OK guys thanks for the support. It still doesn't work. If I try to record anything longer then a few seconds then the error message appear again. When I listen to my recordings in my MD with headphones I notice that after around a minute (this changes) there is a silent gap for about 30 up to a min. How can I get rid of these gaps? Do I have any settings the wrong way? I have tried several diffrent discs new and old and nothing works. Can there be a faulty unit I have? Next friday is the big day of recording. I have even promised the artist a copy of the gig if it turns out ok. Maybe there is something I have missed setting up the unit for liverecording with mic. I have read the faqs. Thanks. My MD lays exactly still while recording so no bumps just so you know.