Mouse Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 http://www.sony.co.uk/himd/interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Doubt Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Found Power Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 1 Gb discs? Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Just by a harddrive player and have a 60Gb Disk...I always thought a multi-track Mini Disk player with 2, 3 or even 4 tracks would be ace for recording your own stuff. I dunno if you can do that with a disk? Maybe use the left and right channles for a track each? Have Sony already thought of this? If not they damn well should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 The year was 1998......and I wanted one so badly and still do to this day....but they had to go and change the colour.... http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/WNAMM98/Yamaha/MD8.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 In the school music catalogues you can buy multi-track mini discs, must be specialised or something.The new MD sounds good, certainly if it can store more & this time you can record 100% CD quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Do yamaha still make that? And what about the MD's to use with it? Mouse are those multi-traack MD's for use with the yamaha or what else can you use them with...I am pretty sure that's where I saw them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 i think its discontinued but you'll always find it on ebay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain44s Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 you use md data disks with those things.they cost about 8 quid a go, and i think will record about 15mins if you are using all 8 channels. you can use a normal mini disk if you just want to record stereo stuff.we had to use them in 1st yr at uni before they would let us use a "real" studio.to be honest i wouldnt bother with them...for the same money you can get a decent hard disk multitracker and then you dont have to worry about the disks. or better still just use a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Still a nice idea. I like Mini Discs for recording & portable audio personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Ahhh I'll just stick to the 128 tracks on my PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 well about the md player; CARE i got an ipod for my birthday on friday.aw yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ibid Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I've neve rliked minidisk compression matrix. You lose too much of the high end and a fair bit of the real low bass. No good for really top quality recording. Stick to hard disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 hard disk is the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Sony's biggest mistake was Betamax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Sky:I fear that HiMD will suffer the same fate as the original MiniDisc, and many other failed format between it; the CD is just far too widespread and convenient. To my mind, Sony really shot the MiniDisc off too earlyif they'd waited a couple of years it might well have taken off. It was just too soon after the CD to become a "proper" replacement. Then along came the CDR, and that really killed the MiniDisc.The MD has several major advantages over the CDsize and durability being the major ones. But these are somewhat trumped by the CDs advantageslower unit cost, higher quality of audio and its massive installed user base.I think that, rather unfortunately, the HiMD will become a MiniDisc-style curio: confined to those with an interest in such things, but never going to be used in studio circumstancesas several people have pointed out, in this avenue it's been rendered obsolete before it was even invented by the hard-disk recorder.Full marks to Sony for coming out with an interest product, though. That pretty much sums up my thoughts. Sony seem to make higher quality products and they go down the pan. I wonder if MicroMV has taken off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ibid Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 MD though has carved a niche for itself in radio but I feel cheaper hard drives will take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 What attracts me to that minidisc 8 track isn't that it uses minidiscs, its that its laid out like a multitrack should, 8 inputs for the 8 channels (although only 2 are XLR) with are mic/line switchable, 4 band EQ on EACH channel, seperate gain, fader and aux outs on each channel, with seperate aux return channels.....its just a proper fucking multitrack, ie all 8tracks can be recorded at once. If there are any HDD multitracks that do that I would love to see it...as most products i see have only 2 inputs, 3 faders, 1 knob for EQ all shelves on all channels which you have to fart about with....fine if you're recording a vocal along to a sequencer or something, but shite if you want to record a full drum kit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Keilan 303:What attracts me to that minidisc 8 track isn't that it uses minidiscs, its that its laid out like a multitrack should, 8 inputs for the 8 channels (although only 2 are XLR) with are mic/line switchable, 4 band EQ on EACH channel, seperate gain, fader and aux outs on each channel, with seperate aux return channels.....its just a proper fucking multitrack, ie all 8tracks can be recorded at once. If there are any HDD multitracks that do that I would love to see it...as most products i see have only 2 inputs, 3 faders, 1 knob for EQ all shelves on all channels which you have to fart about with....fine if you're recording a vocal along to a sequencer or something, but shite if you want to record a full drum kit.... have you tried the fostex vf-160simultaneous 8 track recording to hard drive and tres portable (does 16 track simultaneous with an ADAT adaptor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Karloff Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I love MiniDisc.Small, portable, durable, track/folder naming from the Internet, etc.I record mine on LP2 format, getting 2 CDs worth on 1 disc, which is great for in the car. And you know what? It sounds every bit as good as the CD it came from. Unless you have an oscilloscope, top notch hi-fi or abnormal hearing range and ability, I defy you to have me blindfold you and then tell me which version was CD and which was MD.MP3 on the other hand.... I HATE HOW THEY SOUND. And I especially hate all the DJs who downloaded them from the Net, burned them to CD and DJ with them. The hi-end sounds like it's being played through a crisp packet. Actually, it sounds just like parts of the Misfits "Evilive" recording, but it was made in the early 80s!I possess 10 MDs, which I re-record new stuff onto every week or two from my computer. An 80GB MP3 player or whatever might be able to hold shitloads, but what's the point? When you get fed up, just re-record some new stuff on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Found Power Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I have a Sony NetMD player, but I've yet to actually put MP3s on any discs, I just use it for making copies of CDs.It's so simple, quick and effective to use, and I'd far rather just have discs I can change in and out than a player with a million and one songs on it, and a menu system more complex than the Space Shuttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ibid Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Rob Karloff:I love MiniDisc.Small, portable, durable, track/folder naming from the Internet, etc.I record mine on LP2 format, getting 2 CDs worth on 1 disc, which is great for in the car. And you know what? It sounds every bit as good as the CD it came from. Unless you have an oscilloscope, top notch hi-fi or abnormal hearing range and ability, I defy you to have me blindfold you and then tell me which version was CD and which was MD.MP3 on the other hand.... I HATE HOW THEY SOUND. And I especially hate all the DJs who downloaded them from the Net, burned them to CD and DJ with them. The hi-end sounds like it's being played through a crisp packet. Actually, it sounds just like parts of the Misfits "Evilive" recording, but it was made in the early 80s!I possess 10 MDs, which I re-record new stuff onto every week or two from my computer. An 80GB MP3 player or whatever might be able to hold shitloads, but what's the point? When you get fed up, just re-record some new stuff on. MDs are great for the car and for radio quality stuff, but not for serious music. I can tell in 3 seconds whether a track is MD or CD, but then that's my job-your average joe won't.MP3 is terrible for anyone more serious than teenage skateboarders. I've heard MP3s where the hi hats have disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Leckie Gilman:hard disk is the way. Seconded. Love my Zen jukebox. Obviously not as "stylish" as the IPod but does the same job and more. Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I prefer Mini Disc over MP3 players, mainly for the reasons Rob named. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Tav:Seconded. Love my Zen jukebox. Obviously not as "stylish" as the IPod but does the same job and more. Fantastic. well on my ipod you can play alleyway on it. bet your thing doesn't have alleyway on it.ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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