Correct Md For Me? Here Is What I Need.

[Guest musicboy]

Hey Folks,

I am needing an MD recorder. Can you help me decide what is best?

I will most likely only use it three or four times a year.

Primary function is recording some live music lessons, and a couple of concerts at this music school.

The amount of recording time at one sitting is probably 3-4 hours. I can change disks though if needed.

I would like to be able to put the music onto a regular CD from my computer, but not very often. So I may not even need to use a USB? Maybe just the computer mic jack?

And since I will use it so little, the least expensive model that will do the job is probably best. Used is fine.

Do I need a remote? I will be pretty close to the mic, within 8 feet.

What type of microphone is inexpensive but really good. It will be a single musician at a time, so do I need dual stereo type mics? Or just a single one?

So, what are your suggestions and why.

Thanks for your time.

musicboy

[Turbo7MN]

Not many MD units have mic inputs, especially new ones. If you really wanted direct USB uploading to a computer, Hi-MD would be the only way to go, and the ones with mic-ins are expensive. For your purposes I would suggest a Sony MZ-R700. It's an older model, and there are tons of them on ebay. The MZ-R900 has adjustable mic sensitivity and a line out mode, which may be better for recording the stuff onto your computer, but they are quite rare and pretty expensive.

[Christopher]

Welcome to the forums, musicboy..what's your maximum budget?

[Guest musicboy]

Welcome to the forums, musicboy..what's your maximum budget?

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I am not sure. I could probably afford a higher end one, $250 or so, but since I will use it so little I don't see the point in spending that much for a new one. If I could get what I want for under $100 that would be better.

Thanks.