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Big thanks for that! Too bad you can't upload files from the MD on to the Mac. So in other words you can't even transfer those mp3-files that is on the MD if they are imported as wav-files on to the computer (you know like it works when you upload your own pcm recordings)? So the minidisc "knows" that some of the files on the disc are mp3-files and therefore cant't be transfered on to the computer, and that some of the files are PCM recordings and therefore can be uploaded to the computer? That's a shame. I guess it has something to do with all those legal copyright things? Just the same as iPods. Shouldn't it be a way to fix this? (i know theres some programs to be used it you wanna import mp3-files from a iPod to a computer)

I'm sorry if these are some really stupid questions but i've been reading the forum and i can't seem to understand how a MD like MZ-RH1 and a Mac works together: Would really appreciate some answers to these questions: - First of all, what kind of media is created when you record something (you know like with a microphone) using the minidisc? Is it Wav? Can you also record something that becomes mp3-files in different bit-rates? - Can i transfer recordings from the minidisc to the Mac without any problems or do the recordings first have to be converted in some way in the computer? (i guess this question connects with my first question) - Can i transfer mp3-files from the computer on to the MD just by "drag and drop" in the music transfer program? - If yes, can i then transfer those mp3-files from the MD on to the Mac without any problems? "Drag and drop" the other way? Big thanks in advance!

Okay, sounds great!

Okey, thanks for that info. Can you adjust the manual level of recording while you're recording? Or do you have to do that before you press record? Do you change the record level fast or do you have to go through some menus for that? Many questions i know, i really appreciate your help Edit: Ooops. Just saw in the review that "you can adjust the recording level during the recording by moving the jog button up or down (you do not need to access the menu to do this)" That sound's great! So if i'm recording something that changes in volume i can simply adjust the level? There isn't any pause or something necessary to do this?

How about the speed in the menus? Is it fast when you're browsing thru your files or is it as slow as MZ-N707 (or some other minidisc that is a couple of years)?

So basically you have to build your own construction to be able to use these mics? Perhaps that's fun but to me it just sounds complicated Well well, i guess i should buy some recorder first of all, and then start to search for good mics! (I've only tried the MS907 and that didn't impressed me)

Maybe this is a stupid question but there's one thing i don't understand about these mics; how do you use them when you're recording? Do you just hold them in your hand or do you lay them on a table or something? They look like small earphones and i can't imagine how any one could use something so slack? Since i've been listening to the samples i know they sure can be used, and that they sound very good but could someone tell me exactly how you use them?! I don't really have any big experience when it comes to mics, but e.g. i've used the MS907 and that i certainly can understand how you hold it when you're recording :-)

Would be great if anyone could tell me how the RH1 is as a musicplayer. Is it fast or slow when browsing your songs? Came up with another question aswell. Can you use the remote when you're recording? Or do you have to press the record button on the player? Would be great to be able to just use the remote so you can put the player in a pocker or something.

Big thanks, great answer! Feels like i understand things a bit better know. I do have a few more questions: - So the reason minidisc players are kinda slow (at least in my opinion) is because of the minidiscs themeself? Sure it's one thing when you're recording, but when you're just listening to music that you have transferred from your computer (like mp3's) is it still that slow or can it be compared to an iPod in that sense? I mean in how fast the menu is and what kind of response you get when you're browsing through your songs, like if you would like to go from track 1 to track 14, do you have to wait several seconds or is it really fast in that sense? Because i really like my iPod in that sense, that it's really fast when browsing through the tracks. Of course i understand that you (unfortunately) can't compare the RH1 with an iPod since the iPod is mostly for just listening to music and the RH1 is for recording music (and other sounds!) - Are there any other microphones that are small but still are microphones that you can hold? Like the ecm-ms908c but smaller? Or is there any microphone that you can just attatch to the minidisc itself so you don't have to worry about the microphone at all? I understand those smaller microphones don't produce as good sound but i was thinking that perhaps some of them are rather good. I've been looking for a device to make recordings with. At first i looked at the Edirol R09, M-Audio MicroTrack 2496 and the Zoom H4 but they just cost to much money! I'm not a pro, i just wanna play around a bit and make good recordings without having to pay for all those expensive gadgets. And when i recently found the RH1 i just kinda fell in love It seems just right for me, and that it also can work as a pretty good mp3-player, just makes things even better. I hope i'll be able to try one out real soon, i'm guessing i'd want it right away!

First of all - i've used the search function but haven't been able to find what i'm looking for. So, i'm interested in the MZ-RH1. I mainly wanna use it for recording interviews and listening to music. But i do have a couple of questions regarding the unit: - My experience of recording with a minidisc is that the player itself can be a bit noisy. In recording situations where it's pretty silent you could almost hear the player when you later are listening to the recording you've maid. That's really disturbing. How is this with the MZ-RH1? Is it just as loud as MZ-N707 (that i have now) or is it better? - How fast is the player? My other minidiscs are pretty slow in the menus, and when you insert a new disc and wanna listen to it. It loads a couple of seconds to much in my opinion. The same thing when recording, it's kinda slow when i've pressed the record button and then when i stop recording it has to like register the recording for a couple of second (like 6-7 seconds) Is it the same with MZ-RH1 or is it faster? - How does it work with a mac? I'm currently using a iBook G4. Does it work just fine with mac or is it a lot of trouble? Can you transfer the recordings from MD to Mac without any problems (and the other way around, from mac to MD)? Can you transfer mp3 from mac to MD or do you have to convert them? - As i understand, the MZ-RH1 is mainly for recording sounds and not as much listening to music. But how is it to use as a musicplayer? I have a iPod Nano right now. Would i be really dissapointed if i'd switch to the MZ-RH1? - Does MZ-RH1 have a radio? - Many people say that the MD is pretty much dead. What happens if i buy a MZ-RH1 now, will i still be able to by minidiscs in a couple of years? Because otherwise, it's just gonna be useless and that wouldn't be that fun! - Do you get a microphone with MZ-RH1? Or is there any microphone that works (and sounds) fine with it that isn't to big? Sure, you can use a microphone that is like 15 cm but then it doesn't get so portable! Many questions, i know. But i would really appreciate any help i can get! (Oh, and sorry that my english kinda sucks, i hope you understand what i mean!) Oh, i almost forgot. I haven't been able to find any sound samples from the MZ-RH1. Would be really great to hear some samples made with different microphones, or at least one microphone!