Thanks for all the advice guys - really appreciate it! Just a vaguely related question - I own a Creative Muvo N200 mp3 player (1GB Flash Memory), which has an onboard mic - however when I've used it to record gigs/rehearsals the quality has never been that great - hence the quest for a minidisc recorder. Is there a way I can run a mic through the mp3 player(there's no mic input - so apologies if this is a stupid question - only a line in), or any other way I can utilise this for my recording needs, or is a minidisc recorder still the best way to go? Also, how much do you think I should pay for a Sony MZ-NH700/800? The range on ebay seems to be £60-£90ish Once again, many thanks (if any of you have any jazz or biochemistry - my degree - questions, I'd be happy to reciprocate, advice-wise! ) Chris