Re: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems rather short sighted of them. Mabye someone could wright a small program to take advatage of the cable. ;-) Well I would allmost say that people who buy the kit are a little bit short shighted. Why? 1) The "Internet Minidisc" doesn't do digital transfers. It depends on the analog out of your soundcard :-( 2) It is marketet as a special cable, but as far as I could read in the specs, it's compatible with all MD recorders. I think it's an expensive audio-cable. 3) Most of the software already existed in some sort of Share/FreeWare form. It smells like a 'how do sell a stupid product that costs $1 to an ignorant customer while asking $70'. Personaly, I think it would have been nice if they had build a device that plugs into the USB bus and into the optical in of your MD recorder. THAT would be a usefull product. 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]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
Can anyone who ownes one tell me if this cable and/or software combo allows titling - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
Seems rather short sighted of them. Mabye someone could wright a small program to take advatage of the cable. ;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Eric Woudenberg Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 1:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: the "Internet Minidisc" by Sharp "Craig Goligowski" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone who ownes one tell me if this cable and/or software combo allows titling It does not, according to the Sharp staffer I talked to. 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: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 * Ralph Smeets [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 09 Dec 1999 | But you have to stop/pause the recording if you want to adjust the level. It | can't be done on the fly like on a home-deck or on a Sharp porti I did not say that it was good, only that it *could*. :) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.0g (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE4UBnlgl+vIlSVSNkRAkfxAJ420WnhGEKfPfxQEyC3J2NTXqokQQCg5m/U wwwo3yGYWicdayqBT6sKhBY= =3rsB -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Do not use Happy Fun Ball on concrete. Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
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 Hey Jeff, Re MD sync recording: As far as I know, Sony's MD sync recording is for S/PDIF only (not for analog signal). Please try it and tell me what you've found Richard --- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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]
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: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 * "Martin Schiff" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Wed, 08 Dec 1999 | And Sharp portables have a manually adjustable record level control where | the Sony portables do not. Sony portables do have manually adjustable record level controls (at least my R30 does). They are just damnably inconvenient to use, and the record level resets itself when discs are exchanged making multi-disc live recordings a pain. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.0g (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE4To0agl+vIlSVSNkRAgUDAJ9AqXZMm2ijtD5suZyLhcFudK0GKQCeL4Sr nFa1XMlCCNz9HzmLRx2j2Gg= =QsgG -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
And Sharp portables have a manually adjustable record level control where the Sony portables do not. Sony portables do have manually adjustable recording levels. But you must set the level "before" you start to record (in record/pause mode) and can not change it "on the fly" (unlike most Sharp portable recorders).. Cheers GC - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
I saw your post on the MD list. What MD are you using? Are you using the Sharp MT15 or another one? As noted by another post, they seemed to think this device will work fine with other MD recorders. As far as I'm concerned, they should sell the software separately as one could use a regular analog stereo cable and utilize their software for just the scheduling feature. Glad it works for you. Steve. Hey Steve, 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 :-) Re the VMM software: I like it and I would recommend you to test it. I read on Voquette's site that there is a downloadable Beta version coming soon at www.voquette.com Re simple cable I guess it should work, although it is convenient to use their adapter, since they also provide power to the MD. This is really important since I use it for overnight recording. The Wall power adapter that I have is now at my office and now I can charge my MD both at home and in the office. Enjoy Richard --- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
think that hardware will work with sony md units, for example? or is it a propiatary sharp thing? a href="www.ring17.com" img src="Steven_Riley.gif" alt="multimedia producer/a -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 1999 4:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: the "Internet Minidisc" by Sharp I saw your post on the MD list. What MD are you using? Are you using the Sharp MT15 or another one? As noted by another post, they seemed to think this device will work fine with other MD recorders. As far as I'm concerned, they should sell the software separately as one could use a regular analog stereo cable and utilize their software for just the scheduling feature. Glad it works for you. Steve. Hey Steve, 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 :-) Re the VMM software: I like it and I would recommend you to test it. I read on Voquette's site that there is a downloadable Beta version coming soon at www.voquette.com Re simple cable I guess it should work, although it is convenient to use their adapter, since they also provide power to the MD. This is really important since I use it for overnight recording. The Wall power adapter that I have is now at my office and now I can charge my MD both at home and in the office. Enjoy Richard --- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.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: 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: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Can anybody tell me if the Voquette solution will also send the track names to the MD, like TitleAid does? That might make the hefty price of the cable worth it. (I have my doubts that this feature exists, since it wouldn't work on all Sharp MD recorders... my 821, for example, titles tracks a bit differently, and TitleAid doesn't work on it =(). My two cents: Sharp should be commended for putting out an MD solution for net recording. It's not the most technically advanced solution, though... analog recording is like taking a step backwards for most of us here. But for newbies, it's a great way to expose them to the wonder that is MD. =) Aston -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff DeMaagd Sent: December 6, 1999 8:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 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] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
Hi Ralph, Re: Voquette sells you a $70 analog cable! Yes, you are right - $70 for a cable is a lot. However I look at it differently. Voquette provided me with a new way of using my MD. Since I have their VMM software and NetLink adapter, I look at WEB Audio in a different way. I schedule the VMM software to record for me Cnet Radio (cnetradio.com) and some other programs every day at 6:00AM, so by the time I wakeup I have My Customized WEB audio programs on my MD. So I can listen to it during my commute. For me it's a Killer App!! Yes - I agree, it seems a little too expensive for something that seems to function as a cable. However it's a cable Plus. I leave my MD on during the night (for Automatic overnight recording of my WEB content), without their "cable" I would probably run out of battery juice, however their NetLink Adapter powers the MD from the PC. (so no need for external wall power adapter). (I opened their Adapter.. well it's not just a cable :-) To summarize my take on this: I wish here were more people like Voquette bringing us good solutions, benefits and new ways to use our MDs. As one who paid Real Networks several tens of $$ for G2 Plus I feel that although its a little expensive I get full return for my investment (my commute time is now better served). ... sorry to be so protective (but as you can see - I just like it). Richard --- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
The connection is analog, and it does depend on the synchro-start mechanism. Sony's upcoming MP3 MD solution is better in my opinion. It's a paralell/USB to optical connection -- with some sort of software -- that will be out very early 2000 in the US. Sony originally said the price would be $49.99, but last time I spoke to them they reatracted that, so I'm not sure exactly what the price will be. Unless it's significantly higher, I'm gettin' one. Does anybody else (Japan?...) know anything about this? What other inexpensive digital options are there that don't involve buying a new sound card? -- Katz I read somewhere that the connection is analog, and that you must leave the recorder in SYNCHRO-START RECORD mode. This implies that it will work with any recorder that has analog synchro-start capability (i.e. not Sonys). - 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: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
Hmm, have to check this out. However, is it a digital connection? Or is the hardware just a "special" cable that connects to the analog out of your soundcard? Cheers, Ralph - not into MP3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the note Robert, I've added a link and am forwarding this to the MD mailing list. -Rick I hope this is the right place to send this (and let me know if it isn't), but I found what I think is a MAJOR breakthrough for the Minidisc format, and should allow the Minidsic to better compete against Rio, Nomad, and the other MP3 players. Sharp has announced something called the "Internet Minidisc". The web page can be found at http://www.sharp-usa.com/internetminidisc/index.html The good news, though, is that ANY Sharp Minidisc unit can be converted easily and inexpensively to an "Internet Minidisc." The software is written by Voquette, and its a free download at: http://www.voquette.com The software AND hardware to connect any Sharp Minidisc to a PC can be bought for $69.95 at: http://www.shopping-today.com/SharpScripts/SharpMiniDiscInfo.idc?Item=VOQ-070201/MD The software and hardware can also be bought at the Sharp site mentioned above. With this software and hardware, MP3 files, Windows Media files, and Real Audio files can be sent to a Minidisc by simply dragging and dropping links from a web page to a Voquette icon on your Windows 95/98 desktop. The Minidisc should now easily compete very nicely against the various MP3 players out there. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- === 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]
Re: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Don't we have something like this for the any minidisc player; Doesn't Minidisco sell a device that does this? The good news, though, is that ANY Sharp Minidisc unit can be converted easily and inexpensively to an "Internet Minidisc." The software is written by Voquette, and its a free download at: http://www.voquette.com The software AND hardware to connect any Sharp Minidisc to a PC can be bought for $69.95 at: With this software and hardware, MP3 files, Windows Media files, and Real Audio files can be sent to a Minidisc by simply dragging and dropping links from a web page to a Voquette icon on your Windows 95/98 desktop. The Minidisc should now easily compete very nicely against the various MP3 players out there. - --ContinuumX-- [where X begins margin further of expansion] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: the Internet Minidisc by Sharp
I can't tell if this does fits any Sharp MD. Will it be able to control my 702, since there's no rec button on the remote? Since, according to the system requirements, the Voquette hardware requires a sound card, I presume it is just a posh stereo analogue cable (?) Where does the control line plug into the PC then? Mysteries, mysteries. Sharp has announced something called the "Internet Minidisc". The web page can be found at http://www.sharp-usa.com/internetminidisc/index.html The good news, though, is that ANY Sharp Minidisc unit can be converted easily and inexpensively to an "Internet Minidisc." The software is written by Voquette, and its a free download at: http://www.voquette.com The software AND hardware to connect any Sharp Minidisc to a PC can be bought for $69.95 at: - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
