Re: MD: Intro & MZ-R700 and D vs. A recording
Hi Brian, > One of the things I'm psyched about is the non-analog recording ability > brought by the Xitel dongle. I'm assuming, however, that the R700 has the > ability to record in analog, as well, tho, correct? Is there any > functional difference between digital and analog recording? Will, for > example, the recorder not be able to put in track marks in analog mode? I've updated the FAQ to answer your questions: http://www.minidisc.org/minidisc_faq.html#analogrecording > Where's a good place to buy blank MDs? I've read a couple of articles > (probably on minidisc.org [md.o?]) that suggest there's no real difference > in quality of the various media, so I guess it boils down to price. The > only places I can think of in town to buy 'em (Phoenix) is Best Buy and > Fry's Electronics. I'm assuming there're good on-line vendors, but where? Someone just told me about "STI" blanks for $1.20 from Circuit City, see today's (10/4) minidisc.org news. Has anyone tried these STI discs? I've never heard of them. Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Intro & MZ-R700 and D vs. A recording
>Dont wanna be anal about it, but its line in, not line out, and yes, this is true Of course, apologies for the inaccuracy. Hopefully the meaning of my message was clear from its context. >Now heres something, unless you have a VERY quiet analog section, it is unlikely >to insert trackmarks, I've only ever been able to get my soundcard to do it, which >for some reason is deadly quiet Interesting - my mate's R70 has had absolutely no problem here - and it's just used to record normal audio CDs and is simply connected to a cheesey CD/tape mini system with an even cheesier 3.5 miniplug-RCA interconnect. Perhaps this is a problem peculiar to recording from PCs? Richard Lang Senior Solicitor Duncan Cotterill Christchurch, New Zealand email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: (++64)-3-379-2430 fax: (++64)-3-379-7097 http://www.duncancotterill.com ___PLEASE NOTE: ___ This communication contains information that is confidential and which may be subject to legal privilege or subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, distribute or copy the contents of this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail, facsimile or collect telephone call to +64 3 379 2430 and destroy the original. We virus scan all e-mails and electronic media but are not responsible for any virus or alternation. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Intro & MZ-R700 and D vs. A recording
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === > >One of the things I'm psyched about is the non-analog recording ability > brought by >the Xitel dongle. I'm assuming, however, that the R700 has > the ability to record in >analog, as well, tho, correct? Is there any > functional difference between digital and >analog recording? Will, for > example, the recorder not be able to put in track marks >in analog mode? > > I believe the R700 is able to record in analog as well as digital, the > same line out is probably used. A friend of mine has the R70 (the > non-mdlp predecessor to the R700) and it can record in digital and > analog. Dont wanna be anal about it, but its line in, not line out, and yes, this is true > > On the R70, when recording in analog, track marks are inserted wherever > there is 2 seconds of silence, so they will usually be inserted between > tracks (and occasionally *within* tracks - these track marks are easily > erased of course), unless the CD is mixed dance music or something, in > which case you may have problems - before I had a CD player with an > optical out I found it best to monitor these recordings and insert the > track marks manually while recording (leaving the CD player display in > track time remaining mode helps a lot here!). Now heres something, unless you have a VERY quiet analog section, it is unlikely to insert trackmarks, I've only ever been able to get my soundcard to do it, which for some reason is deadly quiet Stuart Howlette - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Intro & MZ-R700 and D vs. A recording
>One of the things I'm psyched about is the non-analog recording ability brought by >the Xitel dongle. I'm assuming, however, that the R700 has the ability to record in >analog, as well, tho, correct? Is there any functional difference between digital and >analog recording? Will, for example, the recorder not be able to put in track marks >in analog mode? I believe the R700 is able to record in analog as well as digital, the same line out is probably used. A friend of mine has the R70 (the non-mdlp predecessor to the R700) and it can record in digital and analog. On the R70, when recording in analog, track marks are inserted wherever there is 2 seconds of silence, so they will usually be inserted between tracks (and occasionally *within* tracks - these track marks are easily erased of course), unless the CD is mixed dance music or something, in which case you may have problems - before I had a CD player with an optical out I found it best to monitor these recordings and insert the track marks manually while recording (leaving the CD player display in track time remaining mode helps a lot here!). I imagine the situation will be the same with the R700, but if you want to check perhaps consult the equipment browser or see if there is an R700 manual at www.minidisc.org. Richard Lang Senior Solicitor Duncan Cotterill Christchurch, New Zealand email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: (++64)-3-379-2430 fax: (++64)-3-379-7097 http://www.duncancotterill.com ___PLEASE NOTE: ___ This communication contains information that is confidential and which may be subject to legal privilege or subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, distribute or copy the contents of this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail, facsimile or collect telephone call to +64 3 379 2430 and destroy the original. We virus scan all e-mails and electronic media but are not responsible for any virus or alternation. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
