MD: . PC-based ATRAC3
Hello- Someone posted a link to the ATRAC3 codec the other day, so I downloaded and installed it. I've been converting using SoundForge5 and the save-as option. Saving as wav, while selecting the ATRAC3 option with 132 bitrate (105 for online stuff). Anyway. I don't know if it's better than MP3--most would say it is and I wouldn't disagree. But it's a hassle converting tracks one at a time, and I'm wishing for an automated process. I have not been able to find a converter that allows custom codec selection. Everything either converts to MP3 or RA so if anyone knows of a customizable encoder it would be great. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Sony Commercials
On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, fpga wrote: In fact there were two double-page full-colour ads in different parts of the magazine. One was MD-generic (foucussing on the MP3-PC-MD chain) and the other was R900-specific. Seems Sony is really pumping the UK market up for a big one. I also saw this ad (with the doll) in Muzik magazine. I don't live in the UK, but I do read Muzik every month which is published there. The ad for the 900 is really cool looking. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . nightingale pro6--user review
Hello- I tried looking for this card in various stores and websites and couldn't find it. Finally found someone selling them new on ebay and I got one. The place was in Canada and it costs me $60 including shipping. Not a bad price for a sound card with optical/digital in/out and DVD/AC3 6.0 sound (which I'm not using right now). Set up was pretty easy. The optical/digital daughter board has some plastic on the right side that made it impossible to put in my computer the way I wanted to. I had to take out my usb card, and one pci slot is now wasted, but I don't have a complaint about that. Don't need more than two usb ports right now anyway. But if you're low on pci slots, you may want to think about this. Basically, the daughter board will only fit when placed to the right of the main card, and can not be placed on the left. You'll probably have to end up putting the daughter board in the last slot, and the main card one above it. This may be good in that the sound card will be far away from the fan and drives in your PC, possibly cutting down on any internal noise. Ran into some problems later with the PC not booting up. Took the card out, and completely disabled the system's built-in sound and put the card back in and presto--no problems. I suggest you disable whatever other sound card/built in sound you have before installing this. You don't have to remove your drivers, just disable them. Somehow, my PC doesn't automatically shut off now which is weird, but it doesn't bother me. I just shut off manually and there aren't any problems with drive-scans during the next bootup. Recording to MD is dead easy with the software that comes with it. Set the pause time between tracks (mine's at 3), compile your files and you're good to go. My computer didn't come with an internal digital cable from the cd-rom to sound card (analog only) so I need to score one of those cables. For now I'm going to go with the rip and copy method instead of copying direct from cd to md. An extra step, but not a big deal with me since ripping is pretty quick anyway. By the way, it comes with an extra long optical cable. I'd say it's around 9 feet. All in all, this is well worth the money. If you've got a crappy sound card in your PC, or are still going with the built-in sound, get this thing. It even has an option to support MDLP recording--it's quite modern. I don't know what's different about that, but maybe it does something to prep the files or something. At any rate, MDLP support is there, and it's obvious from the documentation that they had MD recording in mind when they made this card. The people I ordered it from on ebay were very cool and sent is pretty quickly--CompuGlory out of Toronto. By the way, the latest New Order single Crystal kicks total ass! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . DAT recorder question
Hello- I remember someone posting a DAT list address here a while back but I didn't keep it. I was hoping someone could help me, or point me to a good resource. I'm trying to buy a portable DAT recorder, but most are out of my price range. I've found one that is, but I wanted to see if it's worth getting. It's made by AIWA, and the model number is HD-S100. It's used from ebay. And I'm trying to see if it's a decent unit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . where do *you* like to use minidisc
Hello- I was trying to see where you guys like to use you minidisc players/recorders. Since this is the MD (and not mp3) mailing list. I take my E60 and R50 on any trip that I take. Whether it's the beach, or the lake, or the mountains. In the cabin/hotel/motel room I hook it up to my harman kardon powered computer speakers and voila--instant sound system to get the party started for everyone. I have begun to the see the limitations though, mainly having to transfer all my CDs (there are wy too many) onto MD. Compilations are great on MD but CDs where every song is good tends to want to stay on CD unless it's good for working out. In a few weeks, I'll be traveling to Reno on business for 4 months and you *know* my computer speakers and MD player and recorder will be going with me. I hear Reno is ultra-boring so MD will be my savior. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . the R700 is ugly
Hello- I finally got to see the R700 up close, at Tower of all places. I was put off by how ugly the thing is. Compared to my R50 which is curvy and delicious looking, the R700 is a brick. Pretty thick and with straight angles and everything. The color is ugly too, and only one headphone output?! Anyway. I do see myself buying a portable MDLP recorder at some point, but it won't be for a while. I haven't seen the R900 yet, and I'm super-excited to see the R909. Although my next purchase will have be a minidisc player for the car. That's got to happen. //future-shock/ http://www.wam.umd.edu/~payvand [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: recording audio to video tapes
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === What I actually want is to record shows off the radio without having to change media. Figured that if a videotape can hold 6 hours, then I could get the show on without doing much more than turning the radio and recording on with power timers. iT takes forever to convert a huge wave file in to an mp3, last time I did it, it took not much less than real time recording. I suppose my disk just isn't fast enough. Iomega.com has a free program called recordit. It records mp2 (yes that's right) on the fly. No need to record as wav and then convert. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . Nightingale PRO 6
Hello- Since reading the review posted here a couple of weeks ago: http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/reviews/zoltrix_nightingale/ I've been looking to buy this thing and no luck. I've looked on buy.com, computershopper.com, and even went to compusa and nobody has it. There seems to be too much demand and not enough product. Does anyone know of a place that's selling this? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . blanks in bulk
Hello- I've decided it's time to stop buying our blanks 10 at a time. They just get used up too quickly. I remember seeing a place that sold a 40-74min/10-80min combo for something like $75 but I didn't save the link. And now I can't find it. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? It's not minidisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Marking tracks on MZ-R900
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I'm trying to add track marks to a recording on my MZ-R900, and would like to know how to do it accurately. Currently I press pause when it gets to the right spot, then tarck-mark. Is there a better way? Beyond setting automatic marking (every five minutes, or at any 2 sec pause), you're doing them the best way that *I* know how. Are you guys saying that the R900 (which seems to be top of the line right now) doesn't have a simple track mark button? Good god. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZ-R50 potentially dying
I've noticed lately that in bass heavy recordings (or even when I'm just in the studio with the band and pounding away on the drums), my recordings are starting to get choppier and choppier by the session. I pay attention to R50 stuff because I have one too. From what I've gathered here, strong vibrations kill it. I remember someone else saying they had theirs on top of an amp and then it started to weird out on them. I don't know to what extent your unit may be damaged, but it might be good to put it on some pillows or something from now on when you record. I also remember reading in the manual that strong vibrations (like bass) may potentially damage the unit. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Headphones
Hello- Please disregard the mistakes, I've been having drinks with a friend I haven't seen in three years. I've been using the same pair of headphones (not to be mistaken with earphones) for 10 years now. They were my brother's, just like the 2 CDs that I borrowed from him--but hey, he's my brother. They are Sony MDR-V4. I'm guessing if they're still making them, they're up to V9 by now. They're those kinds of headphones that white people don't like to use because they're big. But not nearly as big as DJ headphones--like the Sony 700 which everyone loves to have. I made the mistake of not getting them when a friend worked at Sony in New York, but there was a defect with the hinges of their early ones anyway. Hey, anyone think Sony tests our their products in stores sometimes? kinda rude, but those things that work are nice. My old Sonys are pretty worn now, and they're definitely not small, but they carry sound quite nicely. They're versatile because they have screw-on adapters to go from 1/4 to 1/8, and they last. Not for exercise I guess although mine have absorbed quite a lot of sweat over the years. Just the thing for the train and/or bus though. or the PC or whatever else. I also use them as microphones now which is great because people never know when they're being recorded. haha--suckers ;-) I'm still happy with real oversized headphones after all these years. They cost a little more, but they sound good, and they last. I'm in the market for a new one myself and I'll definitely post when I've bought the one. Although I'm sure there are some smaller ear/headphones that sound good. Have a good week everybody. //future-shock/ http://www.wam.umd.edu/~payvand [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . R700 in URB magazine
Hello- The R700 is featured in the gadgets pages of the current issue of URB (American techno magazine). There's some other neat stuff also for all you gadget freaks. This is the current issue with Digweed on the cover. BTW, is it unusual to own and/or want multiple MD players and recorders? I think I've gone MD crazy. //future-shock/ http://www.wam.umd.edu/~payvand [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZR700 warranty?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === You should buy the warranty. I have a JE440 and E60 and I have BB warranties on both. I don't abuse electronics, but you *know* I don't have any concerns when I take the E60 outside. If it breaks, they'll fix it. It's worth the $10/year. I was in the electronics sales business for a while (Ward's and BB) and all of my coworkers also bought extended warranties when they bought stuff. I recently bought the R50 from someone on ebay. It's in great condition, but you know I'm not going to have it laying around without its sack like I do the E60. I think Best Buy has changed their policy though so go and get it quickly before it's too late. In the past they gave 30 days from date of sale to buy the extended warranty but I think that's changed. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Luis Dodero Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 12:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MZR700 warranty? Hi all, I'm back after a really long time...a few years ago I bought a grey market Kenwood DMC-G7R and about a month later it broke on me -sniff- so I stepped out of the world of Minidisc until now! I've got me an MZR-700 which I'm extremely impressed with. Anyway, my question is, should I have gotten a Best Buy extended warranty with it? It's 39 bucks for 4 years...and after my luck with my Kenwood...are the Sony's reliable? I remember the trusty old MZR 3's and MZR 30's, but I don't know about any of the curent units (this one's made in Malaysia). Thanks! -Luis - 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: . a good mic for portable MD
Hello all- I finally bought a portable minidisc recorder (R50) which I hope to use for sampling. I went over to radio shack today to look at microphones, and I was not very impressed. Their response range was from 70 to around 11,000 hz. Is this the best I can expect for microphones with 1/8 jacks? Are there places that sell better mics? If you know, please do tell. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: DCC?
Hello- I know this is the MD list, but I figured some of you probably had DCC players back in the day. In my ever-lasting quest for a recording medium that provides optical/digital out (for transfer to PC/CDR) I have come across a DCC deck. It's going for $50 on ebay right now, and has optical/coax in/out. I also get the feeling that maybe DCC is not compressed sound? Only problem is finding blanks. The guy is giving two blanks with the unit, and I guess I could just recycle, but does anyone know of a place selling blank DCC? Is it worth getting into? The price is right, but do you guys think it's totally a dead medium at this point? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Digital matching a wave (was: If MDs had come out before CDs)
With due respect (and perhaps I'm misinterpreting what you say), this statement is completely false. Digital achieves a wave perfectly, provided you sample the wave at twice the highest frequency you're trying to capture. Flaws can be introduced in the conversion (A/D and D/A) steps, but these are quantifiable (and appear simply as correlated noise), there's no missing, magic, element of wave-ness that a digital representation lacks. This is what I'm thinking. Think of a perfect sine wave on an old analog oscillator. Digital is in essence a series of ones and zeros. To duplicate that analog sine wave digitally, you are limited to those ones and zeros--up and over. The higher the sampling rate, the smaller those steps--kinda like how you would get jaggies on fonts a few years ago. Monitors have improved so things don't look all pixelesque, just as A/D converters have improved in their resolution. I am curious to learn exactly how sampling at twice the highest frequency changes things. I'm trying to visualize it, but I can't grasp it. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . MD-Sony complaints
Which was exactly my arguement, availability, thats why MiniDisc's aren't as popular as CD's, prerecorded ones are in the majority hard to find, and you find an average consumer who wants to wait up to 80 minutes to listen to some music on their portable This is true too. If Sony would introduce 4-8X combo CD-player MD recorder at cheap prices, it might ignite a minidisc fire. But they probably think that might lessen their brand name. But I think it would be a good start and might up sales of their upper-level models as well. I showed my MD player to an old boss at work once, and the first question he asked was if you could buy pre-recorded music. Sony needs to either price this medium low enough for teenagers to buy, or get better pre-recorder MD coverage. Older people are usually too busy to take on another format, one that's pretty much blank digital tape at that. In other news, I was cleaning out some boxes the other day and found an old magazine with a DCC advert in it. haha. MD has a lot of life in it still. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: If MDs had come out before CDs
I can't even listen to cassettes, they sound so bad to me. When I go back and put on a vinyl record, I realize just how bad they actually sounded. If CDs have a hard edge blame the recording producer, not the medium. What sounds good is all relative. How many times have I been stuck at a light and a car pulls up next to me where the bass is so strong and the volume should that it actually causes my car to shake! But to those dudes in that car it is heaven. Some people claim that a good and new vinyl pressing carries base better. Let us not forget that digital is in essence trying to achieve a wave that it never can. I don't know if the issue is MD trying to match CD, or CD trying to replicate analog sound. Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of CDs and they're so much better than tape. But have you listened to some of your older CDs? They sound pretty bad now because mastering and D/A converter technology were very young then. Good needles, and a good pressing can go a long way--specially on a powerful sound system. But then again almost all recording media are digital anyway so maybe it doesn't matter. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: cAPItaLIze
By the way, Matt, you can't burst my bubble if I'm right, which I am. Besides, how could anyone take seriously any person who is too lazy to use the Caps key on his keyboard? Only a complete wank would criticize a person's capitalization habits on an internet mailing list. Have a good 3-day weekend everybody. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD -- CD-R
what is the best way to take live shows youve recorded on your MD and transfer them to a CD-R on your computer? should i invest in a killer soundcard or is it a waste of money? is it ok to just go mini-to-mini with the CD-RW? is there a reasonably priced MD component that allows for digital output to a burner? All of this is coming from someone that's been looking to do the same thing--record digitally from MD to PC. You need a minidisc recorder with digital coax in/out (not to be confused with optical). Coax is best from what people tell me. And from I've heard optical is not desirable for digital PC transfer, and was probably designed to hook up to high-end receivers. As someone on the list recently described, if the optical in board on your PC does not reclock the optical signal, you'll get PC recordings that change speed unpredictably. And that's worse than analog. Then you need an I/O card that has digital coax in/out and you're good to go. Go to midiman.com and buy one of theirs. They even have one that kills SCMS, but you don't need that to go to PC, only for digital MD-MD copying. Card can be had for less than $100. As far as MD units, I originally had my eye on the Pioneer MJ-17D (the price is right, and it's pretty sweet) but it doesn't have coax out. M-audio (aka midiman) does make a box called CO3 and it is both an optical/coax converter and SCMS killer. So you could go from minidisc to minidisc digitally--pretty damn sweet. The box is about $180 I think. So you could get the 17D and the box and the card for around $500. The MJ-17D can be had for less than $200 brand new on ebay. No MDLP, but a CD only holds 74 minutes anyway. If SCMS removal is not an issue, and you only need to record to PC, then consider some Sony models. The JB920 is pretty inexpensive, but it has a problem where it kills discs. I read this on minidisc.org where they ran indie tests on 5 brands of minidisc. Failure rate was 50% even with good Sony discs. Sony later admitted that the opening for MD insertion was too narrow and fixed later models. But you don't know which model you're gonna get do you? So stay away from the JB920 as far as I know. The JB930 is sweet, but none seems to be going around right now, and it's not MDLP. I like the JB940. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: no more MD at best buy
I was wondering when we would hear the real low down on this. We took Victoria's E60 to best buy today because it wasn't working right, and we had the extended warranty. I was a little pissed when the guy said they had to send it in for repair (I just wanted a new one right then and there), but we got to talking with the service guy about MD. I said that I had heard best buy wouldn't be carrying them any more, and he said that was true. He said he himself had recently bought one (the R500) and that he likes it very much, but best buy is dropping MD. We figured out the problem with the E60 was the lcd remote, but we sent the whole thing in anyway. The service guy was saying that most of the portable MD players in for repair, have problems with the remote stick. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . optical in sound cards
hello- i've been reading what everyone had been writing about sound cards with optical in. i was concerned about what one person wrote about there being a problem with optical in cards that drop sounds if optical cable is not perfect? what does this mean? basically, i need a card that can take the optical out of minidisc, and flawlessly transfer it to the hard-drive of a pc. i don't need anything else (rca inputs, etc) and i'm trying to stick with something that will take up only one pci slot. i guess i want something that won't leave gaps in recording--something that will check the incoming digital signal. any leads would be greatly appreciated. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . optical in sound card--part 2
hello- looking at some optical/digital cards. this one's catching my eye as it also has midi, which i need: http://www.core-sound.com/audiophile_2496.html now, looking at this one here, i notice a difference: http://www.core-sound.com/dio_2496.html the first card hasn't got those two black things which are the toslink optical? i like the first card, but i want to make sure it has the proper inputs before i buy it. my optical out source will be the pioneer MJ-17D with optical out. does anyone here know if the card shown in link #1 will have the optical input i need. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: no more MD at best buy
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === My concern isn't buying units or blanks, but rather getting service if some- thing goes wrong. I've wanted an MZ-R900 since it first came out, but I've waited for it to reach the US before I buy one because I want a locally valid warranty; now let's see if it will be sold here in some color other than retina-burn red. the best buy in rockville, maryland has the R500 for $179. they recently got several of them in. i guess the 700 and 900 can't be far behind. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . good decks with optical out?
hello- we've come to the conclusion that we need a MD deck with optical out. this is mainly so we can transfer the music we make (and record to MD) into the PC with no loss (or little loss) in sound quality. i've been saving up and want to upgrade my PC with more memory, second hard drive, new sound card, USB-MIDI connection, and of course, a minidisc recorder that has optical out. i have the JE440 already, but we'll just put that in some other room or something. no sense in selling a MDLP home deck. so. if you guys have some recommendations on good models with optical out that i could pick up used on ebay please email me. i'm looking at the models listed on minidisc.org, but can't quite get a grasp of which is the one. i guess it would be ideal and cover the basis with something that has optical and digital (coax) input and optical out. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: . good decks with optical out?
hello- what do you guys think of the following models: pioneer MJ-D707 denon DMD-1000 any ideas on what good prices would be on them? don't wanna get ripped off, and i know almost nothing about what a good price is on various MD models. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . difference between JB930 and JB940
hello- subject says it all really. any significant difference between the two? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . does pioneer MJ-D707 have coax out?
hello- last questions today, i promise. according to minidisc.org, the pioneer MJ-D707 does not have coax out. but according to pioneer's website, it does have coax out. which is the truth? anyone here have one or seen one first-hand? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === --- Look, I said sorry, what else do you want, a public execution? Yes - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === hello- if you're short on cash (like myself), i suggest having a look around on half.com. i can refer you if you like and you'll get a $5 off coupon. I buy almost all of my music from there now. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stainless Steel Rat Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 1:46 PM To: MD-L Subject: Re: MD: Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon * Stuart Howlette [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 07 May 2001 | When I have as much money as an unemployed voluntary worker it becomes a | problem As far as the law is concerned, lack of funds to buy a thing does not justify stealing it. And some of us would appreciate it if this list did not get shut down over contributory infringements. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ unknown glowing substance which fell to PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ Earth, presumably from outer space. - 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: LP to MD Scratch/click filter
On Fri, 4 May 2001, Marc Britten wrote: get a good needle, clean off the vinyl and pray marc britten On Fri, May 04, 2001 at 07:00:27AM -0400, Jim Coon wrote: What are some of the ways to copy LP to MD and flter scratches and clicks? good needles are essential. i recommend either Shure (if you're on a budget, but still want quality), or ortofons (if you've got the money). Also do yourself a favor and get a can of grooveglide. every dj has one, and you spray it on the record and it just moves like buttah. of course, you'll want to get as much of the dust off as possible before you spray. a can costs around $25 and is well worth the money. that should give you pretty clean sound. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: . which is better
the sharp MS722, or the sony MZ-R50 i need to use it mainly for outside sampling. some people love sharp, some people say sony is better. i've looked at everything else, and these two are within my price range. if you have a couple of minutes, please email me privately with which you think is better, and why. i would love to hear from owners of both machines specially. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
