sanaka Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 I just got my first MD 6 months ago - a Sharp MDDR480H I use for live recording and rehearsing. Mainly I opted for Sharp because I heard their mic preamps are better than Sony, and I find mine is just good enough. I'd like not to have to buy or build an outboard mic preamp as a reward for upgrading to HiMD :whatever: Anyone know if along with all the other improvements Sony is putting a better mic-in stage on the new HiMD units? Presuambly it'll be a while before we see a Sharp HiMD. Sorry if this has been gone over before - links to previous discussions are welcome. Thanks! Peace, Sanaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanaka Posted June 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 And oh yeah, I forgot the Sony vs. Sharp recording level issue. On the fly adjust is crucial and necessary. The Sony thing of having to stop recording to adjust the level is rediculous. :wacky: Peace, Sanaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Nope, they should be the same as previous Sony units [at least the generation before], and in that case, you're DR480 would still be a clear winner. For overall functionality though, a Hi-MD unit would be the best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanaka Posted June 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Thanks Kurisu. For overall functionality though, a Hi-MD unit would be the best...For sure it would. Unfortunately, recording takes precedence for me. Is there any buzz about when/if Sharp will put out HiMD? I may just get a deck w/ digital out for the meantime, since the meantime may be year or more! Peace, Sanaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Indeed. Sharp will most likely release a Hi-MD unit later in the year or early next. If you were to get a deck with digital out, would you buy new or used? If new, I would like to point you towards some e-tailers that would be best for this..otherwise, if you choose used then take a look at eBay. What's your budget for a deck, regardless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanaka Posted June 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Thanks Kurisu :smile: I had in mind the cheap Sony, I think MDR400(?). It's about $300 at Crutchfield. If you know of where to find it cheaper, or where to get something better for around the same $, that would be cool. Peace, Sanaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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