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Americans spell 'car' as 'car'. You are correct in saying that Americans spell 'disc' as 'disk'.
Americans spell "floppy disk" with a "K" because it is a shortened version of "diskette." There are, however, many other instances of "disk" in common American usage (spinal disk, solar disk, etc.).
"Disc" with a "C" actually is the exception. Traditionally, it applies mostly to flat, circular A-V media like like LPs, Videodiscs and Compact Discs.
"MiniDisc" follows this thinking. However, since it is a trademarked name, there's no excuse for a company's communications rep to misspell it.
Sony's U.S. marketing and communications "professionals" have been clueless about MD since its launch. I'm not surprised they can't even spell it korrectly.
It's as if a Chevrolet flack were to write about a Korvette, or someone from Kimberly-Clark were to promote "Cleanex." Sony should fire the whole lot for incompetence, if not attrocious grammar.
P.S. - Dear Sony: I have a degree in journalism and have written hundreds of articles for local, regional and national publications. I can spell "MiniDisc" and, unlike your PR drones, understand the difference between a USB data connection and a USB audio feed. My resumé is available on request.
Dale
Webmaster,
MiniDisc to Mac Tutorial
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Dale,
If I infer correctly, you have an MZ-M10[0]. If this is true, could you help me with some research please? I like to dig around in the binary data files for details of how the track data and formatting is encoded and it would be very interesting to look at how the M-series recorders flag their data. What I need is to get a copy of all the files in the hmdhifi directory for a disc with a few short tracks (< 1second - no particular sounds necessary, just silence is fine).
If you could create a disc with a few short PCM tracks, zip up a copy of the hmdhifi directory & contents and put the zipfile somewhere on the web that I could get to (or email it to me @ ebrombaugh at earthlink dot net) that would be really helpful in figuring out how these new players work. I'll document what I find and post the details on this forum. If we're lucky we may learn something useful.
TIA
Eric
I've posted the directory here:
<http://home.earthlink.net/~mac-md1>
Just click on the link to the zipped file, and it will ftp.
This directory is for five tracks recorded in Linear PCM mode to a Hi-MD blank. The tracks are :04, :04, :05, :07, and :05 seconds.
Best,
Dale
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Dale,
If I infer correctly, you have an MZ-M10[0]. If this is true, could you help me with some research please? I like to dig around in the binary data files for details of how the track data and formatting is encoded and it would be very interesting to look at how the M-series recorders flag their data. What I need is to get a copy of all the files in the hmdhifi directory for a disc with a few short tracks (< 1second - no particular sounds necessary, just silence is fine).
If you could create a disc with a few short PCM tracks, zip up a copy of the hmdhifi directory & contents and put the zipfile somewhere on the web that I could get to (or email it to me @ ebrombaugh at earthlink dot net) that would be really helpful in figuring out how these new players work. I'll document what I find and post the details on this forum. If we're lucky we may learn something useful.
TIA
Eric
How do I get my hands on this directory?
Dale
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Dale Greer's review says that with the MZ100, it is impossible to adjust recording levels on the fly.
Is this also true on the RH10? Or is it possible he got stuck in AGC? Just curious.
I tested this feature last night, and even though the manual doesn't say so, you CAN manually adjust recording levels on the MZ-M100 while recording is in progess. (1) Place the unit in record-pause mode; (2) Change the recording-level setting to "Manual" using the MZ-M100's menu system; (3) start recording; (4) move the scroll wheel up and down to change levels (an on-screen bar graph provides relative feedback without obscuring the MZ-100's stereo input-level meters).
Thanks for the tip, A440!
Dale
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Dale--
Thanks for responding so fast. I looked at the PDF, and the instructions on p. 35 are about the longtime annoyance of having to go through the menus to set recording on Manual Volume, and then un-Pause to start recording. It seems Sony is trying to encourage people to set one level and leave it.
But have you actually tried setting levels on the fly? Once it is in Manual, you may be able to set them as it records.
I'll try it tonight, using the process that works with my MZ-R909, and let you know what happens. My 909 manual says that unit can't be adjusted during recording, when in fact it can, so maybe there is hope for the MZ-M100.
Dale
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Dale Greer's review says that with the MZ100, it is impossible to adjust recording levels on the fly.
Is this also true on the RH10? Or is it possible he got stuck in AGC? Just curious.
I've added links to PDFs of the MZ-M100 and Hi-MD WAV Importer operating instructions:
http://home.earthlink.net/~mac-minidisc/Mac-MD/MZ-M100.html
The MZ-M100 owner's manual clearly states that the unit must be placed in record-pause mode to adjust manual recording levels.
Best,
Dale
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In response to an earlier question: Only recordings made through the mic / line input can be uploaded with the Hi-MD Wav Importer software. Digital dubs via the optical input will not upload.
MZ-M200 Video Review
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I've posted some information on the MZ-M200 to my Web site, including the PDF instruction sheet for Sony's new Mac upload software and links to a Sony Professional brochure highlighting the recorder's features.
Best,
Dale
<http://home.earthlink.net/~mac-minidisc/>