Just a word about the Minidisc

The minidisc format is by far my favorite digital media to use ever, and I currently use a minidisc recorder/player for all my listening and recording needs. I also use it for backing up my digital files and programs. So this vid is just me talking a little about the format, what I think about it, and why I don't bother with more popular digital music devices. Don't worry iPod fans, this isn't yet another minidisc user bashing you guys just because the iPod won out.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• minidisc
• audio
• technology
• music

[antunkatona]

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!

[Swordsage]

@antunkatona Thanks for the correction, I appreciate it. :)

[yawroc]

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.

[Swordsage]

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.

[myhungryhippo]

reading it off the comp.lol cats

[Swordsage]

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.

[ImDino]

I miss minidisc =/

[opticart]

Thank's for the video! You have a good relaxed way of putting your thoughts accross, I've found it really helpful.

[SuperGilberto1977]

a blackman who loves minidisk

[TheMichaelseymour]

@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!

[seangrainger]

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