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Title: This is the model I meant...
Post by: saphosober on July 27, 2004, 12:32:48 PM
Anybody ever use the MZ-R50?  Reccomendations??
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: bhtoque on July 27, 2004, 12:44:29 PM
the r-50 is OLD SCHOOL. It is the 3rd generation sony deck. They are built like a tank, unlike the new ones. The external battery compartment is a big plus, but most new ones have it.

The drawbacks are you can't change levels while recording and no mdlp support.

If you can get one in good shape, it should last you a while. Mine has seen lots of action and still works great.

JAson
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: saphosober on July 27, 2004, 12:51:03 PM
What's the best way to hook it up to computer since it has no USB?

Sorry for the newbie Q's!!
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: bhtoque on July 27, 2004, 12:55:47 PM
line out>line in on your sound card is the only way to do it. Or line out>ua-5>usb (any a/d>pc box will work)


JAson
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: saphosober on July 27, 2004, 05:14:19 PM
is line in on my sound card the same as saaaaay, the mic input?

again, i'm a newbie loser.
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: thoman8r on July 27, 2004, 07:02:36 PM
is line in on my sound card the same as saaaaay, the mic input?

again, i'm a newbie loser.

The mic input probably boosts the signal coming in from the source.  The line in probably doesn't.
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: sexymexi on July 27, 2004, 07:11:59 PM
on some pc's the line in and mic in are the same input, but it has an internal preamp that you can turn on and off.  Go into your volume control, and hit advanced its there.. turn off the 20 db or whatever boosts it has. peace. ;D

Matt
Title: Re: This is the model I meant...
Post by: Sean Gallemore on August 08, 2004, 02:04:56 AM
don't pay more than $37.46 for one