RE: MD: MD-Data2 as a Zip killer
8 megabits/second is not that slow. Most ethernet networks that have been around for a while transfer data at 10Mbits/s and that is pretty snappy. It's definitely faster than most removable storage devices can handle. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of LAS Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 11:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD-Data2 as a "Zip killer" === The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === (b) MD-data was (is?) slow, MD-audio can probably manage ~ 2MBit/s, to compete you need at LEAST 8MBit/s. Are you sure that the MD data used on that camera runs at that speed? Is perfectly possible... He's saying megabits NOT megabytes. Do you realize how slow something is if it's transfer rate is measused in megabits?? Those numbers are not very impressive. LAS === MIME part removed : text/html; === - 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: Quality earphones
I like the Koss PortaPro for portable use. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Edd Farmer Can anyone recommend any good earphones? And whilst I'm on the subject, a good microphone? Oi will be mostly be listnin' to Metallica, Eels, Enigma and Fun Lovin Criminals. Edd - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD Blanks in Australian
Jeremy, Even in the states, most places CDRs cost less than minidiscs. For instance, when both are on sale at Best Buy, you can buy Sony minidiscs for $2.00 each and CDR blanks (on a spool of 100) for about $1.00 each. I buy CDRs at CompuUSA for about 70 cents each in spools of 50. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Doug, Judy Jeremy Watt I've noticed everywhere else that the price of CD-r's are more expensive than md, but I can get CD-r's here in Oz for about $2.50 Aus a pop, but still pay $5 Aus for a blank MDgo figure!! jeremy in brisbane - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD - PC connection via USB
Why would you want to spend that much money when you can get a soundcard with digital in and out, and a digital CD connection for $70? Of course, your CDROM has to have digital out (most don't). -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of charles / wmo Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 12:15 PM In the meantime, the Opcode Sonicport is a very easy way to get optical digital i/o between an MD and a PC hard drive. It's not cheap, I believe around $200. Also, the Yamaha RP-U100 "Personal Reciever" offers (amoung other things) optical digital i/o via USB. it runs $500. However, in both instances, unless your CD-ROM is connected to your Sound Card via DIGITAL two pin cable, you'd have to copy a WAV file to your hard drive to obtain a digital dub. Does anyone have any experience with either of these products? charles - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: SHARP MD 702 available?
Yes, but why not get the 722 which has a few more features but is basically the same? Minidisco.com has it for $189 after rebate. I've got 2 Sharp 702s, but if I bought another one it would be the 722. Globe Mart http://www.globe-mart.com/audvid/minidisc/sharp/index.htm has the 702 and the 722, but if you buy the 722 from Minidisco, it will end up cheaper than the 702 from Globe Mart at $199. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of B. Thong Does any know if the NEW Sharp 702 model is still on sale at any local stores? How about on the net? Thanks. _Bob in Chicago - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MT20 vs MS7xx vs MZR35 vs AMF70
It's never happened to me either and I do it all the time with my two 702 recorders. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rick Pali Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 9:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: MT20 vs MS7xx vs MZR35 vs AMF70 From: Francisco Jose Montilla Sharp MS-701: I have heard they have TOC errors. Don't have time-stamping function either. Another anoyance common to Sharp for this kind of duties: adjusting level while recording produces blanks... Wha? Adjusting levels while recording produces blanks? I've never heard of that...and while I certainly don't do it often, it's never happened to me. Rick. -+--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alienshore.com/ - 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: Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:35:28 -0500
At Best Buy, pre-recorded minidiscs are $2 or $3 cheaper than the same CD in many cases. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James Jarvie Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 10:04 AM Also, I noticed that CDNow is offering minidiscs. Not much selection, though, and the price is almost $2.00 more than the equivalent CD. Who is going to buy the MD version and pay almost $2.00 more? For that price, you can buy the CD, copy it to a blank MD and have two copies of the recording. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZ-R91
Asking which microphone would be best for instrumental recording is kind of like asking which car would be best for driving across the country. Almost all of them will get you there, but some in better style and comfort than others. Same with microphones. It depends on your budget and just how high quality your recordings need to be. You can buy microphones that would record music from about $10 to $10,000 and just about every level in between. What is your budget? Do you need portable microphones (i.e. stealth) or will you be using a mike stand? Will you record individual instruments or a group? -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jack Chen Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 2:12 AM 2)Which microphone(s) would be best with the MZ-R91? (especially for INSTRUMENTAL recording) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Problem with snake invasion....
Could it be that the mike is not getting enough power? When my battery gets low in my battery box with my AT853 mikes, there is a lot of hiss. When I replace the battery, they are very quiet. Is the mike plugged into the mike input of your R55, or is it coming from a mixer? Other than that, you may need a different mike. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Magic Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Problem with snake invasion Hi all, thought that subject line would get your attention! :o) I'm recording a musical performance in a large church over the next few weeks and I'm coming up against a few problems. First of all, let me run through the equipment. We have a Tascam DA-P1 DAT unit, which I love - wonderful machine. As a backup recorder I have my R55. Mics are a problem - we have one Sony PSM-437 mic which gives a reasonable sound, except for one quite loud problem. hiss. I wondered if anyone had any techniques that may help me to reduce the hiss from this mic. The performers consist of: a choir - 24 people a bass guitar (which I'm also playing - tricky eh?) a lead guitar (which I play when I'm not playing bass) an electronic mandolin on some songs but not all a cello a 12 string semi-acoustic guitar 2 flutes (on some numbers only) 1 rather loud but very cool church pipe organ which fills most of the back of the church Any tips much appreciated. I can get the overall balance right (I need to boost the bass frequencies post-production but that's about all) but I am having trouble with the hiss. If I take the treble down I lose the hiss, but also muffle the sound a bit Any suggestions? Thanks. Magic -- "Creativity is more a birthright than an acquisition, and the power of sound is wisdom and understanding applied to the power of vibration." Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : [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: labels
Just get a pair of reading glasses to wear when you need them. You can still wear your contacts. I know what you mean. I practice martial arts, and the glasses do sometimes get in the way. However, I can't see without them, and my astigmatism is not corrected very well with contacts. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: labels
Read my lips. BIFOCALS. I can read and write the edge labels easily, but not without my glasses [grin]. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Simon Barnes Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: labels I'M curious: (read my emails and you know it) do many people actually use the labels (other than the narrow, edge ones) ? I can't write (or read) that small. simon - 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: first impressions of MZR90
I don't know about that. The last time I went to the dentist, I brought my 702 and was listening to tunes while getting my teeth cleaned, and the dental hygienist (female) was very interested. She said that she was going to go out and buy one. She seemed very friendly also [grin]. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PrinceGaz Since you say gender(s) Simon, I have found that minidiscs along with most geeky hi-tech stuff tends to be a male orientated thing. I have a few lady friends who are gadget freaks but it is generally male. I think your male friends to whom you are attracted are more likely to share your gadget/minidisc love. Cheers, PrinceGaz -- "if it harms none, do what you will" - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: SCMS information
This message from one of the SYSOPS on the CompuServe midiforum is one of the better explanations of SCMS implementation that I have read. It also offers an explanation as to why the SCMS on the Hoontech board may be implemented incorrectly, and why I can copy pre-recorded MD's, but not my originals. -- Martin : 593859 S15/Sound Cards (CIS:MIDIFORUM) 06-Feb-00 21:32:11 Sb: Digital discrepancy Fm: Dave Tosti-Lane -Sysop 70334,3165 To: Martin Schiff [CONSULT] 76702,1355 Replies: 0TID: 7735 Par: 593828Chd: 0 Sib: 0 I am told by people who seem to know a lot about SCMS that I should be able to make a first generation copy (from the original) of a minidisc that was recorded from an analog source. The operative word is "should". There are several bits in the channel block data stream that determine SCMS behavior, or at least, that have some effect. One defines the format as either pro or consumer, that is only read by "pro" equipment, that is, equipment designed to read either AES3 or S/PDIF input. If it reads "pro" then the system actually knows to read the copy protection bit as something else (part of the Emphasis setting). The Consumer/Pro bit is bit "0" of byte "0", the copyright status bit is bit "2" of Byte "0", and finally, the _generation_ bit is bit "7" of Byte "1". The scheme is designed so that you can make a Digital copy of copywrighted material, but you cannot make a copy of a copy. SCMS first looks at the Pro/Consumer bit, and if it sees a "1", (for Pro format) it does not operate at all. (my suspicion is that some consumer gear may not make this check, simply assuming material is always consumer) Next, if the material is identified as consumer (Byte zero, bit zero set to "0"), which it _always_ will be for anything recorded on a consumer level MD (even a recording made from the analog inputs), then it looks at byte zero bit 2. If it sees a "0" here, then copyright is enabled, if it sees a "1", copyright is not enabled, and it stops looking. Again, I strongly suspect that consumer MD recorders by default set this bit to "0" on _all_ recordings, regardless of their origin. If the copy bit is set to "0", then the last check is to see whether this is a first generation or second generation copy. Here is where mistakes are easily made in setting up receiving systems, because there are two different schemes to determine the meaning of this bit, and they are exactly the reverse of each other. For most media, the generation bit (called the "L" bit) is read as "original" if the bit is a "1" and as a "copy" if the bit is a "0". BUT, believe it or not, for laser optical products, the reverse is true, a "0" indicates "original" and a "1" indicates "copy". (For CDs it's even crazier, and the "L" bit isn't used at all, with the "C" bit being "0" for "no copyrite", solid "1" for "original with Copyrite" and alternating back and forth from 1 to 0 at a 4-10Hz rate to indicate "copy of original" !!) Byte 1 bits 0-6 are supposed to indicate the type of equipment that is connected, so that the system can interpret the L bit correctly. So, what I suspect is happening, is that the card is failing to distinguish the type of equipment, looking at the L bit, reading a "0" which your MD encoded since this is an "original" recording, but interpreting it to say that the MD is already a copy, and not letting you make a digital copy. Which is scant comfort of course. g The amusing part is, if this is what's happening, then the reason you are able to make a copy from the pre-recorded MD is precisely because the record company tried to set it so you couldn't. Dave Tosti-Lane - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: SBLive
Yes, check out http://www.hoontech.com and look for their SB Live bracket. If it's not a SoundBlaster Live, then you are out of luck, I think. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Simmons, Ross Can you get a toslink upgrade on a SoundBlaster? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: How to mark tracks when recording digitally from a soundcard?
A two second pause (I use the Unreal player which inserts it automatically) works fine with my Sharp MD-R2 deck and a digital connection. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Edmund Wong Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 10:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: How to mark tracks when recording digitally from a soundcard? Right, S/PDIF carries track number information along with the digital audio. When an MD deck senses a change in track number, it marks a new track. I don't know of any way of making track marks when digitally recording from a PC, but I'm forwarding your note to the MD mailing list in the hope that someone there can help. Your best bet is to rely on the autotrackmark function of your deck. You do not mention what you are recording. If you are playing MP3s, you can use the Soritong MP3 player (http://www.sorinara.com/) or the Winamp pause plugin (http://students.washington.edu/llin/toslink.html, scroll to the bottom). A pause of 2-3 seconds will make most portable units start a new track. Not sure about decks, though - 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: Unlimited SCMS from SBLive!?
Then the only thing I can figure is that Yamaha has implemented SCMS backwards. I was able to copy a pre-recorded MD with no problem, but not my original material. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Coon Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Unlimited SCMS from SBLive!? Martin Schiff wrote: Larry, I believe you are correct, because this problem just bit me in the butt. I made original recordings to MD with microphones, and when I try to transfer them to the computer using a Hoontech soundcard with Yamaha drivers (which implement SCMS) it will not copy. If you made a recording to MD with microphones, it is an analog recording, and it will allow a digital copy to be made from it. However, if you make a digital copy of the MD to another MD, the SCMS bits will be set to not allow another digital copy to be made. -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways - 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: Unlimited SCMS from SBLive!?
Larry, I believe you are correct, because this problem just bit me in the butt. I made original recordings to MD with microphones, and when I try to transfer them to the computer using a Hoontech soundcard with Yamaha drivers (which implement SCMS) it will not copy. Interestingly enough, if I try to copy a commercial MD I bought, it works fine, so it apparently is not marked as SCMS final. The original driver for the Hoontech card did not have SCMS, but I was having problems and updated it. The new driver will not copy original analog material that I recorded. Guess I have to go back to the old drivers and live with the (minor) problem. Bummer. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of LAS Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 11:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Unlimited SCMS from SBLive!? "J. Coon" wrote: LAS wrote: Hi. If I remember correctly it is the MD recorder that adds the SCMS. If that is correct, then either you have a one of a kind recorder or the copy is not true digital. It is my understanding that computers aren't required to set the SCMS bits. They aren't cover under the law. Hi Jim. You probably don't remember me I've been off the list for some time. Yes it is true that the computer does not set SCMS. But I'm still pretty sure that it is the recorder and not the source that encodes the signal. So in the case of a CD writer, there will be no problem with SCMS. But the consumer MD recorders are all designed to add SCMS. So it should be impossible to make a digital copy of a digital copy of an MD. Think about it. If the source encoded the SCMS, you would not be able to make a digital copy in the first place. But you can make one original. That's because the SCMS is added as the first MD is being "burned". Bye, Larry - 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: Help my CD-RW drive thinks all CDs are audio discs
Try going into the program that comes up when you insert the CD, and turn off auto play when CD is inserted. Then insert the CD and see if you can read it with Windows Explorer. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PrinceGaz Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 4:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Help my CD-RW drive thinks all CDs are audio discs Hi guys, if any of you can help me I'd be eternally grateful! My CD-RW drive has decided every CD I insert is an audio CD. This is fine if it is an audio CD, file manager lists eg. "track01.cda" to "track12.cda" for a 12 music track cd and it plays fine. But when I insert a data cd, whether its an original silver disc, a cd-r I burnt or a cd-r from someone else it says it has "track01.cda" and nothing else. It can't play it cos no audio tracks are actually on the disc. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Mics
Yes, the mike uses the box power, and since it is more voltage than is available from the recorder, you get a better signal from the mike and can use the line in. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Edd Farmer Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2000 7:32 AM To: Minidisc mail-list Subject: Re: MD: Mics Sure, the mike doesn't care. Just make a battery box, plug them mike into a jack on one end, put a cord and plug on the other end and plug it into the line input. The mike doesn't care where the power comes from. This way youcan use it with or with out the battery box and use the plug in power. Hang on. So if you use the battery-box with the mic. for outdoor recordings, does this mean that the mic. uses the box's power instead of the MD's power? Edd - who's probably feeling a little bit dense at present - 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: Need to find MD unit that allows overwrite recording
You would be a lot better off recording the two parts separately, transferring them digitally to a computer and combining them there with a good multi track audio editor. I use Cakewalk Pro Audio, but there are other less expensive options (I think Cool Edit Pro is multi track and so is n-Track studio http://fasoft.com/ which is shareware and very inexpensive). That way you can edit the sounds and mix them properly. Then just output them to stereo and record that on a new minidisc. -- Martin -Original Message- [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hope you can help me. What I am looking for is a sony walkman recordable minidisc that can blend tracks together. i.e. I want to record one song over another (also film dialogue) without losing the background sound. Is there such a model that can do this? I am going to singapore in a week and want to get one there so a quick response would be very appreciated. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Help required / souncard issue
Thibault, Your thoughts are correct. Transferring data from a minidisc deck with optical out to a soundcard with optical in is as good as any other way, and better than some. Someone on this list just advertised a Sharp MD-R2 for $120 which is a great deal and it has optical in and out. Then just get a sound card with optical in (I use a Hoontech Yamaha XG card with a DBI digital bracket) and a cable and you are in business. I use that for my recordings I make in the field, and it works great. Any good sound card with digital capabilities would work, but the Hoontech is one of the least expensive. To get to the next level where you have 44.1Khz capabilities (the Hoontech is 48Khz as are most consumer sound cards) you would have to spend hundreds of dollars (US) more. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lescuyer, Thibault Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 2:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Help required / souncard issue How having best transfer quality for transfering street and countryside recordings from MD to PC ?... Does any combination (deck MD with optical OUT + soundcard with optical IN + optical cable) fit, or are there some combinations providing better transfer quality ? If there are some differences, could sby advise me what to buy ? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard
The Hoontech Yamaha XG with the DB1 bracket has optical and coax in and out, and the cost for both is less than $70. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bert Konstantin Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 7:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard There is a rumour that the Hoontech SoundTrack Digital 4DWave NX (http://www.hoontech.com/product/soundcard/STdigitalNX.htm) supports it. See also http://www.alsa-project.org/~goemon/ I am not shure if the input modul works. I have read reports, that the output works fine. I hope I get more info in the next days from the german distributor. I have the card and the output works fine, I use it to record MP3s to MD. However, the 4DWave NX doesn't do bidirectional SPDIF, which the original poster wanted. If you go to http://www.hoontech.com/product/soundcard/STdigitalNX.htm you will find: NX DB II 2 ports(I2S) in/out. DAC boxes, Digital AMP, DI 2000, ST D.B III and ST Digital Audio can be connected. ST DB III S/PDIF IN/OUT (Coaxial,AES/EBU,Optical) NX DB II $79 US At http://www.ridimultimedia.de/produkte/nx/index.html I could not find these modules. According to Claus from RIDI Multimedia it is possible, but very (read: multiple times the card price) expensive to add a digital-in to the card. Ok, compared to the card, 79$ are a lot, but it is cheaper than the Midiman Dio 2448 and I think the DIO 2448 is not supported by Linux. Do you know another card with digital in/out cheaper than the 4DWave NX including the ST DBIII module? What are the alternatives ? Now that Creative has released specs for the Live! series, ALSA support is there I think. But do both the digital ports work ? I have read that the Soundblaster cannot copy bit by bit. Bert - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: opinion wanted
I don't know about a portable one that will do that, but the Sharp MD-R2
($159 at minidisco.com) has that capability with its remote control.
-- Martin
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I would like to know if anyone "out there" can give an opinion on whether an
MD recorder/player (preferably a portable one) is available ("for sale")
that
will allow the user to "punch in" or "input" a track number (or song number)
and play that track number without having to scroll through other tracks. I
have an MZ-R30 that functions fairly well, but it requires me to "scroll" in
order to play a desired track.
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RE: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard
What the heck does "bit by bit copy" mean? -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bert Konstantin Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 5:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard The Hoontech Yamaha XG with the DB1 bracket has optical and coax in and out, and the cost for both is less than $70. But it does not support bit by bit-copy. Bert - 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: Linux S/PDIF soundcard
Ok, I did some research and understand what bit by bit copy means, but how does it apply to MD? The only way to do a bit by bit copy of anything is to have software that allows you to do it. That means you would have to be using some sort of data drive to copy a disc image of a MD. When you play digital music from a computer wav file or mp3 and record it on a minidisc through a Toslink or coax connection, you are getting a bit by bit copy of the music, no matter what digital card you use. That's the definition of digital storage. It's just 1's or 0's. If there were missing bits, there would be obvious dropouts or digital noise. Even if there is a problem with the source data, it is possible through error correction to reconstruct the bits as they should have been, so you can get a correct digital copy anyway. I really can't see why anything else would be important. Please enlighten me. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Martin Schiff Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 5:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard What the heck does "bit by bit copy" mean? -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bert Konstantin Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 5:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard The Hoontech Yamaha XG with the DB1 bracket has optical and coax in and out, and the cost for both is less than $70. But it does not support bit by bit-copy. Bert - 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] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard
Bert, OK, now I see what you mean. Thank you for clarifying that for me and for reinforcing my thoughts that it has no effect for a minidisc copy. I now understand your concerns. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bert Konstantin Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 6:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Linux S/PDIF soundcard What the heck does "bit by bit copy" mean? Check de.comp.audio for details. With MD bit to bit copy is not possible, when you are recording, since MD compresses music, but if you use your MD-recorder as A/D-converter, it could be important. Let's assume the following: You have a song on a DAT-Tape (DAT does not compress) and you copy the song to the PC as a wave-file, copy it back to DAT and then back to the PC as a wave-file again, but with another name. If you compare both wave-files the files should be identical bit-by-bit. With most cheap-soundcards this is not possible. The reason for the problem is that 44.1kHz signals have to be converted to 48kHz and back to 44.1kHz with "normal" soundcards, because soundcards works with 48kHz internally. (I hope this is exact enough, what I wrote) The question is, if you hear the difference. Bert - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Mics
Jason, I have recorded loud indoor and outdoor concerts with the SP AT853 mikes (I was right in front of a speaker tower at an outdoor concert) and only had problems with clipping when I set the record volume too high on my Sharp 702 the first time I recorded with it (outside). Once I learned to leave some headroom for very high levels, I have not had any clipping since. I use the SP premium battery box plugged into the line input of my 702. I have been very happy with the quality of the mikes. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lynch, Jason JD Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 6:08 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: MD: Mics Yowdy, The other night i recorded my first live gig on my MD. The sound guy wouldn't let me plug into the desk, even though the band requested it. Luckily i took along my mic. It was given to me as a gift by minidiscweb, due to the fact that i' requested a blue unit but they only had white. The mic ain't that great; it's a Aiwa Stereo condenser microphone CM-TS22 (marked as a business/live recording microphone). Anyway the recording is pretty good but quite distorted. It was a pretty loud PA, in a smallish bar. It doesn't sound to me like digital distortion (i had my R91 on auto rec. level setting), so i'm guessing it would be the mic that was clipping. On playback however, the signal sits pretty well on full (i'm guessing the wave form has pretty straight edges due to the clipping?). I was going to buy a Soundprofessional AT 853 mic soon. I've heard this is a great sounding mic, but would this also be the solution to the clipping problem? Also, is this one of the best for recording loud indoor (and outdoor) gigs? Cheers, Jason - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Mics
Beware of trying to estimate what the volume will be like at a live event by using your stereo. I tried that when I got my Sound Professionals AT853 mikes, and it was not even close to the volume at the concert. Even though it hurt my ears in my office where I tried it, it didn't come within 20db of being as loud as the concert. And at the concert, it did not hurt my ears. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Coon Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 8:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Mics When you record loud gigs, you should put the Sony in manual record level instead of auto level. When you see the signal level at the top, it will clip no matter what mike you are using. Put it in manual and set it lower, it probably isn't the mike that is doing the clipping, but the recorder. Try it at home and record your stereo with it at or near full volume. Quick, like a bunny, record some in auto and then switch to manual and drop the recording level. by now, your neighbors have probably called the cops, so turn the stereo back down and listen to the results. I think you will find it is the level setting that is doing it. "Lynch, Jason JD" wrote: - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD - PC integration
I think you are making this way too hard. I have a Hoontech Yamaha XG soundcard with the digital bracket, and it is permanently connected (well, the cables are always plugged in [grin]) to my Sharp MD-R2 deck. I use Unreal Player Max to play whatever computer content I want to record on MD, and just listen to the music while I record, or go do something else if I don't feel like sitting there. That allows me to record MP3 files, WAV files, WMA files, MIDI files and anything else that produces a sound on my PC. I would use it for CDs as well, but since I have those in a Sony 300CD carousel, it's easier just to switch the Toslink cable to one from my Sony and record CDs. With the sync record setting on the MD-R2, the track marks get created properly (Unreal player will automatically insert a delay of your choosing between songs), and the Toslink connection from the CD carousel also inserts track marks properly. I will grant you that this does not address the problem of titling, but generally I only put the title and artist, so that doesn't take very long on my MD-R2. It does, however, give me great audio quality which is what is important to me. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Timothy P. Stockman Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MD - PC integration MD is very much a stand alone audio solution, Unfortunately, I'm find that to be far too true, even with the MDS-PC2, which is supposed to be "computer friendly". Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that my JE520 operates totally on its own, with no computer anywhere in sight. But I bought the MDS-PC2 specifically to use with the computer. While Sony seems to have done a fairly good job on the titling and labeling, the program leave something to be desired in other areas. While they have a function for recording tracks from a CD, they need to generalize it to that you can record tracks from WAV files as well. And they shouldn't assume that you're going to use *analog* for the transfer; isn't the whole idea of minidisc that one can make *digital* transfers? With the current state of affairs, I think it would be simpler just to use a CD writer to burn a CDR, then copy it to a minidisc. Even though burning a CD is not for the faint of heart, trying to go from the PC directly to the MD seems to be even harder. Sad but true! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD Wins (was Re: Will MD Survive?).
I can connect through my cable modem at almost any time of the day or night to MP3.COM and get a 128K 44khz streaming playback in about 2 seconds without any stuttering or interruptions. It's not generally the server, it's your connection to the internet, or the routing between you and the server. It also has a great deal to do with the software you use to play the stream. I was never able to get a stable stream with Winamp, but Sonique works great. It could also be that you are doing other things on the computer while playing the audio. That will almost always cause stuttering or pauses. -- Martin On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Magic wrote: phones, I have yet to actually see a server on the internet that will output an MP3 stream at a decent bitrate sustained long enough to play without stuttering. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Will MD Survive?
I agree completely. I think that market could be completely replaced by MD over time. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andrew Hobgood Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Will MD Survive? -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Tape cassettes are virtually dead any more. Most of my younger friends don't have a single tape playing device. The market is very narrow if Ever look at a car? Most cars (in the US, anyway) have tape decks, and *only* tape decks. Car CD players are still prohibitively expensive, and I know a number of folks who keep many tapes to listen to in the car. Also, If you go to any major music store (Tower Records, Record Town, etc.) you *will* find huge selections of cassettes. If the market isn't there, they wouldn't have a selection that big. /Andrew -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: 2.6.3ia Charset: noconv iQCVAwUBOIyAILVO5F5M77LBAQEDegP/bJmcvaUAedhNaiVIuU0MrRJlPQKcsSqA ISztaLGgppC8MlUFqO1MuavKm9mUdPg2yhlJHrGlegpnX0iHCiEn6M8t99ETDQPT K4tYR2puI/oCQJTF2kyf8NNuavZMIcVKIvu9aslJ2KP2Rk3+Cdx1tTJEmJMqDya3 0qEQ4JZfDng= =EZxb -END PGP SIGNATURE- - 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: Will MD Survive?
I disagree that MP3 is direct competition for minidisc. I think that MP3 is competition for portable CDs. Minidisc is competition for tape cassettes. The marketing of minidiscs needs to stress that these are a recording medium and that with portables you can record anything that you might previously have recorded on tape, but with much higher quality. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jon Deutsch But this guy's right. While MP sound quality is inferior, it is obvious that there is a great interest in this type of technology - and that sound quality is obviously not a real limiting factor for the mass consumer audience. MD needs to reposition itself as "the hard drive for your MP3s." This type of positioning will keep it relevant as a storage medium -- and position it as COMPLIMENTARY technology to MP3, not competing. I mean, who cares about ATRAC vs. MP3? This should not be a competition. Also, the added advantage, then, is that portable MDs can RECORD, while portable MP3 units currently cannot. I think SONY should be a bit stronger in marketing the MD with all the MP3 hype growing so rapidly. Jon Deutsch - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Which MD has the best analog/digital conversion for 300$
Bert, What do you mean by "bit by bit conversion". I make digital copies in both directions from minidisc to a Hoontech Yamaha XG with the DBI digital connector, and it works perfectly. In addition, it doesn't use SCMS (with the version of the driver that comes on the CD, but not with the newer driver) so you can copy anything. This is important to me since I am a composer and the compositions I make are digitally recorded. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bert Konstantin Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 2:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Which MD has the best analog/digital conversion for 300$ Attention: no bit by bit conversion! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Which MD has the best analog/digital conversion for 300$
Robert, Great minds think alike! [grin] I bought the Sound Professionals Premium Cardoids (the AT853), and am VERY happy with them and even more happy with the great support I get from Chris at Sound Professionals. I also bought the battery box with switchable low pass filters, but I don't use the filters at all. Since I digitally transfer the sound files to my PC for mastering, I can roll off the bass there if I need to. However, I have never needed to, even in situations where the bass is very boomy sounding at the venue. I use the mikes with a Sharp 702. I use the Hoontech Yamaha XG card to do my digital transfers to and from a Sharp MD-R2 deck which I am also happy with. I don't think you would gain anything, even if you are going to edit the audio in your computer, by buying a more expensive sound card. Digital is digital, so when you transfer it, there will be no difference once it is in your computer whether you use one sound card or another as long as it has a Toslink connection. BTW, you want to get the best recording possible, whether or not you plan to edit it in your computer. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, though you can do some pretty amazing things with the right tools. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert Felton Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 7:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Which MD has the best analog/digital conversion for 300$ I am thinking of something similar. So far - Sound Professionals standard cardiods (value-for-money) or Sound Professionals premium cardiods (performance) Sound Professionals battery unit with switchable low pass filters Sony MD520 (bought last year) Hoontech SoundTrack Yamaha XG with XG DBI (digital interface) (value-for-money) or Hoontech SoundTrack 4ch (performance) I'll probable go for premium cardiods, but the cheaper sound card, to get the best recording onto MD, leaving the computer processing until I have a faster computer. Any experiences of any of the above? Rob Felton - 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: my new MD player - R50 questions . . .
It's not background noise, it's being sent to the output of your sound card. All sounds go to the line out and digital out of your sound card as well as to the speaker output. You have to be sure not to do other things while recording music. Be sure and quit your email program too so it doesn't make a sound when mail comes in. You need to program the MP3's you want to record on a minidis so they are all done at once. If you use Unreal Player Max (http://www.303tek.com/) it will automatically insert silence (length of your choosing) between tracks so your recorder will put a track mark there. That way there will be no mouse clicks, etc. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Matt Vukin when making analog recordings - it seems that background noise is picked up - even though I'm not using a mic. or the mic input. Is this normal? ex. I can hear the mouse clicks when I play mp3s to record to MD. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: quality of optical cables
Ralph, It may bounce a lot, but Toslink works just fine with very long cables. I have a 10 meter cable that I use to connect my CD carousel in another room to my MD deck, and it works great. Not a single problem. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ralph Smeets Compared to TosLink, TosLink supports bit rates up to 6 Mbit/second. This signal is modulated using light. Using a red LED with a wavelength of 650nm, the signal while 'bounce' about one and a half milion times in a 1 meter cable before ariving at the end. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: quality of optical cables
Sound Professionals has 5 meter Toslink cables for $22.99 each and 10 meter for $32.99. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have found optical cable at much lower prices than you stated. I have two 5m runs that I bought for $52.25 including terminations, shipping, and a credit card surcharge. CJ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Hi-Space Disc Problems?
I have used about 20 Hi-space discs with no problems so far. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 6:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Hi-Space Disc Problems? I've been using a lot of Hi-Space discs that I bought in quantity. I've not had any real problems, so far, although I've occasionally noticed that my MD recorder sometimes makes a very soft clicking or whining noise when I'm recording with them; it doesn't seem to do that with other brands. Within the last couple of days, I've heard from two different people that they have had problems with Hi-Space(unit won't read TOC, disc needs to be reinserted multiple times into unit before it will read TOC). Is this a coincidence or are other MD users familiar with problems using Hi-Space? Thanks. Chris Callahan -- home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.coldwatercentral.com -- - 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: Gapless CD Audio Track Playback
Jerry, What software are you using to burn the CDs? I use Easy CD Creator, and it has a setting as to how much time you want between the tracks from 0 seconds up. When I burn a CD from minidisc concert recordings, there is no gap at all and I don't do anything with sample sizes. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jerry Jelinek Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 1:05 PM To: Minidisc Listserve Subject: MD: Gapless CD Audio Track Playback Sort of an off topic question. I have been archiving concerts to MD for 2 years. I have been trying to put these live concerts on CD and have experienced the following problem. When I transfer the track to the computer HD, then burn the CD, when you play the audio CD back, there is always a 2 or 3 second 'countdown' before the actual track starts playing. This creates a problem when trying to divide a song into multiple tracks. I seem to recall that someone a month or so ago mentioned that the problem was due to the number of samples that are in the track. If the track had an even multiple of some sample size, then there would be no 'countdown' when the CD audio is played. Am I remembering this correctly? If so, what is the magic sample number that I need in order to get smooth 'gapless' CD audio tracks. Thanks for any help you can provide, Jerry Jerry Jelinek at work via OS/2[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://junior.apk.net/~centaurs - My Favorite Web Links 1991 -Steve Spurrier, Florida football coach, telling Gator fans that a fire at Auburn's football dorm had destroyed 20 books: "But the real tragedy was that 15 hadn't been colored yet." - 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: MiniDisc Weekly News for 9 January 2000
Here's an amendment to your MP3 Track Mark trick. Get the (free) program Unreal Player Max from http://www.303tek.com/. It will automatically insert a delay of any number of seconds you choose between songs. I've found that 2 seconds works fine for my Sharp MD-R2 in sync mode to get it to insert a track mark. I just connect it via Toslink to my pc and create a playlist in the Unreal player, and play them. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MiniDisc Community Pages Weekly News Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 12:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 9 January 2000 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Comments wanted: Signal path integrity
Since your vinyls are analog recordings, there is a conversion from analog to digital taking place in your receiver, but from that point on, there are no more conversions until you play the CD you burned. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rick Pali Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 10:59 PM I'm curious if the signal is undergoing conversion to/from analogue at any point. I know that it doesn't in the receiver, but I wonder about the mixer in the soundcard. One promising sign is that as long as the record level is at 100% in the mixer, the record level indicator readings in CoolEdit are identical to those on the minidisc deck. I know that the SB Live isn't the best card in the world for this kind of thing, but I've got to work with what I've got at this point. Any comments or thoughts are welcome. Rick. -+--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alienshore.com/ - 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: Ripping CD's to MP3 ?
Just play the CD and record the output with a program like Sound Forge or another recorder program. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andy Turnbull Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 4:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Ripping CD's to MP3 ? I know that this isn't probably the best place to ask this but hey you all do it ;) Anyone know if it's possible to extract a multitrack CD into one MP3 ? For example you have a "live" CD that all blends into one, but has track markers. I've tried using some CDtoMP3 programs but they seem to insist on seperating the tracks. TIA Andy - 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: copying to CD burner
You need some kind of sound recorder program on the PC and a connection to your sound card. My recommendation is to use a digital connection as the quality is better than most sound cards analog stage, plus you avoid the d/a + a/d conversions. I tried an analog connection from my Sharp 702 to a Soundblaster Live and the results, while pretty good, did not compare to the same disc transferred using a digital connection. This only works, of course, if your recorder supports digital out (no current model portables do that I know of), or you have a deck with digital out. I use Sound Forge 4.5 to record the information from my minidiscs to a wav file on the pc. Then you can copy that wav file to a CD using a CD burner program (I use Adaptec Easy CD Creator). -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Dewhurst I have a recording on MD that I wish to copy to PC, to be burnt onto a CD. Does anyone have any advice on connections to my sound card (probably not digital), file formats to record in, CD copying issues, quality of this kind of recording, etc.? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: mz-r30 vs. sharp 702 ( long post)
I disagree. The line input with a battery box is much quieter than the mic input. My experience with the same mikes and recorder are better with the line in. I just recorded a rock group outside at a New Years party last night, and I used the line in and the battery box. My levels were set at 26 and it sounds great. That left me enough headroom to compress it a bit to bring out the parts that were low in the mix. If I wasn't going to master it, I probably could have set it at 27 and come close to 0db. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stainless Steel Rat Sent: Friday, December 31, 1999 5:23 PM To: MD-L Subject: Re: MD: mz-r30 vs. sharp 702 ( long post) -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 * Michael Hooker [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 31 Dec 1999 | first, i notice that the line level on the sharp has to be set much higher | while recording than i would with the sony. i used the line in, with a | battery box and sound pro mics, the same set up i've always used with the | sony. That is likely the problem. The impedance on the line and mic inputs is very different on the 702; they cannot be used interchangeably, even with a battery box. Try using the mic input. And don't use the battery box; the mic jack provides power, so you probably do not need it. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.1 (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE4bSzdgl+vIlSVSNkRAureAJ0enxREeG4B+0fOAaFBBkXSW3l6gACgxnUz B7TNPs74AReb1w7G3sG0QcE= =10Rt -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Happy Fun Ball contains a liquid core, Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ which, if exposed due to rupture, should PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ not be touched, inhaled, or looked at. - 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: MDCP animated banners?
Rick, I agree with you. The page is very functional and useful as it is. Animated gifs would definitely distract from that. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Eric Woudenberg Several suppliers have wished to provide animated banners for the MDCP. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: The French Horn Glitch - Urban legend
If you have to go to that much trouble to reproduce this problem, then the chances that it will occur randomly during a recording seem pretty slim. No? -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Eric Woudenberg Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 2:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: re: MD: The French Horn Glitch - Urban legend "Martin Schiff" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I suspected, this story seems to be an urban legend (at least based on my tests). I used your file LoHorn.wav and recorded it digitally on my Sharp MD-R2, then digitally on my Sharp 702, and finally analog through the line in on my Sharp 702. There was absolutely no distortion whatsoever in the recording. All the wave forms are perfectly normal and the copies sound just like the original (hiss and all). I would be happy to provide the wav file to anyone that would like a copy of it. I suspect that the person who originally experienced this problem had a bad cable or some other mechanical/electronic problem. To perform this test properly you've got to make a loop out of the signal you're recording. The number of samples in the loop should be: (number of samples) module 512 == 511 (or 1) Then repeat the loop 512 times (or more). ATRAC's window size is 512 samples (11.6ms) and this 1 sample shift will cause ATRAC to window the signal with every possible alignment boundary. Rick - 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: Newbie question re: Record times, Battery life
The Sharp 702 has an optional external battery pack that holds AA batteries and extends the life of the LION battery that is in the unit and rechargeable. The 702 is also very inexpensive as you can buy a new one for around $160 and refurbished ones for less. I have two of them and am very satisfied. As long as none of your animals are playing french horn, you shouldn't have any problems [grin]. With just the LION battery, you get about 4.5 hours of recording on a full charge. With just two AA batteries, you get about 4 hours, and if you have both connected you get about 8.5 hours. That should be plenty for your requirements. You also get the ability to adjust the recording level on the fly while you are recording which you don't get with Sony. I think the Sharp 722 which is a bit more money will record even longer with the above. -- Martin -Original Message- Behalf Of Lon Huber - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Image is nothing. Sound is everything. Obey your ears.
Archer, I am by no means an expert on audio equipment. I was repeating what I was told by two different audio salesmen when I was shopping for DVD players. Thank you for correcting my misconception. However, it would seem to me that with the proliferation of CDR drives both audio and computer based, it was a pretty poor decision by Sony not to include that as a feature, just as I feel about the lack of digital output. I was going to buy the Sony MXD-D3 until I looked at the specs and found that it had only digital in. Like I said, I have always (until recently) been biased towards Sony equipment and have a Sony receiver on my desk across the room. BTW, I agree 100% with your subject line. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kade Hansson Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Image is nothing. Sound is everything. Obey your ears. At 05:40 PM 12/16/99 -0500, MS wrote: I think it's ridiculous that the Sony consumer decks that sell for $350-400 US (like the Sony MXD-D3) don't have digital output. I also bought a Sony DVD deck that would not play CDR audio discs (they are deliberately designed so that they will not play them). Yeah right. You do know that it requires extra engineering to allow a DVD deck to read CD-Rs? They are invisible to the typical DVD wavelength laser. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: The French Horn Glitch - Urban legend
As I suspected, this story seems to be an urban legend (at least based on my tests). I used your file LoHorn.wav and recorded it digitally on my Sharp MD-R2, then digitally on my Sharp 702, and finally analog through the line in on my Sharp 702. There was absolutely no distortion whatsoever in the recording. All the wave forms are perfectly normal and the copies sound just like the original (hiss and all). I would be happy to provide the wav file to anyone that would like a copy of it. I suspect that the person who originally experienced this problem had a bad cable or some other mechanical/electronic problem. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Colin Burchall Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 2:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: The French Horn Glitch (was: Sharp 701/702s for 99 Pounds at RS) Eric Woudenberg wrote: Before this problem reaches Urban Legend status, I wonder if anyone has a copy of this French Horn signal that the Sharp supposedly has trouble with. I'd like to see if we can reproduce it. I remember having it at one time and recording it on my MZ-R50 without any problems. I still have it available on my site along with a pic of the waveform: The original file: www.ozemail.com.au/~atrac/LoHorn.wav The same file recorded on a 722: www.ozemail.com.au/~atrac/Horn722.wav A pic of the waveform: www.ozemail.com.au/~atrac/badwav.jpg -cb - 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..Re: Excellent Speaker System For MD And Just About Anything Else
According to the Klipsch website, BASH = High power five-channel built-in amplifier offering 400 watts of total audio power using advanced BASH® (Bridged Amplifier/ Switching Hybrid) design They do sound like really nice speakers. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rodney Peterson On the bottom of the subwoofer there is a brass/brown sticker that says BASH, I don't know what that means. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Car Minidisc Player
Crutchfields has the Sony 7900 for $299. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-rtvC00GOweh/ProdView.asp?bid=22523stor e=0sid=S-rtvC00GOweh#158mdxc790 -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mitch P. Does anyone know where one can get a car minidisc player for under $300 -Mitch [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: SoundTrack DIGITAL I/O BOARD for SB Live(Made by HOONTECH)
Hoontech has a new DBIII I/O card for the SB Live that has optical in and out, and coax in and out. They are both digital and equivalent as far as the results you get. But if you use Coax out you need a converter (read expensive) to get it to an optical in on your minidisc. The DBIII is only a few dollars more than the DBI, so it would be much cheaper. I use a Hoontech sound card (Yamaha XG) to do optical transfers to and from my Sharp deck, and it works great. Haven't tried the I/O card yet though. -- Maritn -Original Message- I'd just like to ask some questions about this card for the soundblaster Live! value. Is there a way to use the Coaxial out to record digitally? would someone like to explain to me the differences between coaxial and optical? are they like both digital? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: OT, anyone know how to title tracks on a CDR?
I have a Sony CD carousel changer that has CD Text capability, and so far not a single one of my CD's has CD Text on it. I've bought some really new ones too. My son also has a changer, and a couple of his CD's have the CD Text. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mitch P. You not only have to get the right CD text compatible hardware, but I believe that not all CDs themselves have the song titles encoded in the disc. I think its a relatively new thing, so not many CDs have the bonus of having song title and other info available when you play them. Does anyone have experience with this? Mitch - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
Ralph, Also, Sony low end decks have only digital input (including the new MXD-D3), where all current Sharp decks have both digital input and output. And Sharp portables have a manually adjustable record level control where the Sony portables do not. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ralph Smeets Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 4:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: the "Internet Minidisc" by Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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. I know I'm going to upset some Sony porti owners with the next statement: AFAIK, Sharp portables have almost the same features as Sony component decks. Sony portables however lack a lot of features or have 'extra' (End-Search) features. Cheers, Ralph -- === Ralph SmeetsFunctional Verification Centre Of Competence - CMG Voice: (+33) (0)4 76 58 44 46 STMicroelectronics Fax:(+33) (0)4 76 58 40 11 5, chem de la Dhuy Mobile: (+33) (0)6 82 66 62 70 38240 MEYLAN E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRANCE === "For many years, mankind lived just like the animals. And then something happened that unleashed the powers of our imagination: We learned to talk." -- Stephen Hawking, later used by Pink Floyd -- === - 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: OT, anyone know how to title tracks on a CDR?
Your CDR drive would need to support CD TEXT and you would need the latest version of EZ CD Creator which does support CD TEXT. Of course, the person you give the CDR to would also need a CD Player that supports CD TEXT. The easy way would be just to use EZ CD Creator to make a jewel case insert and title the tracks there. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Coon Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 9:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: OT, anyone know how to title tracks on a CDR? I have a ZIP-CD CD burner and I am using the Adaptec EZ CD creator and the Adaptec Direct CD to make copies of some tunes that I recorded on my Minidisc recorder so I can share them with people that are Minidisc impaired. (The poor souls) (I am using my $10 home brew mike http://www.tir.com/~liteways/Mandolin.html#Microphone ) My question is, how do I title the tracks on the CDR? There must be a way. -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways/ - 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: Deal on Sharp MDMS702B
You are right, I hadn't noticed that. Thanks. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Gross http://www.egghead.com/category/inv/0611/02258061.htm I checked out the page and note that these are REFURBISHED units. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Deal on Sharp MDMS702B
I just got an email from Egghead with the Sharp MDMS702B portable recorder available for $149. That's a heck of a deal. About $100 less than I paid for mine. http://www.egghead.com/category/inv/0611/02258061.htm -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: John Balint's SB bracket instructions
Rick, You can buy the Hoontech digital bracket II for the same price as the parts to build the John Balint bracket, and you get a lot more functionality (including midi in and out). Spend $14 more for the digital bracket III and you get far more capability including both optical and coax connectors. -- Martin - Original Message - From: Eric Woudenberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 5 December 1999 22:27 Subject: MD: John Balint's SB bracket instructions Hi, Did anyone happen to save John Balint's instructions for providing optical digital connections on a Sound Blaster Live Value card? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Looking for the right MD Deck.
The difference is the quality of the sound components, the number of inputs and outputs, and whether it is analog or digital (among many other things). If you want a small portable mixer, check soundprofessionals.com. They have several listed and they are on the low end of the price range. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of brent harding What's the difference between these? I mean the 100 dollar ones and the more expensive kind? You would need a mixer for that. Depending on the quality you want, you could spend from $100 to thousands. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Looking for the right MD Deck.
No, they absolutely will not all produce the same quality of sound. Just as a $50 receiver will not produce the same quality of sound as a $300 receiver. However, for the purpose of mixing analog sound sources to record in a portable Minidisc player, it may not make a great deal of difference. If you are recording with a microphone, then it could make a profound difference. Most mixers are powered by A/C using either a wall wart, or straight plug in. There are a few battery powered ones though, but I have not tried them. Sound Professionals has a Samson with 4 inputs that can be powered by batteries or an adapter. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of brent harding Will they all produce almost the same quality of sound? Can you plug them in, or do you have to wait for some internal battery to charge, that if you don't let drain that it will stop keeping it's charge and not work any more? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Why Sharp ATRAC sucks (a review)
I just did my own test with a CD that I had recorded from my Sony CD changer digitally to my Sharp MD-R2 deck, and the original CD playing through the same receiver. I was not playing the CD on the same player as I used to do the recording, but since it was digital I doubt that should make much difference. I started both at the same time and, using headphones, did an A/B test between them. I could tell slight differences, but in some cases the minidisc sounded better and in others the CD. In no case was the difference profound enough that I felt it approached the difference between a CD and an MP3. I am a music composer (http://www.mp3.com/starbirth) and can easily hear the difference between the wav files that I create for my music and the compressed mp3 files, but there was nothing approaching that between the Sharp deck and my Sony CD player. You are leaving out a big part of the equation here, however. Unless you have both sound sources (the CD deck and the Minidisc deck) connected digitally to your amplification source, then you are listening to the sound through two different DA converters. There is a great deal of difference between DA converters, and that alone could explain the difference in what you hear. Frankly, I can hear a difference between the DA converter in my portable Sharp 702, and the one in my MD-R2 deck. The deck sounds quite a bit better to my ears (now someone will probably tell me that they have the same DA [grin]). At any rate, what you are attributing to the Atrac could be something else entirely. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Looking for the right MD Deck.
Kevin, Minidisco has the Sharp MDR3 deck with 3 CD trays and one minidisk for $239, and the Sony MXDD3 which has 4x dubbing for $359. I don't think either has a ps/2 port, but I don't think you are going to find one in your price range. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kevin Williams Hi, I'm looking for a deck that does CD-MD (nessicary) , 2x dub (not = nessicary but would prefer it), PS/2 port for tilting (NESSICARY!), and = any extra features would be great. I would perfer Sony, but if any other = brand I wouldn't mind. Price range 200-300$. Thanks for your time. -Kevin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #437 (was New member, need informations)
Jean-Luc, You can order Hoontech products directly from them over the web from any country, I believe. Minidisco.com sells the Xitel, and perhaps they will ship to you as well. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jean-Luc LEBEC Now I'll probably ask them some more questions, like where to purchase and prices. I'm not sure these brands are available in France. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD to SB(value) transfer
Get a digital bracket from Hoontech. That will allow you to connect via Toslink very easily. www.hoontech.com. They are very inexpensive. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Thomas, Ferris Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 2:32 PM To: MD list Subject: MD: MD to SB(value) transfer Really quick: I've got a PC with a soundBlaster value card in it. What is the easiest/best way to do digital transfers from my sony MZR-30 to the PC? Thanks in advance. F.S. Thomas programmer mailto:[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: Transferring MD to CD
I think the key may be that I always cut my live recordings in the applause between songs, so even if there was some noise, it would not be noticeable. Either that, or Sound Forge or Adaptec's Easy CD Creator is handling it. Whatever the reason is, it is not noticeable at all, either as a distortion or difference in the way the applause sounds. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Transferring MD to CD
Jerry, Thanks a lot for your message. Since I sent the message, I have discovered a method that makes creating a CD from a MD many times easier. I am using Sound Forge from Sonic Foundry to edit my WAV files. First I record the entire MD to a file with a digital transfer. Then using SF, I can drop markers in the places I want to split the file. Prior to that, I was highlighting an area, cutting it and pasting it into a new file. After I place the markers (that takes only about 10 or 15 minutes on a 74 minute recording, because I can preview ahead and look at the wavforms to see where the applause is between songs without listening to the whole recording), SF has a function that will change the markers to regions. That creates the areas that will be tracks. Then SF has an export function that will export regions to files automatically. I just did two of them that way a couple of nights ago, and it took less than 1/4 the time it did before, maybe even 1/8. If it is a MD that has silence between each track, then it would be even quicker, because SF can automatically create the regions as well. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Software recommendations/reviews?
I use Sound Forge for editing music files for both minidisc recording, and composing music and have been very happy with it. I have not used Cool Edit though. -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Transferring MD to CD
Is there any software out there that makes it easier to transfer a MD to a CD including splitting the tracks on the CD to match the MD? I have a Sharp MD-R2 deck attached to my computer with a Toslink cable to a Hoontech sound card and am able to do a digital transfer. I also have a 702 portable that I use to make the recordings. I am currently recording the MD as a single WAV file with a digital transfer to the computer, and then editing it in Sound Forge to break it up into tracks (separate wav files), and apply some mastering to the recording for live concerts that I record with my 702 portable. Then I write it to a CD with Adaptec's Easy CD Creator. The results using this method are excellent, but it's rather tedious when all I want to do is transfer an MD to CD without editing it. I could program my MD deck to put a 2 second silent track between each music track when transferring to the computer, and then use Adaptec's Spin Doctor to automatically break it at the silence, but in some cases, I would rather not have the silence, just a CD track mark. Any suggestions? -- Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Are there any other titling options?
Any chance you could make your programs available for Sharp minidisc recorders? -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Martin Danek You should look at my www pages: http://www.czechin.com/minidisc There are some titling project which allow you to title MD from computer (there are also database application which is able to print MD labels). Windows version of MD titler (HW and SW) cost about $50 USD. DOS version is free. Martin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: AT822 Microphone
I don't know about the 822, but I use the AT 853 to record live concerts with a 9v power supply and my Sharp 702, and am extremely happy with the results. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Wayne Loden Anyone out there have any experience with the Audio Technica AT 822 stereo microphone? I am thinking about buying one to record live concerts to MD with. Thanks for any information you can provide! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Sound Card with digital input
Check out Hoontech at http://www.hoontech.com. They have several cards with Toslink input and output to connect to a minidisc unit. Also, the Storm Platinum card from Xitel at http://www.xitel.com. You can buy the Xitel at Minidisco and the Hoontech from a distributor in your area (see the website for a list). -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lescuyer, Thibault Hello everybody I'm trying to know whether it's possible to find PC sound cards with a digital input (optical or coax) in order to connect a MD player to the PC for digital extraction (from MD to PC). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Off topic: mp3 editing tools?
I have Sound Forge and have used it to edit MP3 files. What actually happens is that SF decodes the MP3 file (if you have the plug-in) and allows you to edit it or add effects, do mastering or whatever you like. Then when you save it, it encodes it as MP3 again. SF is a dynamite tool for editing music files. -- Martin Does anyone know if there are tools to edit mp3s in the mpeg domain, without the conversion mp3-wav-mp3? I could use a tool that cuts single mpeg frames from songs to remove clicks or long intros from songs... I believe SoundForge 4.5 does (http://www.sonicfoundry.com) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Recording live concerts with Sharp 702
Your best bet is to set it and forget it. Get a level at the beginning and leave some headroom (I like to be below -6db, and -12 is not bad) for the loud passages. It is not necessary to be near 0db as you will get clipping if it goes at all beyond that. The key is the microphones. Using powered microphones and the line in connection of the 702 gives much better results. The one concert I recorded where I was constantly setting the levels did not come out nearly as well as the ones where I got a level at the beginning and then left it alone. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of B. Thong Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 1:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Recording live concerts with Sharp 702 I just recently got a 702 and plan on doing concert recordings as well. My question is, what is a safe record level to set it at if, of course, you would not know how high the sound will go up to? I just recorded a small recital with vocals and instrumentals and I found that I constantly had to look down at my record level and adjust to the level between the 4 and 0. My enjoyment of the recital was somewhat diminished, as you can imagine. The recording did come out wonderfully. Extra info: I used the microphone that came with the Sony Stereo Tape Recorder D2. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Kenwood full-size decks
Minidisco is selling the Sharp MD-R2 for $159 right now. I bought one a couple of days ago and am very happy with it. I also have a 702. The MD-R2 has Toslink input and output and coax input. The operation of the MD-R2 is very similar to the 702, so it is very easy to use if you have a 702. Every place else is selling the MD-R2 for almost double that price. No keyboard socket though. http://www.minidisco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alan Dowds Sent: Friday, November 12, 1999 7:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Kenwood full-size decks Hey everyone I want to get a full-size deck to go with my 702 portable. I can maybe get a deal on Kenwood kit - what's the best one to go for? I need co-ax digital for my CD player, and I'd quite like a PS2 keyboard socket too. Classy looks and top sonic performance go without saying... cheers Al - 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]
