Michael1980 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) Hi, haven't been here for some time.Basically, sold most of my NetMD gear, only have the bookshelf and a couple of recorders.Most of the time, I use the iPod which is fine, but just not the same as a mindisc (you know what I mean).So, I was thinking about coming back to MD world, especially since it will be nice to record my radio shows again. Is HiMD still the best optical-in solution for recording off digital radio, or has technology come up with something new? Heard the new iPod records nicely, but not sure if that is only for live recording with a mic.Thanks PS. Wow, I have really missed the whole different amazing looking players/disks thing. Edited January 22, 2006 by Michael1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1ghtyf1ve Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi, haven't been here for some time.Basically, sold most of my NetMD gear, only have the bookshelf and a couple of recorders.Most of the time, I use the iPod which is fine, but just not the same as a mindisc (you know what I mean).So, I was thinking about coming back to MD world, especially since it will be nice to record my radio shows again. Is HiMD still the best optical-in solution for recording off digital radio, or has technology come up with something new? Heard the new iPod records nicely, but not sure if that is only for live recording with a mic.Thanks PS. Wow, I have really missed the whole different amazing looking players/disks thing.Does the new iPod have digital in? Can it record in 16-bit 44.1 khz stereo without reflashing/hacking? I believe the answer is no to both questions. Apple would be crazy to enable these features out of the box. If I'm wrong it'd be great if someone filled me in.The flash recorders I've tried do not compete well with the old DAT and the new technology HiMD. So I'm back to HiMD (and my trusty PCM-M1 DAT) for shirt pocket recording... I can fill two 1GB HiMD discs with 3 hrs uncompressed PCM on one battery charge (1400mAh Sony gumstick), so I'm not complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicillo Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Yes, it definitely is the most accessible, cheap, versatile and perfect recording solution for anyone that wants the best recordings in the world!!!!!!!!(Sorry, MD fan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kyle Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yes, it definitely is the most accessible, cheap, versatile and perfect recording solution for anyone that wants the best recordings in the world!!!!!!!!(Sorry, MD fan)If you are recording from DAB Radio even using the optical out of the DAB radio to optical in on the minidisc I wouldn't bother with recording in PCM as even HI-SP is of better quality than the transmission rates of typical DAB stations --at least in the UK.Even BBC R3 which has one of the the "best" or "least compressed" braodcasting signal runs at 192 / 160 bit rates so you don't gain anything by using PCM. At Hi-SP you'll get over 7 hours on a 1GB disk at perfectly good quality indistinguishable from the original broadcast.Here's the actual bit rates for the BBC --I'm sure other stations will use similar.http://www.digitalradiotech.co.uk/bbc_bitr...C_DAB_Bit_RatesCheers-K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnwell Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi, haven't been here for some time.Basically, sold most of my NetMD gear, only have the bookshelf and a couple of recorders.Most of the time, I use the iPod which is fine, but just not the same as a mindisc (you know what I mean).So, I was thinking about coming back to MD world, especially since it will be nice to record my radio shows again. Is HiMD still the best optical-in solution for recording off digital radio, or has technology come up with something new? Heard the new iPod records nicely, but not sure if that is only for live recording with a mic.Thanks PS. Wow, I have really missed the whole different amazing looking players/disks thing.Man, have you been missing out! Finally almost every wishlist we ever had for MD has been filled: USB, software, uploading, massive memory on a disc. And the pocket harddrives (iPoops) just can't do so many things that MD recorders do (I don't want to have to buy $$$ of accessories just to record, etc. = LAME!) I just got a MZ-DH10P (The one that has a camera built-in!), and I can't tell you how many people stop and ask me what it is, etc. Plus IT'S A MINIDISC WITH A CAMERA! Yahoo gang, good times... I highly advise you to make the investment, you'll feel alive about the whole concept again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones52 Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 yeah i second cybernetuck's comment, you'll be buzzing after you pick up a hi md, especially a high end model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoIV Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 yeah i second cybernetuck's comment, you'll be buzzing after you pick up a hi md, especially a high end model!I'm excited even as I wait for my MZ-NH1 to arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklegend Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 I got my MZ-NH1 on Xmas day and I can´t take it out of my ears...a beautful player.Ipods are for the fashion brigade.The only gripe I have about the NH1 is the battery life.Maybe I expect too much.Go Hi-MD you won´t regret it.I just hope Sony will support this format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1980 Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Looks like an Euro NH600 for me then (again!). I figure that will do the recording, and then if I like it, I will spring for a mp3 Minidisc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 NH600's do not have a mic inNH600D's don't even have a line infor recording better go for a NH700/800, NH900 or RH910, RH10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poiesis Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I got my MZ-NH1 on Xmas day and I can´t take it out of my ears...a beautful player.Ipods are for the fashion brigade.The only gripe I have about the NH1 is the battery life.Maybe I expect too much.Go Hi-MD you won´t regret it.I just hope Sony will support this format. I'm just planning on buying a new NH1. What battery life can I expect ? Edited January 26, 2006 by Poiesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoIV Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm just planning on buying a new NH1. What battery life can I expect ?I'm getting mine tomorrow and will post my findings for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I get at least 12 hours listening out of mine, haven't done much recording so can't give you an adea in that department, hope you like you'res, I love mineBobI'm just planning on buying a new NH1. What battery life can I expect ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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