DJ SKuBa Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hey, for all of us who may not be buyin gen 2 hi md and waiting for that price drop, could anyone explain the differences between the nh1 and the nh900. i noticed that the nh900 has a display on it while the nh1 does not, and it also has a jog dial, in addition the charger stand does not have a usb adapter. anything else?... i mean i dont wanna be relying on a remote for most of my usage so any suggestions?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 NH1 uses LiIon stick battery. It charges upto 80% in under an hour (with the unit telling you in minutes how long you have to charge) and to capacity in 4 hours max. NH1 is thinner than NH900, by about 75% in my estimation. NH1 comes with the 40ELK, which is a must, even for other HiMD units. And in a pinch, the NH1 can double as a nice pocketwatch.Note that none of the charging docks come with USB ports, if that's what you're concerned about. However, you can use the USB port with the 900, unlike the NH1 (where it's either USB cable or charging dock, but not both).Sonically, the two are fairly close to one another (I won't say identical since I've not done AB testing to verify), since both are powered by HD Digital Amp.NH900 is a very nice unit indeeed and should fit your needs well. I have both, and currently, the 900 is gathering dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi,there are a number of angles. I have used Nh1 and 900 quite a lot and I will give you my opinion about usability, given my usage pattern, which is key to any comparison.I use MD a few hours a day walking to/from work. I like to keep the MD snug in a cost pocket because it can get quite wet. Further, I prefer not to use a remote which means that I have to control the MD 'blind', hand in pocket. In this context I much prefer the 900. It is easier to 'feel' the devic and easier to control the basics (fwd/back/stop/pause/volume). I find that the controls on the NH1 are harder to use.From a dispay perspective, I also prefer the 900. The display on the 900 allows you to browse disc content: this is essential for a HiMD with a lot of content. The display on the NH1 cannot be used for this and you really need to use the remote if you intend to do a lot of skipping to-and-fro.From a usability perspective, my one gripe with the 900 is that the display is not backlit. However, it still compares favourably to the NH1 display - the NH1 display is not backlit either! I guess the proof is in the pudding: there are two HiMD at home: a 900 and an Nh1 (my own). When I'm going out, if I can borrow the 900 for the walk, I will.Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md-max Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) One of the reasons I chose my NH900 over the NH1 (apart from the price!) was that it has an AA battery pack, so wherever I am (even doing field recordings overseas in places without reliable electricity, from time to time; or out and about in the UK and not near a mains electrical socket to recharge) I can always use any old AA battery. That's a huge advantage in my book!And of course this site has a comparison - have you checked it already?http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-NH900.html Edited March 9, 2005 by md-max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Stewart Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 One of the reasons I chose my NH900 over the NH1 (apart from the price!) was that it has an AA battery pack, so wherever I am (even doing field recordings overseas in places without reliable electricity, from time to time; or out and about in the UK and not near a mains electrical socket to recharge) I can always use any old AA battery. That's a huge advantage in my book!←I chose the NH900 (black model) for the above reasons, and also, because it could use the same batteries as I'd bought for my MDLP unit, a Panasonic MJ230. My biggest gripe is the dark and low contrast display (I've tried the menu adjustment...) which is not backlit; and the high price for the NH1's R/C in the UK which tends to make that route a non starter. Having kept the Panasonic, I do know how clear a good display can be, and also how easy editing and file annotating can be, with a well designed docking station which the NH900 lacks. Oh well, at least it records in full PCM mode!My main use is live recording, so many of the features are lost on me, but the mike pre-amp seems to work OK for me. ... and both the NH900 and the Panasonic have survived being dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1980 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I am surprised no one mentions that the two are probably made in different countries. As we have heard on the forum before, I think the NH900 is made in China while the NH1 is made in Japan. Not sure about the Japanese NH900 though. Can anyone shed some light on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ SKuBa Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 its somewhat funny that there is so much "controversey" regarding which to get... i mean i think i heard the 900 only has a digi amp while the nh1 has a HD digi amp... its crazy the difference that people notice.. wit this being the case i might as well just wait around for the new ones with pretty mjch the same features but a backlit display... idk im gonna do alot of recording with this and i need that pcm mode more than anything... and batterylife is a plus... and the usb connection to the computer... so what you guys think... NH1 or NH900 or hell... just wait for hte new ones? in theory i could "tough out" a lesser display perhaps for a better unit but it seems to me that the 900 is acutally better and the only thing the nh1 has is its metal, a bit smaller, and has a better remote... and is also 100 bux mroe... but the basic functions seem the sameps, does anyone know if the 900 has a lock mode since the jog dial may become a slight problem... since i wil lbe using this live i dont need anyone rubbing against it and screwiing up my set... and is it possible to use the nh1 remote on the 900 cuz it sems to me that hte 900 might acutlaly be better feature wise specificlalyh the usb on the unit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Stewart Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 ps, does anyone know if the 900 has a lock mode since the jog dial may become a slight problem... and is it possible to use the nh1 remote on the 900 cuz it sems to me that hte 900 might acutlaly be better feature wise specificlalyh the usb on the unit...←Yes; the NH900 has a lock. I use it whenever I'm recording because normally I stuff the recorder in a pocket, and wander around capturing whatever sounds come my way!Others in this forum have said that the NH1 remote works on the NH900. I haven't seen any mention of this by Sony.For me in the UK, it's a very expensive option - cost is about 1/2 what I paid for the NH900.Apart from the display window, my NH900 has a metal case. It's almost certainly anodised aluminium rather than the magnesium(?) alloy of the NH1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ SKuBa Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 seriously, as far as im concerend, aluminum or magnesium it really dont matter... i dont plan on smashing it aroudn with a sledge hammer anywyaz.... adn i had that magnesium cd player the mad thin one.. and honeslty its not such an "amazing" feature.... id opt for acutual features vs its case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 admin kurisu uses his nh900 with the 40k remote to good effect.purchase from ebay or an etailer if it's too expensive btw, you should shave quite a bit more of the price - a seller on ebay called wac does a brisk & cheap trade in them iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 I am surprised no one mentions that the two are probably made in different countries. As we have heard on the forum before, I think the NH900 is made in China while the NH1 is made in Japan. Not sure about the Japanese NH900 though. Can anyone shed some light on this?←Malaysia.i mean i think i heard the 900 only has a digi amp while the nh1 has a HD digi amp...←Wrong, the NH900 has a HD digital amp.Others in this forum have said that the NH1 remote works on the NH900. I haven't seen any mention of this by Sony.For me in the UK, it's a very expensive option - cost is about 1/2 what I paid for the NH900.←The NH900 Japan edition comes with the RM-MC40ELK remote [the NH1 remote] and is fully functional.Try buying it here:RM-MC40ELK Universal Hi-MD Remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ SKuBa Posted March 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 funny... the description on this site doesnt say hi deff digi amp... thats what i was basing it on... ps does anyone know when the results from the meeting with sony will be posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Stewart Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 The NH900 Japan edition comes with the RM-MC40ELK remote [the NH1 remote] and is fully functional.Try buying it here:RM-MC40ELK Universal Hi-MD Remote←Thanks for the pointer. $79 doesn't seem too bad, except that with International Air Freight, duty etc. I guess the cost to me will be around £70 when all's done. As it's backlit and shows record levels, it could be just what I need when I'm recording birdsong at night! (The (English) robins are very vocal at the moment trying to claim their territory.)Very surprised to see (from the reviews on Audiocube's website) that in the UK the NH1 is supplied without any remote. That certainly wasn't clear from the demo model NH1 I examined. Guess I had a lucky break when I went for the NH900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiesto Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 THE THREE AMIGOS!!!... the best choise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGB2 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Loose the cans Nice pair of Sennheisers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Very surprised to see (from the reviews on Audiocube's website) that in the UK the NH1 is supplied without any remote. That certainly wasn't clear from the demo model NH1 I examined. Guess I had a lucky break when I went for the NH900.←I know what you're referring to, but those people aren't speaking of the NH1, but rather the HD1/3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ SKuBa Posted March 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 so heres the big question for me that will sell me on the 900 or the new generation... as far as usb is concerned... can you record thru the usb on the new ones ... since i see it as an option on the site.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1980 Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 USB upload to computer? If so, the yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Stewart Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Thanks for the pointer. $79 doesn't seem too bad, except that with International Air Freight, duty etc. I guess the cost to me will be around £70 when all's done. ←Shortly after the above, I ordered one of the RM-MC40ELK remotes controls from Audiocubes, and it arrived earlier today. Seems just as good as I hoped for. In many ways, it's how the display of the NH900 should have been:- clear, can be backlit, and easy to see. It even has mini gain controls on the side.Many thanks for all the advice - I would never have found my own way to the Audiocubes website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samplehunter Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 ... My biggest gripe is the dark and low contrast display (I've tried the menu adjustment...) which is not backlit...←The low contrast of the display is caused due to the semi-transparent metallic surface of this platic part. I had to polish the display of my nh900 because there were some scratches on it. after polishing i noticed, that this metallic thing was also polished away at the display. the positive effect is, that the display is now far brighter (about 30-40% i guess). So for field recordings it's more usable now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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