There's a new 3rd generation of Hi-MD recorder on the way this spring/early summer and it looks like the perfect Hi-MD for live tapers (everyone here). I have owned several MD's and currently own the RH910 and RH10. I usually record with the RH10 and keep the RH910 out for road trips and whatnots. But, this new recorder my cause me to sell my RH10.
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http://www.mp3-player.de/artikel.php?ArtNr=3057Some of the specs mentioned or suggested:
From what we've heard (but cannot confirm), there will be:
- PC/Mac compatibility akin to the MZ-M10/100.
- High Definition Digital Amp.
- Possible full USB2.0 compliance, which is somewhat impossible due to a limitation of the hardware/disc.
- The only Hi-MD recording unit that will be released this year, possibly the last ever created.
- An option to keep manual record settings ON even when the unit is off, instead of the unit automatically resorting to Automatic Gain Control (AGC) when the unit is powered off and on.- An option to turn off auto-track mark.
- Other additions that will make live recording much more intuitive.
- Cost will hover around $275-325USD (349Euro) at debut.
- Line in, mic in, headphone out, 5mW output and 6-band EQ.
- Aluminium body.
What we can assume:
- Easy and nonrestrictive upload of any recorded tracks due to advancements in Sonicstage 3.4, which it will ship with.
- Adjustable mic sensitivity (as the levels are clearly displayed via unit).
- Ability to charge via USB, like second generation Hi-MD units.
- Ability to record in all of the new ATRAC3plus bitrates, e.g. 192kbps + 352kbps
- OLED display (clearly displayed on picture).
- Uses NiMH gumstick battery with high possibility of AA-battery addon pack for enhanced battery life.
Looks great and I may have to bite the bullet and get this one, especially if the manual record levels spec is TRUE. More discussion on the MDCF link thread:
http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=14640