MD: Timer Recording

2001-02-21 Thread markaren
I personally wouldn't bother using timers with my MD portable. Instead, I prefer to record audio programs using my Hi-Fi VCR...a breeze for multi-event recording. The sound quality is quite good, and the VCR compression is a benefit, helping to prevent midrange loss during CD dubbs. Besides,

MD: A Call to Experts

2001-01-30 Thread markaren
Thankyou Francisco for setting the record straight, and offering a link that supports my layman's explanation. THX certified electronics offer " processing" in the way of EQ, and rear correlation as well. " Processing" is being misunderstood as " steering" or " decoding" only! EQ and delay

MD: THX Certified?

2001-01-29 Thread markaren
Please clarifyDon C. suggested that THX certified equipment has nothing to do with processing, but the certification is a set of guidelines required to achieve an " optimal" theatre sound. Then what exactly makes an audio receiver THX certified? And why suggest to the McIntosh amp owner to

MD: Carver Fire

2001-01-29 Thread markaren
Why would a stereo sound better with the fireplace lit? I suspect this has nothing to do with the crackling sound of a fire. ( just fry your speakers and you'll get all the crackle you want) :-) But it has everything to do with the room temperature. This sound improvement is very plausable, as

MD: THX In Layman's Terms

2001-01-27 Thread markaren
Originally, Pro-logic was exclusive to movie theaters. The dialogue was played through center channel speakers located behind the screen, and the sound permiated through the screen. The center tones were EQd for this purpose. At home there is no screen, and the center channel is too " bright".

MD: Sharp 722 / Mics?

2000-10-11 Thread markaren
concert. I'd say $300 at the very most I'd be willing to budget. I suppose I'll need the battery box and use the line input? Any suggestions? Thanks again. Mark Dottle http://community.webtv.net/markaren/USVIEWSExchangeFolio

MD: Japan VS U.S.

2000-09-30 Thread markaren
Thankyou for your recommendations so far. I have a few more questions regarding direct purchases from Japan. I'm assuming the instructions are in Japanese, and since the " know one know them all" application will not apply to me ( I've never had experience with a MD player) will these

MD: Recommend Portable

2000-09-29 Thread markaren
I'm new to the list. I'm a photographer who wishes to purchase a MD portable recorder. I plan to record live audio to accompany my photos. My approach would likely involve a binaural mic setup, perhaps clipped to the visor of my ballcap etc. I need help selecting a unit to serve my purposes. I