GoHurdler1

Hello: I do interviews with the MZ-B100, MDLP (built in stereo microphones and speaker) recorder. The only problem is that it is NOT a HIMD format recorder so it doesn’t use the 1 gig disks. You can record disks in the LP mode to extend their length. I am looking for a HIMD replacement for the MZ-B100 (part of Sony’s business line) because I want to lower the collection of disks that I have. Sony has some professional models the MZ-100 and MZ-10. These models do not have built in microphones or speakers. I’ve used Sony's ECM-MS907 microphone and it has worked fine. The microphone is powered by a double AA battery. I would also purchase a disk cleaner for it. It comes in handy when the player isn't playing correctly. I posted this message in another part of the forum. http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=12008

Hello: Yes, the MZ-B100 has come in handy and I have gotten compliments on it from people over the years wanting to know where I had bought it. I told them about the MD format and how it can hold hours of recording time. As you know Russell being able to have the built in mics and speaker so you can record and not have to worry about forgetting some portable microphone or headphone makes your job so much simpler. Yes a foot pedal and a greater increase in the speed control would make a newer model so much better. Yes, it would be great if a new version comes with upload capabilities so you can hook it up to some type of transcription software. I wonder if Sony even consults with reporters when making these products or if it thinks wow if we build it our way they will come. I guess it would be pointless to send Sony any e-mails about making a Hi MD model.

Hello All: I posted this similar message in Dec 2004. I got one response from it so I decided to ask the question again with an update. Do you think that Sony will come out with a HI MD version of the MZ-B100. I would love to upgrade to the HI MD format and not have to worry about having a ton of disks but (A) I need a practical machine like the MZ-B100 to do interviews with and ( I don't want to buy something now and then have Sony come out with a HI MD version of the MZ-B100 three or six months later). I know that Sony has come out with the Sony MZ-100 and MZ-10 in their professional line but not business line. I also saw the MZ-DH10P Does anyone have any guess about Sony introducing a replacement model or any model with built in mics and speed control etc? Its like there are a couple of models that sort of come close but not really. And it’s pointless to call Sony customer service because they are of no help. I can't afford to spend an arm and a leg on one model and have the model that I do need come out a few months later. Thanks.

Hello All: Do you think that Sony will come out with a HI MD version of the MZ-B100. I would love to upgrade to the HI MD format and not have to worry about haveing a ton of disks but (A) I need a practical machine like the MZ-B100 to do interviews with and ( I don't want to buy something now and then have Sony come out with a HI MD version of the MZ-B100 three or six months later. Does anyone have any guess about Sony introducing a replacement model or any model with built in mics and speed control etc? Thanks. Louis