MD: Target
Speaking of drug testers, I just noticed that Target has two different PC-Link-equipped portables for sale. They've been selling blank discs for several years and in fact just added Maxell and Memorex after previously only stocking Sony. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: What up with MD
On 4 Aug 2000, at 21:19, las wrote: From all of the e mails I have read here, it seems that even Best Buy has thrown in the towel on MD. They still stock plenty of it in Sacramento, where the Good Guys also reports selling a lot of it. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: What's up with Best Buy !
On 3 Aug 2000, at 11:29, Mike Burger wrote: One thing I learned a long time ago: If you're looking for sales people with even a moderate facsimilie of a clue, never shop at Best Buy or CompUSA. Even half the Circuit City folks I talk to have no clue. These are all stores that inspect potential employees' urine. I've learned that while businesses that do not drug test _may_ get stupid, obnoxious employees, businesses that do drug test _always_ get stupid, obnoxious employees. It seems to have something to do with the mindset (or lack thereof) that allows one to submit to such degradation. It seems to be getting worse the longer the U.S. economy does well and more and more people are refusing to submit to testing for employment. The truly talented are working in better jobs, everyone else is working for Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Why does Sony not have earbuds on US models?
On 17 Jul 2000, at 17:27, Alexander Dietrich wrote: Sorry, but that's just not true. I don't know if american headphones are built differently, but riding Hamburg's subway I'm always amazed at how loud people can turn their earbuds and NOT have their eyes come out bleeding. I tried and turned my own volume up until it started to hurt, but when I took my earbuds out I could hear nothing. So what does this tell us ? Buy stock in hearing-aid companies. That's terrifying! I prefer earbuds simply because it's physically impossible for me to annoy others with them. I can't imagine the pressure those people are putting on their eardrums! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Why does Sony not have earbuds on US models?
On 16 Jul 2000, at 23:18, J. Coon wrote: I think the real reason is so the cops can tell if you are driving and listening to MD. As someone who would prefer to ride public transit but can't deal with the people, I think Americans prefer headphones to earbuds because earbuds can't be heard by others but headphones can ruin the morning for an entire busload of strangers. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Digital CD-MD-Amp passthrough
I think you could do a simple test to determine if your MD unit is passing an unaltered digital signal or not, assuming you have DTS capability. Put a DTS CD in your CD player, pass the signal through your MD recorder, then attempt to decode the DTS signal after it's been through the MD unit. If it works, you're getting a pure signal. If it doesn't, you're not. (Haven't tried this yet myself.) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MD: help! dropouts
thanks for the reply. The issue for me is I thought that I had 40 secs of shock memory. Sony disc (maybe a mistake) -- but I have several recordings of me walking the entire length of the AA terminal at Dallas (20min) and a lot of motion to the MD: no probs. Is the problem in the fact that this was a four hour session?? Are there thermal probs with portable (read: consumer) MD recorders? Should I just go back to a portable DAT? (and I have had recordings blown on those too) Still not have been able to get to an editor (taxes). I will post if results are pos or neg. thanks, jeff __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: help! dropouts!!
I did a live mix for Univision (spanish language network), gave them a feed (which dumped) and did a backup on my MZR50. The problem is the MDs are dropping out, even on a "PRO" (Sony $2500+) player. The disks play back better on my R50 than the "PRO" unit but there are still dropouts. I have not flown the material in to an editor so I don't know if stuff is gone or the player is having problems reading the disk. At one point the "PRO" unit sat for about ten seconds with the clock stopped and only silence comming out. Has anyone had this problem and can anyone suggest a fix??? p.s. I could probably edit from other takes but I don't want to. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Accesories
Does anyone know where to get accesories for the Sony MZ-R55? My remote is all messed up, and I sat on the player/recorder so the battery back thing broke :-P I'd like to get a new one. I called them, and they told me to email them..I emailed them, and they told me to check out 800.com and some European site. But, to no avail. Does anyone have any better info on how to obtain accesories? --Floss - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp 821
I've been receiving the MD list for over a year now, and it seems that all I ever see about Sharp units are the 722's, and occasionally an 831. What about the 821?? I bought one a year ago, and I love it!! It's a real trooper-- I can run with it and it won't skip (when properly carried), I've never had a TOC error... Anyone else care to share 821 experiences? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Mono recording compatibility
On 21 Mar 00, at 15:43, Tony Antoniou wrote: Add my JA30ES to being a playback-only unit with mono discs. As far as I know, the only unit that cannot play mono discs is the original home unit, the MDS-101. To my surprise, even the original two-ton Walkman recorder MZ-1 will happily play mono, even though it's either the same generation or older than the MDS-101. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: R55 acting strange
You wrote wif panis: It could just be a knackered battery - that can cause a unit to act strangely. I suggest you try a new battery before you start panicking. Good point. Any ideas on where to purchase accesories for the R55? AA battery cases and the like. I have been unable to find a place which sells them :-/ --Floss - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Listening to mono recording and headaches....
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:54:16 -0600 (CST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (David W. Tamkin) Subject: Re: MD: Listening to mono recording and headaches Most modern music, with the exception of Binaural Recordings and the like are "mixed" as though they were going to be listened to through speaker and NOT headphones. You are experiencing what is called a super-stereo effect headaches and there are fixes. For more information, go to www.headwize.com and follow the new user links about aural processing. Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Which soundcard for Minidiscs
I am going to get a new computer very soon. What is the "most compatible" sound board for use with (optical I/O) minidisc work. (Maybe MP3 down the road) But for now, it's mainly making compilation MD's from CD's. I also plan on getting the Sony MD PC2 Computer MD package. I would like to get something that will allow full digital in and out without going analog at all. Is this possible? Any suggestions here will be helpful if you feel its "off topic", please email me directly and thank you in advance! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MP3 -- Am I the only one that hates it so?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Dudes... With the new Transmetta chip running at 700mhz on 1 watt of power, with 128 bits onboard... We'll see realtime MP3 encoders that will fit in the palm of your hand VERY soon. Hopefully someone will devise a new method of compressing audio which is better/faster/cheaper than MP3 soon...and is also license free. Until then, MP3 rocks. :-) --Floss On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Remko van der Vossen wrote: It always works. Trow some heavy anti arguments in the threath and you'll get som real answers. Until now, I've only heard of MP3 in "Yeah, let's download the song, collect as much music as possible... and last but not least, FOR FREE! Magic, I agree with you, there is something good about MP3. I've seen sites that let you download MP3 samples of CDs. And for 'distributing' audio using the internet it's offcourse a great media. But when it comes to MP3 players, things start to get blurry, I don't see the benefits off them. What does it realy bring? Well, in time memory will get cheaper, and it is then affordable to make an mp3 player with like 250 mb space so you can put in either a long time of music at relatively low quality, or you can put in like 74 minutes of cd quelity audio using some lossless compression scheme. then is starts getting interesting, and that'll only go further... and in time recording functions will come too... Bye, Remko van der Vossen, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Black Angel, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 48056779 EDA and owner of [EMAIL PROTECTED] fan of Jewel, The X-Files, Chris Carter, Mac Gyver, BtVS, Jane Jensen's Gabriel Knight Pretty; "There is a pretty girl on the Face of this magazine And all I can see are my dirty hands turning the page" Jewel - 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: MP3 -- Am I the only one that hates it so?
On Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Magic wrote: The StrongArm processor can already do this with ease, it's not processor speed that os an issue! To get a good MP3 recording you need to have the complete "song" already recorded, either on disk or into memory. If I want to encode a 5 minute song, I already need that 5 minutes of audio recorded for the encoder to use, regardless of how quick it can do it. If I was recording at CD quality, I would need 50Mb of storage as a workspace! This isn't exaclty true... I am on the LAME development team (needless to say, I like MP3s :-P), so I know a bit about the guts of the medium. All you need is two or three frames) the data for one frame is actually spread out over several frames, but as long as you have those frames it is certainly possible. The tough part (and I use the term lightly :-P) is setting the header and the end bit.. but, all you need to do is go back and set it once you're done encoding :-) I think MD does something similar, with the Table of Contents.. Not exactly the same, but similar. Shoutcast does something very similar..it does realtime MP3 encoding (basicly). It does weird things with the header/footer, but as I said before, this is easy to circumvent. Tootles! --Floss - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Cable question
I got a phono-phono cable to record stuff from my computer to my Sony minidisc player. I plugged it into the back of my computer, in the same plug on my soundcard which I plug my speakers into. My speakers play in stereo, but the minidisc only recorded in mono! Did I get the wrong cable? I have a soundblaster card, BTW. Any suggestions? --Floss - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: SONY 888's, are they really the best sounding headphone?
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 22:53:23 -0800 From: "Ian McFarlane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sony MDR-E888LP Earbuds === The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === "To put it in a sentence, these are probably the best sounding headphones that you can buy. ".. - Dear Ian, I got rid of my SONY 888's. That's because I heard a pair of ETYMOTIC 4S's. My 888 LP's sounded *OK*, much better than any other *SONY* earbuds, and that was after about 40 hours of careful break-in. Out of the box they sounded like the others. Then I heard the ETYMOTIC 4S earphones. "To put it in a sentence, these are the best sounding headphones that you can buy." (IMHO) Please see my detailed review and comparison in a previous post to this forum about a month ago. In that review I also mention the SONY 888's. (I tried to sell them!) True, the 888's very well may be one the better *EARBUDS*, but my "stock" SHARP Earbuds that came with my SHARP MD831 MD sounded better than the 888's. (again, IMHO) The 888's can be also be purchased from MCM Electronics in Ohio, on the web at "http://www.mcmelectronics.com", for about ~$65-70 (NOTE: MCM has BOTH versions of the 888's, the STD and the LP). There are many written reviews in respected Audio pages about the Ety's and they are UNANIMOUSLY positive from all who listened. But the Ety's ARE in a different class, as they do sell for about $270. However, the GRADO SR-60's as mentioned by another subscriber, have long been regarded by many as one of *THE* Best Sounding Headphones.!, AND they only cost about ~65-$70, the same price as the 888's. Please note, I am not associated with Etymotic Research or Grado, and do not have any financial interest in anyone who sells them. But Earphones, like SPEAKERS, are very personal and what sounds good to one, does not always sound good to another. I have heard from three separate sources that the SONY 888's are being discontinued by SONY. Wonder why? The best source for ANYTHING related to headphones or headphone accessories is the HEADWIZE site at "http://www.headwize.com". If it has to do with headphones, you WILL find it here. I highly recommend all MD owners to bookmark this site and visit it frequently. It is loaded with interesting info and run by Chu Moy, a most knowledgeable and extremely helpful headphone expert. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Does Sharp 831 Have Auto-Level
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 21:01:44 -0800 From: Steve Won [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Does Sharp MT831 have auto level? Does the MT831 have auto level control for recording? My old Aiwa AM-F7 had this feature and I wonder if I just missed on how to utilize it on the Sharp. I'm dubbing some CD's which have varying levels of volume and it'd be handy rather than me having to watch over it and manually adjust recording levels. Thanks. (Thank heavens) the SHARP 831 does NOT have auto level. And the levels can be set "on-the-fly" and are NOT reset when you change disks. This makes the 831 a joy for making live recordings. Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Cheap solution for cd player deck or portable
I'm looking for a cheap solution for a cd player deck or portable that _WILL_ play cd-rw and cd-r that has a optical output as well. I want to buy one at a local consumer store (best buy, circut city, good guys, etc). Several months back I got a Sony CDP-CD335 at Circuit City for, if I remember correctly, $140. It's a five-disc carousel that does exactly what you ask. No regrets. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #459
Someone Wrote... personally i dont want ad's coming from a non-spamming mailing list. Should we also stop REVIEWING minidisks because some like Sony and some like Sharp, etc. etc. etc. A review is a review. An ad is an ad. The gentlemen provided VALUABLE MD RELATED INFO in his REVIEW to THIS subscriber - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #455
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:51:07 -0500 From: "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Build you own $100 Mics - Cheap! Since the minidisc recorders have "plug in power" in the mike circuit, you can simplify the circuit and eliminate the battery, resistors and capacitors and wire the capsules directly. Also, sometimes it is more convenient to not have to mess with cables. So, here is a T mike that I designed http://www.tir.com/~liteways/Mandolin.html#Microphone It may be a little easier to build. Take your pick. I don't know if your capsules are the larger ones or the small ones, but the should be able to work in either design. Jeff Medin wrote: I have some matched PANASONIC mic capsules for sale under MICROPHONES at the MD Classified page. Build your own Mics! Check out "http://www.arches.uga.edu/~tidmarsh/binmic.html" These are the capsules you will need AND they are already MATCHED FOR YOU! Jeff Jim there are some distinct ADVANTAGES to using the External Mike Battery Power as described in Tidmarshs' article. 1). Internal MD mike power is low on most MD machines. The Microphone sensitivity of electret Mics (almost always) goes down (by 1/2 or more!) when using only the meager 1.5 Volts (or so) provided by the MD player at the "MIC INPUT" on the MD recorder. NOTE:The "MIC INPUT" is usually much more sensitive for "softer" source material because it usually has an amplifier associated with it to pick up those hard to hear sounds. This is good for soft music or lectures and such. 2). You can record LOUDER sounds (those with MUCH HIGHER SPL -- Sound Pressure Levels) using the Battery Box. This is because the Mic will not distort as easily with loud sounds, because it has more voltage (9 volts vs. 1.5) powering the Mic element, allowing better performance. Using a Battery Box/Mic Combo plugged into the "LINE INPUT" (NOT the "MIC INPUT"!) will give you a much better recording at any type of "loud" concert or event where sounds are louder than "normal" and vary widely. 3). The DYNAMIC RANGE of the (un-powered) "LINE INPUT" (where you plug the Mics battery box in) is SUBSTANTIALLY larger than that of the (powered) "MIC INPUT". If you are going to do ANY type of recording with a large dynamic range, you WANT to use the "LINE IN". But because it does not supply power to the Mics like the "MIC IN" does, hence the need for the added circuitry. Using a battery box at a concert means that you can basically set the recording level for the LOUDEST thing your gonna hear and set it somewhere between -4 and 0 dB. Then put your MD in your pocket and enjoy the WHOLE show. Among the problems already mentioned, by using the "MIC INPUT", you will be adjusting the recording levels every few seconds. In closing, the merits of the PANASONIC WM6x mic capsules are well known throughout the industry. That is why some companies use THESE Mic capsules to make Mics that cost from 100 to over 200 dollars! People "in-the-know" specify and use ONLY THE PANASONIC WM6x and use them by the zillions! The Mics (capsules) are about the size of a pencil eraser -- I think it's something like 6 mm Diameter X 5mm for the WM60A's Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Build you own $100 Mics - Cheap!
I have some matched PANASONIC mic capsules for sale under MICROPHONES at the MD Classified page. Build your own Mics! Check out "http://www.arches.uga.edu/~tidmarsh/binmic.html" These are the capsules you will need AND they are already MATCHED FOR YOU! Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: 80 Min on 74 Min Blanks on SHARP 831?
Anyone know how to do the 80 Min on 74 Min Blank "trick" on the SHARP 831? Thanks in advance. Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Why MD; My first MD experience
--- James Jarvie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My question: Is the compression responsible for the terrible quality recording? Is it that I started with an analogue source (still a bad thing because I want to record many analogue sources as noted above). Audio Quality must be close to a CD or I abandon the format regardless of conveniences. I have about 3 weeks during which I can return this unit; so any recommendations would be appreciate I would say the analog conversion is the culprit, if you have any way of quickly trying out a CDR system for comparison, do so, but I suspect that it won't fare much better. Trying other MD recorders may help if you can do that. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
--- Steven Riley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the Voquette VMM and the NetLink Adapter with my new MT15. I gave VMM and the NetLink Adapter to my friend for couple of days and he tested it with his Sharp MD 701 and it works fine with his MD as well. Since they use Sync Recording, it should work with all Sharp's recording models (as long as Sharp will keep this capability :-) Maybe what you write about is slightly different, but my Sony MD component recorder has a couple 'sync' features, such as one that records when it detects an audio signal, and even clips out the null-sound times (called smart space). I have yet to try this on the analog connection, but it works dandily on the digital connector. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Why Sharp ATRAC sucks (a review)
--- Rick Pali [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jake Hamby (though, again, without blind listening tests, I'll accept the possibility that this could just be in my head right now!). I'm certain that most people don't even believe that many more things that just the sound itself affects how one perceives the quality of sound reproduction, nevermind those that will go to the trouble of actually setting up a test to remove as many of those factors. I find it refreshing that someone will put their beliefs to the test rather than just arguing about it. My hat's off to you, Jake. Ohh, yeah. Prejudices come into play big time. Psychologists have put the exact SAME detergent into a nondescript yellow box and equally plain blue box, and the users in the test swear that the detergents cleaned differently! I forget which way, I think the 'yellow' didn't get clothes clean enough and 'blue' was too harsh. Also, when variables differ so little that they are at the periphery of perception, it is too easy to imagine things that aren't there. Also, not knowing which brand or standard is being tested at any given time helps make the results more valid, but I only read this from a textbook, so I'm not an expert here. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Headphone Amps
An addition to my reply on head phone amps.. Se my review ( within the last 2-3 weeks in the digest) on the ETYMOTIC 4S earplugs. These phones CANNOT be driven by most portie MD/CD players. You MUST have and amp and I FEEL that HEADROOM makes the best. I have no relationship with Headroom or Etymotic Research what-so-ever. Good luck, Jeff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: 80 min. md's
--- Dodge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, those md's are for real. Just bought one, but a strange thing happened when recording in mono... could almost get 3 hours (=180 min!) fitted on one 80 min stereo ~= 160 min mono ~= 2 hrs 40 min, and the rated capacity is a probably a minute smaller than its real capacity... Any questions? Also, where and at what price are these available? I'm not sure if it would be worth much of a premium, esp. if it is only an 8% longer play. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #447
It is quite possible that you may have done PERMANENT DAMAGE to the MD by using too high of an input voltage to the power supply. The SAME AMOUNT OF VOLTAGE goes to the unit, even when it is in the "Charging Cradle". You probably have to have the unit repaired. You my try going back to the original vendor if they "GUARANTEED" that the unit will run on US power without any type of "power conversion". Please my ORIGINAL MD-LIST POST post of this SHARP MD-MT831 Power Problems. It outlines the volt levels involved. Send this to your Vendor where you originally purchased the unit. It should not be that old. My vendor said there would be "NO PROBLEM", but yet I discovered this OVER VOLTAGE abnormality in some SHARP 831's. It DID in fact have a problem and the vendor was WRONG. Sorry your having problems, I LOVE my 831 and have had NO problems since changing the adapter -- as soon as I noticed the problem --- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 21:56:38 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sharp MD-MT831-A Hi, Hoping some one can help me, I purchased a brand new MT831 from Hong Kong 2 weeks ago and i have had no joy from it yet. Firstly I discovered the power problem, where it will not recognize mains power going directly into the unit, but I have been able to overcome this by using the cradle. The major problem that I have now is that it will not actually read any of the discs that I put into it, I keep getting a 'cantreada' error. The user manual that came with the unit does not explain the error mesages in english, and as far as I can tell it doesnt even explain an error 'a' in Japanese. Initially I was not having this problem, it started doing it intermittenly about a week ago and now will not read any discs at all. I am holding out on going to a technician because it is not under global warranty. But I now fear that it is a fault with the laser and I may not have any choice but to take it in. Anybody's help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. thanks, 3jane, a very unhappy MD user! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Response to....Why would you want a HEADBANGER
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 20:49:44 -0600 From: brent harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: headbanger amps Why would you want a headbanger amp for? I hear you can buy these commercially, but why would you want louder headphones? Or would you use it with speakers on a portable md player? Do you use this to plug your sources into and plug the output into the md recorder's input? -- One of the reasons would be the use of HIGH QUALITY HEADPHONES. These phones have much higher impedance's (100 ohms - 600 Ohms) than the "EARBUDS" that most folks are used to. The either just plain wont work, or will work at VERY LOW volume levels. For some neat info on this check out these two sites "http://www.headwize.com" The HEADWIZE home page, and also check out what kinds of "real headphones" are available at "http://headphone.com" , the Headroom Home page. Try a listen and I'll bet you'll never wear "buds" again..! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: OT DVD Recordable
--- Ralph Smeets [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're right, it's not CD quality. But 99% of all persons I know, can't hear the difference between MD and CD. But the same 99% will hear the difference with tape and MP3 For me that's near CD quality audio on a very portable media. We could almost say that the audio quality isn't sacrified at all. For my work environment, the noise exceeds the level of distortion of any good portable digital format. bunnytrails I gave the portable MP3 player idea a chuck in the 'bad idea' bin on cost of the player AND cost of removable media, never mind being tied to a proprietary link format and a disturbing dependence on only one OS, regardless of player. Many 'software links' seem to be geared to Windows 9x and aren't even checked to see if they work under NT - they usually don't even allow installation. /bunnytrails Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Memorex Sale $17.95 per 10 pack
--- Cassette House [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We now have Memorex 74 minute minidisc on sale at $17.95 per 10 pack. That's $1.795 each. You will find them at our secure, store at http://www.cassettehouse.com under Internet Specials/ minidiscs. No telephone orders please! The operators Gee, that deal is almost as good as what I got at Circuit City: 30$ for a 20 pack of Memorex 74 minute colored discs, including cases. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Quality of Digital Out on CDROM
I thought the question was digital out on audio playback, not 'ripping' in the sense that others were saying. As others have said, for digital tech, if you don't have problems with what you have, you don't need to upgrade. If your CD player can't get around some scratches that it should or does not have digital out, upgrade it. I have no problem with people buying Plextors, I would buy one if I needed a new CD player/burner/ripper/whatever, if you are going to spend money to get an improvement, you might as well go as much improvement as you can afford. --- "S derman,_Lars" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone wrote: Ripped data does not go down the digigal audio link, and audio playback is so "slow" that the disc would need to be seriously damaged for error correction to begin to fail. Fifth: Remember that Audio CDs have one less level of error correction than data CDs. Thats one reason why we need the Plextors when ripping. :-) __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD as 140MB storage medium for MP3?
--- Craig Bernard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I am to understand correctly, this is the same process as recording from any other source, resulting in up to 74 minutes of stereo music on the MD. Yup, it basically stores it as a native MD using ATRAC. Sharp was trying to get into the 'MP3 == hip' market I guess. Is anyone aware of any discussion within the MD community of using the 140MB worth or data capacity on an MD to store 140MB worth of MP3's? That would be nice, so I don't have to compound lossy to lossy with the files I have encoded before. That would mean just over 140 minutes of CD quality stereo sound on one MD for about $3.00US! If you have music that doesn't take much advantage of stereo, record as mono if you like, 150 minutes of audio on a low cost disc. For me, the discs are cheap enough to stick to stereo. The 128mbps datarate on that codec is widely regarded as NOT being CD quality, but for most portable purposes, would do just fine. As for price, I've bought a 20 pack retail for 30$ US. I don't see anything wrong with them, but I don't have a high dollar setup. This could easily defeat the RIO type MP3 players with their limited capacities, and absurdly priced memory upgrades. They boast non-skip operation due to "no moving parts" - who cares, MD has been skip free since the beginning! The first RIO could barely take 128kbps, and many I know encode at 160 and above, so they don't bother with that RIO at any price. snip Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe it's not possible, but I can't see why not. Possible but not probable. I'd love to see MD data make it in the market, but unless a drive can be made for about 100$US (or less!) it won't make much of a move against the Zip, despite the lower media costs and known drive and media unreliability. Zips have such a momentum that some people buy them because they know so many others that have them, removable media on computer isn't useful unless you know other people that have the drives. Although I am new to MD, I have been in computer technology for quite a while. Jeff __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Etymotic ER4S Earphones-- Oh My G-D!!!!
This is a combo Minidisc and Headphone post -- so I will take the liberty of posting to both the MINIDISC "http://www.mindisc.org" forum as well as the HEADWIZE HEADPHONE "http://www.headwize.com" forum. I just received both a pair of Etymotic ER4S Earphones "http://www.etymotic.com" along with an AIRHEAD Headphone Amp from Headroom "http://www.headphone.com" for use with my new SHARP 831 MD Player/Recorder. I have died and gone to heaven! The SHARP/ETY Combo sounds incredible. Sounds better than my home system with Polk satellites/sub woofer combo driven by an APT/Holman Pre Power amp. The Ety's are real magic makers and can be driven (IMO!) to respectable sound levels directly from my 831 WITHOUT an external amp. The AIRHEAD AMP makes them louder, but the "sonic processor" effect is barely noticeable if at all. I will call HEADROOM Monday, maybe I got a bad unit (it happens). So far, I find no need for the amp. HEADROOM is a GREAT company with AWESOME products. I got the AIRHEAD, my Ety's, and an MD Carry Case which is just the ticket, and priceless advice. Shipped in 2 days--for free! They Ety's quite simply supply the most accurate rendition of sound that can come from ANYTHING electronic (with a headphone jack!). It is like plugging your brain directly into the stereo miniplug of my SHARP 831 MD Player/Recorder! No wonder they cost $300 Bucks! (But are on sale at HEADROOM for $269.) My wife said I was out of my mind (to spend 3 bills on cans) and I just got ALL my Christmas presents). The last time I was that impressed by anything sonic was: 1) The first time I heard Dahlquist DQ-10's (in their day) driven by tube Mac's 2) When I auditioned the Original Carver Amazing Loudspeakers -- driven by OriginalCarver Megawatt Amps. (in their day) 3) When I first heard my new SHARP 831 thru Sony MDR-E888 Ear Buds (the 888's are brandnew and for sale off list--contact me directly if interested [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Be aware that aside from the price, the Ety's are not for everyone. My wife's ears are small and finds them VERY UNCOMFORTABLE (She loves her Sony 600's). Although she is also AWED by the sound. (For about another $100 or so you can get custom ear molds made!) I find them comfortable with both the supplied sound isolating silicone or the foam tips. ETYMOTIC RESEARCH also makes an ER4P for portables. Check out the HEADROOM site for the differences. Major difference is that the "P" has a lower impedance (27 ohms VS 100 ohms) than the ER4S. The "S" is accurate, but very difficult to drive from most portables, but ER4P can be driven from portables without an amp, BUT they will not sound the same as the ER4S (less accurate, etc.). I NEVER thought I would spend 3 Bills on headphones, I am now a convert and will not travel far from home without my SHARP 831 MD and my Ety ER4S phones. No more "Bud's" for this guy! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp 831 PC Link
Does anyone have any direct experience with purchasing and using the SHARP MD-MT831 MD to PC Link? How well does "english" work with the Japanese software, if at all. Where did you get the link and how much was it? Can I use it to start "realistically" cataloging my music, and titling MD's? Do you recommend its' purchase, or wait for the American version? Thank you jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: How to get MD tracks into an Apple PowerBook?
I've got a new 1999 "Bronze Keyboard Series" Apple PowerBook G3/333. Does anybody know of a cost-effective way to digitally get MD tracks from the optical out of either my Sony JES 510 or Sharp 702 _INTO_ the Powerbook?I'm editing on the 'Book using MacroMedia SoundEdit 16, then going on to Adaptec Toast 3.5.7 to burn audio CDs. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Jeff Yerkey == CHARETTE COMMUNICATION DESIGN 340 Bryant Street V: 415-882-9400x104 San Francisco, CA 94107F: 415-882-9466 http://www.charette.orgE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == "Why oh why didn't I take the red pill?" - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: anyone using AT853 mics from sound profesisonals?
you wouldn't have a photo of how it looks.i had them clipped to my rim last night and was busted (but not for taping reasons...they thought I was delaing drugs) thanks for the photos if you could -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 9:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: anyone using AT853 mics from sound profesisonals? I've used these to very good effect. Here is my stealth technique with a baseball hat: I made tiny slits in my fitted wool baseball cap, right over where my ears are. I use the alligator clips attached to the mics, to clip them to the band on the underside of the hat. I do this on each side of the hat, and run the cables inside the band to the back of the hat. Then, just poke the mics out through the tiny slits on both sides of the hat. I then ran the cables down, out the back of the hat, inside my shirt. Then out my shirt to the recorder that is clipped to my belt. Works like a charm, and since the hat is dark (blue), and the mics are dark, nobody even notices them. Not even the folks I went to the show with!! Helps if you wear a shirt with a collar. Good luck, Winston - 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: anyone using AT853 mics from sound profesisonals?
I just got a pair of the sound profesisonals AT 853 cardiods and will be using them tonight for a show and was wondering what type of stealth technique anyone has used with them especially if being clipped onto a hat. thanks in advance! jeffc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 3:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MDR-EX70 impressions... After receiving (and trying) the new EX70's (the ear-plug earphones), I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. Bass response was not much better than on the E888's (which in my mind are still the king-of-the-less-than-$100-earbuds). While the bass is decent, overall sound quality is shallow and almost tinny, I'd put the quality somewhere between the 888's and Sony's default earbuds that are packed in with most of their MD portables... although I think these are closer to the default earbuds than to the 888's. Sensitivity is only rated at 100dB/mW, as opposed to 108db/mW on the 888's anyway, maybe I'll try breaking them in for a couple of weeks, but I'm not really impressed with them. My suggestion, if you're happy with 888's, don't bother with the EX70's... If you're in the US you can order them from www.planetminidisc.com for $49.95... --Brian IBM Corporation, Austin Division 7T, Dept. CY8S, 045/3D-084 Design Systems Environment (External) 512-838-0125, (Tie) 678-0125 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] alternate: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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: 722 or MT15 ?
i like the 722.i think minidisco.com has it for even lower than that. jeffc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 10:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: 722 or MT15 ? Shopping.com has SHARP 722 for $250 - $50 rebate, and MT-15S for $170. Which one should I get (I am suspicious of only 10 seconds of shock protction in MT-15S). - 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: which CDr blanks to use
I am sure this question has come up a millions times, but I will ask again. Currenelty I am transferring all my MDs and analogs to CDr and am using Maxell CDR 74m 100 spindles (same CDRs found in the retail jewel cases). Other have mentioned that Imation and Kodak may be the best CDRs. Has anyone ahd problem with them or can anyone recommend a better type discs to use for long term archiving of music...also looking for a wholesaler who sells cheap in 100 bulks. thanks for the help. jeffc - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sharp 702 Red REC Light - Am I missing something?
Thanks to all the group. Sadly, I now know there's no lil red light. I think Alan Dowds hit the proverbial nail on the head when he wrote: Maybe you were just so overcome by the magic of MiniDisc that you started to see lights... MY ORIGINAL POST: I got my Sharp 702 from the Good Guys in San Francisco. After a few hours, the red "REC" light died. I took it back to be fixed. (They could not replace it because they said Sharp is no longer shipping 702's.) After they returned it, the red REC light still does not work in Record mode. Am I missing something finicky with this unit, or did they just not fix it?!?! Thanks. Sincerely, Jeff Yerkey CHARETTE COMMUNICATION DESIGN 340 Bryant St., Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94107 T 415-882-9400 E [EMAIL PROTECTED] F 415-882-9466 W www.charette.org "Why oh why didn't I take the red pill?" - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Jogging with MD player/recorder
A couple of things to keep in mind: Units with 40 sec memories don't necessarily have better skip protection than units with 10 sec memories. The larger buffer size just helps with power consumption, i.e. the head doesn't have to power up and read as often with a 40 sec buffer. In my experiences with running, I've used a Case Logic MD-1 belt pack. The key is to orient the unit in the pack so that the direction of shock (vertical for running) is parallel to the direction the head is reading from (tangential to the minidisc). Otherwise, the direction of shock is across tracks (radial to the disk), and skipping is MUCH worse. With a belt pack and proper orientation, I can run/jog 4-5 miles and only have a couple of skips towards the end (when my legs are getting tired). Also, the Sony 268 earbuds are great for running. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Stereo or Binaural Mic Recommendations Needed
I recently bought a Sharp 702 which I am quite happy with. I would like to know what kinds of stereo mics people are using that they are happy with. It would be nice to have the freedom to separate the mics in some situations, instead of having a unified head/cord design. I'm primarily interested in a small mic size combined with an overall good-to-very good performance quality. I will not be recording any earsplitting loud performances. I would also like to spend less than $100 for the pair. Thanks in advance. Jeff Yerkey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: decibels
actually it when you double the ampifier power you get an increase of 3db. 3db is the first noticible increase in volume between ampifiers, but it is not a doubling of sound level. jeff -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jim Gray Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: decibels I seem to recall from a physics class that when you double the sound volume, it's an increase of 3 dBs. - 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: MD- HEELP!-Audiolib crashing
As A reader of this list for ove 3 years I know there are some good minds
here, so I was hoping one of you could help me figure this out. I get an
error every time I try to use audiolib, I downloaded a new copy and I get
the same error(see below). I am using windows 98.
All ideas appreciated as I'm really stuck.
Jeff
AUDIOLIB caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 015f:bff87ed0.
Registers:
EAX=c00300ec CS=015f EIP=bff87ed0 EFLGS=00010202
EBX=0075ef54 SS=0167 ESP=0066 EBP=00660078
ECX=816450b4 DS=0167 ESI=816293e0 FS=5047
EDX=388b5708 ES=0167 EDI=4da3b0c4 GS=
Bytes at CS:EIP:
ff 75 08 8b 7d 0c 57 ff 75 10 6a 01 e8 ca 07 00
Stack dump:
4da3b0c4 816293e0 0075ef54
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