Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread David W. Tamkin
David Witzany asked, | I think _all_ portables beep; the question is how many let you disable the | beep, and if you turn the beep off, does it stay off between discs and when | you change batteries? The Aiwa AM-F70 allows turning the beep off, and it stays off when you switch discs; but like t

Re: MD: Sony MDSJE530 & Richer Sounds

2000-06-05 Thread Simon Gardner
>I am thinking of getting the Sony MDSJE530 from Richer Sounds. > >I was wondering if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with the deck >or Richer Sounds. Richer Sounds are great *if* they have the stock - always ring and check first (they'll usually offer to put items aside for you). If

MD: Sony MZ-E30 for sale

2000-06-05 Thread Kenneth
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Hi, everybody, Just want to let all the members here who love minidisc to know that I have the above player for sale on Ebay. Please swing by and take a look if you are inter

Re: MD: MUSIC AND PC GURU'S

2000-06-05 Thread Jimmy and Johnny need to stop eating worlds and sweeping legs
It's almost impossible without killing a good amount of frequencies. But you can use standard wave editing software to do it. I'm sure there's a karaoke style proggie out there. joe. Antonio Banderas wrote: > I have been reading these posts in this digest daily with out fail. I can > tell the

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread David Witzany
I think _all_ portables beep; the question is how many let you disable the beep, and if you turn the beep off, does it stay off between discs and when you change batteries? The manual for the Sharp MD-MS702 says that you can turn its beep off; this is presumably true of all newer Sharp models, a

Re: MD: Microphone preamp

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
Stop in your local best buy , circuit city or similar store, and go to the camcorder section. Look for the camcorder accessories, for a shot gun mike and you can record from a distance and not get the side noise. they may be mono instead of stereo though. pupu wrote: > > Hello, > > Can anyon

MD: 80 minute minidisc problems

2000-06-05 Thread Trey
I just bought some Memorex 80 min Crystal discs - to use with my Sharp MD-MS722. I recorded one with about 50 minutes of music - which sounded fine when I was recording. The first 6 songs sound fine, but after that, the music starts pausing every once in a while. The weird thing is that is gets w

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
David Witzany wrote: > Thanks for all of the responses on this question. Are there any thoughts out > there on the Aiwa machines, as far as their sturdiness and quality of recorded It seems like I heard disparaging remarks about them a year a or so ago. However, I am not sure if it was from a

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
Jimmy and Johnny need to stop eating worlds and sweeping legs wrote: > The quality of the cables does make a difference in some cases. snip... I sing for >a band and I went through two $20 microphone cords > with in a month during performances. Since they were lifetime guaranteed, I got > em re

MD: MUSIC AND PC GURU'S

2000-06-05 Thread Antonio Banderas
I have been reading these posts in this digest daily with out fail. I can tell there are some of you who are involved in music professionally. This question is for you and anyone who may have this particular knowledge. I have been learning to play the guitar for some time now. I have been convert

MD: [Fwd: Sony R5-ST]

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === On behalf of Jim Isn't this an old thread? -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? M

Re: MD: Service mode R55!!!!!

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
Now where have I heard this story before? Maybe there should be more warning at the site that give service mode isntructions. Caution, use of this feature will cause irreparable damage to your MD unit unless you know what you are doing before youstart. Hope someone has an answer for him.

RE: MD: Bad Ebay seller alert: BECKHAMDEE

2000-06-05 Thread Antonio Banderas
In regards to this dishonest seller, this is just not fair. I too am an ebay user for some time. I know of many who prey on the needs and wants of others. Something must be done. It takes a moment to register as an Ebay user and a second to leave this creep a bad review to warn others of his dish

MD: Multiple postings Was (end search petition)

2000-06-05 Thread Graham Baker
Sorry for the multiple postings - these were posted on 1 June but just turned up today! That's worse than snail mail... GB - Original Message - > From: Graham Baker > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, 1 June 2000 8:17 > Subject: Re: MD: end search petition > > > Yes, how about th

Re: MD: end search again and again

2000-06-05 Thread J. Coon
Jim Gray wrote: > But more importantly: does anyone at Sony even KNOW how much people hate > it, or are we all making a lot of noise in the wilderness? I suspect they listen to Gaz and the rest of us are just a "blowin in the wind", so to speak. If they had any sense, or actually used their

MD: Where to buy pre-recorded MDs

2000-06-05 Thread J. C. R. Davis
Now that Best Buy has sold us out, where is a good place -- on-line or physical (esp. in Houston, TX) -- to buy pre-recorded MDs? Are they available at Best Buy's $9.99 price tag? J. C. R. Davis ( j c r d @ m a i l . c o m ) - To

Re: MD: power sources

2000-06-05 Thread Ian Horsey
This probably doesn't apply to you Matt, but a company called CPC in the UK are selling batteries for all MD players at a "discounted" price at present. Li-Ion 702 batteries are 20 quid, the rest are between 14 and 23 quid. If you want contact details, send me an e-mail and I'll send you their p

Re: MD: Compression on Sharp-831

2000-06-05 Thread Antonio Banderas
Luke I have limited experience with Sony md's. I heard one in a store playing some R&B. But I have an 831 and my coworker have a 722 and we both love sharp's quality. I listen to Classical, Rock, Pop, alternative, and a little rap and the highs and bass and overall quality of the sound is near cd

MD: Microphone preamp II

2000-06-05 Thread pupu
Oh, BTW, this is for a stereo mic - the Audio Technica AT822. Thanks. -- John - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MD: Microphone preamp

2000-06-05 Thread pupu
Hello, Can anyone recommend a good mic preamp for use with a portable MD recorder? Preferably one that is reasonably portable also. I've seen the MidiMan Audiobuddy, but I wasn't sure how good it was. Basically, I'd like to record a piano from a distance (maybe 5-10 feet away), but boosting the

MD: power sources

2000-06-05 Thread Matthew J. Updike
Hi md'ers, I will eventually have to get a replacement Li-Ion rechargable for my sharp 702 so I'm wondering where I can get one for than the $50 Sharp charges on their website. Also, where can I buy a replacement for the AC adapter? I've rolled over my adapter a few times with my chair at work

MD: Service mode R55!!!!!

2000-06-05 Thread Michael Lewis
Help I was in the service mode on the R55 and changed the MECHA setting. I did not mean too all I want to do is to get it back to the default setting so I can open my mini disc again. - To stop getting this list send a message conta

Re: MD: Portable recorders

2000-06-05 Thread David Witzany
Here's a webpage that runs down the specs of many of the recorders we've been discussing here: http://members.xoom.com/md_data/Recorder_table1.htm Toward the bottom of the first of the three groups of specs is a column called "Manual Rec Level", which is what we're talking about at the moment.

MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 4 June 2000

2000-06-05 Thread MiniDisc Community Pages Weekly News
MiniDisc Community Pages News for 28 May 2000 o Richard Barrott points out [1]VideoWorld in Adelaide, Australia, selling Sony MD decks, portables, and blanks. [1] http://www.videoworld.com.au/mini.htm o E. Tunkle finds the Sony MDS-JE320+MZ-E33 bundle at [2]Onecall.com for $20

MD: Sony A-1 with VAIO laptop

2000-06-05 Thread Kenneth
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Hi, I am planning to buy a VAIO laptop soon, the XG18 with the XG docking that have an A-1 connector. Can anyone have any idea where this is going to allow me to title my Mini

Re: MD: Where can I get the Joint Text cable?? (RK-TXT1)

2000-06-05 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
The average Sony Service Center in the US does not have information about the RK-TXT1, yet, either, so I'm not suprised Canada does not have it. I suspect the best thing to do is to contact the MD retailers that offer Japanese models. Right now, they are probably the best chance of getting this

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2000-06-05 Thread Kenneth
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Re: MD: A Reason not to Buy Sharp 722?

2000-06-05 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* "James S. Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | Thanks to all who answered my query about the Sharp MS-722. I have been | convinced of the "correctness" of my inclinations. I am buying the 722. By the way, I just bought a 722 myself, a step up from my 702. How's that for putting my m

RE: MD: Sony R5-ST

2000-06-05 Thread Kenneth
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Marc Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 11:04 AM To: MD-L Subject: Re: MD: Sony R5-ST On 5/16/00 9:53 PM, "User" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It took three months for them to send me a > special MD head clean

MD: Car MD Stereo - USA/Europe

2000-06-05 Thread Luca
Hi all, a question: if I buy an MD car stereo in the USA will it work in Italy? I'm especially worried about radio frequencies... any help appreciated! Thanks Luca, Milano, Italy - To stop getting this list send a message contain

MD: Sony MDSJE530 & Richer Sounds

2000-06-05 Thread Chris Marsh
Hello I am about to purchase a minidisc recording deck to go with my portsble minidisc player (MZE-60). I am thinking of getting the Sony MDSJE530 from Richer Sounds. I was wondering if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with the deck or Richer Sounds. Thanks Chris -

MD: new sony decks -- release dates?

2000-06-05 Thread wb
Hi Everyone, could it be that those are release dates? Sony MDS-PC3 Aug.2000 Sony MDS-JA333ES Aug.2000 Sony MDS-JB940 Jul.2000 Sony MDS-JE640 Jun.2000 Sony MDS-JE440 Jun.2000 Sony MDS-JE340 Jun.2000 Sony MDS-D4 Jul.2000 Sony MDS-D5 Sep.2000 found at: http://www.epa.gov/ap

Re: MD: Portable recorders

2000-06-05 Thread Sean Buckingham
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.. th

MD: [Q] Sony RM-X91 compatibility with MDX-C8970

2000-06-05 Thread Dmitry Bugrimenko
Hi ! Do you have an idea about Sony RM-X91 infrared remote control is compatible or not with MDX-C8970 Mobile ES player/changer controller? I was trying to search different sources without any luck so far. Thanks, Dmitry. - To

Re: MD: A Reason not to Buy Sharp 722?

2000-06-05 Thread James S. Lee
Richard Wright wrote: > I bought a 722 last November, basically because I wanted a 702 but couldn't > get one at the time in the UK (Richer Sounds have since started doing > refurb'ed 701/2s). ><<>> Thanks to all who answered my query about the Sharp MS-722. I have been convinced of the "correc

MD: Patching portable into car stereo

2000-06-05 Thread nick
Hey I spent yesterday trying to patch a cable from a minijack to the volume control of the cassette deck in my car, and had a bit of trouble finding the right wire to unsolder and connect, etc, because the volume knob was mounted on a pcb, which made things hard. Anyway, i've now tried to do i

MD: Track marks problem linked with digital recording

2000-06-05 Thread jeanmougin
Some days ago, I made a digital copy of the Corrs MTV Unplugged album. I noticed that the total recorded time on MD was inferior to the total time of the CD. When I played the MD, I noticed that a lot of the tracks were often amputed of 1 second or 2 (even more sometimes). The result is that it

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread Jimmy and Johnny need to stop eating worlds and sweeping legs
Yeah, all I needed was a stereo miniplug to two quarter inch mono plugs. it was all good. The radio shack shielded gold plug cost me $7. The quality of the cables does make a difference in some cases. Monster cable is waaay expensive. I sing for a band and I went through two $20 microphone cord

Re: MD: Portable recorders

2000-06-05 Thread Sean Buckingham
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

Re: MD: Classical Music: CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* Sean Buckingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | Whilst I would have little technical comprehension of how discs could be | coded differently yet still read on the same machines, surely this is what | is happening? Not even close. What is different is the psychoaccoustic model used

Re: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* Simon Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | What, one is classical and the other not ? No, one is just "better". ATRAC 4 is what is in consumer grade MD equipment, 4.5 is in Sony's "home studio" grade equipment. What is in pro studio mastering equipment is quite possibly somethin

Re: MD: Trace and Map URLs

2000-06-05 Thread Dan Frakes
On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 14:58:07 -0400, "J. Coon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Jim Coon, do u know a program for Mac that makes the same thing than >> VisualRoute? >Maybe a PC emulator? Will Ping Plotter work? I am sure there is >something similar to tracert. Tracert is a built in dos command and

RE: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Simon Barnes
The Stainless Steel Rat wrote: >> This is a nice idea, but is there any evidence it can >> actually be done ? > Sony ATRAC 4 vs. 4.5. What, one is classical and the other not ? > The difference is primarilly in > tweaks made to the > psychoaccoustic model used by t

Re: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* Simon Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Mon, 05 Jun 2000 | This is a nice idea, but is there any evidence it can actually be done ? Sony ATRAC 4 vs. 4.5. The difference is primarilly in tweaks made to the psychoaccoustic model used by the encoder. It is most definitely possible to tweak the mod

Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #653

2000-06-05 Thread jake
> > Jim Coon, do u know a program for Mac that makes the same thing than > VisualRoute? > whatroute will do it. check www.versiontracker.com for it -- _ jake smith | digital otaku| subnet [EMAIL PROTECTED] | www.subnet.co.uk home> www.systemerror.co.uk

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread Sean Buckingham
> Are there any thoughts out > there on the Aiwa machines, as far as their sturdiness and quality of recorded > sound are concerned? (And I'd still like to know whether you can turn the > beep off on them...) How many other machines beep? beeping is bad. Sean. end Sean Buckingham Media Servic

Re: MD: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread David Witzany
I've checked these "special" cables out a bit more and, while they're still analog, they plug into your sound card's USB port, which the manufacturers claim leads to the improved S/N ratio. On the other hand, several companies have these USB-miniplug cables for under $20, so even if I buy the ar

Re: MD: Classical Music: CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Sean Buckingham
On Fri, 02 Jun 2000 09:05:01 -0700 Dan Frakes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >some peices. However..the compression systems are getting better all > >the time. I think all this only applies to recordings you make yourself > >though... > > Nope, it applies to pre-recorded MDs as well. An MD sti

Re: MD: Best Buy Re: Beeps and more...

2000-06-05 Thread Neon John
Mike Burger wrote: > > I wish...the local Best Buy, here...I'm lucky they even have MD players > and recorders...if only I could have gotten an optical cable for $10, > there. Analog cables aren't real expensive...even Radio Shack had them > for only a few dollars. I bought that same Recotron

Re: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread J. C. R. Davis
From: James Jarvie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I have never bought a pre-recorded MD (I would like >to; but I can't find anything for sale that I want). >I have been satisfied for the most part with the way >in which the classical music that I have recorded has >been rendered on MD. "For the most part"

MD: rec-pause + koss eq-30

2000-06-05 Thread Luke Rayner
hi all, so IMO the best options for rec-pause(or lack of it are) 1. slide for immediate recording, OR slide and hold for record-pause(like the Aiwa models) 2. slide for immediate recording 3. rec-pause with time-machine recording(even just 2 secs, but this may have an adverse effect on batter

RE: MD: Classical Music - CD vs. MD

2000-06-05 Thread Simon Barnes
David W. Tamkin wrote: > pre-mastered MDs have to be at least as good and possibly > better, since their ATRAC algorithms can be fine-tuned and adapted to do the > best job possible for the type of music being mastered This is a nice idea, but is there any evidence it can actually