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Thanks Rain. Re: that second point. Can I then transfer any files to the MD (even WAVs etc) but to be playable on the unit the files have to be sonic-staged?

Hi - my MD arrived today (NH700) and Im up and running thanks to all here. I have a couple of further questions, and Ive "glanced" at the manual but, no one likes to read them things. Technical Authors! 1. The mic-in is labelled "MIC (PLUG IN POWER)" - is that an instruction to advise use of AC power when recording through a mic? I saw one thing in the book about that then I couldnt find it again. How long will continuous recording using a mic last on battery power? 2. Ive not done it yet but it looks like you can drag-n-drop to/from PC (in Windows Explorer) in Hi-MD mode or am I reading that wrong?

NH700 £45 bought and paid for. Lets hope it makes things a lot simpler on this piece of work. Thanks for all your help people, Im sure Ill be back in touch when she arrives. As far as the software goes, would you recommend d/loading the latest vs using the CD? If so, where from? Thanks again.

So, if on a particular day I am out and about (ie not hooked up to the PC at all) and I interviewed 6 different people I could designate 6 different tracks from the unit?

Ah, I assumed that the USB connector, on say the N710, would be for drag/dropping sound files. Okay I am looking at the NH700 - is is just that one model, or are there others that will fit the bill? Also does the software allow me to drag and drop files both ways - is it as easy as that? Will I be able to record to separate files using just the MD unit, rather than having to go to a PC and use the software? Thanks for all your help. A quick glance at the equipment browser for Sony shows these models seem to fit my bill so long as I can reach them with my meagre budget: Sony MZ-RH10 Sony MZ-RH910 Sony MZ-M10 Sony MZ-M100 Sony MZ-NH1 Sony MZ-NH900 Sony MZ-NHF800 Sony MZ-NH700 Am I right?

Hi people I was wondering if youd help me out - Ive been conducting a series of interviews for a particular project and recording the results to audio tape (I have a thing for magentic tape, and Im a pretty lo-fi kind of person). Its proving pretty tricky to say the least. So I want to indulge myself in a minidisc recorder for this purpose and I have strict budget of UK £30. Here is what I ideally need from my minidisc: 3.5 microphone jack USB port for up- and down-loading to/from PC per-disk capacity of 2 hours or more battery life of 2 hours or more it will take a regular battery preferably in BLACK! Sound quality is less important. Is there a particular model I should go for? I am looking on eBay and in local used stores in Manchester, UK.