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If you look at this picture, you'll see a 'line in (opt)' jack, so the answer is 'yes'.

I'm using SS 3.2 without any bloatware a.k.a. service pack - works like a charm.

constant bitrate = variable quality variable bitrate = constant quality If you use the LAME encoder, --alt-preset medium (medium quality, ~160 kbit/s VBR) or --alt-preset standard (high quality, ~190 kbit/s VBR) would propably suit you fine.

I don't know why, it's just an observation, especially noticable with the new switching power supplies and the microphone input. With the lower gain line-in it's usually way less annoying. Surripere, is your turntable grounded?

Don't use the external power supply when recording through analog inputs.

Did you remove marks in the unit? This is known to cause problems with uploads.

What kind of microphones do you plan to use exactly? Two mono or two stereo microphones? Electret microphones that require 'plug-in power'?

It would be handy to have some short, hq lossy compressed previews before downloading the whole thing. I'm slowly getting used to that typical nasal cardioid sound, still sounds some kind of artificial to me though. Thanks for sharing.

With 20x Zoom it would look more like this, don't you think?

Never used such a thing myself, but maybe this site can help: http://www.minidisc.org/part_USB_Audio_Adapters.html

There's none, pre Net MD do not have an USB connector and thus cannot communicate via software with the computer, you have to do a realtime transfer through the analog or digital (line/optical) input.

Until i get to learn 3d modeling properly (propably not within 2 weeks), a rough sketch - the md-pod:

http://www.kikeg.arrakis.es/winabx/readme.txt

It's comparable. I consider HI-SP not to work much different from SP except for the use of joint stereo, thus slightly increased effiency and lower bitrate. I can't really abx both, whether recorded live or not. It's a good alternative to recording in pcm if you need the extended time.

With some experience (stealth) recording ain't that difficult. I pick up my NH700, with a fully charged high capacity NIMH and a blank 1GB disc inserted, put it into my right trouser pocket - pick up the battery box, put it into the left pocket and connect it to the line-in of the recorder, hang my 'recording glasses' around my neck, put it under my shirt and lead the cable between two layers of shirts down my back to the left pocket without connecting it yet. Don't forget earplugs for loud music and a small LED light. Then it's time to move my lazy ass to the location. Before going in, i connect the mics to the battery module, set the recorder to my recording mode of choice, usually pcm, rec-pause it, set an approximate manual level, put in the hold switch. Time to get in. Take out the (cheap reading) glasses an put them on. Damn, i should've invested in better optics, you feel quite disabled, lol. Nevermind - let's not forget the main intent - to get a good recording. Find a good spot to record and stay there. First band entered the stage. Time to disable the hold switch and un-pause. Use the keychain light to check if you're recording and correct the level setting if necessary. Enable the hold switch again and put the recorder back. For the remaining show imagine to be a statue. Some slight nodding is ok with omnis but don't move around. Set to pause during extended breaks. First and second band finished. Damn, only 20 minutes left on the disc and i forgot to pick up a second disc. What to do? Erase some part of the first bands? Record only the first 20 minutes of the main act? Set to Hi-SP? Choices. I decided to go the third route. Hi-SP ain't that bad and can be a real life-saver. 90 minutes left. Blessed be high quality lossy compression. Don't forget to set back to manual levels. After the show, un-hold an stop the recording. Don't move for at least 30 seconds until the system file has been written. Put 'hold' back. That's it. Quite some steps to consider, but really a no-brainer with some routine. Get home and get annoyed with SonicStage. Peaks at -4dB - pretty good. For a visualisation: My setup looks like Volta's but without the bag and croakies, only two thin cables on the back, which are perfectly hidden in long hair. Couldn't be stealthier. Added three tracks of my last show including Peter Pan Speedrock and two local bands - loud indoor rock - to the live recording archive. Doesn't sound too great - but what do you expect when recording from a stack of speakers? Had much clearer results with unamplified acoustic music.

Don't Sony mics work without batteries if the recorder provides 'plug in power'?

The end point for copying from MD though would not be to have a good analogue, but a bit-perfect digital copy.

The end point for copying from MD though would not be to have a good analogue, but a bit-perfect digital copy. I used a MDS-JE500 with optical out connected to a Creative Nomad Jukebox 3 with optical input to get my older SP recordings transferred before i got into HiMD. Nevertheless still haven't erased the discs yet though.

- having to use proprietary software (i.e. SonicStage) for each and every transfer instead of drag & drop - DRM & encryption - the 'combine' bug and its time & resources hungry workaround - the fact that there's no reasonable alternative to HiMD in the CF/HD recorder market yet

Did you try manual levels and/or the high sensitivity setting in the menu of your RH10?

Hiss is generally a problem if recording quiet sounds from a distance with miniature microphones. You can: -move closer to the source -use (large diaphragm) microphones with lower self noise -use a quieter preamp (makes only sense with better microphones, if at all) -use software afterwards for noise reduction http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=10744

Your quality problem seems to be more a matter of microphone placement than anything else. Moving as close as possible to the source won't necessarily give you the best overall balance, what you'll get is a very dry, direct, often monotonic sound without any feeling for room acoustics / ambience. Near the soundboard is often a good position to record. Otherwise, let your ears be the guide to find a sweet spot. Where do you place your mics? In/near your ears, collar, under your shirt, in your rear trouser pocket, in your left shoe? Do you use a microphone stand? Placement makes a huge difference.

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Using the external power supply introduces unwanted hum if recording through the analog inputs. Use a battery instead.

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