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Hi Glad that all is clarified now, A440! :wink: Is'nt editing a long MD live recording on MD fiddly, having to place all the marks? Just record it into Magix [or other appropriate recording software] and then you have the whole music file on screen for editing. :smile: Could you let us know what exactly WinNetMD is and how it can be used to advantage? Thanks Cheers :cool:

Hi, Yes, that is correct. :wacky: You will need to manually edit the Magix file prepared from your minidisc recording of live music. That's where the fun and interest is though because you are in control of the edit. :cool: Magix will then automatically add markers to your edited music file, but better to do it manually as you go along. Magix will not obviously recognise the MD track markers as it is not set up to do that. :ohmy: Cheers :cool:

Hi, Read the forum from the top :wacky: It's all helpful advice based on the first enquiry :cool: Cheers

Hi, Hack the header USB uploading Useless forums :whatever: Is'nt it about recording your MD content to PC with recommended software? :rasp: The Magix Audio package is excellent in every which way. It will mark individual tracks and there is no charge for MP3s. :wink: Cheers :cool:

Hi, First make sure you are connected between your MD [headphone mini stereo jack out] and the line in on your PC. [stereo mini jack plug to stereo mini jack plug lead required] Open up the Magix Audio program. On screen in the middle is RECORD AUDIO [to the left is .WAV .MP3 .WMA and to the right is 'import audio cd] Click on RECORD AUDIO then on the new smaller window that opens up with the recording bar levels to the right, click on LEVEL CONTROL. This opens up the RECORDING CONTROL window. Select the LINE input [click in box to put a tick there - you now have your MD signal coming in to Magix Audio Lab] Play whatever you wish to be recorded from the MD and adjust the RECORDING CONTROL volume fader so that the levels on the RECORD window stay in the yellow range [you should hear the sound from your PC speakers] When you are sure that the levels are not clipping or too low in volume, you are ready to record. Press record [bottom left in Record window] and away you go! You can watch as Magix records the signal across the top with its highs and lows! Once in to Magix you have all sorts of editing possiblities under the CLEANING section. Also you can "export" as MP3s or WAVs and of course you can "burn" to CD. It's a great program. I have prepared many CDs from original MD recordings of my band. Hope this helps! :smile: If you need any more info - no problem :cool: Cheers

Hi, I make MD recordings of my band and transfer to PC using a brilliant software package called: Magix Audio Cleaning Lab de Luxe 3.0 :cool: It is a superb program with all sorts of uses. Once in to the PC you have many editing possiblities - cut, paste, eq, stereo, convert to MP3, WAV and so on.....! When all is sorted you can then burn to CD. The program is easy to use! [Has to be for me ] There are earlier and later versions available. If you buy this you will not be disappointed. You have total control over your MD recording once in to the Magix Audio Cleaning Lab [This software is also superb for "cleaning up" vinyl & cassette recordings then burning to CD] If you need any more info please post back :smile: Cheers PS Resident of Devon too!

Hi, I have recorded my own band with a Sony MZR700 & 74m discs just set to record. Often sets are longer than 74m! :wacky: When I check the MD (it's positioned off stage usually on table with the roadies!) it just switches itself off after the 74m. The screen is blank and the unit off but when powered up, the recording is always there. [no Toc] I have just bought a Sharp MDMT80 as it's better for live recording so will post back when I've checked against your experiences. Cheers

Hi, In support of the Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Mic it still picks up the E, F & F# on the 6th (E) string!!! :rasp: Cheers :cool:

Hi, Did you buy your Sharp MDMT80? If you are still looking it is 100% recommended. For live recording even with a budget stereo electret mic it is superb. Terrific editing too and a brilliant screen. Top notch sound quality. If you want any more info please post back. :smile: Cheers

Hi, Go to minidisco.com and have a look at their single point stereo mics. I bought a Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Mic and it is excellent via the powered mic input. Without a doubt however the mic prefers acoustic sound sources [top notch recording quality] - go careful on recording levels with an electric guitar. Record your rhythm with an acoustic guitar and experiment with leads [electric?] over the top. :cool: Even a cheaper simple electret condenser mic however will give you excellent results. In the UK I have bought superb electret mics for only a few pounds each [$10 - 20] Cheers

Hi, I have a Sharp MDMT80 and a Sony MZR700. For live recording the Sharp is much more user friendly. With the Sharp you can adjust recording levels "on the fly". With the Sony you have to press pause each time you need to adjust levels. [i believe this is fairly standard on all Sony MDs] On sound quality there is'nt much in it - both superb. The Sharp is an excellent machine and has a brilliant screen for editing. These are the only two MDs I know about - both are excellent but overall for live recording go for a Sharp. :cool: Cheers

Hi, We use Magix Audio Cleaning Lab De-Luxe 3.0 which you can now buy at a reduced price. It is superb for copying from MD to PC (headphone out to line in on PC) Once in to Magix you have all sorts of editing options - naming tracks, eq, stereo. compressor, reverb, cut, paste... You can also convert to MP3 plus other formats. Once you've sorted it all out you can burn to CD. :cool: We have found it to be a brilliant piece of software for all things music. Restoring vinyl and tapes... Cheers :smile:

Hi That's meant to be "line in" in the posting above and not "line out" [which the Sharp MDMT80 does not have anyway] Cheers

Hi, The Sony mic is a stereo T type (see minidisco.com) and uses the plug in power. The battery module I use was built by a local sound engineer to provide the optimum 4.5v to each side of the mics stereo. However it proved ineffective in the line out [volume too low] but produces excellent undistorted recordings in the mic in with mic level adjustments. :cool: The bad recordings you describe in your Sharp mic in certainly occurred with a Sony MZR 700 we own, where many attempts failed to produce a distortion free recording. Once again the line in proved too low in volume. Interesting is'nt it... Cheers

Hi I've also found the "mic in" to be a better option (Sharp MDMT80) The line in produced a too low volume (with battery box) With the Sharp you can adjust recording levels on the fly also to produce good recordings distortion free. [Mic is a Sony Stereo Electret ECMDS70P] Cheers :cool: