Guitar55

That's correct. I was comparing the two copies.

I see those settings but the UI looks different. Are you using the Beta version? If so, how stable is it?

I downloaded Audacity. One difference I see from Goldwave is that Audacity seems to let you export to WAV only at 16-bit, where GW gives you the choice of 16, 24- or 32 bit.

I did a short test...recorded the same piece of music off the MDR at both 44.1 and 96 and all I can say is WOW!!! WHat a difference. 44.1 sounds dull and muffled while 96 is clear, crisp and deep! Obviously the files are twice as large, but I think my best bet would be to burn them to CD for storage, right? Also, even if I convert files to MP3 or WMA, I will end up with better versions than if I had reocred at 44.1, right?

Thanks for the response. I do understand the basics of recording to the computer. I've been using Goldwave to record from the Line Out of my MDR, which means I'm doing a digital to analog conversion. I've been recording at 44.1, but I have an SB Audigy Pro, so I can go to 96. Will I hear that much of a difference? I will have to do a test. BUT if I had a newer unit, recording in uncompressed PC, and digitally transfering to the computer, it seems I should notice a HUGE difference. Do you agree?

Thanks for the response, what about the sampling rate question?

Hi, this is my first post here. I have a couple of questions. I did search the forums first, which helped, but could still use some clarification... I use a Sony MZ-R37, which is several years old and a Sony ECM-717 stereo condensor mic. (Is this a reasonable quality mic?) My primary goal is making live recordings of my band. When we play large venues, I take a direct output from the mixing board, otherwise I'll use the mic. First of all, I have no major complaints, the auto level control works great, never any distortion or jumps in the recorded level. The quality is pretty decent. The only way I have to get the recording on my computer is through the Line Out, so I'm doing a D/A conversion at that point and losing some quality, right? Is there a way for me to digitally transfer the recordings? Is there some sort of (inexpensive) MD Reader for the computer?? Or do I just need a new recorder? I thought the this recorder sampled at lower than CD-quality, but the manual says the Sampling Frequency is 44.1 kHz. That's CD quality, right? Is that the same as PCM? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dennis