then they throw away a lot of the signal. Does it sound great? Yes. Does it sound as good as it could? No. Plus you have severely degraded your chances of future restoration possibilities. What amazes me more, is people who spend $1000's on Hi-Fi and put it in a 10'x10' room, full of furniture and wonder why it doesn't sound that good. MD has many uses. Long Play mode is one of them. Recording music is one of them. I will even go so far as to suggest that recording music in a LP mode is one of them (oh, no! heresy!) But don't delude yourself that you are getting high quality recordings in whatever MD mode you use. Don't delude yourself you are getting an "exact" copy, but do recognise that using 5:1 compression, MD is probably giving you the best damn "real time" compressed recording available. "Fitness of use" :) L8R GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Subwoofer out
Outputs from amps are *typically* of six types. 1. Speaker outs (from power or integrated amps - not pre amps) 2. Monitor outs (non volume attenuated - as in tape loops) 3. Line outs (volume attenuated - to hook your power amps to) 4. LFE (Low Frequency out - volume attenuated - some with selectable bass roll off). 5. Headphone out. 6. Chain Line outs (from power amp to power amp for bi-amping .. volume attenuated from the original source). I would not recommend using a Monitor out for a subwoofer, you will not have volume control. It is possible to use a line out to an active subwoofer but you must realise it will be the full frequency range. Your sub should have it's own low pass filter in this case. Whether to use the amps LFE bass roll off or not, is dependant on your subwoofer setup and quality of it's own bass roll off filter. Most $1000+(USD) subs have very good variable bass roll off filter. Mono or stereo subs? .. Depends on your budget and room in your house. I've heard some great results in large rooms (I mean 8mx5m+) with two stereo subs (chained from the power amps - not via the LFE which is "usually" mono only) but my own preferred configuration is a single high end sub for music (a Miller and Kreisel MX-200) and an additional lower end sub MK V-75 that gets turned on for movies *only* (to get that real feel of explosions). My final word on Subs is use them sparingly. Whilst subterranean bass is fun in a night club, and movies (and for waking the neighbours grin) it's not high quality when serious music listening is taking place. You should think the bass is coming from the main speakers, if you can "hear" the sub ... it's too loud. Unless you have very bass-weak front speakers, try not to use a low end sub for stereo music, it's better suited for movies. The higher end subs can be integrated into a music system ... but only if the bass is very tight and below 40-50Hz. Oh .. and experiment with sub placement .. keep away from corners, and away from TV's (and computer monitors!) if the sub is not magnetically shielded (there is some BIG magnets in there). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Subwoofer out
Dan, Ok, from reading the numerous on and off topic posts, i believe the answer to my question is: Yes, it is possible to use a Subwoofer with a line out jack, provided that the subwoofer has its own low pass filter. Does that sound right? Correct ... without a LPF the sub will be amplifying full range, not an ideal situation, but OK. *Almost* all Powered subs have their own variable LPF. (normally from 40-120Hz) Some THX subs are permanently fixed at 80Hz, most will have a phase switch (some have a variable phase), some allow line-in only (low level), others have speaker in (high level), many have both. I use a switchbox that allows me to use the lineouts chained from my power amps to the sub for music listening, and then I can switch it to the variable LFE output of my amp for movies. Automatically gives you 2 bass levels without having to adjust the volume levels on the back of the sub (which is a pain). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD to PC?
I believe there are daughter boards that you can buy to add a digital input to SB Live. Yes from Hoontech, I have one (DBIII) for my SBLive and it works perfectly well, one issue to note the output is 48khz not 44. www.hoontech.com they are very good value for money. Regards GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZ-R55 output in only one channel
Incidentally, when I pull the jack about 1/6 of the way out of the flush position I hear sound in two channels It is likely you are crossing the part of the single channel, over to both (you are getting dual mono). 3.5mm jacks are notoriously bad for losing the ability to connect properly, I have a walkman and a radio that are both faulty in this regard. but am not sure of a way to test to see if it is a stereo signal. Any suggestions? Record a track with only left for 10sec, then a track with only right for 10 seconds. The most simple way, record in stereo from a source with RCA outputs ... remove one RCA output and then the next in turn and then use both together. Listen to the result. If you want to get more fancy use your PC to create a track with only left and then only right, something like Cooledit#, Creative Wave Studio% or SoundForge* will do the job. Cheers GC # = shareware version available. % = free with any Creative Soundcard. * = commercial program, extremely powerful but costly. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD recorder with timer
A computer, Martin's Winremote using scripting and a Sony home deck will fit the bill perfectly! You can setup even the titling after each session (eg.. time and date of recording) for each track. That's twice in the last two days I've sung Martins praises ... maybe I should ask for an adverting allowance grin Cheers GC In the absence of any other solution, I suppose you could get a MD recorder that has a "synchro-start" feature-- It won't record until it receives a digital signal. Then hook it up to your computer with a digital output, and use the various timer functions on your computer to start record/playback software. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Is there on the market a MD-recorder which could start recording at a preprogrammed date/time ? Kind regards MJ Wiechowski - - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Multiple generations (was - copying sound files to MD 1x (was question))
I'd love to hear how many generations it really takes before you start to notice the loss. But since I can't make a digital copy from a digital copy, I have no way of trying this experiment. In a completed experiment comparing Sony and Sharp ATRAC (results of which I never officially released). I did multi digital "SCMS free" generations with Sharp and Sony. I only kept the 5th and 10th generation of each. And yes by the 5th generation the degradation is pretty obvious, by the tenth you'd have to be tone deaf not to notice. What was interesting is that Sony and Sharp start to sound very different. Loading them up in Sound Forge also revealed massive changes ... dynamics had completely gone, actually the files looked nothing like the originals. If someone is willing to host these files on there WebPages I'll arrange an unload to them. (they are large .. but only approx 30 secs files at 44/16 ... for demonstration purposes maybe a very high bitrate MP3 *might* be OK (320bps). Please note I will be away from Email for 2 weeks, so if you send me some comments directly, I can't read them until the 13 November. (not coming into work during *my* holiday - no matter what the "emergency" is). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Why MD?
James Jarvie [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote Sure I was lured by the idea of titling. But that has become such a chore that I haven't really kept up with it. It's a chore no more if you have WinRemote and a Sony home deck with an IR remote. (and a PC of course :) Martin's program is just "the duck's nuts", I wouldn't title any other way. (in fact friends bring their MD's to my place just to do remote titling). The investment is minimal. L8R GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MZR-3 fixed.
The Issue: Well for the first time in it's life (which is 6 years) the MZR-3 started to give me trouble. So even though it's so old, having paid $1200AUD for it brand new (in the days when the Aussie dollar was about $0.80USD and not the $0.50US it now gets), I decided it was at least worth getting a technician to look at. The Problem: The unit would shut itself down on mains or battery for no known reason. ... could shake it like mad and it would be OK, give it the smallest bump and it might turn off, leave it alone and it would turn off. The Tech Report: At first they couldn't find the problem looked at the power side of things and everything was OK. Then up on the "bench" they found the unit was getting a shut down command. the problem was sourced to a couple of faulty microswitches. The Damage: Parts have to come from interstate (from NSW to WA - approx 3000kms). Add in the labour charge, a full internal clean, head re-alignment and testing and you get $159. I consider this OK as it's still short of the $600+AUD we have to pay for a MZR90. So I'm writing it off as $26AUD investment in maintenance per year, not too hard to take. The Conclusion: Shelling out the dough next week when they finish (ie when the parts arrive). So the MZR-3 lives on and in this case was worth fixing will be hanging on to it until LP2-4 becomes standard across all the MD range, then maybe it's time to upgrade. (PS: I have a JE-520 which I use for recording anyway). Don't overlook the older units ... as sometimes they are worth salvaging. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Innogear
All you MP3 fans, check out http://www.innogear.com/index.html The Minijam is one cool bit of hardware, not that practical ... but cool none the less. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD to DAT and Back?
Is the optical output of a MD deck readable by the optical input of a DAT deck? Yes. (see note 1) If so, do SCMS protocols apply across platforms (MD to DAT)? Yes. (see note 2) Note 1. The DAT *may* record at 48/44/32khz whereas the MD will be at 44khz output (although most will accept/record the other rates and convert it). I'm sure others can inform you of the +ve's -ve's of this issue. Note 2. If it (the DAT) is not professional grade gear then SCMS applies, same for the MD. You will need at least one of them to ignore, or change SCSM settings if you wish to go beyond 1 digital generation. Regards GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Green Pens and all that Jazz.
Just read another idea that could be the cousin of the green pen. Someone claimed that using "Rain-X" (you know the stuff used on car windscreens) improves the sound of CD's. The only logical reason I can see this working is if your CD was dirty in the first place and needed cleaning. Anyone care to try it on perfectly good CD or MD and find out? (you could kiss goodbye the lubricant on the recordable MD surface). GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD on MP3.com
As the subject states, there is references (links) to MD equip on MP3.com. See http://hardware.mp3.com/hardware/ Looks like even the MP3 people consider MD archival for MP3's as a viable option. CheersGC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Pleasant Surprise
The other day I was playing an old CD on my computer and the names of the songs showed on the screen. I guess that some CDs come that way. Larry Or check to see if the names aren't already in the cdplayer.ini file. L8R GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: winamp
Does anyone know of a replacement MP3 decoder for WinAmp ? The Nitrane one sounds a bit shitty to me, but I find the program so easy to use ! An alternative to Winamp is Sonique. http://sonique.lycos.com/ It uses it's own decode engine (AE4 mpeg audio decoder) And the available Skins are alot more interesting than Winamp. L8R GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: File locking (was End Search)
I have a question for Windoze gurus. Can I turn off file locking on a file? On occasion, I'd love to start playing the files I record before the recording is finished but the file is locked until the recording is finished. As far as I know this cannot be done ... it's all down to the software that's doing the recording. I don't recommend it, but this *might* work. - Settings - Control Panel - System - Performance - File System - Trouble Shooting - Disable New File Sharing and Locking Semantics | REPEAT I don't recommend it, do it at your own peril| Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: microphones concealing tips
Heres' what i did when i recorded the +LIVE+ concert. I've got a old button up collared shirt that i bought from an OP-Shop for $2 which i use to conceal the mics. There's a I ask this question to people that record concerts with MD recorder and microphones. How do u dress? Where do u conceal the recorder Another method. This is probably a little un-ethical (but then again isn't recording a concert). You need to get a special card that does not allow a security guard to wave a detector over you or make you walk through a security device ... you get one of these if you have a pacemaker or defibrillator. If they insist, you can specify from the waist down. If they still insist you tell them that the defib can possibly be set off buy such a scan and that if it does you'll sue the arse off them (plus they could have an unconscious person at their feet). ... 10/10 times (even if they call their supervisor) you get through without a scan. :) Cheers GC NB: Medically it is *unlikely* a pacemaker or defib will be set off (effected adversely), but it is possible (recorded cases) so I do not suggest anyone with this type of inplantable device allows themselves to be scanned. On your card there is a hotline to call if you have any concerns .. use it, it could save your life. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD - CD Deck
On Thu, 11 May 2000 11:48:03 +0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Note ... be careful of SCMS limitations. If the original MD was recorded digitally, you *may* not be able to make another digital copy to CDR. (This applies to most consumer equipment) Neil [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Is this the case, though? (speculating) wouldn't it be set to penultimate,in the same way as prerec CDs - 'cos you can normally make one generation of digital copy from them, using domestic equipment. You are correct but I was pointing out the "possibility" that when one is making multiple records/edits of material digitally, then they *may* run into SCSM issues whether they made the original recording or not. A SCMS stripper or a "professional" CD recorder maybe needed in this case. (read in extra $$$'s). Neil [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: I'm not sure I buy why prerec MDs should be different (from a SCMS perspective) from prerec CDs. They are not ... but when was it specified we are talking about prerec MD's or CD's ?? We are talking about re-recording digitally, previous recorded material. (see the first post). SCMS is something to be concerned about when making multiple transfers, I've encountered the problem when editing DAT tapes. DAT - CDR - MD is sometimes a "no go" due to SCMS ... I thought it irresponsible NOT to mention the "possibility" of running into SCSM problems. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD - CD Deck
| Does anyone know where there is a deck with both a minidisc | and a CD-R in it.. You could use an MD deck plus a CDR recorder; the transfer runs at 1x but there's no computer involved. Note ... be careful of SCMS limitations. If the original MD was recorded digitally, you *may* not be able to make another digital copy to CDR. (This applies to most consumer equipment) A SCMS stripper or a "professional" CD recorder maybe needed in this case. (read in extra $$$'s). Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
