Transfering from Mz N-707 to PC

[moon00]

I have got a NET MD MZ N-707. The blue one. MDLP mode. I want to transfer my recorded sounds (it recorded in Atrac mode) to my PC. I know that only Hi MD's can do that right? BUT I managed to do it from the headphones out to the mic in or line in of my Pc in realtime.

My Questions are :

1 - What is the sound quality difference between optical transfer and USB transfer? Is it just a time difference?

2 - If I use the headphones out of my MD goin to the optical in of my PC, would the sound quality be good as USB?

3 - My MD had an optical IN but no optical OUT, but still, is it possible to use my MD's optical IN, in order to transfer songs from my MD to my PC?

4 - Is it easy to transfer files from MD to PC with a Hi-MD machine? Without any software issues?

[greenmachine]

1) There's usually a level control at the optical in. If it can't be disabled, the copy won't be bit-perfect (but still very good)

2) You cannot connect an analog out to a digital in without a converter in between. The resulting quality will depend on the quality of the AD-DA conversion.

3) No.

4) You have to use SonicStage, which is far from perfect, but usable. There's a whole subforum for software discussion in these forums.

[Qwakrz]

And remember, the only Hi-MD unit that can transfer old MD recordings to a PC over a USB cable is the RH1, all previous Hi-MD units are limited to only transfering Hi-MD recordings.

[moon00]

If I use my MD's headphone out to the line in of my PC

it records in real time.

Do you think the sound quality would be too low compared

to optical cable or not a noticable difference?

http://www.myspace.com/edorsay

[greenmachine]

It will depend on the quality of your soundcard (and the output of the MD of course). Most of the time the quality will be quite good. Let your own ears decide.

As a musician, if you need highest quality and record frequently, Hi-MD may be a worthwhile investment.

[moon00]

Another question :

I have an 8 track recorder.

But I hate all the complication that gets in my way.

Does it sound crazy that I decided to record my whole

album (10 songs or 11-12 songs) with my NET MD

and transfer to my PC via analog cables and add some

reverb then write it on CD or DVD.

I will record with my SHUre dynamic mic.

I will play acoustic guitar and singf.

U can hear my official album at:

http://www.myspace.com/edorsay

[bobt]

Hi Again,

Just went to your site, your bio looks amazing, I'm sure we all wish you well, and really reommend Hi-MD, NH 700 or 800 at the least, and RH1 at the best. The 707 is a great unit, but ending it's useful life. Change it before the recording head wiring breaks and trashes everything you've done.

Again, good luck,

Bob

[bobt]

To all who have not visited her site, go now, she is incredible, and from Istanbuls, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Make her day and visit her site, she is that good,

Bob

[raintheory]

I used the N707 to record most of the material on my own albums as well. But I have to agree with bobt... The recording mechanism in the N707 will eventually break down, and in the process there is a high likelihood that it will take a few of your recordings with it in the dreaded "BLANK DISC" TOC error.

Go for an affordable Hi-MD recorder (with Mic-in of course, as they do not all have this), you won't be disappointed.

[Strungup]

Hey Moon , nice to meet you , I just wanted to say You look just like one of my former guitar students , her Name is Miharu she is in a Rock band called Parado , here in Japan .

Your English is very good by the way . I will ask your permission before I download your songs.