MD: Portable recorders - which new model?
I started my MD experience with a Sony MZ-R2 bought in 1995 and due to an ATRAC and memory chip fault which prevented it from playing discs, I replaced it with an MZ-R30 in 1997. Both these models use the same batteries (LIP-12), mains chargers and remote units and earphones, which have been quite useful. With the obvious benefits of newer portable recorders and the likelihood of functions such as an LP mode I am thinking of getting a new recorder in the next few months but am not sure what's available. Does anybody know what new models are likely to be released by Sony this autumn (or 'fall' for you Americans on this list). I was put off buying the R90 due to some complaints about its noisy operation. I use my MD machines for studio recording and also for playing mp3 and other audio files when I'm out DJing at parties. PS. Why all this talk about mp3 players when we all know that MD is far better. Why would you want a separate device just to play mp3's on, when you can quite easily record them to a portble MD machine to listen to. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable recorders
On Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:55:51 +0100 (BST) Sean Buckingham Personally I prefer Aiwa's way of doing things, but I'm convinced about the build quality of their units.. OBVIOUSLY, idiot that I am, I meant to say "..but I'm NOT convinced about the build quality.." I will shut up now. SEan end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable recorders
On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 13:34:58 EDT Not Given [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may seem like a ridiculous question, but do the portable units have a recording level control? (I have seen analog recorders that use a built in limiter rather than provide recording level controls.) Hi.. there's just been a 'message-thread' about this (ish).. I wish it was a stupid question, if only there was some standard among the manufacturers (blah blah moan moan.,.) anyway, ..I think the upshot of the discussion was this: Sony machines have both an Automatic Gain control and Manual recording levels (which I would expect to work well, seeing as it's sony..). The slight downside is that the machine has to be paused in order to adjust the levels..I guess this is just a personal taste issue really.. Sharp machines only have manual recording levels, no AGC. Whether you can adjust 'on the fly' I'm not sure.. Aiwa machines have Manual levels and AGC, and you can adjust the levels during recording. I'm not sure I'd expect the quality of the AGC to be as good as Sonys, but that's just heresay (heresy?!) on my part.. Personally I prefer Aiwa's way of doing things, but I'm convinced about the build quality of their units.. I'm done. Sean - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] end Sean Buckingham Media Services Brunel University, UK * (Ext)2209 * (Direct) 0208 891 8264 * (e-1)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * (e-2)[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable recorders
At 13:34 03/06/2000 -0400, you wrote: Hello! I have wanted to purchase a portable recording unit for a VERY long time now, but there's just one thing holding me back at this point: I need some info. This may seem like a ridiculous question, but do the portable units have a recording level control? (I have seen analog recorders that use a built in limiter rather than provide recording level controls.) Is it a feature I need to look for, or do all portables have this control? If indeed they all use a built in limiter for recording, I'll stick with my home unit for recording and buy a portable player... Thanks for your help in advance!! The Sharp portables all have manual recording level control. The Sonys have auto and manual recording level control. Look at www.minidisc.org for info on the portables. I'd personally recommend a Sharp 722 (as I have one and find it excellent in every way, apart from its looks). It's a bit chunky, but chunky is good - robust! Chrz, Wrighty - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
