nyc3 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) I need some advice if you would be so kind, i plan on using this unit for recording concerts which would be better. Now keep in mind i have a pre-amp and the mics i need a md my md just died =\ which would be the best for me. I only need this for once in a while recording therefore dont want to spend a fortune thank you guys in advance for your help.so which is best value? mz707 for 149.99mxr70 for 129.99mzn710 for 149.99 Edited May 31, 2007 by nyc3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I need some advice if you would be so kind, i plan on using this unit for recording concerts which would be better. Now keep in mind i have a pre-amp and the mics i need a md my md just died =\ which would be the best for me. I only need this for once in a while recording therefore dont want to spend a fortune thank you guys in advance for your help.so which is best value? mz707 for 149.99mxr70 for 129.99mzn710 for 149.99Spend a little more--$189 plus shipping--and get a Hi-MD unit, the MZ-NH700. Unlike the units you list, Hi-MD lets you upload recordings to your PC. None of those units you list will do that. Hi-MD also records in CD-quality PCM (same as .wav) or Hi-SP, which puts nearly 8 hours of very good quality recording on a 1GB disc. http://www.minidiscaccess.com/item.html?PRID=1553220The units you list are all old units. The R70 is SP only--maximum of 80 minutes on a disc. Also you have no guarantee of what condition they are in. Since you had an MD, you are used to making realtime recordings out of your headphone jack--but wouldn't you like to save all that time and get better quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I need some advice if you would be so kind, i plan on using this unit for recording concerts which would be better. Now keep in mind i have a pre-amp and the mics i need a md my md just died =\ which would be the best for me. I only need this for once in a while recording therefore dont want to spend a fortune thank you guys in advance for your help.so which is best value? mz707 for 149.99mxr70 for 129.99mzn710 for 149.99Search eBay or Yahoo auctions , or audio traders , there are a few others you can get cheaper than that , and probably get a better MD unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc3 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Your info is very helpful. I am very grateful.I am going to look into the Hi-MD unit, the MZ-NH700 you mentioned =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Spend a little more--$189 plus shipping--and get a Hi-MD unit, the MZ-NH700. Unlike the units you list, Hi-MD lets you upload recordings to your PC. None of those units you list will do that. Hi-MD also records in CD-quality PCM (same as .wav) or Hi-SP, which puts nearly 8 hours of very good quality recording on a 1GB disc. http://www.minidiscaccess.com/item.html?PRID=1553220The units you list are all old units. The R70 is SP only--maximum of 80 minutes on a disc. Also you have no guarantee of what condition they are in. Since you had an MD, you are used to making realtime recordings out of your headphone jack--but wouldn't you like to save all that time and get better quality?actually the R70 was LP I had one , lasted for a long time . the R50 was SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 actually the R70 was LP I had one , lasted for a long time . the R50 was SPSure you're not thinking of the MZ-R700? No mention of MDLP on the browser page or, on a quick glance, in the user manual.http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-R70.htmlIt's supposed to be similar to the MZ-R90, and a closeup of that recorder here doesn't show the MDLP logo. http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/r90831.htmlI had always thought that the old two-digit units were SP-only and the three-digit units (MZ-R700, MZ-R900) were the first MDLP units. Either way, it's an oldie. Hi-MD is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) Sure you're not thinking of the MZ-R700? No mention of MDLP on the browser page or, on a quick glance, in the user manual.http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-R70.htmlIt's supposed to be similar to the MZ-R90, and a closeup of that recorder here doesn't show the MDLP logo. http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/r90831.htmlI had always thought that the old two-digit units were SP-only and the three-digit units (MZ-R700, MZ-R900) were the first MDLP units. Either way, it's an oldie. Hi-MD is the way to go.there was a difference in locales to the same model in the states (Same model no.) had differences here ......go figure when I looked at the 700 it sure looked a lot like the one I had , mine did NOT look like the 70 on the page you linked to . So maybe it was a 700 with a different no . But it was Lime green and button layout was almost exactly like the 700 ...weird it definately said MZ-r70 and it was LP I have about 90 discs I recorded with it , ...did I get a Chinese knockoff????????? This is the color and layout of mine Edited June 1, 2007 by Guitarfxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 That's the MZ-R700. I had one myself. That green color was pretty scary, but it worked well. there was a difference in locales to the same model in the states (Same model no.) had differences here ......go figure when I looked at the 700 it sure looked a lot like the one I had , mine did NOT look like the 70 on the page you linked to . So maybe it was a 700 with a different no . But it was Lime green and button layout was almost exactly like the 700 ...weird it definately said MZ-r70 and it was LP I have about 90 discs I recorded with it , ...did I get a Chinese knockoff????????? This is the color and layout of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) That's the MZ-R700. I had one myself. That green color was pretty scary, but it worked well.I found a pic of it in use , you cant see the numbers but it clearly said MZ-R70 ,weird I wonder if it was manufacturing misprint and if there are others out there , I had it for 6 years , and yes it worked VERY well I loved that thing , Mic in wasnt as nice as the R50 , but it was small ,light and ........ well ,I ...... liked the funky green Edited June 1, 2007 by Guitarfxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I have that same one, same color and everything. I still use it sometimes for field recordings when I don't want to risk taking my RH1 out on trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 * Moved to Find Your Minidisc section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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