dj_mocok Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 I thought I'd better ask first before learning it the rough way.Since my NH1 is used (almost) exclusively for recording lectures, what I usually do is put the NH1, connected with the remote and Sony Mic. altogether into the small pouch carrying case.Therefore when it's in my bag, those little parts will move around in the pouch and scratching each other. I know that there is no pointy metal material there, being the mics and remote is made from hard plastic, but do you think the NH1 body can still get scratch from friction with the remote/mic?Any inputs from fellow NH1 users here?If there is a chance it might be scratched, then that means its time for me to get a special MD bag then (which I prefer not to, since I don't have much money at the moment, and it might be a bit bulky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_mocok Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Actually, maybe there IS a metal material, I think the grill on the mic is made from metal? It's ECM719 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 The NH1 is very scratch and scuff resistant, I've had mine in pockets, cases etc, not a mark.Just don't dunk it in salt water.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZ-NH1 Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Yeh, My MZ-NH1, has been many places, by itself, open in bags, jean pockets, hands, thrown on beds, left on slide across desks... No scratches what so ever to report, and say you get your fingernail, and just run it across the NH1 metal, all you do it just wipe the mark off, and it is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathura Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Im a fellow MZNH1 owner and yeah its pretty scratch resistant. I suppose its the combination of being made of magnesium alloy (at least Im pretty sure), and its supposed to look like brushed metal anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_mocok Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 But those things (pockets, desks, nails) are not metal...Have anyone actually put the NH1 in the same pocket with keys, and it survived scratches?I may be a bit paranoid, but I am afraid that the metal grill on the mic might scratch the surface... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 But those things (pockets, desks, nails) are not metal...Have anyone actually put the NH1 in the same pocket with keys, and it survived scratches?I may be a bit paranoid, but I am afraid that the metal grill on the mic might scratch the surface...←My NH1 has a scratch My husband made it on it while trying to connect the usb-cable. He said it was just a tiny touch from the plug (that's metal) at the back of the unit, but in certain light you can see it very well... If it's true what he says, then maybe the NH1 isn't as scratch-resistant as many say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skradgee Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Beware! The tiny little screen on the unit can easily get scratched. And of course the remote can easily get scratched up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaml1ne Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 My NH1 took two spills from my pocket when getting out of my car and landed on concrete once and blacktop the other time. All it has to show for it is a minor corner scuff. It's a hell of alot more resistant to scratching, etc than the RH10 is. The LCD plastic is also harder than the RH10 plastic. I've had the NH1 in pockets, in my backpack unprotected, etc and have no scratches on the LCD plastic. It's a pretty resilient machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastianbf Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 just put the player in a separate bag. Check the mdcas3 from sony, very nice, comfortable, and only 10 dollars or something. I used to put the recorder and the earphones/remote in one bag , all together. So ... I got scratches (I own a mznh900 and the front face is made of aluminium = mznh1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZ-NH1 Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Maybe put the MD in the Mic pouch bad if it came with one... or just buy a thing lether case for the MD or something....If you really don't want to get it scratched, then buy a case for each piece of equipment you have... and you won't have to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culp4684 Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 I wouldn't worry so much about the scratching....just about any MD unit can be scratched if the conditions are right. My NH1 does have two tiny nicks, but it doesn't impede its performance in any way. The remote, with it's large almost flat plastic surface, is easily scratched. I also have a DR7 which anyone familiar with that model will tell you it's built like a tank. But it has a lot of tiny scratches on it even though I'm pretty careful.Take a look here if you want something custom made to protect an NH1:http://www.cases.com.ar/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_mocok Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 I don't mind if the remote got scratched, as long as the body is not.I was thinking to get a case from minidisc.com.au,Is there any recommendation on which one to get that will fit NH1, the remote and the mic? I won't be needing space for extra MD disc though, only those 3 stuffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Generally speaking, it's much more scratch and scuff resistant than the RH units. It is also fairly tough, at least from my empirical evidence.Of my two units, one was more well worn (got it in a unit swap) and has two small dings. No problems on the said unit however, plays and behaves well, as if it were new.My second unit has several scratches and very small dents. All of them, in a small coincidence (or not) are on the back of the unit. This one has been in my pocket with my numerous keys, and I figure the keys were responsible for the dings and scratches. However, they remain invisible until held at an angle, and while doing so, you need to actively look for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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