MAXELL GMD-74/2 Gold Recordable Mini Discs

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Sony MZ-NE410 High Speed Net MD Walkman Recorder

Record Your MP3s or CDs at up to 32x Speed : Net MD products provide high speed transfer of your music from your PC directly to your Net MD recorder. The title/track information you create in the jukebox automatically will be transferred to the Net MD Recorder

Utilizes Affordable MD Media for Over 5 Hours of Music Storage on One 80 Minute Disc (LP4 mode) : Choose your recording level preference (LP2 or LP4). Store over 5 hours of music on one 80 minute disc using LP4 mode. MiniDiscs are re-recordable scratch-resistant low-cost high-capacity media

Plays Back in ATRAC3 Audio Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3 WMA WAV)

Up to 56 Hours Continuous Playback Using 1 "AA" Battery (LP4 Mode) : is made possible by advanced technology that extends battery life beyond previous limits

Internal Battery Compartment Holds 1 "AA" Type Battery : so there is no need for a separate battery case

MDLP Long Time Stereo Playback (up to 320 minutes/more than 5 h

• Stores more than five hours of music on an 80-minute minidisc; speedy USB connection minimizes recording time


• Compatible with MP3 WMA and WAV music files as well as with the pressplay.com online music subscription service


• Bundled software helps you organize your music by artist song style or tempo


• ID3 tag cleaning ensures accurate artist and title information for your digital music files


• Up to 56 hours of playback from a single AA battery

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Sony MZM200 Professional Portable Hi MD Recorder

This Hi-MD portable audio recorder is ideal for journalists and musicians who need to make high-quality stereo audio recordings using cost-effective removable media. The MZ-M200 recorder comes supplied with an ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone and MDR-EO931Earbud Headphone. The recorder uses affordable Hi-MD media with 1 GB storage capacity. Three Hi-MD recording modes are supported including: Linear (PCM) 44.1kHz/16-bit ATRAC3plus 256kbps (Hi-SP) mode and ATRAC3plus 64bps (Hi-LP) mode. In addition three conventional MD recording modes are supported including: ATRAC 292kbps (SP) ATRAC3 132kbps (LP2) and ATRAC3 66kbps (LP4). The recorder supports USB 2.0 uploading + downloading with PC (using supplied Sonic Stage software) and USB uploading with MAC (using supplied Hi-MD Music Transfer software) allowing transferring audio recordings to a computer and storing them on the computer in .Wav file format. This Hi-MD device can also be used as a USB mass storage device allowing storing data files on the Hi-MD disc along with audio

• Compatible with both Hi-MD media and standard MiniDisc media


• Hi-MD selectable recording times provides 94 minutes of uncompressed PCM linear audio or up to 34 hours of ATRAC3plus compressed audio


• Hi-MD self record uploading allows transferring self-recordings onto a computer and storing them as a .wav file


• Conventional MD recording modes (SP LP2 and LP4) allow making conventional MD recordings when playback compatibility with MD deck


• Conventional MD self-recordings can be uploaded via USB 2.0 to WIN PC using supplied Sonic Stage software (Excludes EMD content)

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Olympus WS-331M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player

Great Digital Voice Recorder for the Price

Let me start by saying that I was originally overwhelmed by the number of digital voice recorders and the different features. As I began to study the market I soon realized that selecting the right recorder would not be easy. I eventually developed a list of the top features that I wanted in a recorder.



The most important feature was that the recorder must be compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Fortunately many of the Olympus recorders are not only compatible but excel in that area. The WS-331 has not yet been certified by Nuance (the maker of Dragon) but the lower models have been. Recognizing that the 331 is both a new model and a much improved version I knew that success of the lower models would be a good indicator. As an example the WS-320 as well as the 300 offer excellent service for voice recognition.



Building on compatibility I also knew that I would need a recorder that was easy to use. While other recorders provide feature rich controls the attraction to the Olympus was part simplicity and convenience. The main function buttons are located on the right side of the recorder. This is the traditional location for the record stop and play buttons. For some something as simple as location of main buttons would seem trivial; however for me it was a question of function over form.



The Olympus also provides a clear though small LED screen. Of course given the overall size of this recorder a larger screen would be both out of proportion and make the recorder harder to use. I have found so far that I actually do not look at the screen that often so screen size is less material than I originally thought. Even with a relatively small screen the information given to the user is clear and concise.



The size of this recorder is simply amazing. Even with a battery the recorder weighs just a few ounces. While the recorder can be easily carried in a shirt pocket I have found that it is especially convenient when carried in one of the smallest cell phone belt pouches. The Olympus is about half the size of a Blackberry or small PDA. It is thinner than most small cell phones and will fit easily on a belt or in a purse.



One of the top attractions to this recorder is the size of the memory. At 2GB there is plenty of room to store just about anything I can dictate. As an author of several books and dozens of articles I find that using the recorder is a valuable tool which has increased my productivity. I am no longer anchored to a computer keyboard when I write; now I can write anywhere I can take my recorder.



In fact this review was recorded using the Olympus and then transcribed by Dragon. I actually found the error rate to be lower using the recorded file than when I use Dragon live. This has less to do with the voice recognition software than it does with the quality of the recording. I find that by recording I actually write better and that my speech is clearer which means that my error rate drops.



Another significant feature of this recorder is the direct USB connection. The recorder comes with a short USB cable which can be easily used when access to the USB port is restricted. Fortunately my computer has several USB ports on the front so I can connect the Olympus directly to the computer.



About the only negative to this is that the recorder now sticks out on front of the computer and if the computer were positioned in a high traffic area it might create a hazard from being run into (hazard for the recorder that is).



The recorder appears to be made mostly of plastic. Some might find this to be a negative but for me it helps explain the lack of weight. The light weight of the recorder is certainly an advantage and I don't believe the plastic is a true issue. The overall quality of workmanship is very high.



Files are easily transferred from the Olympus to the computer just as they would be from a flash drive. The first time I plugged the Olympus into the USB port the computer immediately recognized the recorder. This is a real advantage especially when transferring files to a new computer. As an example I can easily use the recorder on both my home computer and laptop without installing special software. Likewise I can take the recorder to my office where it is compatible with any computer using as USB port. Other recorders have a proprietary system that requires the use of special software and that is simply too inconvenient given today's market and needs.



Files on the Olympus are stored in the WMA format. The recorder also plays music files in both the WMA and MP3 format. Having such large storage capacity also means that I can download music files to the recorder and still have plenty of room to make new recordings.



There are many other features which make this a great recorder that space simply won't allow me to detail each of them. If you are looking for a great recorder to use with voice recognition software then I highly recommend this recorder. This is also a great tool for recording lectures or conversations and many other matters.



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