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Hello! I've enjoyed reading all of the posts here. I sounds like this is the place to ask my questions.

I currently don't own a Minidisc unit but am in the market for one. What I need it to do is record speaking sessions at conferences and tradeshows. I have a 12 channel EV mixer with mic level outputs. I would like something that has a mic input but I could live with a line input. I would like it to record digitally and then transfer that to my computer to burn CDs from. Here are my questions about some various models.

N510 - Doesn't have a mic input which is a little problem for me. My questions are can you upload to the computer with this and what outputs does this have?

N707 - Has a mic input. Can you upload to the computer with this and what outputs does this have?

NF810 - Has a mic input. Can you upload to the computer with this and what outputs does this have?

I have not looked at any other companies because around me, Iowa, there is only Sony.

I'm looking forward to your comments.

Thanks

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Hi Stephen! All the units you mentioned have only one output: the headphone jack. Also, none of them "upload" to the computer exactly--you have to do it all in realtime: press play on the MD and record on your computer.

If you can wait until April, Sony will be releasing the Hi-MD machines that will upload mic/line recordings. Check around the forum for what folks have been saying, or look in minidisc.org's equipment browser for some more information.

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I'm very happy with my N707, so I'd recommend that. The LR6 "AA" battery lasts almost forever and it's a tough little machine. The only thing the N1 has over the N707 that might interest you is its ability to adjust the microphone sensitivity. I haven't had a problem with the 707's mic sensitivity, but if you're looking for more recording options, that might be a consideration. Of course, the 707 is cheaper, so there is that as well. biggrin.gif

Once you get the recording, it's a realtime, analogue transfer from the headphone jack to your sound card, no matter which machine you get.

Good luck!

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