pmradio Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Currently, we have a Sony MZ-R70 which has flaked out. I've been thinking of buying something for myself to have fun with an occasionally record some audio for radio broadcast (I'm an afternoon DJ). So, because it's coming out of my pocket, I'm looking cheap. Because of it's durability, I had considered picking up a used R50. Any thoughts? I'd really like to keep the purchase under $100. If I need a better mic, I can use some from the station until I could afford one later. Any suggestions? Thanks.Paul // pmradio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 For durability I don't think an MD player can beat either the R50 or R900. I've owned an R900 before and I'll tell you that thing was a freaking tank. The R50 also has a reputation for being massively overbuilt and studly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Otaku Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 CBC own [at least[ hundreds of the old R37 too, it's one of the nice units that actually has buttons and switches on it. ATRAC 4.0, no mdlp, but a metal case, standard AA batteries, and good controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapm Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Currently, we have a Sony MZ-R70 which has flaked out. I've been thinking of buying something for myself to have fun with an occasionally record some audio for radio broadcast (I'm an afternoon DJ). So, because it's coming out of my pocket, I'm looking cheap. Because of it's durability, I had considered picking up a used R50. Any thoughts? I'd really like to keep the purchase under $100. If I need a better mic, I can use some from the station until I could afford one later. Any suggestions? Thanks.Paul // pmradio←What is the bandwidth of what you will be recording? If it is just voice then a digital voice recorder will work fine. Whatever you get, make sure it is a minimum of usb2.0 or you may get frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmradio Posted February 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 a freaking tankTank is good! )the old R37Actually, I'm considering the R37 as well, again because of the build quality. I appreciate the tip!what bandwidthWell, most of it will be radio interviews, sounds, etc...occasionally, a concert. I like to have the freedom to do whatever I need. The USB is a good suggestion, but honestly, I'm used to having to dub realtime right now and the durability is more important right now. Thanks for the feedback, though. It's all appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmradio Posted February 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 CBC own [at least[ hundreds of the old R37 too, it's one of the nice units that actually has buttons and switches on it. ATRAC 4.0, no mdlp, but a metal case, standard AA batteries, and good controls.←In your opinion, how does this compare with the R50? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Otaku Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I've never used an R50, so I have no opinion on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 In your opinion, how does this compare with the R50? Thanks!←The R37 is a stripped down, barebones R50 in a different chassis. They are virtually identical in build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmradio Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 The R37 is a stripped down, barebones R50 in a different chassis. They are virtually identical in build quality.←Thanks, aeriyn. I think I'm going to stick with the R50 if I can find one for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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