Hi Ray,
Personally, I wouldn't bother now, I'd sooner use something like the
Edirol
R-1 or the new R-9, which are flash-based recorders. In the case of the
R-1, it records to ComptacFlash card, and in the case of the R-9, which I
believe will be out soon, if not already, that will record to SD cards,
which are even smaller. I have a 4GB CompactFlash card in my Edirol R-1,
and even its built-in mics are superb. It can record up to 24 bit wave,
if
you really want insane quality, but it will also record in various bit
rate
MP3'. It's default of 192KB is more than adequate for most casual
recordings.
I think it's time MD died for good, especially as you don't even have to
buy
much blank media, if you record to compactflash, just transfer the MP3s to
your computer and re-use. I can't speak highly enough of the Edirol R-1,
and before anyone asks, I don't sell it, I just love the thing.
All the best
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Subject: [access-uk] Well, What do you know! Sony MZ HR1 MD recorder
Well, I cannot believe it either. I thought MD was dead! Maybe it is,
and
the MZ HR1 won't see the consumer light of day. It wouldn't be the first
time Sony's made announcements and nothing happens. Price is around $300.
As not too much is going on here just now, I'll post an article.
Ray
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"Hi-MD is light years ahead of alternative formatting technologies such as
HDD and Flash, making the MZ-RH1 the clear choice for professionals and
music fans alike" - Yoshiaki Kadokura (Vice President, Personal Audio
Europe, Sony)
Berlin, 23rd March 2006 - Taking playback sound quality to another level,
Sony today announced the latest addition to its family of Hi-MDT WalkmanR
digital music players. The sleek and slimline MZ-RH1 builds on the success
of its predecessor. Listeners can now enjoy unsurpassable CD-quality sound
whether they are playing back music recorded at a live music concert or
selecting from their personal music library.
The MZ-RH1 is a digital audio player that can play files downloaded in
LinearPCM, ATRAC (ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus) or MP3 format, or which have
been recorded onto the device from a live music session. Sony has improved
the recording experience with several enhancements. Users can adjust the
mode to reflect what they are recording, which could be a live event,
their
own 'jam'
session, or even a business meeting - creating crystal clear playback
sound.
The MZ-RH1 also features different listening modes to complement musical
genres and create the right acoustic atmosphere, including "Club", "Jazz"
and "Pop".
The competitive price belies the MZ-RH1's professional capabilities. The
iconic Sony design with the spectrum analyser display encases a pocket
size
recording studio. Usability for professionals has also improved, moving
the
buttons to enable easy operation, and building in a backlight function so
that the product can be used in a dark recording studio. Sony has the
advantage on the market for studio quality sound thanks to its Hi-MD
next-generation formatting technology. Harnessing over 14 years of
research
and development, Hi-MD evolved Sony's popular MiniDisc into a
multi-purpose
medium for storing audio, text and image data. Hi-MD uses the uncompressed
LinearPCM format so music can be recorded and played back with the same
sound quality as the original source.
The MZ-RH1 will be available from May 2006 across Europe.
Key product features include:
a.. The device is also now offered with Mac compatibility, bringing
greater choice in digital audio devices to Mac users. The Mac application
can be downloaded from the MZ-RH1 page on the Sony websites and support
website:
http://www.sonydigital-link.com, from summer 2006
b.. Users can now revive their old mini disc libraries as digital music
by
uploading music to the PC
c.. Ultra slim and compact body - measures just 14.7mm
d.. Supplied with high power headphones offering treble and bass sound,
and a remote control for easy listening and playback
e.. Rechargeable battery offers a battery life of 19 hours
f.. Removable media format offers unlimited storage capacity - one 1GB
mini-disc can hold up to 45 hours of music
g.. Dynamic normalizer automatically uniformises the sound volume of each
recorded track to a listenable level
h.. High capacity coupling condenser allows an authentic reproduction of
bass
i.. PC data storage (Windows/Mac)
j.. HD digital amplifier
k.. Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB2.0 specification) More at:
http://www.sony-europe.com/view/View.action?section=en_EU_Press&pressrelease
=1142610580314&site=odw_en_EU&page=PressReleaseDetail
(Also a PDF press release at this page.)
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