Andrew

Thanks for your response. I haven't actually received my EMU0404 yet, but the specs say "Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock". So I guess that means 88.2 is out. What soundcard do you have that allows recording at 88.2? And I'm assuming it would be undersireable to use one of the sample rates that's NOT a multiple of 44.1. Correct? And why? Is this because my MD recordings are at 44.1 or because CDRs are at 44.1 or both? Also, I can't seem to find an explanation of dithering/noise shaping in the forums. Can you give me the jist of it and why it's necessary after a bit-depth conversion?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums here and not sure exactly where to post this question, but hopefully this is the right spot. I have a rather old MD, the Sharp MD-MS702. I need to transfer several minidiscs recorded on this unit to PC and from there onto CDR via an EMU0404 soundcard. From what I've read, there is no digital out on this MD. Is that correct? If so, is there any way around this? I read something about a getting a "component deck with a digital out" but I don't know what this means. If not, what would you suggest would be the best way to make the trasfer via analog in terms of bit rate and frequency settings? Basically, I'm going from MD to PC to CDR and I want the best possible quality possible on the CDR using the equipment I have, the MD-MS702 and the EMU0404 soundcard. Apologies if these are stupid questions. Any help much appreciated.