MiniDisc
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Dave_Fisk
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Re: MiniDisc
Depends on the machine you use. The only one I would recommend for broadcast work would be the HHB portadisc. That one sounds good, is rugged, and is easy to use. I would not recommend the consumer ones that you can get at Best Buy, and places like that.
-Dave
Depends on the machine you use. The only one I would recommend for broadcast work would be the HHB portadisc. That one sounds good, is rugged, and is easy to use. I would not recommend the consumer ones that you can get at Best Buy, and places like that.
-Dave
Re: MiniDisc
I have got one of those Hi-MD, which takes discs of 1GB in size. The good thing about it is that you can record it in uncompressed PCM 44.1Khz, 16-bit. CD quality audio.
It is a new format that Sony came up with, and I use it to record some extra sounds.
And it is very easy to transfer back to the computer. Just plug it in and using the Sony software you transfer it to the computer. Now, the files get transferred in openMG, and using Sony's tool you cannot convert it to mp3 nor wav. Sony claimed that it wasn't possible, but I found a tool that converts it to either mp3 or uncompressed wav.
You can also use this Hi-MD as a storage device. You can store any sort of files. The only disadvantage is that it is Windows only. Well, you can use it in Linux, but not Macs.
I have got one of those Hi-MD, which takes discs of 1GB in size. The good thing about it is that you can record it in uncompressed PCM 44.1Khz, 16-bit. CD quality audio.
It is a new format that Sony came up with, and I use it to record some extra sounds.
And it is very easy to transfer back to the computer. Just plug it in and using the Sony software you transfer it to the computer. Now, the files get transferred in openMG, and using Sony's tool you cannot convert it to mp3 nor wav. Sony claimed that it wasn't possible, but I found a tool that converts it to either mp3 or uncompressed wav.
You can also use this Hi-MD as a storage device. You can store any sort of files. The only disadvantage is that it is Windows only. Well, you can use it in Linux, but not Macs.
ian lucero
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Re: MiniDisc
[quote author=araujofh link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#3 date=10/21/04 at 16:32:22]I have got one of those Hi-MD, which takes discs of 1GB in size. The good thing about it is that you can record it in uncompressed PCM 44.1Khz, 16-bit. CD quality audio.
It is a new format that Sony came up with, and I use it to record some extra sounds.
And it is very easy to transfer back to the computer. Just plug it in and using the Sony software you transfer it to the computer. Now, the files get transferred in openMG, and using Sony's tool you cannot convert it to mp3 nor wav. Sony claimed that it wasn't possible, but I found a tool that converts it to either mp3 or uncompressed wav.
You can also use this Hi-MD as a storage device. You can store any sort of files. The only disadvantage is that it is Windows only. Well, you can use it in Linux, but not Macs.[/quote]
Great! someone that does have a Hi-MD. I'm thinking of getting one to replace my aging Kenwood. Yeah this is a prosumer, and can't compare to the HHB but for the price and (you can record 44.1 16bit?) that is promising for some lower-budget folks as a Backup device. Which model do you have? I am running a mac, and in the past just import via the line-in on my machine (not the best way, need to get better audio card) but there are other devices now like the Edirol UA-1D (http://www.minidisco.com/ua-1d.html) that works for both MAC and PC to get digital audio in from MD without having to use Sony's proprietary software. I believe that would still have to be done in realtime? Don't know since I've never transfered audio with an MD like this. But whatever, as long as it's still in the digital realm.
Look forward to newere models of Hi-MD.
ALSO just found this:
R-1 Portable 24-Bit WAVE Recorder & Player
http://www.edirol.com/products/info/r1.html
Don't know first hand the quality of Edirol's audio equipment. They look similar to M-Audio equipment, made by the same company? Edirol supplies M-audio? Anyway I know their VJ mixers are great! A friend uses one and they are solid. Anyone use edirol audio gear? I was checking out their 10-Channel Audio mixer with optical I/O, looks interesting, but is it?
[quote author=araujofh link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#3 date=10/21/04 at 16:32:22]I have got one of those Hi-MD, which takes discs of 1GB in size. The good thing about it is that you can record it in uncompressed PCM 44.1Khz, 16-bit. CD quality audio.
It is a new format that Sony came up with, and I use it to record some extra sounds.
And it is very easy to transfer back to the computer. Just plug it in and using the Sony software you transfer it to the computer. Now, the files get transferred in openMG, and using Sony's tool you cannot convert it to mp3 nor wav. Sony claimed that it wasn't possible, but I found a tool that converts it to either mp3 or uncompressed wav.
You can also use this Hi-MD as a storage device. You can store any sort of files. The only disadvantage is that it is Windows only. Well, you can use it in Linux, but not Macs.[/quote]
Great! someone that does have a Hi-MD. I'm thinking of getting one to replace my aging Kenwood. Yeah this is a prosumer, and can't compare to the HHB but for the price and (you can record 44.1 16bit?) that is promising for some lower-budget folks as a Backup device. Which model do you have? I am running a mac, and in the past just import via the line-in on my machine (not the best way, need to get better audio card) but there are other devices now like the Edirol UA-1D (http://www.minidisco.com/ua-1d.html) that works for both MAC and PC to get digital audio in from MD without having to use Sony's proprietary software. I believe that would still have to be done in realtime? Don't know since I've never transfered audio with an MD like this. But whatever, as long as it's still in the digital realm.
Look forward to newere models of Hi-MD.
ALSO just found this:
R-1 Portable 24-Bit WAVE Recorder & Player
http://www.edirol.com/products/info/r1.html
Don't know first hand the quality of Edirol's audio equipment. They look similar to M-Audio equipment, made by the same company? Edirol supplies M-audio? Anyway I know their VJ mixers are great! A friend uses one and they are solid. Anyone use edirol audio gear? I was checking out their 10-Channel Audio mixer with optical I/O, looks interesting, but is it?
Re: MiniDisc
[quote author=ian_lucero link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#4 date=10/21/04 at 19:19:24]
Great! someone that does have a Hi-MD. I'm thinking of getting one to replace my aging Kenwood. Yeah this is a prosumer, and can't compare to the HHB but for the price and (you can record 44.1 16bit?) that is promising for some lower-budget folks as a Backup device. Which model do you have? I am running a mac, and in the past just import via the line-in on my machine (not the best way, need to get better audio card) but there are other devices now like the Edirol UA-1D (http://www.minidisco.com/ua-1d.html) that works for both MAC and PC to get digital audio in from MD without having to use Sony's proprietary software. I believe that would still have to be done in realtime? Don't know since I've never transfered audio with an MD like this. But whatever, as long as it's still in the digital realm.
Look forward to newere models of Hi-MD.[/quote]
I have the Sony MZ-NH700. I didn't really know that it recorded linear PCM. I only found out about that when reading the manual.
The linear PCM mode can be used to backup your CDs using the optical input.
That device for which you provided a link is cool, but that is an extra gear. I just transfer the stuff into my PC, then I can access it from my Mac as they are connected in a network.
I haven't really recorded anything with a proper microphone. I only use it to listen to music, and record some of the researches I do from time to time (I am really lazy. Why write when you can record your thoughts?)
[quote author=ian_lucero link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#4 date=10/21/04 at 19:19:24]
ALSO just found this:
R-1 Portable 24-Bit WAVE Recorder & Player
http://www.edirol.com/products/info/r1.html[/quote]
24-bit, that is neat.
PS: Here is the link that talks about the linear PCM: http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/quality.html
[quote author=ian_lucero link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#4 date=10/21/04 at 19:19:24]
Great! someone that does have a Hi-MD. I'm thinking of getting one to replace my aging Kenwood. Yeah this is a prosumer, and can't compare to the HHB but for the price and (you can record 44.1 16bit?) that is promising for some lower-budget folks as a Backup device. Which model do you have? I am running a mac, and in the past just import via the line-in on my machine (not the best way, need to get better audio card) but there are other devices now like the Edirol UA-1D (http://www.minidisco.com/ua-1d.html) that works for both MAC and PC to get digital audio in from MD without having to use Sony's proprietary software. I believe that would still have to be done in realtime? Don't know since I've never transfered audio with an MD like this. But whatever, as long as it's still in the digital realm.
Look forward to newere models of Hi-MD.[/quote]
I have the Sony MZ-NH700. I didn't really know that it recorded linear PCM. I only found out about that when reading the manual.
The linear PCM mode can be used to backup your CDs using the optical input.
That device for which you provided a link is cool, but that is an extra gear. I just transfer the stuff into my PC, then I can access it from my Mac as they are connected in a network.
I haven't really recorded anything with a proper microphone. I only use it to listen to music, and record some of the researches I do from time to time (I am really lazy. Why write when you can record your thoughts?)
[quote author=ian_lucero link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#4 date=10/21/04 at 19:19:24]
ALSO just found this:
R-1 Portable 24-Bit WAVE Recorder & Player
http://www.edirol.com/products/info/r1.html[/quote]
24-bit, that is neat.
PS: Here is the link that talks about the linear PCM: http://www.sony.net/Products/Hi-MD/quality.html
ian lucero
Well-known member
Re: MiniDisc
more gear hahah!
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/audio/walkmanacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18088&KM=MCMD-R1
kinda cool. if you can't read the japanese. this device is a card reader for dumping photos to a Hi-MD recorder.
ok this is getting away from the 'strictly audio' part of this forum.
more gear hahah!
http://www.ecat.sony.co.jp/audio/walkmanacc/acc/index.cfm?PD=18088&KM=MCMD-R1
kinda cool. if you can't read the japanese. this device is a card reader for dumping photos to a Hi-MD recorder.
ok this is getting away from the 'strictly audio' part of this forum.
moe_snodgrass
Well-known member
Re: MiniDisc
Edirol just announced a 4 channel version of the R-1 the (R4) with XLR/phantom, 40 GB HD, three-band parametric EQ, six-band graphic EQ, noise gate, enhancer, compressor/de-esser and LANC. There's nothing on the Edirol website yet but I'm guessing around $1000. Here's the annouce:
http://livefromaes.com/articles/publish/article_9.shtml
Edirol is Roland, the Japanese musical keyboard/synth mfg. Roland simply distributes their multimedia products in the USA under the name Edirol. I've used their desktop audio products and we'd just have to hope that the DC products are a lot beefier for field use.
Edirol just announced a 4 channel version of the R-1 the (R4) with XLR/phantom, 40 GB HD, three-band parametric EQ, six-band graphic EQ, noise gate, enhancer, compressor/de-esser and LANC. There's nothing on the Edirol website yet but I'm guessing around $1000. Here's the annouce:
http://livefromaes.com/articles/publish/article_9.shtml
Edirol is Roland, the Japanese musical keyboard/synth mfg. Roland simply distributes their multimedia products in the USA under the name Edirol. I've used their desktop audio products and we'd just have to hope that the DC products are a lot beefier for field use.
Re: MiniDisc
[quote author=subsunk link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#9 date=10/25/04 at 08:36:46]hi there araujofh
where did you get the software to convert the hi md files to wav's
subsunk[/quote]
Well, the one I use is shareware. There is an experimental one that doesn't always work. The shareware one works all the time, but you can only convert 7 files at a time. If I get around this, I'll post the solution.
Here is a link to the experimental one:http://forums.minidisc.org/viewtopic.php?t=6087&postdays=0&postorder=asc&star
And the commercial one: http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/x2cd.html
All the best
Fidel.
[quote author=subsunk link=board=audio;num=1098249775;start=0#9 date=10/25/04 at 08:36:46]hi there araujofh
where did you get the software to convert the hi md files to wav's
subsunk[/quote]
Well, the one I use is shareware. There is an experimental one that doesn't always work. The shareware one works all the time, but you can only convert 7 files at a time. If I get around this, I'll post the solution.
Here is a link to the experimental one:http://forums.minidisc.org/viewtopic.php?t=6087&postdays=0&postorder=asc&star
And the commercial one: http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/x2cd.html
All the best
Fidel.