meatbingo Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Well, after deciding that Hi-MD is not for me (at least not until it fulfils its potential) I need to find a replacement MD recorder for my failing MZ-R35. I use MD primarily (that is pretty much exclusively) for field-recording samples for use in my music. I'd like a recorder that I didn't need to use end-search on, that could remember mono-mode recording (does such a thing exist?) and that had the ability to start recording from the remote. Is there a portable deck that fits these criteria? I'm thinking that there probably isn't, but hope I'm wrong. I'd appreciate any pointers to suitable recorders. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 What's your maximum budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatbingo Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Well, anything up to around £200, but for the right model I'd be prepared to go higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'd go with one of the newer Sharp recorders, either the MD-DR7 or the IM-DR80, although for your purposes I recommend the DR7 slightly more. The DR7 can start recording from the remote I believe. It has a nice big 3 line display that's great for monitoring recordings (while the DR80 has no display at all on the main unit). Compared to the Sony units, the Sharps are a little big. The DR7, to me, feels like a solid piece of equipment. Also has nice battery life, and the Auvi 1-bit Digital amp, which makes them sound really nice. :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatbingo Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Thanks, it definitely looks like I'll be going for a Sharp unit. I'm not that up on the various features of MD models, but from what I've seen the Sharp models seem to have the features I want. I've just looked at the manual for the DR7 and it confirms that it remembers the recording mode! That's really important to me as I record mostly in Mono and it's such an annoyance to have to set it every time I record. Especially when I need to capture something fast and the MD is in my pocket! Is this (remembering the record mode) common to all Sharp recorders? The DR7 certainly looks great for my needs, the only thing is that I couldn't see was that it recorded from the remote, but I may have missed it. Anyway, it's something I could do without as long as I can feel for the record button in my pocket. I do a lot of stealth recording and want to have as much control as I can without being seen. :grin: Only other problem seems to be the lack of Sharp units in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 The MD-DR77 [next generation DR7] has that ability on the remote. I'd go for it..a very very nice unit. :happy: Sharp MD-DR77 Auvi 1-Bit MiniDisc Recorder It's slightly just above your price range, but I have no doubts that this unit would completely satisfy your needs for years to come. Were you planning on putting these recordings on the computer or anything like that, btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatbingo Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Yeah, I record from MD into Soundforge via line-out at the moment. Then I edit the sounds for sequencing in other software. That DR77 is ideal. Exactly what I'm looking for. Can't find it for sale in the UK though, is it going to be released in the UK at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 I don't believe so, but you can order it on that website and they will ship to your locale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactoguy Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 The MD-DR77 [next generation DR7] has that ability on the remote. I'd go for it..a very very nice unit. :happy: Sharp MD-DR77 Auvi 1-Bit MiniDisc Recorder Can I use that link to order the DR77 unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 Sure! :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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