Compact Disc was in fact developed by Sony and Philips, not Panasonic (Matsushita). First CD players were Sony and Philips and Sony also introduced the first portable CD player D-5 in 1985. A great video though, thanks!
Yes another point also was the fact that any file transfered to the older mini discs like Net MD players you could not transfer the files back to the PC. The only way possible was through the input jack on the PC and play back in real time. What a total waste of money and time.
I agree: it was definitely a stupid move to limit file transfers with the Net MD models. It make sense with the older models simply because at the time they came out, no one had thought of pc's being able to hold music yet.
As far as being a waste of money and time... eh... it depended on your outlook and patience. I don't regret using it at the time, and when Hi-MD later came out I pretty much got most of what I wanted. But it was too little, too late for the market by then.
Hi man. I am just starting to record on minidisc. I want to make a backup copy of my C90 cassettes. Can I extend the usual 80-minute discs to record 90 minutes? Cheers Sean
right... so you promised to follow this up - still waiting.... (btw good rant and not just because I am all on your side - but the relaxed mode certainly helped; one question though - is the baby alright??)
Actually, it's me looking at the video footage being recorded on my computer to make sure it was recording ok. But great job thinking that the location of my eyes is more important than paying attention to what's being said.
Yeah, I'm hoping that minidisc makes a comeback also, though with Sony dropping it's support the way they did, the future isn't bright. Still, people to this day still use cassettes, and there are walkman for them, so you never know.
As far as working with computers... basically anything you record with a minidisc recorder is accessed through Sony's program Sonicstage. It will convert your track into a .wav for later manipulation with another program like Audacity, or Acid Pro.
I use both mini disc and ipod but for different things. The ipod is good when i am cycling because it is so light and i don't have to stop to change discs. I use the MD for mixdown from multitrack and for swapping musical ideas with other musicians. The sound quality is definitely far superior to mp3.
@jazzzdude Hey mate...could you please tell me how i transfer my mini disc multitrack masters to a pc ? I have apx 30 full discs of my own music ...and am so frustrated at not being able to transfer over to pc! ...ARGH!!! , please help!
@jazzzdude Hey mate...could you please tell me how i transfer my mini disc multitrack masters to a pc ? I have apx 30 full discs of my own music ...and am so frustrated at not being able to transfer over to pc! ...ARGH!!! , please help!
@jazzzdude Hey mate...could you please tell me how i transfer my mini disc multitrack masters to a pc ? I have apx 30 full discs of my own music ...and am so frustrated at not being able to transfer over to pc! ...ARGH!!! , please help!
@jazzzdude Hey mate...could you please tell me how i transfer my mini disc multitrack masters to a pc ? I have apx 30 full discs of my own music ...and am so frustrated at not being able to transfer over to pc! ...ARGH!!! , please help!
Great video. I invested in a Sony Minidisc deck & portable unit back in '97, and still use it from time to time. I still like the recordable feature that MD's possess, but I need to see if there's any way to use my old MDs for MP3 files (etc.).
i Just ordered my first minidisc player yesterday! the Sony MZ-RH1. It looks really sexy and should be good for audio recording. i will probably use it for listening to mp3s, i agree with you i like the idea of little discs that are durable.
Congratz on getting the RH1! Ever since I heard about that model I wanted to get my hands on it, and hopefully when I have money again, I'll be able to do so. I'm still happy with my 2 NH1's, but just in case they go kaput, it would be nice to have a ready replacement. Plus, I just like the way it looks, and the extra features they threw in.
Actually, the one I showed is an MZ-NH1, one of the early flagship Hi-MD models that came out. It's a nice, sleek metal player that has a lot of features, and can take a decent amount of abuse, though I don't advice banging it up too much. Too much will break it, as would any other well made device, and besides, why would you want to dent up the metal exterior? :P
Hello Swordsage!! I have some Minidiscrecorders. I put they in my Videopage. I record the music from the satelitradio and with microphon. I am a fan from this recorders. Best regards for you! Have a look
They're ok devices. I had a couple but I decided to get an MP3 player (first a couple SanDisks and now the Samsung T-10). I'm not sure I heard you correctly, but did you say they have better audio quality?
My stuff was rather outdated which is why I moved on to MP3s for more space. Sooner or later I believe digital media players will have hundreds of gigs and a lossless filetype will replace the MP3.
well, they have the potential to have better audio quality, but it depends on what compression you are setting the music files to. I can record music at sound quality equal to (or sometimes better than) a cd, or I can have my recordings at radio transmission quality. Obviously, the higher the quality, the more space it's going to take up.
Digital players are the way of the future. I'd just rather stick with minidisc simply because of its durability and versatility. *shrugs*
Compact Disc was in fact developed by Sony and Philips, not Panasonic (Matsushita). First CD players were Sony and Philips and Sony also introduced the first portable CD player D-5 in 1985. A great video though, thanks!
antunkatona 7 months ago
@antunkatona Thanks for the correction, I appreciate it. :)
Swordsage 7 months ago
a blackman who loves minidisk
SuperGilberto1977 1 year ago
Yes another point also was the fact that any file transfered to the older mini discs like Net MD players you could not transfer the files back to the PC. The only way possible was through the input jack on the PC and play back in real time. What a total waste of money and time.
yawroc 1 year ago
I agree: it was definitely a stupid move to limit file transfers with the Net MD models. It make sense with the older models simply because at the time they came out, no one had thought of pc's being able to hold music yet.
As far as being a waste of money and time... eh... it depended on your outlook and patience. I don't regret using it at the time, and when Hi-MD later came out I pretty much got most of what I wanted. But it was too little, too late for the market by then.
Swordsage 1 year ago
Hi man. I am just starting to record on minidisc. I want to make a backup copy of my C90 cassettes. Can I extend the usual 80-minute discs to record 90 minutes? Cheers Sean
seangrainger 2 years ago
I miss minidisc =/
ImDino 2 years ago 9
There's loads of minidisc player/recorder bargains knocking about on ebay
1919k 2 years ago
right... so you promised to follow this up - still waiting.... (btw good rant and not just because I am all on your side - but the relaxed mode certainly helped; one question though - is the baby alright??)
honeybozo 2 years ago
fuck that shit it's all about DAT tapes
ITR0LLU26 2 years ago
I have always hated Cds.
taritrott 2 years ago
CDs where the best thing (soundquality wise) until Hi-MD in 2004 and PCM recordings. 1411 kbps. so really, now, there is nothing better than MD!
jdcontrol 2 years ago
Good vid! Had a minidisc player many years ago. Loved it.
Missklieoh 3 years ago
Thank's for the video! You have a good relaxed way of putting your thoughts accross, I've found it really helpful.
opticart 3 years ago 6
reading it off the comp.lol cats
myhungryhippo 3 years ago
Actually, it's me looking at the video footage being recorded on my computer to make sure it was recording ok. But great job thinking that the location of my eyes is more important than paying attention to what's being said.
Swordsage 3 years ago
Minidiscs rock! nothing is better than them...I can tell because Ive had discmans, walkmans, minidiscs and mp3 players.
The sound quality is absolutely superb and it lasts for ages.
My mom gave me one 4 years ago and I am still using it!
cheers!
jdcontrol 3 years ago 3
Nice video, Been loving my minidisc player for years and just upgraded to an RH1. Very, Very stylish with some cool new features.
Fallen608 3 years ago
Yeah the RH1 looks like a sweet machine. I'm really hoping that one day I'll be able to afford one while there is still a chance to get one.
Swordsage 3 years ago
Yeah, I'm hoping that minidisc makes a comeback also, though with Sony dropping it's support the way they did, the future isn't bright. Still, people to this day still use cassettes, and there are walkman for them, so you never know.
As far as working with computers... basically anything you record with a minidisc recorder is accessed through Sony's program Sonicstage. It will convert your track into a .wav for later manipulation with another program like Audacity, or Acid Pro.
Swordsage 3 years ago
Good vid. I use mini discs a lot.
Sean,Wales.
djseanjay 3 years ago
I use both mini disc and ipod but for different things. The ipod is good when i am cycling because it is so light and i don't have to stop to change discs. I use the MD for mixdown from multitrack and for swapping musical ideas with other musicians. The sound quality is definitely far superior to mp3.
jazzzdude 3 years ago 3
@jazzzdude Hey mate...could you please tell me how i transfer my mini disc multitrack masters to a pc ? I have apx 30 full discs of my own music ...and am so frustrated at not being able to transfer over to pc! ...ARGH!!! , please help!
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TheMichaelseymour 1 year ago
Great video. I invested in a Sony Minidisc deck & portable unit back in '97, and still use it from time to time. I still like the recordable feature that MD's possess, but I need to see if there's any way to use my old MDs for MP3 files (etc.).
Thanks for the 411
seand67 3 years ago
i Just ordered my first minidisc player yesterday! the Sony MZ-RH1. It looks really sexy and should be good for audio recording. i will probably use it for listening to mp3s, i agree with you i like the idea of little discs that are durable.
hipocracy 3 years ago
Congratz on getting the RH1! Ever since I heard about that model I wanted to get my hands on it, and hopefully when I have money again, I'll be able to do so. I'm still happy with my 2 NH1's, but just in case they go kaput, it would be nice to have a ready replacement. Plus, I just like the way it looks, and the extra features they threw in.
Swordsage 3 years ago
definitly interested in learning more about md's!
bunquang 3 years ago
so with mini disc can u just drag n drop stuff on it using USB ???
bullittube 3 years ago
Well put.
Keep flying the flag. For anyone in the know, Minidisc is by far the best and most versatile format.
Jimma.
PanikJimma 3 years ago
Which are the new models? it is still manufactured? 2008
andrescobar3 3 years ago
Sorry!! I don´t know, you must ask Sony. I hope coming soon new models in the shops. Best regards for you
marravilla 3 years ago
Interesting... I have some Minidisc player/recorder, but just in metallic blue. That is if you held up a [NET MD MZ-N707 TYPE-R]
Katalyzt
Katalyzt 3 years ago 2
Actually, the one I showed is an MZ-NH1, one of the early flagship Hi-MD models that came out. It's a nice, sleek metal player that has a lot of features, and can take a decent amount of abuse, though I don't advice banging it up too much. Too much will break it, as would any other well made device, and besides, why would you want to dent up the metal exterior? :P
Swordsage 3 years ago
Indeed
Katalyzt 3 years ago
I am glad becouse you have some Minidiscrecorders. Best regards for you
marravilla 3 years ago
Hello Swordsage!! I have some Minidiscrecorders. I put they in my Videopage. I record the music from the satelitradio and with microphon. I am a fan from this recorders. Best regards for you! Have a look
marravilla 3 years ago
I took a look, and checked out some of your vids. Nice stuff. It's cool to meet other Minidisc fans. :)
Swordsage 3 years ago
Thanks for watching my movies. There are only very few MD-recorderfans. Good luck for you
marravilla 3 years ago
They're ok devices. I had a couple but I decided to get an MP3 player (first a couple SanDisks and now the Samsung T-10). I'm not sure I heard you correctly, but did you say they have better audio quality?
My stuff was rather outdated which is why I moved on to MP3s for more space. Sooner or later I believe digital media players will have hundreds of gigs and a lossless filetype will replace the MP3.
UnhealthySalad 3 years ago
well, they have the potential to have better audio quality, but it depends on what compression you are setting the music files to. I can record music at sound quality equal to (or sometimes better than) a cd, or I can have my recordings at radio transmission quality. Obviously, the higher the quality, the more space it's going to take up.
Digital players are the way of the future. I'd just rather stick with minidisc simply because of its durability and versatility. *shrugs*
Swordsage 3 years ago
*snorts and shakes head* you and your mini discs ... I still like my MP3... no having to buy new discs.. :p
ChaoticSkye 3 years ago