Re: MD: Recording MDs with microphones...
Are referring to the CS5360 or the CS5334 ADCs? I think these chips consume ~350mW. I assume that you mix 6-8 channels of analog down to 2, then digitize. So with 6 analog channels, each with programmable gain (and possibly eq), and the other circuitry and microcontroller you're well over 1/2 watt--roughly 20 hrs. with 3-4 AA cells-- is this what you have in mind for a portable MD system? I guess that's not bad, but I would think that you would want to use Crystal's CS53L32 for this application, which brings power consumption down for this system. You lose the peak detect metering, though. Big H!! Do you guys know any average user of MD who are quite familiar with your correspondence? please, do some practical advices, opinions, or such, and spare us of your high- techie- know -how exchange of (impractical) knowledge for the most of us - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Awia AM-F90 Minidisc Mic?
I'm using it with the Sony MZR-55. yes, it is VERY sensitive, sometimes it could be over sensitive, so be careful. At the same time, it is very noisy mic, so additional care is needed ( the first one, it is a less noisy while recording mono; the second, try to put some additional material all over, maybe some headband taken from your old walkman headphones, in order to reduce noise), it is not nice solution, but it works and it's cost effective too in no way I would recommended it for live recording, only for speech! - 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
the fact is: CDs are sounding awful! I spent most of the time with my audio gears trying to minimize CDs impressive numbers and its shrieking character; who the hell is need such a things like 150 dB dynamics, signal nose ratio of 130 db and so onits dynamic and clarity is overentusiastic, as well as many CDs so called virtues, and at the same time it sounded flat! The best sounding environment to listening CDs is in the cars, or on some cheap boxes incapable of playing loud and clear. CD is so unnatural way of reproducing music to the level when things only getting worse with a more expensive Hi-Fi. try to understand what I'd like to say: MDs, with all of its disadvantages are sounding more relaxed, quieter, calmer etc. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidisc units that mount in the pc?
Sadly, a directly computer accessible MD audio drive does not exist hmm, what about the Sony Waio Desktop PC with a built in MD audio drive plus DVD drive? OK, you can't buy it separately, but it does exist... IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: new Sony deck?
searching through, I've seen on some on-line retailer a new Sony deck, but without any additional informations, nor even the price?? model is Sony MD-SJ 3000ES. any further info about it? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MDLP units
Leon wrote: I think all the rest have MDLP items in their lineup. yes, but I was specific: there are no MDLP Home Decks yet by any of them!? And I'd like to know why? It seems strange that several months after its promotion, MDLP is only present in the Sony Home Decks... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MDLP units
Hi, does anybody have any explanation about a lack of MDLP home MD units by other big manufacturers ( Yamaha, Pioneer, Technics etc.)? Several months after introduction, there are no other MDLP home machine; the Sony is all alone in the field. Is there any new MDLP units by Technics, Yamaha, Denon, Pioneer on a horizon? IP P.S. Maybe it ( LP) doesn't work well?? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: More on CD vs. MD Sound Quality
las [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The better the quality of the MD playback equipment and hence the DAC, the closer to the original CD the MD would sound. "closer to the original", it goes right into my direction; ATRAC has its own limits ( and the one you should hear) so you cannot improved it 'in general' by using better DACs and so on. And what we are talking about, a cheap way to record music or high end ES series MDs of 600-1000 $ range? And they do the same; it's still 5:1 compression. The same applies to the other mediums as well, you need a better CD player to hear your CDs better. What's the point of having 100 $ CD player and 1000 $ MD recorder who provided "closer to the original CD sound" of 100 $ CD player??? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: More on CD vs. MD Sound Quality
wow, this story goes endless. Let me tell you my experiences and opinions. I was doing A/B test some times ago with a friend of mine. We've been doing recording of the same song, Jazz devil by Barry Adamson. The units were Sony 530 MD, and the rest was nothing special, Akai amp, Sony 330 CD, small Tannoy's and some cheaper Van Den Hull speaker cables and interconnects. The connection was analogue. The results weren't so impressive. In fact, MD copy has the following characteristics: obviously less dynamics, very poor bass and Jazz devil has plenty of it), narrow stereo image, and in general flatten sound picture. We've been doing this again with the other types of music with the same results. It doesn't put me off of buying MD, but ( maybe it hurts somebody on this list), MD is not so impressive music format. Yes, you need a little bit of extra concentration to spot all the differences, but believe me, it's not so hard anyway. Don't get me wrong, I love MD, and for a casual listening at home ( especially if you're using PC as a sound source), in car, while jogging and riding a bike, it's a great format. But, for a critical listening at home, it is simply not up to the CD standards. MD simply isn't an ultimate listening experience; its advantages are countless, but don't be so uncritical, CD is still fairly better format. IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Grundig deck?
I've seen on the Dixons web site ( www.dixons.co.uk), Grundig mini disc deck which is called Grundig MD-60. It's from their Fine Arts series. I suppose it's not original by Grundig, and would like to know is it a clone of Pioneer or Technics ( or even Sony, which seems less likely)? Also, it would be nice to know something more about the unit? IP P.S. It cost 99 English pounds. Cheap? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD recorder with microphone input
Thanks to both Anna Langley and David B. Fincher! Yes, the Sharp MD-R3 has the mic input. It is discussed as a good solution, with a poor CD part. But you can't get it all. Any info about the price in Europe? And to Anna, I already have a portable MD recorder, but I need some kind of standalone unit for the second part of home recording work with microphone. I'm doing a great deal of field work with a portable, so back at home I'm a little bit tired of pushing small buttons, watching small display and so on, if you know what I mean. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3's vs MD.
Donald Person wrote This is another reason I don't understand why all these portable MP3 devices are so popular. People are misers? wow, a bunch of music for a cost of nothing! and the quality is equal. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: 640 vs. 940
Hello, I'd like to know is there any significant differences between the two Sony MD decks, 640 and 940? Which one is the better buy? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Battery Charger
You all have to think about a separate NiMH charger. It's not so expensive, and since the MZR 70 is using single AA it would be good to think about some kind of Power bank charger. The system is so called "Always Plug In", so you don't have to worry about overcharging, just take away a single one AA with you ( and putting back the flat one). So, you'll be always ready to goI've got mine made by GP for 10$ ( without batteries of course). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: When Oh When.....
But it's solled everywhere. What does it means? It runs out of stores or what? Anyway, the former model was the Sony MZB3, and the latest incarnation is the Sony MZB50. Any info about price in Europe ( Euro, DM...)? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MZ-R70 troubles (formerly strange pauses during playback)
My friend suggests that I have a defective Minidisc recorder, and it is somehow overheating, leading to this strange activity despite brand new batteries maybe it has something to do with overheating. The same thing happens with my MZR 55 sometimes, a newly recharged battery is getting low after a while ( no more than the 10-12 minutes of recording). After a certain pause ( the 20-25 minutes), it goes back into full charge icon, and continue further recording with no problems at all??! I noticed: its cycle is extremely low with a high temperature of recording environment ( including MD permanently in your hands during recording). In my house, under normal conditions, I get 2 hours and 45 minutes of recording time with a full charged battery ( and it's not bad for the MZR55) Try this, do the rest with your battery, and try again after a while. If it's still 'dead', it's definitely your recorder. P.S. I'm talking about the chewing-gum style battery, but it sounds like a common problem. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Recommend Portable
some sort of Fade does have the Sharp 831. IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Ok I got another one, but again, MOVE FAST it won't last very long !
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Re: MD: minidisc on CNNfn
The other night I watched TV and saw the MD blanks in a music spot by Jason Nevine feat. Fast Eddie. They're playing a lot with some MD blanks ( maybe Sony) in it, with a couple of close-ups of the same. The music is awful, unfortunately... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD incompatibility?
Rick wrote: 1) Do recordings from his machine play in your machine? I do, it played just fine in my machine ( MZR 55). The other combinations I wasn't tried, but I'll do. In the meantime, maybe it has something to do with the AGC recordings on my portable? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD incompatibility?
yeah, it's quite true. All of my recordings which've been done on my Sony MZR 55 are quite 'incompatible' on a friend of mine Sony 530. There are a lot of distorted sounds when I'm playing back my MD's through his home deck, especially at the highest and the lowest frequencies. His thoughts are going into 'the AGC problem' ( I've done my recordings usually with a help of the AGC), but we don't have any time to explore it further. It played perfectly well on my portable, anyway, and never had any problems with my own recordings. But I'm a little bit worried about my future purchase of the home deck, because I'm thinking about the Sony 530 or 940? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: battery case for the MZR55
thanks to all for the advice about availability of an external battery case for the Sony MZR55. A friend of mine did find it in London ( in fact, it is somewhere in Harrow, Londoners might had a better knowledge of location); it cost me a 10 UKpounds ( 15 $, I think). P.S. I'm using 2 AA NiMh rechargeable of 1500 MAh in it, and its performance are amazing! They're refusing to drain out after several hours of recording and playback ( AA only, with the gumstick battery out!!) It is well worth to invest in something like this, because I did find how non-rechargeable alkaline AA's are going off a lot faster! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Future of MD
Hi, there always be a room for "package media", and people who'd like to get something real like a work of art, favorite music, speeches, etc., etc, in their handsand you can't beat the MD for such purposes, including flexibility, editing possibilities, portability, so far. I think there is no need to worry, I can't imagine the same people who are afraid of simple task like programming VCR ( vast majority?) to enjoy MP3's 'take the music out- take the music in' sort of "fun"! I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Portable power pack
Hi, Is it possible to connect Portable power pack by Radio Shack with the Sony MZR 55, the European model? Do they work together or do I need to make some modifications or changing some connectors? Also, where in the San Francisko area I could find the Sony BC7HT, international model of recharging unit for the Sony batteries? Thanks I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: better sound?
this is an excerpt from British magazine Hi-Fi news record rewiev, May issue "The 1999 Hi-fi show was certainly intriguing...but the van den Hul demo somewhat threw me and I suspect many others as well. Mr. A J Hul was there himself, asking people for their views on the difference in sound between two alternative sources played through BW 802s and his own amplifiers. Everyone in the room agreed the first example seemed preferable, with a fuller, more focused sound. He carried out the comparison several times moreWe still thought the first sounded better, before he went on to tell us, with a wry smile, that we preferred a 16-bit\44.1 kHz CD being played on a Sony SACD player to the original 24-bit 96 kHz master tape on a Nagra D tape deck! What's more, he agreed with us." Comments? And they're talking about "we can't recommended MD format yet"? Maybe master tapes too? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: compression
watch this! it's an excerpt form British magazine Hi-Fi news record rewiev, May issuemaybe it will help for developing discussion "The 1999 Hi-fi show was certainly intriguing...but the van den Hul demo somewhat threw me and I suspect many others as well. Mr. A J Hul was there himself, asking people for their views on the difference in sound between two alternative sources played through BW 802s and his own amplifiers. Everyone in the room agreed the first example seemed preferable, with a fuller, more focused sound. He carried out the comparison several times moreWe still thought the first sounded better, before he went on to tell us, with a wry smile, that we preferred a 16-bit\44.1 kHz CD being played on a Sony SACD player to the original 24-bit 96 kHz master tape on a Nagra D tape deck! What's more, he agreed with us." Comments? And they're talking about "we can't recommended MD format yet"?! And master tapes too?! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Aiwa AMF 80 microphone
Hi, I'd like to know which kind of microphone is the one supplied with the Aiwa AMF 80? I get it as a gift, and I don't have any specifications about it is it Omnidirectional, Unidirectional, what is the sensitivity?). Thanks for a help. IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp SR 50
Is it the new Sharp SR 50 MD portable recorder available in Germany? If so, I would like to know the price? Thanks. IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #592
But I've used dozens of HiSpace without any problems. Why do so many peeps think cheap has to mean rubbish? Same with me. I'm using them w\o any problems, and they're pretty good in terms of build quality. I've seen no big differences between them and, say, the Sony blanks. Some of my friends are even noticed a sonic differences, namely, they see the HS as the one with a louder output ( at the same volume on amplifier) than Sony and Maxell, but I can't confirm that because I don't have the time to made any such experiments. Otherwise, I have no complaints, cheap, reliable, nice packagethat's enough for me. P.S. Don't forget to fill your blanks with some music! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZR90 Batt Life
it's the same as with the mobile phones, is there anyone who believes in 300+ hours standby in it? maybe if you're not touching it at all. In that case, specs for MZR 55 are honest, you should take out of it at least 4 hours playback and about 3 hours of recording. Those numbers for the other models are a little bit overblown, and I suppose it's not the Sony's specialty? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: I took apart my R90... here's the ATRAC chip #
nobody ask the question why the Sony isn't put any new version of the ATRAC into their flagship model? It's still the ATRAC 4.0, at the same time many portable recorders by the other brands are equipped with ATRAC 4.5is it something wrong with the 4.5 or even R ATRACs? Maybe Sony did know something we didn't? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: RCA Digi Out to TOS link
Hello, Is there any solution to my problem, namely I would like to record digitally from my Marantz CD to my MD portable using the TOS link cable, but unfortunately the Marantz Digital Out is an old one, RCA cinch type. What kind of adapter I need to do the job? Further info about the prices and availability in Europe ( Germany, UK) for such adapter would be appreciated. IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re:MD: Sharp Portable Recorders versus Sony Portable Recorders
Hi, there are many misunderstandings about the End Search feature, and it seems to me that many of the guys on this list is against it, but I've found it very useful. But, I must admit, it depends for what you are using for your MD. I'm using MD mostly for doing interviews, and for such a reason it is very helpful feature, when you're doing some editing, and namely, move the track 10 to the track 2, where are you ? At the place 2, of course, and you need to go back to the end of the disc and continue to record your own parts of the audio article. Even if you don't need to record anything of your own on the disc, you need to find fast recorded parts and moved them around, usually to moved them somewhere at the beginning ( and go back to the end, again). So, keep your minds open for various ways of using MD's and don't be so selfish, I do understand it is a very annoying if you are using MDs only at home, taping CDs or MP3s, but for some aspects of recordings and editing, it is very valuable function. I'd like to hear some other comments about it, and thinking it is a good feature even for "classical" home recording ( when you are moving some songs, with a remaining blank space on the disc, you also need to push the End Search to continue recording and filed up the disc, don't you?). I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony MZR 90 or 99?
Hello, I've seen March issue of an British T3 magazine, and saw the picture of the Sony MZR 90, but what is confusing me, it is clearly labeled on the unit Sony MZR 99 ( ?). Is there any difference between the two, if there is any, or is it some kind of mistake? The picture is very good and you should check for yourself I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Q about Sony MZR 70
Hi, a couple of questions about the new Sony MZR 70 recorder. 1. Does it have separate Line Out and Mic sensitivity switch ( or any way to adjust Mics sensitivity or recording level by mic)? Something more about inputs and outputs? 2. Also, I would like to know is it possible to use its remote with the Sony MZR 55. As far as I can tell, it looks just the same as the Sony's MZR 37 remote, which is completely compatible with the Sony MZR 55 unit? Thanks I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony ECM-DS70P mic - opinions wanted/questions
Hello, maybe it's slightly out of the subject, but I don't have any good answer about battery powered microphones working with the Sony's Plug in Power mic input? I get one , but it won't work without battery inside and the button pushed to On? What's the catch about Plug in Power, in fact, if I still need a battery in mic? Any further explanation would be appreciated IP - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Plug'n'power mics
Hello, what does it Plug in Power Mic input mean on the Sony's portable MDs? I've already have mono mic Sony ECM-F8 microphone, powered by its own battery, but am I wrong thinking than I don't need it at all because mic get the power from the unit itself? Is this feature reserved for stereo mics only? Any explanation would be helpful Thanks I. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp MT 50
I would like to know is it for sure than the new Sharp MT 50 is using only one, 1, single AA battery? It's very interesting concept, don't you thinkI know the previous models like MT 15 used 2 AA batteries and refused to charge third party batteries, but with a single one I don't see any obstacles to doing so? See you in the shopping line! Any info about the price in Europe? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
