[access-uk] Re: Well, What do you know! Sony MZ HR1 MD recorder

From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 18:54:38 +0100
Hi Carol,

The R-1 is a bit of a battery hog, so the R-9 may well have the same trait.
But I solved this by getting high energy MahaEnergy batteries, and we can
get six hours' recording from one charge now on the R-1.

The R-1 is OK to access, but there is no real confirmation that you are
recording, as you could be in pause mode and still monitoring.  But this is
also somewhat true of minidisc, except with minidisc, you can hear motors.
The R-1 has no moving parts, so nothing to hear.  But it is all do-able.
What I do love about the R-1, is the thumb wheel manual recording level
adjuster.  It is easy to set if you are blind.

I also love the built-in mics, I have never ever heard built-in mics so good
in my life.  And because there are no moving parts, there is no motor noise,
usually associated with built-in mic recording.

Finally, you can hear an excellent review of the Edirol, done by Rob
Meredith of APH, at http://www.blindcooltech.com.  Go have a serious listen,
as Rob spends quite a bit of time on it, and even records the review on the
R-1 itself.  You should be able to go to the home page at Blindcooltech, and
just search for the word Edirol on that page, then download it.

All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Carol Pearson
Sent: 13 May 2006 18:03
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Well, What do you know! Sony MZ HR1 MD recorder

I'm looking at this quite seriously and wondering what differences, apart
from the storage facility, there are on the two machines.  I understand the
R-9 is smaller and only takes two batteries.  Anyone gathered more than this
and perhaps someone who has already worked with or seen the R-1 which I
haven't?


--
Carol
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 1:03 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Well, What do you know! Sony MZ HR1 MD recorder


> Hi Ray,
>
> Personally, I wouldn't bother now, I'd sooner use something like the 
> Edirol
> R-1 or the new R-9, which are flash-based recorders.  In the case of the
> R-1, it records to ComptacFlash card, and in the case of the R-9, which I
> believe will be out soon, if not already, that will record to SD cards,
> which are even smaller.  I have a 4GB CompactFlash card in my Edirol R-1,
> and even its built-in mics are superb.  It can record up to 24 bit wave, 
> if
> you really want insane quality, but it will also record in various bit 
> rate
> MP3'.  It's default of 192KB is more than adequate for most casual
> recordings.
>
> I think it's time MD died for good, especially as you don't even have to 
> buy
> much blank media, if you record to compactflash, just transfer the MP3s to
> your computer and re-use.  I can't speak highly enough of the Edirol R-1,
> and before anyone asks, I don't sell it, I just love the thing.
>
> All the best
> --
> Computer Room Services:  the long cane for blind computer users.
> Telephone Low-call:  08452 606 277
> International:  +44(0)1438 742286,
> Fax:  +44(0)1438 759589
> mobile:  +44(0)7956 334938,
> Email:  mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Web site:  http://www.comproom.co.uk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf 
> Of
> Ray's Home
> Sent: 12 May 2006 20:29
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Well, What do you know! Sony MZ HR1 MD recorder
>
> Well, I cannot believe it either.  I thought MD was dead!  Maybe it is, 
> and
> the MZ HR1 won't see the consumer light of day.  It wouldn't be the first
> time Sony's made announcements and nothing happens.  Price is around $300.
>
> As not too much is going on here just now, I'll post an article.
> Ray
>
> Personal emails:  Email me at
> mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx
>
>
> "Hi-MD is light years ahead of alternative formatting technologies such as
> HDD and Flash, making the MZ-RH1 the clear choice for professionals and
> music fans alike" - Yoshiaki Kadokura (Vice President, Personal Audio
> Europe, Sony)
>
> Berlin, 23rd March 2006 - Taking playback sound quality to another level,
> Sony today announced the latest addition to its family of Hi-MDT WalkmanR
> digital music players. The sleek and slimline MZ-RH1 builds on the success
> of its predecessor. Listeners can now enjoy unsurpassable CD-quality sound
> whether they are playing back music recorded at a live music concert or
> selecting from their personal music library.
>
> The MZ-RH1 is a digital audio player that can play files downloaded in
> LinearPCM, ATRAC (ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus) or MP3 format, or which have
> been recorded onto the device from a live music session. Sony has improved
> the recording experience with several enhancements. Users can adjust the
> mode to reflect what they are recording, which could be a live event, 
> their
> own 'jam'
> session, or even a business meeting - creating crystal clear playback 
> sound.
>
> The MZ-RH1 also features different listening modes to complement musical
> genres and create the right acoustic atmosphere, including "Club", "Jazz"
> and "Pop".
>
> The competitive price belies the MZ-RH1's professional capabilities. The
> iconic Sony design with the spectrum analyser display encases a pocket 
> size
> recording studio. Usability for professionals has also improved, moving 
> the
> buttons to enable easy operation, and building in a backlight function so
> that the product can be used in a dark recording studio. Sony has the
> advantage on the market for studio quality sound thanks to its Hi-MD
> next-generation formatting technology. Harnessing over 14 years of 
> research
> and development, Hi-MD evolved Sony's popular MiniDisc into a 
> multi-purpose
> medium for storing audio, text and image data. Hi-MD uses the uncompressed
> LinearPCM format so music can be recorded and played back with the same
> sound quality as the original source.
> The MZ-RH1 will be available from May 2006 across Europe.
>
> Key product features include:
>
>  a.. The device is also now offered with Mac compatibility, bringing
> greater choice in digital audio devices to Mac users. The Mac application
> can be downloaded from the MZ-RH1 page on the Sony websites and support
> website:
> http://www.sonydigital-link.com, from summer 2006
>  b.. Users can now revive their old mini disc libraries as digital music 
> by
> uploading music to the PC
>  c.. Ultra slim and compact body - measures just 14.7mm
>  d.. Supplied with high power headphones offering treble and bass sound,
> and a remote control for easy listening and playback
>  e.. Rechargeable battery offers a battery life of 19 hours
>  f.. Removable media format offers unlimited storage capacity - one 1GB
> mini-disc can hold up to 45 hours of music
>  g.. Dynamic normalizer automatically uniformises the sound volume of each
> recorded track to a listenable level
>  h.. High capacity coupling condenser allows an authentic reproduction of
> bass
>  i.. PC data storage (Windows/Mac)
>  j.. HD digital amplifier
>  k.. Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB2.0 specification) More at:
>
>
http://www.sony-europe.com/view/View.action?section=en_EU_Press&pressrelease
> =1142610580314&site=odw_en_EU&page=PressReleaseDetail
>
> (Also a PDF press release at this page.)
>
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