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Posted by Psionic on Apr-21-2005 19:55:

Mini disc players

I'm thinking of getting one so I can record my mixes, as I'll be needing some very soon to record a mix for a project of mine. What are some good mini disc player models that have a recording feature on them? Also, how exactly does the mini disc player connect to my DJ setup to record?

Posted by Konijn on Apr-21-2005 20:02:

http://www.t-station.net/forum/

a terrific resource for your MD questions

Posted by fitom tiel on Apr-21-2005 20:37:

wouldn't recommend it for recording dj sets. it's a completely different method of encoding. it loses a lot of quality, and then you have to transfer it again to mp3/wav on your computer. i'd recommend a DAT recorder, though they're a bit expensive.

Posted by Psionic on Apr-21-2005 20:40:

Well there's no way I'm paying for a DAT recorder, and if you don't recommend mini disc what should I use then? This is pretty urgent.

Posted by fitom tiel on Apr-21-2005 20:43:

quote:
Originally posted by TruffleShuffle
Well there's no way I'm paying for a DAT recorder, and if you don't recommend mini disc what should I use then? This is pretty urgent.

i guess get an external sound card and a laptop.

Posted by Konijn on Apr-21-2005 20:44:

why don't you just record directly to your pc using soundforge (or even total recorder)?

Posted by fitom tiel on Apr-21-2005 20:44:

or that.

Posted by Psionic on Apr-21-2005 20:49:

That's not an option. My PC is in a completely different part of the house from my DJ setup.

Posted by fitom tiel on Apr-21-2005 21:26:

quote:
Originally posted by TruffleShuffle
That's not an option. My PC is in a completely different part of the house from my DJ setup.

get an extremely long male Y-cable, or
move it.

Posted by The_G0dfather on Apr-21-2005 21:48:

I bought the SONY MZ R70 like four years ago. It was pretty expensive at the time (�300) but it's been worth the money. It still works as good as the first day i got it. You can record with it and i dont really have the impression that i lose any quality with it, could be though but what the heck, you'll never notice.

Heres a pic of it

I'm sure its alot cheaper by now and there are probably hundreds of other models out there that also would satisfy your need but well ... this certainly is a good one!

Oh and the recording is childplay
One part of the Y cable into your mixing table line out and the single side of ur cable goes to ur MD line in; then ... just press the red button

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Apr-21-2005 23:48:

I had a Sony MD, and I hated it. It just randomly stopped being able to record one day, pissed me off.

Posted by Psionic on Apr-22-2005 01:32:

Someone told me Sony has some crap with copyright issues where you can only upload a file from the minidisc once to your PC. Is this true? Anyone who uses a minidisc who can clarify this for me?

Posted by Allied Nations on Apr-22-2005 01:39:

quote:
Originally posted by TruffleShuffle
Someone told me Sony has some crap with copyright issues where you can only upload a file from the minidisc once to your PC. Is this true? Anyone who uses a minidisc who can clarify this for me?

hey truffle, sorry about not sending you a PM, im on my way out the door, but when i get to school, ill outline my MD experiences..

sorry!

Posted by Psionic on Apr-22-2005 01:40:

Actually I just thought of something. Is there an accessory like this for iPod where I can connect the iPod to my mixer somehow and record my mix?

Posted by biznology on Apr-22-2005 01:42:

where's the minidisc whore?|

Posted by Psionic on Apr-22-2005 01:49:

Hmm, I just found this iPod accessory called iTalk by Griffin. Anyone have any experience with it? What's the sound quality like, and can recordings you make be transferred to your PC to burn on CDs?

Posted by Psionic on Apr-22-2005 02:16:

Ok, suppose I do get a very very long cord to connect my mixer to a PC in my house (both my setup and a PC are in my basement, about 20 feet apart). What programs and/or steps would I need to take to record my mix then?