Re: [Harp-L] minidisc substitute

[fjm <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, the HD Mini Discs do record uncompressed but they run into the disc 
limit pretty quickly when they do which as you point out at $7 a pop 
isn't that much of a hindrance.  You're stuck using Sony's software when 
you transfer to a computer though.  I'm not actually advocating for any 
of these formats they all have their advantages and disadvantages.  I 
think if I had a need to record high quality digital format I'd most 
likely buy the HD Mini.  I sure did hate the original MD though.  The 
compression was awful.  Yeah, I know the second generation is better but 
you're talking to someone that can't stand most FM over the airwaves 
broadcasts because of the compression artifacts, this while driving in a 
noisy diesel truck.

So do the HD Minis need mic preamps to sound good?  fjm