| I can't say if Winamp can do it... I don't use that program. I do have Realplayer but it is only used when I'm listening to an .ram file; my personal preference is either Windows Mediaplayer 10 or the Creative software (which has adjustment for speed of playback without changing frequency).
Minidisc preferred mic is the little, Sony stereo one that you can buy for about $60 US. If you are using a Sony MD you should put a patch cord between the mic and the recorder: Sony MD recorders have quite a high mechanical "noise level" (ie, you can hear the drive working and the head shuttling around on your recordings when the mic is plugged directly into the end of the unit). I used to use a Sharp MD which was virtually dead silent but it "kaaked out" on me (I think one of the kids dropped it) and Sharp no longer sell their MD's in Canada.
Yes, Alex... MDs are designed for high speed downloading only (at least all the ones I've come up against). For uploading you'll need to go "real time" through a patch cord. It's also a good idea to keep patch cords as short as possible... these things don't have much power to them to "punch through" a 20' extension! Quite a bit different from an mp3 player with it's "drag and drop" function in either direction.
I'm trying to get a reply from Creative on their Zen Touch mp3... according to one website you can get a remote control that also has a microphone input! (and the unit seems designed for remote control...the one I have for my Sony MD fits but doesn't do anything!) I'm really keen on trying that (recording with a mic) out to see if it works. I've now got 2,800 tracks loaded into mine (don't ask how much time I spent ripping my CDs!!!...and I'm not done yet!) and I still have 4+ gig left. |