MD: % of peak -> dB?

2000-04-29 Thread David W. Tamkin
This is more about my ongoing problem with underpowered CD tracks that need digital boosting for a good dub to MD. If I use a digital extraction program like Exactaudiocopy or Audiograbber on the CD track, the program reports the peak amplitude as a percentage of the possible maximum; the maximu

MD: Sharp MD-C2 3MD/3CD Mini System

2000-04-29 Thread B. Thong
Does anyone know much about this system besides what's on this homepage: http://sharp-world.com/sc/excite/md_hp/text/c2.htm ? I'm interested in the recording quality. Is the CD to MD internal recording optical or analog? I would imagine it be optical since it's part of the same unit, but I'm

MD: New Cool Techno Colors Minidisc !!!

2000-04-29 Thread Kheops GlassArt
Take a look at this great new Techno Cool Color (IMAC style) Minidisc we just receive friday !!! http://www.kheopsglassart.com/minidisc/74mn_techno_5_pack.htm Also, I have now in stock some red minidisc pack for $1.65 each ($8.25 per 5 pack...) And even more minidisc from Hi-Space !!! To pl

RE: MD: Fair Use

2000-04-29 Thread Tony Antoniou
Let's not start a lifelong thread again. But to make Austin's point a little clearer, as per copyright law (in simple terms): You are entitled to one backup copy of each original piece of intellectual property that you have purchased and own as such. So if you buy a CD (be it audio or data), you

RE: MD: Fair Use

2000-04-29 Thread Norlin, Chris
Copyright has both civil and criminal aspects. While AHRA provides immunity from a civil lawsuit over home recording (and then only under certain circumstances), it does not address its legality - see http://www.minidisc.org/ahra.html. -Original Message- From: Stainless Steel Rat [mailt

Re: MD: Fair Use

2000-04-29 Thread Neon John
Stainless Steel Rat wrote: > > * "Norlin, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Fri, 28 Apr 2000 > | Not to quibble over details - but I think the notion that copying a CD to MD > | for personal use legal is based loosely on case law and not on "fair use". > > Actually, it specifically falls under the