Re: MD: Problem with R-900

2001-11-01 Thread Mike Lastucka
Does it happen with one or all discs you put in there? If the first, try erasing and re-recording the disc and see if you still have the problem. If the latter, definitely get the thing repaired. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH

RE: MD: MZR900 Question

2001-10-21 Thread Mike Lastucka
the player closes (since the lid is coming in at an angle) it doesn't bend it. Just my guess. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Wesleyan Hsu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

Re: MD: MD Label blank

2001-10-19 Thread Mike Lastucka
in the process. :) :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Matt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD Label blank Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 19:32:13 -0500

Re: MD: Digital Sound Preset on MZ-R900

2001-10-19 Thread Mike Lastucka
actually isn't 0 level for treble, 0 level for bass. Bass is like +2 and I THINK trebel is 0. Read the manual, it's in there somewheres. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Martin Roub ek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply

Re: MD: MZ-R700 and MD first impressions

2001-10-09 Thread Mike Lastucka
Which doesn't help if you're using the remote, which has no end search button. :) :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: David W. Tamkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

Re: MD: Jogging with MD (case for MD)

2001-10-05 Thread Mike Lastucka
I know some people who use a fanny pack. Myself, my R900 came with a velcro flap case with a belt clip. I use that. :) :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Aileen Chen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL

Re: MD: Field Recording

2001-10-01 Thread Mike Lastucka
This is a bit off-topic, but have you guys checked out dollarhost? (www.dollarhost.com). They seem like an excellent cheap solution and they've been around for a while. I'm teetering towards getting a domain and having them host it there. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MD: Playstation 2 as a MD source?

2001-09-30 Thread Mike Lastucka
technique. I didn't realize it would do that. I had a CD skip in there while recording, but I didn't check for extra tracks (I was pretty quick to stop the recording though). :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Thomas

Re: MD: Playstation 2 as a MD source?

2001-09-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
I only use my PS2 for recording audio from CD to MD, and it works really really well! The CD player for the PS2 is pretty sparse, but it gets the job done with stuff like program and shuffle play, etc. And yes, it passes trackmarks correctly too. :) :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL

Re: MD: Playstation 2 as a MD source?

2001-09-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
I don't know actually, I've never tried. :) :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Richard Rudie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Playstation 2 as a MD source? Date

RE: MD: Why no track marks?

2001-09-25 Thread Mike Lastucka
, and solved it by getting one of those playback pausers that inserts like four second pauses between tracks. With recorders like my R900, it will auto-trackmark based on the pause. Works like a charm, and it's a free plugin you can download from winamp.com :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL

Re: MD: Nude Ex Earbuds

2001-09-24 Thread Mike Lastucka
I like mine. I bought them for the comfort and quality of audio, so it was a good purchase for me. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jinx) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MD: about NetMD, can it do SP? -- And: NetMD upload path

2001-09-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
is going to eliminate some users who use Linux. It's typically been the case that Linux programmers out there come up with their own opensource solutions for issues like hardware and software support. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH

Re: MD: about NetMD, can it do SP? -- And: NetMD upload path

2001-09-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
methods of recording than NetMD. :) 1x recording is fine for most. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: about NetMD, can it do SP

Re: MD: Field Recording

2001-09-16 Thread Mike Lastucka
I don't do any kind of field recording, but I'm curious what you record in this fashion. :ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Alexandre Enkerli [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MD: Simple questions from newbies?

2001-08-29 Thread Mike Lastucka
the FAQ and come back when you've learned something. Just my two cents. Sorry for beings lightly off-topic. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Denise Christiansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

re: MD: Sony earphones

2001-08-28 Thread Mike Lastucka
I plan to give them. I own these earbuds and when music comes through them you don't hear a thing other than the music. Just my own experience though. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Javier Marcet [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MD: Md recorders smaller than the actual disc?

2001-08-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
, or even snapped the casing? Or if the disc is yanked out while in operation? I'm sure the design's possible but it introduces too many problems to be practical. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Gerard Naude [EMAIL

Re: MD: Sony earphones

2001-08-26 Thread Mike Lastucka
, at work, etc. Since they block out sound due to the in-canal seal, they're ideal in situations where you want to listen to music without distractions. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Javier Marcet [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: MD: R900 Battery Life

2001-08-24 Thread Mike Lastucka
Read the manual, man. You'd be lucky to get 2 h of battery life while recording. If you're going to record for long periods, use the plug or the backup battery pack that comes with it to augment the gumstick with a AA. I always plug mine in when recording. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech

Re: MD: Internet Radio

2001-08-23 Thread Mike Lastucka
in the ass to do it while recording. :) ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jinx) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Internet Radio Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 14:45:59 -0400

Re: MD: Memorex and Verbatim MD's

2001-08-23 Thread Mike Lastucka
. Not too flashy, in a classy stylish kind of way, and seems to be pretty solidly built. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Stuart Howlette [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MD List \(Amulation\) [EMAIL

Re: MD: Grouping

2001-08-22 Thread Mike Lastucka
things are a total joke. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Grouping Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 06:38:54 -0700

Re: MD: Battery Pack

2001-08-20 Thread Mike Lastucka
Sorry, a battery pack? Like for a AA? You get one with the R900. Or are you talking about something else? :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jinx) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: MD: Internet Radio

2001-08-19 Thread Mike Lastucka
As for scripting the R900 to turn on at a certain point, your guess is as good as mine. But synchro rec ONLY works with digital sources, not analog ones. It says so in the manual. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From

RE: MD: MD inferior to MP3: it's not computer-literate

2001-08-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
are just as simple. Obviously there are more complicated tools for those who need more options. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Ask Bjoern Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE

RE: MD: . where do *you* like to use minidisc

2001-08-15 Thread Mike Lastucka
Hah, yeah really. You're way too mellow to care as much. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Gerard Naude [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: . where do *you* like

Re: MD: . where do *you* like to use minidisc

2001-08-14 Thread Mike Lastucka
. :P ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Danny-K [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: . where do *you* like to use minidisc Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:13:27 -0400 Hello- I

RE: MD: Sony Nude EX earbuds vs. new $10 Sony earbuds?

2001-08-10 Thread Mike Lastucka
Comments below. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD Mike Lastucka wrote: The left bud's cord is shorter than the right. It seems that there may be *several* variants. Figures. :) That description sounds like they seal

re: MD: Sony Nude EX earbuds vs. new $10 Sony earbuds?

2001-08-10 Thread Mike Lastucka
to take a look at em. Thanks! --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Re: MD: Sony Nude EX earbuds vs. new $10 Sony earbuds?

2001-08-09 Thread Mike Lastucka
I'll intersperse my comments below. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Michael Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sony Nude EX earbuds vs

Re: MD: MD and MP3 technologies are merging / titling

2001-08-09 Thread Mike Lastucka
Of course, but it's still probably a high average. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD and MP3 technologies are merging

Re: MD: Sharp MD-MT877 vs. Sony MZ-G750DPC

2001-08-08 Thread Mike Lastucka
. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Firstname Lastname [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sharp MD-MT877 vs. Sony MZ-G750DPC Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 07:10:29 -0700 (PDT) Hey all

Re: MD: MDLP

2001-08-08 Thread Mike Lastucka
really start to hear the compromises being made, but depending on what you're recording, LP4 could be fine (voice material like recording a meething, for instance). These are just my personal experiences. My ears aren't messed up and I don't have a crummy pair of earphones. :) --- Mike Lastucka

RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation

2001-08-05 Thread Mike Lastucka
guys. You've given me some good info to go on. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Francis Auquier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation Date

MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation

2001-08-04 Thread Mike Lastucka
Getting a bit away from the whole MP3/MD debate, can anyone on the list recommend a car stereo that plays MDs /and/ CDs? --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

RE: MD: MD inferior to MP3: it's not computer-literate

2001-08-04 Thread Mike Lastucka
Which is fine for people who like to cart around what I consider to be bulky players. MD units for me are far more discrete, imho. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Michael Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply

Re: MD: MD/CD Car Stereo Recommendation

2001-08-04 Thread Mike Lastucka
with CD changers? That's cool. That might be a better thing for me really instead of a hybrid deck. That, and it's probably cheaper in the long run, and more flexible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Matt Wall [EMAIL

RE: MD: MD inferior to MP3: it's not computer-literate

2001-08-03 Thread Mike Lastucka
with the wind whistling in my ears. I like the flexibility MD affords me. Not saying MP3 players are inflexible, they just don't work for what I like them to do, have the right features I need, the right accessories (I have a sony MZ-R900), etc. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

RE: MD: Solution to mp3 md track marks?

2001-08-01 Thread Mike Lastucka
Electronica's annoying for that. :) But for CDs, using Winamp and that MD pause plugin thing, it's a cinch. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Gerard Naude [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: MD: Solution to mp3 md track marks?

2001-07-31 Thread Mike Lastucka
seconds worth of a pause between tracks. Good stuff. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: Gerard Naude [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Solution to mp3 md track marks? Date: Tue

Re: MD: recording internet radio

2001-07-30 Thread Mike Lastucka
can't buy in stores. :D Man I love technology. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MiniDisc_List \(postings\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: recording internet radio Date

Re: MD: Sony and their damned end search...

2001-06-29 Thread Mike Lastucka
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Consider buying one of the newer models, with

Re: MD: MP3 downloading via NetMD

2001-06-29 Thread Mike Lastucka
they have analog inputs. It's not like their OS's can't do that. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http

Re: MD: Earphones

2001-06-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
your ear canal. REAL good sound out of those things. Blows away pretty much anyone let listen to my MD player. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: Sony's Net MD - high speed ATRAC download via USB

2001-06-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
%20release.htm No products were announced yet, but it's still pretty exciting I'd say! I'm curious how they can send the data to existing units at a higher speed than what is currently possible. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: Sony MDS-PC3 and MP3

2001-06-27 Thread Mike Lastucka
. And that's already something... Well really you don't need any special equipment to record MP3s to MD. Personally I use the analog output of my soundcard, but pretty much only because I don't have a USB port to plug the digital converter into. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: MD: Sony MD-R700DPC thoughts anyone?

2001-06-26 Thread Mike Lastucka
it had the best set of features and accessories. The extra $$$ are worth it, especially since the thing comes with a decent carrying case and a fantastic remote. Just my take on that. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: R900's carrying case

2001-06-26 Thread Mike Lastucka
. Indeed, but at least the prices have come down. Slightly. :) Not speaking of the 900 that is. But then again you could always order yours from someplace like minidisco.com or something. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: new $40 soundcard

2001-06-21 Thread Mike Lastucka
about the panel for the front of your pc). there's no panel for the front, it's a daughter card... Hmm, guess I didn't look at the picture all that closely. :) ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: new $40 soundcard

2001-06-20 Thread Mike Lastucka
Wow!! This sounds almost too good to be true for that price. My sound card is Might be. I was reading some of the messages left on cnet about this, a couple people had some problems with it. Fizzing and popping and the like. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: MD: Earphones for MD

2001-06-20 Thread Mike Lastucka
for me I picked up a pair of those Sony nude ex ones, and they're fantastic. I've been very satisfied with the sound, and how comfortable these things are (listening to music on them as I type, actually). ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit

Re: MD: new $40 soundcard

2001-06-20 Thread Mike Lastucka
workstation at home, does anyone know if there's any issue with this soundcard operating on that OS? ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private

Re: MD: new $40 soundcard

2001-06-20 Thread Mike Lastucka
, the CMI8378, so my advice is go with it and see what you think, I myself have found it better than the built in AWE64 on my mobo The pro version is supposed to come with that optical module you speak off (i'm assuming you're talking about the panel for the front of your pc). --- Mike Lastucka, B

Re: MD: Earphones for MD

2001-06-19 Thread Mike Lastucka
definitely have to be more aware of your environment when out and about walking and such. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail

Re: MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans.

2001-06-18 Thread Mike Lastucka
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RE: MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans.

2001-06-18 Thread Mike Lastucka
plugs. (whatever the hell they're called) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: MD: MD and Cassette Walkmans.

2001-06-18 Thread Mike Lastucka
with no problems whatsoever. Tried it with a newer one and it scrambles like crazy. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN

Re: MD: Two ideas on MD PC related products

2001-06-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
and that works pretty fine =) Demand, of course, would play a big part in not having one out already. MD is still a niche market, in my opinion. There's also the issue with MD data drives not being able to play MD audio. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net

Re: MD: Marking tracks on MZ-R900

2001-06-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
doing them the best way that *I* know how. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

RE: MD: Marking tracks on MZ-R900

2001-06-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
they wouldn't have a track mark button? *takes away your crack pipe*. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail

RE: MD: Marking tracks on MZ-R900

2001-06-17 Thread Mike Lastucka
mark for peace of mind that you're making the mark RIGHT where you want it to be. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN

Re: MD: white noise coming out of my portable

2001-06-16 Thread Mike Lastucka
of hiss, but it's completely unnoticable at normal listening volumes. If I CRANK the thing to some insane volume level, then the hiss is very noticable. That's basically been my experience. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: MP3 Pro

2001-06-16 Thread Mike Lastucka
. Everyone will eventually be running the MP3P codec in their players, which will have to be backwards compatible with older MP3s. I imagine within a very short while, it'll be as confusing as browsing the net to sites that use both 87 and 89a GIFs as images. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL

Re: MD: home made mics

2001-06-15 Thread Mike Lastucka
-by-play examination of pickup lines, to determine what works and what doesn't. :D --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN

Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V3 #46

2001-06-15 Thread Mike Lastucka
. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: MD: Which is the best dual Mini Disc / CD Player

2001-06-15 Thread Mike Lastucka
feature, the only things the 900 has over the other new models is the cool remote (which I love, backlit and all), and a far better design (my opinion, but that's of course subjective). It also has the little gumstick battery, but I'm not sure what models like the 700 take. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B

Re: MD: Which is the best dual Mini Disc / CD Player

2001-06-15 Thread Mike Lastucka
get the power they need, and rechargeable AA's are like .25V less usually. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN

Re: MD: home made mics

2001-06-14 Thread Mike Lastucka
Like you are setting there listening to it all over again. You also hear the people next to you coughing, talking, clapping or making noises. Hey, that's pretty cool. My only other question would be about the legality of it. :) I'm assuming it's, well, not legal. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech

Re: MD: home made mics

2001-06-13 Thread Mike Lastucka
I was looking at jim coon's t mic instructions.. has anyone used this mic to record concerts? if so, what does it compare to? I'm curious about something. How do recordings of concerts sound when done with an MD player? ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: MD: spine labels

2001-06-12 Thread Mike Lastucka
reconsider. For now though they're too pretty to clutter with labels. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail

Re: MD: Carrying for Anti shock

2001-06-12 Thread Mike Lastucka
doesn't get stressed too badly. I don't care if it SKIPS if I fall on my ass, but I don't want my $500 CAN player to get smashed to bits because the neoprene pouch I put it in doesn't protect against squat. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5

RE: MD: spine labels

2001-06-12 Thread Mike Lastucka
that they'd learn. Even with floppy disks, with the labels that curl around the edge to the rear side, they almost ALWAYS came up off that rear side eventually. I wouldn't trust an MD label unless I KrazyGlue'd the thing down or something. ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: MD: Earphones

2001-06-11 Thread Mike Lastucka
on in the outside world. :) Obviously you wouldn't drive a car while wearing these things, but it goes a long way towards cutting the wind noise out when rollerblading and such. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

RE: MD: md-l-digest V3 #40

2001-06-11 Thread Mike Lastucka
That and these damn lobster-backs trying to encroach on my sovereign territory! lobster-backs? Please explain. :) ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: Headphones

2001-06-11 Thread Mike Lastucka
. a) surgery, and b) go with a different style of headphone. Do those street-style headphones sit well with you? Personally I think they make people look silly, but it may be your thing. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

RE: MD: md-l-digest V3 #42

2001-06-11 Thread Mike Lastucka
in high school (ahhh the memories). I've never heard that euphemism before. :) Interesting. I think I'll toss that at one of my brit buddies, see what he does. *grin* ml --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: Earphones

2001-06-10 Thread Mike Lastucka
loves them. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: MD: Earphones

2001-06-10 Thread Mike Lastucka
as Sony's high-end earbuds. I'm not a fan of those clip style earphones. Dunno why. I like the discreteness of earbuds. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-09 Thread Mike Lastucka
as MD goes. Any time I go into a store that sells MD players/recorders, there's at least one or two people who are there either to seriously look, or to buy. And one by one, I'm converting people I know to the format. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net

RE: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-08 Thread Mike Lastucka
well spent in my opinion, but that's just me :) ). --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-08 Thread Mike Lastucka
Well. All this because a new guy to the list dared to post a message from Hotmail. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E

MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-07 Thread Mike Lastucka
input. --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-07 Thread Mike Lastucka
. This thing's like a cell phone. I can't think of how I survived before I bought one. :) --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-07 Thread Mike Lastucka
it. I'm pondering making the plunge to high-def sometime within the next year or so, and I'm definitely going to buy Toshiba again. Great reply, thanks! --- Mike Lastucka, B. Tech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sites.netscape.net/element5/ 2048 bit DH 0x16DC15CD