wolfgang buresch [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just read on the MDCP the faq about ATRAC3 at
http://www.minidisc.org/mdlpfaq.html and it says for Q#10: What
bitrates are used? A:.In LP2 and LP4 modes 20 bytes of dummy
data per 212 byte soundgroup.. -- those 20 bytes -- are
Hi Wolfgang,
Nice to hear from you.
I just read on the MDCP the faq about ATRAC3 at
http://www.minidisc.org/mdlpfaq.html and it says for Q#10: What
bitrates are used? A:.In LP2 and LP4 modes 20 bytes of dummy
data per 212 byte soundgroup.. -- those 20 bytes -- are they a
fact or
Hi Joshua,
[I'm cc'ing to the MD mailing list]
Joshua writes:
I've seen mini CD's that are half the size of CD's that play in cd =
players. If I took off the casing of the MD, would I be able to play =
the CD in a regular CD player. If not, is it because the size is =
different, or the
Mark Ligtenstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I bought a Sony CD/MD MXD-D3 last year. I'm very happy with this
machine. Maybe you can get one of these, since it has been replaced
by the MXD-D4. The new model also includes MDLP. If I were to buy a
new machine right now, I would save for the
Hi Folks,
I've heard from reasonably reliable sources that NetMD will *not*
support audio upload from MD to PC (what has looked like upload so far
has just been check-in). So, I'm considering petitioning Sony to add
the feature. Before doing so, I think it's wise to hash things out and
see if
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Thanks for your comments Reg! I'm passing them
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,
Matt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have an 800rec and i must say i absolutely 110% wub it. Dont use lp so
that isn't an issue with me, that's all i can think on that unit that would
be an issue with anyone.
Matt, you forgot to mention your nice review of it:
David Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've been having a problem with my Sharp MD-MT161. When I play back a
disc I have recorded I often get places on the disc where playback seems
to pause, sometimes for several seconds. It will then resume. I suppose it
is like skipping but it happens
Richard Rudie [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone have any more dirt about these Net MD drives? Like why is Sony
releasing two of them, what's the differences? Any ideas about how much
they'll cost? It'd be wise on Sony's part to make them relatively
inexpensive, so maybe people will actually
Hi,
A few years back we had the idea of offering extended length (hacked
TOC) blanks for sale, but since they weren't compatible with Sony
gear, and only offered 6 minutes more than a normal 80minute blank,
they didn't quite seem worth it.
However, now with MDLP equipment, such a blank would
Shawn Lin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
t0ner, inc wrote:
AM I missing something here? Is NET MD going to allow me to upload my
minidisc field recordings to my PC faster? Am I going to have to use my
crappy Windoze machine?-- I'd rather use my Mac...
No. Net MD works the other way, PC
Brian Youn writes:
Having owned the new Sony Clie, I can say with all certainty that the
current versions of OpenMG Jukebox don't allow for anything above the 132
kbps ATRAC3 format, and that was with version 2.1... so is version 2.2
(which is what was announced with the MZ-N1) going to
Hi Richard,
I'm responding to MD-L as well.
richard conte writes:
I have a minidisc walkman and a home stereo minidisk deck. Both Sony. I reco
rd from the radio on to my minidisk with the stereo deck. I make titles for t
he songs on the tracks I recorded. Then I took my optical cable and
Hi Dan,
I'm responding to MD-L as well.
I was wondering if there was a product to record mp3 files to my portable
minidisk player/recorder (sony mz-r700) that would allow me to just drag
and drop and then write the data to the MD. I've had the player since may
and have recorded a total of 3
Hi Le!
Le MD Freak [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm an old MD lover and I've seen the introduction of
the MDLP format with great interest.
Now, I don't know much about how the LP is working,
but do you - better knowing persons - know if it might
be possible to introduce a LP with a
Churchill, Guy writes:
Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor writes:
Len Moskowitz and Eric Woudenberg (on his old @hip.atr.co.jp
address) also posted in the first year, any other long term,
notable members from 1993 still on list ?
Could you show me that post? I don't think I knew
Steve Corey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[...] There should be more details in the manual for your recorder.
If you don't have the manual, it can probably be downloaded from
http://www.minidisc.org
I've just added it in. It's
http://www.minidisc.org/manuals/sharp_mdmt15_manual.pdf
Off topic:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jinx) writes:
Lets take a poll on favorite minidiscs.
Can you all rate the following discs in order of quality?
TDK
I've always said buy the cheapest!, but I must admit to having a
soft spot for the (old?) TDK blanks with the green rubber
write-protect tabs. Does TDK
Hi Thea,
I'm replying also to the MD mailing list.
Thea Tyvold writes:
Listen, I just dont get this minidisc thing. Could you please sort it all
out for me in a clear and simple way?
In terms of function, think of Minidisc as a cross between CD and
cassette. Like cassette you can record
Hi Larry,
las [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This e mail is directed to Eric Woudenberg and anyone else with any kind of inside
track to Sony.
Is there any way to find out what the story is with Net MD? Is it real and when
will it be released?
I don't think there is a way to find out, we
Hi Ian,
Hope you don't mind if I cc the MD mailing list.
Ian Cruickshanks writes:
What could you tell me to get me to buy a MD recorder, over a
standard portable cd-player, especially with the new cdr drives for
peoples computers?
Well, if you never do field recording, and don't mind looking
Hi Lee,
I'm cc'ing to the MD mailing list too.
Lee Sanderson writes:
What is the sound quality when recording at a high speed dubbing rate with a
home MD recorder? Is the high speed dubbing also done in the MDLP mode(s)
and how good is that sound quality?
I assume you're talking about a
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Thanks for the note Bruce, it is indeed good
Hi Howard,
Howard Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In fact, the MD format reserved 8 sectors for UTOC data, and only 3
are used by the current track, title, datestamp maps.
I think the Japanese Kanji titles live in one or more of the remaining UTOC
sectors.
Perhaps the
Group function uses
Christopher Hicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
happens, also during sibilants, but this time in singing not speech. There
are good signal processing reasons why sibilants of relatively long
duration are difficult for ATRAC or MP3).
Thanks Christopher. Could you say a little about what makes
David W. Tamkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Rick wrote,
| So the MP3/CD players
| would have to start handling UDF filesystems, or some other filesystem
| that supported random read/write access to the media.
At least one of the players to which Michael has posted a link already
Hi,
I'm looking for someone who has a Minidisc recorder with Group Mode
functions (e.g. Sony MZ-R909, MDS-JE470, MDS-JE770, etc.) that can
create a disc with tracks arranged with the Group Mode function and
send it to me. I'm interested in looking at the way Group Mode is
implemented in the
macdef [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
True, but that doesn't make it so. My headphone amp has two inputs. I have
CD hooked into one, and MD into the other. I've done blind tests where I
played a CD and an MD of that CD at the same time with identical output
levels, and had someone else switch
Michael Hoffman's email seems to have hit the list like a Rorschach
test, causing folks to take issue (at length!) with whatever part of
the MD/MP3/PC-audio equation raises their hackles.
So, please allow me my reading :-)
Michael Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well then forget MD and
Hi David,
David Bock [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I recently bought a Sony MZ-R37 and a Powerbook G4 tower. Using them
together, I imagined I would tape interviews, field audio, etc. with
the MD recorder, then input the audio to the G4 to edit it.
Well it turns out the G4 has no minijack
Hi,
Does anyne know whether the MZ-R500 has an external DC IN jack, and if
so, whether it is able to charge a rechargeable battery internally?
I'd like to update the equipment tables with this information.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Hi Shawn,
Shawn Lin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone know where to get an inexpensive AC adapter for a Sharp MD-MS702?
Depends upon what you mean by inexpensive. Radio Shack sells a 5 volt
adapter for about $20. The sell all varieties of the actual DC
connector individually, so you're sure
Matt Lum [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a sony receiver that plays CDs. However, it has the capability to
have a CD/MD changer hooked up to it. i tried running a cable from the line
out of my portable MD to the line in on the deck but it seems like I'm not
able to select the line in
Hi Evan,
Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi, Do you know anything about the quality of the mic that comes with the
Awia AM-F90 ?
I'm sorry, I don't. I'm forwarding your note to the MD mailing list,
perhaps someone there can provide an answer you.
Rick
Hi Larry,
las [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
BTW Rick, what ever happened to Eric Whitney? I worked with him at MDN and really
liked him.
Eric's alive and well, working as co-editor of the MDCP. He's in Europe
right now on summer vacation.
Rick
Hi Folks,
Sony has announced Net MD which will allow you to encode ATRAC or
ATRAC3 files on PC and download them at high speed via USB to MD.
Announcement (Japanese): http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyInfo/News/Press/200106/01-037/
Machine translation:
Hi,
Here's the English press release
http://www.sony.co.jp/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/200106/01-037E/
Rick
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Hi Nick,
I'm responding to MD-L as well, I think this will be a hot topic of
discussion.
Nick Riley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well considering Sony is finally making the move to make a REAL pc-md
solution should we start a wish list and partition it?
Lets face it if sony delivered an MD unit
Stuart Howlette [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've got an idea, why doesn't EVERYONE on this list group together, and
create the most comprehensive MD FAQ in existence? Then, advertise it as the
main FAQ on minidisc.org, and also put it as a link when subscribing to this
list?
Hi Stuart,
In
t0ner, inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No offense, but there certainly needs to be a good MiniDisc FAQ created, as
we get this question every two weeks Is there a minidisc drive I can put
audio on or How do I record MP3's to MiniDisc.
None taken. I agree, a good FAQ would be very helpful
Jacob Alifrangis [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I wonder how many hacks tehre are for the Open MG Systems to trick it
into thinking that it can take unsecured music?
It's the other way around that's interesting: Getting non-MG
(i.e. non-secure) Memory Sticks store (and play) secure music -- that
Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
* Stuart Howlette [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 15 Jun 2001
| Not a mention of high speed,
Ahem. The context of this discussion is, paraphrased, moving music from
computers to MD equipment faster than S/PDIF. S/PDIF doesn't do that
Marc Britten [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
it probably can, but Firewire has all of the stuff in place. but
then again so do USB CD-R's
its probably a bit different going to solid state MP3 players since
all your doing is dumping a file, here you would need to turn the
mp3 audio into a
Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
* Shawn Lin [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 15 Jun 2001
| Even test mode is different! I found an Auto Adjust feature on my
| Aiwa XR-H66MD and I've NEVER found any kind of automatic adjustment on
| any 1996-vintage Sony MD player/recorder.
You
Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
... All MD units sold today are Sharp, Sony, or rebadged Sharp or Sony.
Sony does it all the time.
Please stop portraying your ignorance as fact.
Matsushita (Panasonic) makes their own MD gear, ATRAC chips and
all. JVC (and previously
Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No, you have an MZ-R700 with G-Protection. G-Protection is a new
implementation of anti-skip buffering that is apparantly much beter than
the previous G-Shock scheme.
No it's not. According to Sony's documentation (reprinted at
Hi Gerard,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dataplay is yet another nail in the coffin for MD. Although the atrac
compression has a foreseeable future, the actual media, MD, is dying. For
audio, 74 mins on a MD sized disc is ok, when compared to Cd. Keep in mind
then that it is compressed. Now,
Timothy Stockman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As I understand the naming of the tracks on the MD will be easier
No, it won't, since none of that information is carried on the PCM signal.
In fact, that information *is* on the the S/PDIF digital audio signal coming
from the digital output
Mike Lastucka [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I recently picked up a Sony MZ-R900 (which incidentally, is an amazing
unit), and I was curious about the discs themselves. What kind of
differences can I expect from minidisc manufacturers and models of discs?
This is addressed in the Minidisc
Hi Christopher,
As a variant on:
1. buy a consumer portable recorder, and a reasonable home deck. I can
then take the portable plus my existing mic amps to the location to
record. The home deck then has the digital in and out for interfacing with
the editor. I'd have to be careful
Hi Danny,
Danny-K [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Let us not forget that digital is in essence trying to achieve a wave that
it never can.
With due respect (and perhaps I'm misinterpreting what you say), this
statement is completely false. Digital achieves a wave perfectly,
provided you sample
las [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And compared to the DCC the Md is a huge success. Although it is possible that
there is a DCC-list like the MD-list on the net, I kind of doubt it.
I'm on the DCC list. We're averaging about 2 messages a year these days.
At least we can still buy blanks and
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Thanks Greg, I'm forwarding your note to the
Jon Martin writes:
didn't have a chance to check the model since I was chasing around my
four year old, but there was a sony MDLP model, USB adapter,
headphones in a plastic package for $180
Thanks Jon, it must have been the MZ-R500. I'm forwarding your note to
the MD mailing list. -Rick
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Hi Bo,
I'm sorry, I really know very little
Hi Dan,
Dan Irwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Minidisco has the DG2 for $60. Here's a
link: http://www.minidisco.com/minispecs/xitelmdportdg2.htmlI have the
DG1 and bought it several months ago for $90. My question is, what is the
difference between the DG1 and the DG2? I
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Thanks Matt. I'm forwarding it to the MD
Daryl O. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
ignoring me. It is completely irresponsible to forward such ignorant
emails to this list, and I would implore Rick not to do this again.
Let's stick to posting *actual* news, okay? If and when Best Buy
*really* eliminates minidisc from their product
J. Coon [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone familiar with Sharp MDSR60? I can't seem to find it on the
minidisc site, but they got one at $119 right not at this auction. A
guy that I know bought one earlier from the site for $129
Sorry Jim, we had that listed as the MD-MT50 (they're
Hi Joep,
Berkel, J.J.B.N.v. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The manual says that is does have an optical output.
The manual's a good indicator. I also look for a white output jack,
that's how I quickly check to see whether a CD player has optical out.
A lot of folks have given good advice. If you
Hi Shawn,
Shawn Lin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone know where I can find the manual for a KD-MX3000 online?
If not, anyone had to buy one from JVC and can give me an idea on the
price?
That made the news last week (and sorry for the slow news sorting),
see:
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Thanks Reynaldo! I'm forwarding your note to
Thanks for letting me know. I'm forwarding your note to the MD mailing
list. -Rick
JohnnyElectron writes:
Uggh - Best Buy just eliminated their MiniDisc recorders players! They
seem to have a ton of blank discs though. This bites.
Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor writes:
Thanks Mitch, I'm forwarding your note to the MD mailing list. The
MZ-R900DPC is also supposed to be available at Radarcity.com for $219
in late May (see http://www.radarcity.com/sonymdport.html). -Rick
Oops! My apologies, I meant the MZ-R700DPC
Ivica Petrovic [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sadly, a directly computer accessible MD audio drive does not
exist
hmm, what about the Sony Waio Desktop PC with a built in MD audio drive plus
DVD drive? OK, you can't buy it separately, but it does exist...
IP
The MD drive in the Vaio has
Hi William,
william schwarz writes:
what i would like to know are there any md recorders that i could
directly mount in the pc like a regular drive and use it like a
burner for audio applications? i have a creative sound blaster live
platnum 5.1 dolby card with a live drive unit .
i feel
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Hi Sean,
Sony makes a special adapter
Hi Lalita,
Lalita [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm probably going to buy the sony mz-r700.. I've been looking on a
bunch of webpages but I can't seem to find what the battery life is..
does anyone know? any other warnings that I should know about before
buying this? I know generally it's
Marc Britten [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
USB link only works with the special sony software that comes with
it, if you have an optical out, some cards might(i've heard of
problems but never tried myself so i don't know) have trouble
outputing the correct format because of different sample
Tom P.D. Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I also have a question. I've been trying to connect various equipment to my
sony car head (MDX-C7890R) but to no avail. On researching it I found out
that I needed to also connect the changer control. But since I'm not using
a sony changer I
Matt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
anyway on to md, anyone know if the mdh-10 was the only md data drive
released for pc?
There was also the MDM-111, an internal MD Data drive for the IBM
Thinkpad. AFAIK it was a different animal entirely from the MDH-10:
different MPU, firmware, etc.
Rick
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Thanks Bruce, pretty neat! I'm forwarding your
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On MD, bit 0 of the TOC entry of a segment is set to 1 if the segment is
preemphasized. Preemphasis isn't needed these days, so it's highly unlikely
ever to see that bit turned on.
It's also possible that in modern MD gear the de-emphasis step is done
prior to, or
Hi Shaun,
I'm forwarding your note to the Minidisc mailing list (MD-L). I do
remember an MD-L old timer who had a JVC XM-D1. If I recall correctly,
he thought that machine was the cat's pajamas too. Hopefully someone
out there still has one they can sell you.
The machine is:
Steve McClure writes:
Also, what is the best way to get a digital recording of a MD track on to a
computer with the track markers?
I don't know Steve, but I'm forwarding it to the MD mailing list in
the hope that someone there can help.
Rick
Hi,
I've put up the beginnings of a feature comparison chart for the Sony
MZ-Rxx0 series portables. It's
http://www.minidisc.org/sony_mzr97500_comparison.html
I'm not trying to list every feature of the machines, only the ways in
which they differ.
I'd be happy to receive notice of
Thanks Kai!
o have digital rec-level control
Yes. Only digital, not analog.
Are you sure this isn't the opposite? Analog level control only, not digital?
Missing from the 900's feature set are also:
...
Track program mode
Really!? I thought all the new machines (players and recorders) had
payvand [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
if you had an MDLP home deck. and 2 non-MDLP players. and were in
the market for a used portable recorder. would you wait until MDLP
portable recorders became more widespread and buy a MDLP recorder,
or would you just buy a used non-MDLP recorder now? I do
Leon [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The R500, R700 and R900 have different features.
According to MDCP, the R700 doesn't have (when compared to the R900):
- - joint text
- - date/time stamp
- - LCD on remote
- - personal disc memory.
On top of that, the R500 doesn't have:
- - mic input
Hi Eli,
ive got the MD-X5 minisystem, and the MS-702 player/recorder. the only
problem is whenever i play MDs that i made on the X5 on the 702, i get
horrible static, so loud that its unbearable, and not listen-able. i
would guess that its an ATRAC incompatibility, but that doesnt make
Hi,
I had a request for an MZ-R70 manual. Would any kind soul out there
care to scan one and mail it in? Prefered format is ~80dpi grayscale
.GIF. You can just send the raw scans, I'll wrap them in html.
Thanks!
Rick
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Thanks Rob. That's right, they're owned 50.6% by Sony. But up until
now they still saw fit to design their own MD portables (albeit with
heavy technology borrowings from Sony). -Rick
"Robert J. Lynn Jr." writes:
Because they ARE Sony!
Ed/Roz White [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'll be traveling to Thailand in may. does anyone know prices and
places to buy car/home/portable Minidiscs? Thanks for any help.
When I was there in '97 or so they appeared to be *way* behind Japan
and Hong Kong on MD. But please let us know if you
"Richard Braley" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I havn't recieved any responces so I figured i'd give it a second run, does
anyone know the default settings for the MZ-R50 test mode?..Sony wants to
charge me 80$ to redo the settings when I can do them myself for free (I
just don't have any
Norbert (indirectly) forwarded this link for Aiwa's English AM-F90
page to me: URL:http://www.aiwa.co.jp/english/exhibi/new_p2001/am-f90e.htm
Actually I'm a bit sad to see it, Aiwa's were always somewhat unusual
in their feature set (e.g. AGC *AND* on the fly recording level
control, program
NChrist [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If the only thing you'd need the new soundcard w/ optical out for is the
optical out then I'd recommend the Xitel DG-1 (the digital usb transfer
thingy). I have one, it's pretty nice, really eazy to set up and all
that jazz and quite simple to use. I don't
"Chris Moore" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Late last year I bought a Sony R37SP on sale for a good price, and it only
came with earphones and nothing else.
I was at Target the other day and saw that exact same MD recorder on
sale for a much higher price, with one exception. The sign said that
it
JX [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What good options are there for under $700 currently available?
I searched for "minidisc deck" on ebay in the "completed items" and
found plenty of Sony MDS-JE520s and JE530s going out at less than
$200. Stay away from the US model MDS-JE510 though.
Rick
I've got my April 1st entry:
"Flame war over END SEARCH continues, despite the issue having disappeared!"
:-)
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Hi Folks,
Just a reminder that April 1st (April Fools Day) is fast
approaching. I'm happy to consider any and all entries for our
traditional MiniDisc Community Page April 1st News Posting.
To see one stellar past example, have a look at this:
http://www.minidisc.org/mz-r110pda.htm
Thanks!
Hi David,
"David W. Tamkin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
First, I'm pretty sure *no* Sony portable playback-only MD unit has ever had
a separate line-out.
Of course the MZ-2P, that wonderful exception to every rule, had
it. Headphone, line, *and* optical, all in one little breadbox. :-)
Rick
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I
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