Minidisc for recording

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Here's a newbie question...
I'm looking for a minidisc player to record live demos. A number of the less expensive Sony models have just a "line in" that can also be used with a mic (according to the manuals online). But then there are more expensive models with a dedicated "mic in" as well. Can someone explain to me the difference between these features? If I use a powered mic, can I get a model with just a "line in" and still make decent recordings?
If not, what models should I be considering?
Thanks for any advice.
Drew
 
I don't know about line in vs. mic in.

But if you are considering putting your demos on your computer, the MiniDisc is probably the wrong choice, cause recordings have to be "played in" to through your computer's sound card instead of moved as files onto your computer.

Look at iRiver or a Direct Recorder instead. (I was looking at a Boss 864 for a while, but am still holding off.)
 
Actually, the new Hi-MDs ($200-$400 US) can use USB to drag and drop like a jump drive, so it is not the wrong choice. As far as the mic vs. line, a line level input is attenuated at a flat -10db and a mic level usually has an adjustment called gain or trim that allows you ta adjust the attenuation, usually between +4db and -10db. So the only difference, really, is the level of the incoming signal. If you are going to use an audio program like Sonar or Pro Tools to edit the demo, then the mic input isn't really necessary. These programs have level boost or normalize feature that allow you to adjust the volume (db) of the wave before, during, or after editing. Have fun :cool:
 
bdwwashburn--that's great news, since it reverses a long-standing policy of Sony not to allow file transfer uploads from MD to computer.

I went back and found this review of the $329 MZ-NH1. The reviewer covers mics and phantom power in Part 7.

Part 8 of the review describes the transfer process. You move the files over on USB 1.1. Then you convert the file into a WAV.


http://www.epinions.com/content_167300599428
 
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