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I'm currently using a Sony MZ-N1 with a MS-stereo electret condenser mic, Sony ECM-MS907. It provides 12 hours recording with internal Ni-MH battery, or 30 hours with additional AA battery attached. I just got this set-up about 6 months ago and I've been very pleased with the results and have found it to be pretty forgiving of the range of input levels I use the record. The Sony MZ-N1 comes with a USB cradle that hooks up to your PC to high-speed ~upload~ files to MD using the NetMD software (PC ONLY!). Unfortunately, this software does not support song download from MD, which is a *HUGE* bummer. So you either have to download from the MD digitally or using analog audio and some other software. . I can't tell you how many people buy these units expecting to drag 'n drop material they recorded on the MD to their PC using NetMD ... it just isn't going to happen. I use analog audio into a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum with Sound Forge 6.0 The NetMD software is at least nice to help manage files on a MD using your PC ... reorganizing songs, naming them, remote control from PC, etc ... but there are many limitations.I would definitely check into the NetMD software some more and reach your own conclusion whether it add value for you ... you either like it or hate it. Here's more details on this unit and NetMD software: http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/mzn1/ Ohhh, the only other thing I hate is that almost all vendors don't provide some sort of protective case with these players, so plan on spening a little more money on a case. I ended up getting a small Case Logic deal the fit my MD, mic, spare battery, and a few extra MDs. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Sottilaro" <sine@zerocrossing.net> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 6:53 PM Subject: MiniDisc for field recording > Hey kids, > > After seeing Matt D's amazing found object set, my wife started talking > about using field recordings in her music. I figure a MD > player/recorder would be the way to go, but which one? What's the best > model currently made? Do they all have mic inputs? CNET didn't seem > to mention this feature on any of them. A recommendation for a decent > stereo mic would be useful too. > > thanks, > > Mark Sottilaro >