himd_user Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I have been using my hi-md mz-nh1 for some time now, for the following purpose: live voice recordings and occassional music listening and occassional boot recording. I'm not in the class of users that has 20gig of MP3's on a walkman, I use this deck primarily for professional use. I previously used a sharp md recorder.Here is what I like about this product.1. small size (I am amazed it's so tiny, even smaller than my old deck).2. metal construction. 3. Incredible audio codec (ATRAC3) sounds great, especially HiLP mode.4. USB file upload to PC.5. Good, solid software on the PC. (Yes it has some bugs; it runs on top of buggy microsoft software though, and that's a tough job to get working.)6. Great AGC response at the mic-In.7. Great sound electronics - D/A, A/D, low noise floor, in short it is pro-gear.8. Low price. For $250, PCM or LP recording. Fits in your pocket. Awesome.Here is what I think are the bummers.1. Can't edit tracks on the deck. (Arrrggghhh!!) Must use PC to edit/move tracks.2. The track information/display on the deck is very bad. Tough or impossible navigation through tracks on the deck unless the remote is used. (I don't like to carry around the remote.)2b. One line display that does not display track name. (Arrrrggghhhh!!) Must use remote to see what is playing. Also One line display does not display group name. (Arrrgghghhh!!) There's dozens of tracks on a disk, I can't tell which is which, unless the remote is attached. 2c. One line display is unreadable in the dark - no backlight.2d. The remote is huge. It can be wide or long, but it is also thick. So, it doesnt really "fit" anywhere.3. No external battery connection. HOW can I connect an external battery to this deck. (I'm thinking: buy a second USB cable and hack it, to supply power.) I think Sony should at least sell a battery box or cable adapter for this purpose. Because, the internal battery life is too short and they are too expensive to get spares, when AAA's are cheap. This matters when out on site and running out of power is not an option.4. Can't convert to OMA->MP3 within PC s/w, can only convert OMA->WAV. (Must use third-party s/w like himd-renderer to convert OMA->MP3, or convert OMA->WAV->MP3 also requiring third-party software.) I don't enjoy MP3 that much as an audio format, though unfortunately it is the lowest common denomenator today.5. Need Higher density disks. A 1gig disk is... well.. about 2 years too late in 2005. Not enough storage space. Sony is a leader in data storage - lets pump up that data density! 2-3 gig disk would be competitive compared to other data storage choices today (hard drive or DVD-RW or flash memory). Basic suggestion:Deck didn't come with a stereo microphone. Considering that a pair of mic capsules are $5 of the shelf, and a stereo plug is less than $1, why not bundle a cheap microphone? The cheap headphones are always bundled, and this deck has great recording features. I am really looking forward to buying a photo-hi-md once they have a model with full recording capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 a lot of your drawbacks (1, 2a, 2b, 2d & 3) are not present with a NH900 and all you have to give up for this are 'good points' 1 & 2 (but only partly... the NH900 still is quite small and is half aluminum/half plastic)so if you want to invest some more (the NH900's are pretty cheap if you can find them) this could be a nice addition for your workgreetings, VoltaPS: the RH10 (and RH910) can do most of this also and will play MP3's, but won't record in Atrac3 or any other older codec... (only Hi-SP/Hi-LP and PCM I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 gen II will record in standard modes via sonicstage though. if lp2 is okay for any legacy md stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himd_user Posted June 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 a lot of your drawbacks (1, 2a, 2b, 2d & 3) are not present with a NH900 and all you have to give up for this are 'good points' 1 & 2 (but only partly... the NH900 still is quite small and is half aluminum/half plastic)←NH900 allows on-deck editting?Is it possible to buy a different remote for the NH1 ? Can I buy one of the small-round-pencil-sized remotes from another deck, and use it on the NH1 ? . himd_user Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 you could but most would consider it a step down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 NH900 allows on-deck editting?yes, NH900 allows on the recorder editing but actually the NH1 (although through the remote) as well ...just read the NH1 user manual (pdf version can be found here) p53 and beyondIs it possible to buy a different remote for the NH1 ? Can I buy one of the small-round-pencil-sized remotes from another deck, and use it on the NH1 ?yes, but it's possible that you wouldn't be able to access certain functions/features as they require the remote with the NH1 and I do not know whether (but don't think so) those lipstick type remotes offer all features...greetings, Volta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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