optimistic-pessimist Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 I've heard a lot of complaints about LP2 mode. I can understand how it might affect quality when you're copying from a studio quality CD. My question is, how much difference does it make when making a live stealth recording? I've heard some pretty incredible sounding live TOOL shows (definitely a non-taper friendly band) that I believe were recorded in LP2 mode. Could they have been noticibly different if recorded in SP mode? I'm currently upgrading my entire taping rig but if LP2 mode is that bad then I'll just keep my MZ-R55 which has served me well for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnty Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 you should give it a try and see. it's really for someone else to tell you. for all i know, some say lp4 is fine for them... (of course, they could be using the included headphones...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 I wouldn't use LP2 for making original recordings, I'd want to have the best quality available from the start, and for MD that's of course SP mode (as you know). LP2 doesn't actually sound bad at all, but I think it's best for copies, long compilations and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonMagus Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 My advice would be to stick with SP for the best quality original recording. Personally, if I record CD music real-time in LP2 mode versus SP mode I can't really hear a difference (except the bass might be a bit fuller in SP - but when you strain your listening faculties too much everything begins to sound the same after a while! :? ). I can, however, hear a bit more of a difference when recording live ambience. So...I use SP for all original recording, LP2 for most music (MP3s, CDs, etc) and LP4 for spoken-word stuff or if I'm travelling and want 5 hours of decent-quality music on one MD ) Headphones are also going to make a difference to the listening experience...I have some Tool and Motorhead recorded in LP4, and my Sony EX70s versus the bundled earphones gave me LOTS of new respect for LP4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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