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Pardon me for making the assumption that the following quote from many rh1 reviews applies to the mac. ""Here are the good news features on this third generation unit: Those with older format discs can upload their SP and MDLP live recordings via USB."" I have been thrilled with the ability of my MZM-100 to upload my live pcm recordings through usb to my mac powerbook. I have thought, based on the above quote (seen on several sites), that the RH1 was going to do this for the Mac too. Hopefully, with the new Intelmacs (which I intend to get this year), I'll be able to run Windows and take advantage of these features. I too feel happy that Sony rewarded my MD loyalty with the MZM 100. I have no need for the MP3 dowload feature, as my main use of this format is for live recording of myself and assorted combos. MDMX4 MZ R50 MZM100

This from the MInidisco page on the RH1 Using the supplied Hi-MD Music Transfer software, you can do a high speed digital transfer of your Hi-MD recordings to your MAC computer. The audio data is automatically converted to unrestricted .WAV files. Note: Only LinearPCM, Hi-SP and Hi-LP self-recordings made with the MZ-RH1 can be uploaded. I thought we were going to be able to upload digitally all of our old MD recordings to our Macintosh computer with the RH1. Is this feature only for the PC?

I have had nothing but GREAT results with the MZM100 uploading to the G4 Powerbook . I record line in or mic in in pcm mode, plug the usb into my old usb 1 jack (TiBook) and upload away - then just drag the wav files into itunes and listen away. this is what i've been waiting for from sony and now if they move to flash or another hd style method i have a few good years of himd to save the $ for the next technology. thanks for coming through, sony

I too have gone the extra $100. for the lighted screen, since i am usually using the MZM100 at night to record live sessions with my band - all the music is through line in (not the mike) and the quality is absolutely awesome. My first HiMD was the MZNH1 which I thought was horrible. After it failed, sony sent me an RH-10 as a replacement, but as that was a refurb, it too failed and to their credit (this is after the nh1 was 9 months old already) they sent me back my $299.99 cash! This was great as I used it and an extra $100 to get the MZM100 and I am thrilled with it. I get spectacular live recordings of the band and can immediately upload onto the Mac - edit right away in Cubase or Peak. It's the greatest. I'm so glad they came out with this Mac compatible unit before dumping the MD format. Thanks sony for the $300. back and this unit. I have only done a few recordings of my Steinway grand piano with the supplied stereo mike, but i have to say I am equally impressed witht the quality of these recordings right off the bat. I posted another topic re: using the 40ELK remote with this unit. (major complaint is that the supplied remote is useless) - the 40 ELK seems to work well in all aspects except i can't get it to display time remaining. Anyone figure out if this is possible wit the 40 ELK and MZM100?

I am so happy that Sony came out with the MZ-M100 before dropping this format - it is what i have always wanted - I am able to record live uncompressed music with my band onto MD and upload in no time as a wav file onto my Macintosh G4 Powerbook - right into Peak and Cubase, etc... ready for editing. this is great - now I figure I have a few years to work with this machine till the portable flash recorders get worked out (though I don't know how i'll ever write all the names of the songs on that little CF card ) anyway , being Sony, they included the most useless remote of all time with the MZM100, so I purchased a 40 ELK, which is great, but doesn't display remaining time like it did with the MZNH1. Does anyone out there know if there is a way to get this function onto the 40ELK with the MZM100? Thanks- Ken

I've had 2 MZ-R50's - the classic unit was the best until HiMD came along- NH1 was the worst designed recorder I've ever tried to use my current favorite is the MZ-M100 - very Mac compatible, though it would be great if it could do data transfer from the Mac. I'm sorry to see the format being dropped by sony, but i'm looking forward to my next portable recording device being some kind of flash/Cf unit - whatever is available between $3-400. in 2-3 years.

I bought the MZM100 - it's beautiful and well designed - 2nd Gen HiMD - I use it for live recording - in line - and the USB upload to my Mac (tiger) is AWESOME!!!! Go for it - it's the best system going - I use Peak for the WAV file that comes in from the MD

I had it after 9 months with my nh1 - i found it to be the worst sony product i ever owned (saved my allowance for my first sony portable radio in 1966 and have been a customer ever since.) the remote died completely, the nh1 for a while only recorded on the first 45 min of each disc, sony accepted my complaints and offered a refurbished unit after 9 months. I told them I didn't want a refurb and they actually offered me my $300. back! I used the money to buy a MZM100 and have been thrilled (except the remote stinks) - I'm saving for an MC 40ELK (the original NH1 remote) and hope it works with the M100.

I CAN TELL YOU THE WORST REMOTE - ITS THE ONE THAT CAME WITH MY MZ-M100 - THIS IS THE GREATEST MD RECORDER EVER - I LOVE IT - I CAN UPLOAD UNCOMPRESSED LIVE HIMD RECORDINGS INTO MY MAC IN NO TIME - WHY WOULD SONY SELL SUCH AN UPSCALE UNIT WITH AN ABSOLUTELY USELESS REMOTE? I LIKED THE MC40 ELK THAT CAME WITH MY VERY UNRELIABLE AND POORLY DESIGNED (IMHO) NH1. THANKS TO SONY FOR REALIZING THE NH1 WASN'T VERY GOOD - THEY GAVE ME MY $300. BACK AFTER 9 MONTHS! AND I USED IT TO BUY THE MZM100 - . HOWEVER, I SHOULD HAVE KEPT THE BETTER REMOTE (WHO KNEW?) - DOES ANYONE KNOW? -IS THE 40ELK COMPATIBLE WITH THE MZM100? THANKS

On every recording that I made on the NH1, I set the recording format to pcm, and the 1G disc usually held about 94 minutes of music. I'm not sure why the m100 thinks it is hisp?

when my nh1 went south, sony replaced it with a refurbished rh10 - that worked ok for about a week and then i found out why it was refurb in the first place. that's when sony agreed to give me my original purchase price back (from the nh1) my older pcm recordings showed up as pcm on the display of the rh10, if i am not mistaken. the display on the M100 reads 'HiMD-HiSP' on the same recordings.

I recorded several HiMD discs on my recently deceased NH1 in PCM mode. now I am playing them back on my new MZM100 (Sony actually gave me my $$ back for the NH1 - that's how to keep a loyal customer, I must say - so I could reinvest it in the M100, which is what I really wanted) However, when I try to upload to the Macintosh, the files won't go because they are read as Hi-SP rather than, what I thought, were PCM. Any ideas out there ? Is the PCM recording from the first gen NH1 different from the linear pcm on the gen 2 machine?

AS LONG AS I CAN KEEP GETTIING HIMD MEDIA, I'LL BE FINE. AND IN 3-5 YEARS, HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE FANTASTIC SMALL PORTABLE HARD DRIVE OR CF (OR WHATEVER ITS FUTURE REPLACEMENT IS) RECORDING DEVICES. I HAD TO PICK UP SOME HIMD'S AND DAT TAPES FOR A RECORDING SESSION RECENTLY AND WAS AMAZED TO FIND ALMOST NO DAT TAPES AT FRYS IN LOS ANGELES. IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF FORMATS, I GUESS. I'LL JUST STOCK UP ON HIMDS. THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT - AFTER ALL THE MZM100 SHOULD SERVE ME WELL FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS

SHOULD I OPEN MY NEW MZM100? My new MZM100 is being delivered today. Should I open the box or send it back and get a Microtrack? This is sad - I've been on MD since I bought the very last R50 on the store shelves ps it still works great, but I need HiMD for recording.

thanks everyone for your responses - I hated the NH1 from the first day - let me count the ways- -Some functions only work on the remote, some only on the main unit. -I can't read the pathetic screen. -I don't see why a unit that is so beautiful looking and compact requires a bulky charging stand and AC cord to travel with.The simple compact charger that came with my old MZ R-50 was much more appropriate. -I couldn't load a new MD into the unit while it is engaged in the charging stand. -Functions that used to be easily accessible on the R-50 were many layers down in the menu on only the remote. The good? The HiMD PCM recordings are beautiful - my primary purpose is to record live with my band, (in-line) as well as recording my Steinway through a microphone. I'll probably never use this for mp3 playback. As previously stated - the NH1 is beautiful, but that's all. Sony offered me a reconditioned NH1. I specifically asked them for anything but. Thanks again for the input from everyone.

I have sent in my non-working MZ-NH1 to Sony, who have promised to exchange it for a 'comparable' unit. I have Macintosh, and now see that the newest models will allow digital transfer of PCM recordings as .WAV files to the Mac. This is not super important to me, but would be nice. They have offered the following models as replacements: NH900 RH910 RH10 I may be able to talk them into an upgrade (with some $$ from me) to MZM10 or MZM100. What advice can anyone give me about the best one to accept in this exchange.

thanks for your responses - I wrote to Sony online and described the problem and the unit - I received an immediate automated reply that my unit is available for free exchange for a 'factory refurbished' model. a little later Sony sent an email confirming my eligibility for the exchange, but saying that i had to select a 'comparable' model to replace it with. so I guess they agree with me that the MZNH1 is not all it should be. can anyone recommend what current HiMD portable would be 'comparable' to the MZNH1. Frankly I'm glad to have the opportunity to trade for another model, even if it is refurbished. I wonder how this will affect the 3 year extended warranty I purchased with this unit?

I have an Mz NH1 - I bought this new last march (2005) and it is failing. I have had problems with bad HiMD discs not recording the second half of the disc (maybe 45 good pcm minutes of live recording before skips and stops appear) Now the remote has stopped working and when I tried making a live recording last night (using only the controls on the unit since the remote doesn't work) on one brand new HiMD disc I recorded fine, but the other wouldn't get out of 'system write' mode after a recording - I had to remove the battery. Can anyone direct me where to go with these problems? Thanks PS, I used an MZr50 for 5 years - it still works great, though it's a bit beat up on the outside - I just want HiMD portable for the pcm recording ability. The recordings - when they work - are beautiful. Again - thanks for your help - I've been buying all sorts of Sony products since 1966 and have never seen such a terrible piece of equipment as this mznh1. Very disappointing in design and mechanical reliability.

I recorded 6 HiMD Sony discs @ PCM mode and every one starts skipping , hissing and just plain stalling out after about the 45th minute (out of 94). The skipping, hissing and stalling is never exactly the same twice. I emailed guySonic who suggested I may have lucked into a bad batch of HiMD Discs. Sure enough, when I play back regular MD's or an older HiMD I bought a few months ago, they play just fine. Any ideas on how to get at least my money back for the 8 Bad Discs I bought? Good thing these sessions were recorded also on ADAT and DAT (mine is the 2nd backup) - KP

I have the same problem when it's plugged into the AC adapter. I'm on a Mac so don't use the sonicstage software. I'm afraid to send it back to Sony, as I've heard horror stories about waiting 2-3 months for the unit to be returned and still not repaired. Also, the unit will play regular MD discs fine all the way through.

After a long weekend of live recording (through line-in) in PCM mode, my 8 hours of recordings on 6 HiMD Sony Discs have a playback problem. The tracks play and can be ffwd/rew, etc as expected through the middle of each disc. After about 45 min., playback is spotty at best, with the time readout stopping for a few seconds, or even minutes, before play picks up, sometimes accompanied by a loud static burst. This is consistent over 6 HiMD's. This unit is 6 months into it's warranty (extended for 3 years total) but I'd do anything not to have to send this player away. Any ideas? Thanks-

I have had my MZNH1 now for about 3 months and I have to say that it's playback and recording quality hasn't come close to the R50. Very disappointing. I felt that the uncompressed recording of the pcm mode in himd would be worth spending the big bucks and it hasn't panned out. even the recordings i make on the nh1 sound better playing back through the r50 . what gives? I have tried the various preset and manual manipulations of the eq. settings but can't seem to get it to sound as good as the r50, let alone better! Any tips on recording levels, settings, etc.? I'm recording live recordings (in line, not mic.) at the uncompressed pdm mode. Thanks in advance

I have a mac and use nh1 for live recording - through line, not mic, of techno combo - Rather than have the bulky cradle while playing/recording our group, I'd prefer to plug in the usb cable, but I can't get this to work. I know the digital upload is limited to pc's, but can't the usb power work from the mac?

OK - I just got a new cord and it was the connections not the settings - all is well and I LOVE pcm recording - the piano sounds incredible. Now I only need to use my MDM X4 for it's inputs/outputs and mixing - I will try one of those xlr to minijak cables you have suggested for portable recordings. Thanks

Thanks - all the plugs are stereo - (two rings) - it was already nearly 3AM so now fresh from 4 hours of sleep and the kids off to school and the dogs walked I can now try this again - I'll see if it sends stereo signal into my old R-50.