Live Recording - What Should I Be Using?

[Spessartine]

So, in what will be heralded by every one who hears it as a bad idea, I've decided to compile a CD of my greatest hits.

Hi, my name is Spessartine, and I'm a karaoke junkie.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love my Sony NE410. When I realized what a pain it was to have to connect to the computer to change songs on my MP3 player, I became an instant convert. But alas, my little NE410 isn't going to help me with my recording career.

So, my questions. I know there are minidisc recorders out there that have microphone in jacks, but what format do they record in? Can I upload the recordings to my PC to burn to CD's with which I could torture my friends and enemies? If I get an older model without a USB connection, can I use SonicStage and my NE410 to move recordings from the minidisc to my PC? Do some models/brands record more efficiently, or are there any options/features I should be looking for other than an microphone jack?

Your help would be greatly appreciated, and I promise not to inflict my CD on you.

[The Low Volta]

If you want to upload digitally (faster than realtime through USB) then a Hi-MD-recorder is your only option (MZ-NH700, NH800, NH900, NH1 or MZ-RH710, RH910 or RH10) and this will only work on PC (Windows). They will record in PCM (wav) Hi-SP,... but those two are the most interesting for music. They will upload to PC, convert to wav and whatever you like and be burnable to CD.

Don't get any model with a D in the name (download only, no line in/mic in) or the NH600 (only line in, no mic in)

With older MD-recorders (even the NetMD's with a USB connection!!), your only option is to record analogue (line out on MD to line in on PC) in realtime...