Digital Voice Recorders????

**BurBz** · 10-03-2005, 03:22 PM

I wanted to know how many of you use the Digital Voice Recorders to record at pws?? I know the sound quality is probably much better than a regular tape recorder...but let me know your experience with it and does yours have the USB stuff?!

All input & suggestions is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!!

Paul G · 10-03-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BurBz

I wanted to know how many of you use the Digital Voice Recorders to record at pws?? I know the sound quality is probably much better than a regular tape recorder...but let me know your experience with it and does yours have the USB stuff?!

All input & suggestions is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!!

I use a Mini Disc player with an external mic. The sound is very good.

southern_xtreme2k5 · 10-03-2005, 04:05 PM

i also use a mini-disc recorder and a external mic a nice little 400$ setup but the sound quality is unmatched, ive even heard of some drum groups using MD for live recordings and then transferring and re-mastering to regular cd's....that means i could become a bootlegger!!! whoo hoo yea right i wouldent want my stuff bootlegged, but yea the voice recorders kinda sound like robotic after a while i say go MINIDISC!!!!!!! and forget the rest unless you got reel to reel lol

ok forgot to add DAT recordings are also good but who wants to shell out over 1000 for a dat recorder(digital audio tape)

**kiyaanii mom** · 10-03-2005, 04:38 PM

I don't record, less my husband makes me.... LOl

But he uses a minidisc with external mic. And the sound is goot! That's about all I know, except a couple of times he pushed the wrong button and erased all his songs for the day. LOL That's why I don't like to mess with his recorder.

Why come, you want to be know?

thizgirlpowwows · 10-03-2005, 05:25 PM

yeah i was interested in getting a digital voice recorder for my son since he loves powwow music (only thing that he will sit still for) and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kind to buy that is affordable

Veon · 10-03-2005, 05:50 PM

I was just about to post this question, beause I spent more $$$ on a damn tape recorder since I lost my first & second one. My friend who was with me at the tiime I purchased the cassette recorder, wondered why I just didn't buy the digital voice recorder. He said I could transfer it to my computer and then burn it to a CD.

But then it sounds like a minidisc is the way to go! Is there a particular brand that is better than another? And can you save this to your computer and burn to a CD. For instance, if you want to create your own CD with just certain songs, and make your own compilations. Can you do this with a minidisc recorder?

Tiyospaye Yazzie · 10-03-2005, 06:28 PM

Been using for years now, I even still have my bulky li'l Sharp from '99. Minidisco.com has a great list of MD recorders and mic attachments.

1badazzndn · 10-03-2005, 07:41 PM

We had a digital recorder made by Phillips that didnt do too hot. The mic was extra sensitive and would try to filter out the drum, it didnt sound too good. Then i bought a mic for it, but it wouldnt let me use anything but the internal mic. I have some friends that have minidisc recorders and they work great.

Kiiwedinong · 10-03-2005, 10:48 PM

I used to use a Digital Voice Recorder from Olympus. It was fun to use for awhile. I mean I was able to download the songs onto my computer program that came with the recorder and make CDs from there. However, I didnt think the sound quality was that good. There was a lot of unwanted noises that I hated. So I retired that and got myself a new minidisc recorder from Sony...the sound is way better; much more clear. I swear I could make a lot of money selling bootleag copies of pow wows on CDS....what an idea.

My suggestion is to go with the minidisc recorder. The sound is way better. Digital Voice Recoders are more for like an interview where a mic would be placed on the clothing of speaker. Go Devils!!!!

Saponi4ever · 10-04-2005, 01:15 AM

I've been using a mini-disc recorder for years myself. Only problem is I still have not figured out how to upload the music to my computer. Years ago I bought one of those sony mini-disc recorders with the usb, but only found that you could download music, not upload. Can anyone with a MD tell me how to upload it and burn a cd? I thought about getting a mp3 recorder, but are you guys saying don't waste my time?

**jdazmum** · 10-04-2005, 03:31 AM

Burbz just mad cuz she finally figured out that her tape recorder was outdated.....*L* joking girl. I don't mess with my husband's digital recorder, he usually asks me to record, but other than that is my limit, hate messing with gadgets.

**50cal** · 10-04-2005, 04:20 AM

I got a DVR, and the quality is pretty good, only because I got the MAGIX software to help me edit and reproduce my stuff......the CDs I come out with have really good sound, almost like canyon recorded it...LOL!!....but yeah, I haven't had too much experience with the MD but in my personal opinion I like the DVR, it's small and compact and I can get about 75 to 98 songs with it, usually the whole dang powwow without having too worry if I'm going to run out of room or killing my battery.....as a matter of fact I'm shopping for a new one only cuz I dropped mine too many times......

southern_xtreme2k5 · 10-04-2005, 12:34 PM

ok heres the info on the mini disc HD MODEL NUMBER -MZ-RH10 ****299$ ********I also use Electret Condenser Stereo MicrophoneECM-DS70P its small and the quality is great this runs about 75$ on sonystyle.com on ebay for 30$

after your done recording all you do is(after you load the software to your pc) plug into your usb port and it transfers over and you can make mp3's wav files or just plain old fashion audio files compatible with almost every cd player

Perfect for a musician or a hardcore audiophile, the MZ-RH10 has a line-in jack and a mic input. You can use the line-in to archive tapes or other material you want to store, and the mic input is for your new recordings. Each Hi-MD disc can hold up to 1GB1 of data or the equivalent of 675 songs2. There's also something that just can't be ignored about the MZ-RH10: the Organic Electroluminescence Display. It's beautitful, and functional, with six lines to display title, track, artist information, and sound settings. The MZ-RH10 is high end Hi-MD.

• Includes one HM-D1G (1 GB1) Hi-MD disc
• 6 Line Large EL (Organic Electroluminescence) Display
Attractive LCD display makes it easy to see and navigate through title, track and artist information as well as sound setting screens. Bright LCD display allows easy viewing in all conditions.

• Ability to Record From Multiple Sources (Mic/Line-in)
Use line-in jack on the Hi-MD™ player to transfer and archive legacy formats such as tapes to low cost 1GB2 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc Media. The mic input is a perfect solution for self recordings, school concerts or meetings. Choose a maximum recording time of up to 45 hours1, or uncompressed/lossless quality depending on specific needs.

• Self Recording Upload Feature
Upon transferring a Hi-MD™ recording to SonicStage® Music Management System, you will have the option to save in .WAV format in a designated folder on your PC's hard drive. A file saved in .WAV format provides you with the flexibility to import the file into a music management application where you can manage the file, compress the .WAV file to another format, or burn the file to a CD-R/RW.

• Digital Amplifier
More efficient then traditional analog amplifiers by using less energy to produce the same signal. This also allows for a much smaller amplifier than traditional analog amplifiers.

• Up to 33 Hours1 Battery Life
With rechargeable battery and 1 "AA" battery when playing in ATRAC3Plus™ @ 64 kbps.

• Store 1GB3 or 675 Songs1and Data on Each Hi-MD Disc
Each 1GB4 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc will store up to 1GB5 of data and/or audio files.

• Compatible with Both Hi-MD™ and Standard MiniDisc™ Media
Hi-MD™ Walkman® recorders are backward compatible with the MiniDisc™ media available today. You can store 45 hours2 of music on a supplied Hi-MD™ MiniDisc™ media; 13 hours3 of music on standard MiniDisc™ media.

• Data File Storage
Store and Transfer Presentations, Documents, Spreadsheets and Photos.

• Music and Data Transfer Powered by USB
No need to worry about draining battery power when transferring music to the Hi-MD™ device. The USB will power the unit when transferring music.

• Playback Uncompressed Linear PCM Audio
Use the line in feature to record and then play back in uncompressed PCM format. This lossless format is perfect for self recordings, archiving existing legacy formats and recording special occasions.

• Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats
For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher sound quality with smaller sizes than many competing formats. This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times.

• Up to 100X Transfer Speed1
Transfer your music directly from your PC to a Hi-MD™ Walkman recorder at up to 100X speed2.

• Supports WMA and WAV Audio formats6 with conversion to ATRAC3®
Plays back the most popular Internet audio formats, including WMA and WAV1 with conversion to ATRAC3®.

• Archive Data with Low Cost, 1GB6 Removable Hi-MD™ Media
At just a few dollars a disc, 1GB7 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc™ media is one of the most cost effective formats available.

• Skip-Free G-Protection™ Technology1
Hi-MD™ Walkman® recorders come equipped with Skip-Free G-Protection technology2 which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music.

10-03-2005, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
BurBz Dineth Hearth Throth Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 13,899	Digital Voice Recorders???? I wanted to know how many of you use the Digital Voice Recorders to record at pws?? I know the sound quality is probably much better than a regular tape recorder...but let me know your experience with it and does yours have the USB stuff?! All input & suggestions is greatly appreciated! Thanks!!! __________________ I'm not mean, you're just a sissy! :Tongue

10-03-2005, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
southern_xtreme2k5 SX We Here Now!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Mexico 505 Posts: 157	i use......... i also use a mini-disc recorder and a external mic a nice little 400$ setup but the sound quality is unmatched, ive even heard of some drum groups using MD for live recordings and then transferring and re-mastering to regular cd's....that means i could become a bootlegger!!! whoo hoo yea right i wouldent want my stuff bootlegged, but yea the voice recorders kinda sound like robotic after a while i say go MINIDISC!!!!!!! and forget the rest unless you got reel to reel lol ok forgot to add DAT recordings are also good but who wants to shell out over 1000 for a dat recorder(digital audio tape) __________________ SOUTHERN XTREME.....WE HERE NOW!!!!! www.southern-xtreme.com www.myspace.com/southernxtremesingers pictures, video, audio, visit and sign the guest book.....Shout out 2 da SX Fam and to our extened FAm The hiLLz Calvin, Sheri, Yesi, CeCe and Chippy, and Yeti their giant canine creature Last edited by southern_xtreme2k5; 10-03-2005 at 04:09 PM. Reason: forgot somethin

10-03-2005, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
kiyaanii mom We'll See.... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Down the street from Walmart....Yippee! Posts: 3,336	I don't record, less my husband makes me.... LOl But he uses a minidisc with external mic. And the sound is goot! That's about all I know, except a couple of times he pushed the wrong button and erased all his songs for the day. LOL That's why I don't like to mess with his recorder. Why come, you want to be know? Last edited by kiyaanii mom; 10-03-2005 at 04:41 PM. Reason: Question

10-03-2005, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
thizgirlpowwows Senior Dancer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: IN THE DIRTY SOUTH.........DAKOTA Posts: 636	yeah i was interested in getting a digital voice recorder for my son since he loves powwow music (only thing that he will sit still for) and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kind to buy that is affordable __________________ TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE ALWAYS PAYS THE BEST INTEREST

10-03-2005, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Veon Junior Dancer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 231	Great questions.... I was just about to post this question, beause I spent more $$$ on a damn tape recorder since I lost my first & second one. My friend who was with me at the tiime I purchased the cassette recorder, wondered why I just didn't buy the digital voice recorder. He said I could transfer it to my computer and then burn it to a CD. But then it sounds like a minidisc is the way to go! Is there a particular brand that is better than another? And can you save this to your computer and burn to a CD. For instance, if you want to create your own CD with just certain songs, and make your own compilations. Can you do this with a minidisc recorder?

10-03-2005, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tiyospaye Yazzie "Ishka N'zin H'aa" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, for now... Posts: 442	MD all the way. Been using for years now, I even still have my bulky li'l Sharp from '99. Minidisco.com has a great list of MD recorders and mic attachments. __________________ "I Ahula Ula" Enjoying the ride. BETA SIGMA EPSILON

10-03-2005, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	We had a digital recorder made by Phillips that didnt do too hot. The mic was extra sensitive and would try to filter out the drum, it didnt sound too good. Then i bought a mic for it, but it wouldnt let me use anything but the internal mic. I have some friends that have minidisc recorders and they work great.

10-03-2005, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kiiwedinong Head Singing Judge Join Date: May 2001 Location: LOTW Posts: 428	I used to use a Digital Voice Recorder from Olympus. It was fun to use for awhile. I mean I was able to download the songs onto my computer program that came with the recorder and make CDs from there. However, I didnt think the sound quality was that good. There was a lot of unwanted noises that I hated. So I retired that and got myself a new minidisc recorder from Sony...the sound is way better; much more clear. I swear I could make a lot of money selling bootleag copies of pow wows on CDS....what an idea. My suggestion is to go with the minidisc recorder. The sound is way better. Digital Voice Recoders are more for like an interview where a mic would be placed on the clothing of speaker. Go Devils!!!!

10-04-2005, 01:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Saponi4ever Northern Drum Sanga Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 141	I've been using a mini-disc recorder for years myself. Only problem is I still have not figured out how to upload the music to my computer. Years ago I bought one of those sony mini-disc recorders with the usb, but only found that you could download music, not upload. Can anyone with a MD tell me how to upload it and burn a cd? I thought about getting a mp3 recorder, but are you guys saying don't waste my time?

10-04-2005, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
jdazmum lil of this lil of that Join Date: May 2004 Location: Always on the move Posts: 1,167	Burbz just mad cuz she finally figured out that her tape recorder was outdated.....L joking girl. I don't mess with my husband's digital recorder, he usually asks me to record, but other than that is my limit, hate messing with gadgets. __________________ Your integrity is your destiny… it is the light that guides your way.” -Heraclitus, Greek poet and philosopher

10-04-2005, 04:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
50cal Natural Born Killer...... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In a socialist state..... Posts: 7,220	I got a DVR, and the quality is pretty good, only because I got the MAGIX software to help me edit and reproduce my stuff......the CDs I come out with have really good sound, almost like canyon recorded it...LOL!!....but yeah, I haven't had too much experience with the MD but in my personal opinion I like the DVR, it's small and compact and I can get about 75 to 98 songs with it, usually the whole dang powwow without having too worry if I'm going to run out of room or killing my battery.....as a matter of fact I'm shopping for a new one only cuz I dropped mine too many times...... __________________ "Sweat dries, blood clots, bones heal. Suck it up. Be a Marine"

10-04-2005, 12:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
southern_xtreme2k5 SX We Here Now!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Mexico 505 Posts: 157	minidisc minidisc minidisc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok heres the info on the mini disc HD MODEL NUMBER -MZ-RH10 **299$ *****I also use Electret Condenser Stereo MicrophoneECM-DS70P its small and the quality is great this runs about 75$ on sonystyle.com on ebay for 30$ after your done recording all you do is(after you load the software to your pc) plug into your usb port and it transfers over and you can make mp3's wav files or just plain old fashion audio files compatible with almost every cd player Perfect for a musician or a hardcore audiophile, the MZ-RH10 has a line-in jack and a mic input. You can use the line-in to archive tapes or other material you want to store, and the mic input is for your new recordings. Each Hi-MD disc can hold up to 1GB1 of data or the equivalent of 675 songs2. There's also something that just can't be ignored about the MZ-RH10: the Organic Electroluminescence Display. It's beautitful, and functional, with six lines to display title, track, artist information, and sound settings. The MZ-RH10 is high end Hi-MD. • Includes one HM-D1G (1 GB1) Hi-MD disc • 6 Line Large EL (Organic Electroluminescence) Display Attractive LCD display makes it easy to see and navigate through title, track and artist information as well as sound setting screens. Bright LCD display allows easy viewing in all conditions. • Ability to Record From Multiple Sources (Mic/Line-in) Use line-in jack on the Hi-MD™ player to transfer and archive legacy formats such as tapes to low cost 1GB2 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc Media. The mic input is a perfect solution for self recordings, school concerts or meetings. Choose a maximum recording time of up to 45 hours1, or uncompressed/lossless quality depending on specific needs. • Self Recording Upload Feature Upon transferring a Hi-MD™ recording to SonicStage® Music Management System, you will have the option to save in .WAV format in a designated folder on your PC's hard drive. A file saved in .WAV format provides you with the flexibility to import the file into a music management application where you can manage the file, compress the .WAV file to another format, or burn the file to a CD-R/RW. • Digital Amplifier More efficient then traditional analog amplifiers by using less energy to produce the same signal. This also allows for a much smaller amplifier than traditional analog amplifiers. • Up to 33 Hours1 Battery Life With rechargeable battery and 1 "AA" battery when playing in ATRAC3Plus™ @ 64 kbps. • Store 1GB3 or 675 Songs1and Data on Each Hi-MD Disc Each 1GB4 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc will store up to 1GB5 of data and/or audio files. • Compatible with Both Hi-MD™ and Standard MiniDisc™ Media Hi-MD™ Walkman® recorders are backward compatible with the MiniDisc™ media available today. You can store 45 hours2 of music on a supplied Hi-MD™ MiniDisc™ media; 13 hours3 of music on standard MiniDisc™ media. • Data File Storage Store and Transfer Presentations, Documents, Spreadsheets and Photos. • Music and Data Transfer Powered by USB No need to worry about draining battery power when transferring music to the Hi-MD™ device. The USB will power the unit when transferring music. • Playback Uncompressed Linear PCM Audio Use the line in feature to record and then play back in uncompressed PCM format. This lossless format is perfect for self recordings, archiving existing legacy formats and recording special occasions. • Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher sound quality with smaller sizes than many competing formats. This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times. • Up to 100X Transfer Speed1 Transfer your music directly from your PC to a Hi-MD™ Walkman recorder at up to 100X speed2. • Supports WMA and WAV Audio formats6 with conversion to ATRAC3® Plays back the most popular Internet audio formats, including WMA and WAV1 with conversion to ATRAC3®. • Archive Data with Low Cost, 1GB6 Removable Hi-MD™ Media At just a few dollars a disc, 1GB7 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc™ media is one of the most cost effective formats available. • Skip-Free G-Protection™ Technology1 Hi-MD™ Walkman® recorders come equipped with Skip-Free G-Protection technology2 which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music. __________________ SOUTHERN XTREME.....WE HERE NOW!!!!! www.southern-xtreme.com www.myspace.com/southernxtremesingers pictures, video, audio, visit and sign the guest book.....Shout out 2 da SX Fam and to our extened FAm The hiLLz Calvin, Sheri, Yesi, CeCe and Chippy, and Yeti their giant canine creature Last edited by southern_xtreme2k5; 10-04-2005 at 12:38 PM. Reason: forgot somethin again*