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Well I have now update the XGL/Compiz to XGL/Beryl under my Dapper install.. I initially didn't think it would be that much of a difference, but WOW! This is really awesome! Here is a video that shows some of the aspects of it: Somewhat similar to what Compiz was, but waaay better, and much easier to tweak and configure.

You can, in fact set the record-mode on the RH1 to SP. Whether or not this is true SP I am not sure. You are correct about SonicStage SP compatibility. It isn't really SP quality. SimpleBurner doesn't even have SP as an option. If the RH1 records in true SP natively, the only option would be to record via line/optical in from an output on your CD player if you are adamant about having a true SP recording.

What are the file types? When you say about half of the files are from original CDs, did you import these CDs directly into the older SonicStage, or did you use a seperate program to rip them as mp3?

Tideland It was a weird one...

In agreement with KrazyIvan There is a setting in the menu/options for some newer models to select output as headphone/line-out ... no seperate physical jack for each. AFAIK line-out mode on units that have it simply strips all EQ settings and maximizes the volume (also volume buttons have no effect in line-out mode).

Works fine as a removable disc on our G5 running OSX Tiger... What unit do you have? What OS version are you using?

I can only assume it's because certain optical outputs may be one of those different sampling rates, and you can record from them just fine (with resampling)... Much the same way that some older NetMD units said "Mp3 Compatible" which they really weren't, but in the sense that SonicStage would re-encode to ATRAC, they were.

You're basically right... Sampling rate is the number of samples per second. More samples per second = more accurate representation of original sound. 44.1kHz (44.1 thousand samples per second) is the standard for Audio CD, and by far the most common consumer sampling rate. I am fairly sure that any signal you put into the minidisc will be resampled to 44.1kHz anyway. Some good info about 3/4 of the way down on this page - http://www.saecollege.de/reference_materia...s/Recorders.htm

Just to clarify a bit, the only way to actually upload these back to PC is with the RH1 Hi-MD recorder, no other Hi-MD units at present time will upload those legacy recordings. Though even with the RH1, if the tracks were transferred to your unit from a PC previously (using OpenMG/SonicStage/SimpleBurner) it will not transfer them. If you decide to go the line-out method (headphone out will work too), MarC's HiMDRenderer has a nice utility for managing this - http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=12683

Hi walkingman, what are your system specs for starters? EDIT: Thanks to whoever the mod was that did that

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Yep, that is correct. The stock LCD remote for the NHF800 doesn't have a backlight.

SonicStage and SimpleBurner are your only options. You have to use one of those two (though you need SonicStage installed for SimpleBurner to work) to get music onto your Hi-MD... SimpleBurner is handy for when you have music on CD that you want to transfer, otherwise you would have to import the CD into SonicStage prior to transferring to Hi-MD. The only exception would be recording in realtime via microphone or line/optical input.

Okay so I am beginning work on my next album.. But I'm a bit stuck at the moment so I would like some honest advice. My first two albums (Aellakai, Sibilance) incorporated mainly acoustic, prepared instruments, field recordings, etc... While my most recent (Heliopause03, currently being pressed and released) leaned more towards drone soundscape type stuff, but still used recordings of the same kinds of material. I've been experimenting with more damaged-electronic-type stuff recently, using treated samples of banging around on various things around the house (so far pots and pans) but I am somewhat limited in my knowledge of the programs and stuff I have been using to create it. So, heres the deal... Should I invest my time in learning these programs and try to work towards the electronic style, possibly incorporating field recordings and such... Or should I go towards what I know and use the improv standard and prepared instruments with field recordings? Here are two beginnings that I have so far, one for each style: http://www.cosmicsky.com/private/psychotria.mp3 (electronic experimentation) http://www.cosmicsky.com/private/viridis.mp3 (improv acoustic experimentation) The electronic track starts out with about 45 seconds or so of found sounds before the music comes in... Any advice is appreciated, these tracks are both very rough drafts at this point, and would be added to once I decide what direction to go.

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Try redoing the ID3 tags, sometimes SonicStage will trip up on them.

There actually isn't a way to start recording using the remote... The closest thing would be to start recording in rec-pause and unpause with the remote.

Just an update to my previous post. I checked the RH10 and it as well will eject while playing. So this is not unique to the RH1. Though it would be much harder to accidentally eject your disc with the RH10 than with the RH1.

They probably meant the MZ-M200... You know, the RH1 that comes with a mic and is a good bit more $$$?

To be honest, I think you are able to eject any portable while it is playing... Without the possibility of any damage. I'll test this out on my fiances RH10 this evening, I know my E900 will eject while playing, and I think I remember other units doing it as well. The only thing I am sure of is that with any recording portable (at least any I have owned), when the recording mechanism is engaged the eject mechanism is locked. I think that this is due to the fact that while recording, there is a magnetic head on top of the disc as well as the laser below. Ejecting during this could easily damage the recording as well as the disc. Alternately, while playing there is only the optical laser below the disc that is in use, and ejecting during this I don't think could damage the medium. I know that with some decks, the magnetic head on top of the disc actually touches it... However I don't think this is the case with portables, but I could be wrong. Regardless, there is much more possibility of damage to recorded data and the medium itself if the disc was accidentally ejected while recording versus while playing, hence the eject protection whilst recording. It would be great if some others would test different units to double-check for me that the units don't lock the lid while playing. EDIT: I won't argue that the eject button on the RH1 is much easier to accidentally engage than other units. I'm just stating that I don't think the fact that it will eject while playing is unique to the RH1, and I don't think there is much risk that this could cause damage.

well at least you can't eject the disc while it's recording.

RH10 according to the thread title, I think.

Good call A440! Try those first!

When I want to get my Hi-MD recordings to CD after uploading to SonicStage, I convert them to WAV and use other CD burning software. I really only ever use SonicStage for getting my recordings to PC.

I'm a bit confused, are you trying to transfer to your Hi-MD or from your Hi-MD? Was your Hi-MD recorder actually plugged into the computer via USB when you reinstalled/upgraded? If so, that might be the problem... some people have had issues with that. Are you using a USB hub, or are you plugged directly into the computer? You may want to try upgrading to version 4 and see if it resolves the issue. Make sure your recorder is unplugged while upgrading, there is no overwhelming need to uninstall 3.4 when upgrading to version 4. - http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=9586