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Summary: The best recording device I have ever used.
Review: I was torn between purchasing either a CD-RW drive for my computer, a stand alone CD-RW audio component, or a MD recorder. I took a chance and spent the money on the Sony MD Recorder, and I have been basking in the glory of this tiny digital device. The MZ-R37 is a little bigger than an audio cassette case, and is completely versatile. --Why I chose it over another type of audio recording device-- The MD is completely re-recordable. If I don't like something, I can erase it. I can create track divisions to longer songs or dialogues so that I can scan through a disc quickly. I can title songs and discs, I can erase parts of songs if I would like to, and I don't have to carry around a bulky piece of equipment. This unit is the size of a walkman, but you can record and play from it, hook the output to your stereo system and play what you have recorded over your speakers. You can record from any audio source. --The unit comes with a mini plug (headphone jack size) to digital connecting cable. Most new CD players have a digital output. However, you will probably need to go to a Radio Shack and buy a mini to RCA (aka phono jack) cable (it costs about 3 dollars) so that you can record from most home stereo components (cd players, turntables, tape decks...). I have been making wonderful sounding recordings from every audio source I can (from my CD player using both the digital and analog connectors, tape deck, turntable, the sound out port on my computer, and a mic). The quality is fantastic. I can not notice any audible differences between CDs and MDs. ALSO...if you are making live recordings of music or interviews, you can use a cheap omnidirectional mic that comes with most computers to make incredible sounding monoaural live recordings that are supreme to any cassette live recording. The price of MDs are inexpensive. Amazon has a 20 pack of blank MDs for 30 dollars, and that's pretty cheap, about the price of a blank CD (recordable only once). I am using my MD recorder to transfer records and tapes onto MDs for college. Its wonderful because I know that the quality won't deteriorate (as in a cassette tape with heavy usage), and I get the benefits of tracks and titles. The current price of this unit is 200 dollars and that is a fantastic price for an amazing piece of equipment (it retails for up to 100 dollars more...).
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Summary: MiniDisc Recording Comes of Age
Review: I wasn't bowled over by MiniDiscs when they first appeared. I heard there were some audible artifacts of the compression technology which kept these pocket-sized marvels from being a true match for CDs. And the price of the MD machines was more than I wanted to spend. Just the other day, however, I managed to score a Sony MZ-R37 portable MD recorder at an online auction, and I'm here to say -- jump in, everybody, the format's fine! The truth is, I'm not about to replace my CDs or cassettes or equipment. But I'm a semipro drummer who wanted to get digital quality recordings of rehearsals and jam sessions in a pocket-sized unit. Well, all I can say is -- if there are any audible deficiencies of the MD format, I can't hear them, and as a musician, my ears are pretty good. Although I haven't made a live recording of my band yet, I have been making test recordings all weekend, dubbing CDs of demanding acoustic music like the David Ware Quartet. The MZ-R37 makes and plays back superb recordings that I cannot distinguish from the original CDs; this despite the fact that I'm not using the digital optical hookup available (cord provided). I hear no hiss, wow, or flutter, no glitches between selections, and all instruments are present and accounted for, and sound the way they should. There are no problems with the azimuth misalignments I constantly encountered with cassettes. Recordings of electronic music sound superb too; the Beatles' "Come Together" sounded awesome! I did discover two things I have to get used to with the MD format. The first is the necessity of using the "END SEARCH" button if you have been listening to a recording before you resume recording; otherwise, songs get split in half and weird sequencing events occur. The second is to remember not to push PAUSE before pushing STOP at the end of a recording; every time you push PAUSE on the MZ-R37, it adds a track number. I'm so used to doing that on a cassette deck so as not to introduce a glitch onto the tape between songs. I also discovered that you can make a better recording by overriding the automatic gain control and pumping up the volume, so the peaks hit the top element in the display. In terms of things I would change on this unit, I wish the buttons were a little bigger; my old fingers don't always have the easiest time zeroing in on the button required for a certain function! And I wish the MZ-R37 had a back-lit or electro-luminescent LCD panel you could see in low-light conditions. I predict I'll be pulling out my pocket flashlight on more than one occasion to check levels and disc run status! And some sort of carrying case would have been a more welcome inclusion with this package for me than the cheapo headphones or optical cable included. Live recordists will need a stereo microphone too, one that draws power from the mike input; for sound quality, compactness, and affordable price, it's hard to beat Sony's PC-62 or its successor, if there is one. And that pretty much sums up the Sony MZ-R37 MD Recorder itself too!
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Summary: Great sound, but product design is lacking
Review: I've had mine for a month, and like it on the whole. However, there are a few things: the metallic paint wears off the front, revealing plastic underneath; inserting a disc is fiddley; the control buttons are tiny, and the LCD is less than clear unless viewed from the correct angle. But I like it a lot. It sounds great, the remote is good (has enough controls without being bulky), and the batteries last forever.
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Summary: A+ Well done, Sony!
Review: I've read some of the reviews that people have posted on thiswebsite, and quite frankly, they're not true. The Sony MZ-R37 is agreat product, and price is a good deal for it. The sound quality isexceptional, as is the performance of the MiniDisc Player/Recorder as a whole. I've had my MZ-R37 for a couple of months, and I don't agree with some of the statements that people have made about the MZ-R37. First: Someone said the metallic paint came off in the front. Yes! You know, paint will come off of anything if you take an axe to it! If you treat your MiniDisc player descently, it'll be fine! Second: Sound quality is poor. I completely disagree. The sound quality is excellent! Third: The remote lacks an LCD Screen. The product doesn't come with a built in modem to download MP3's either. Deal with it! Fourth: The LCD screen is small and is hard to see from certain angles. First of all, the LCD Screen is of a normal size, and is easily readable. Yeah, maybe if the whole MiniDisc player was the size of a football the LCD screen would be too small, but you have to compare the size of the screen to the size of the product. It's definetely in propotion. All in all, two thumbs up. A+. Excellent Product. END
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Summary: I disagree! Great for runners!
Review: I've seen a couple reviews saying that you can't jog/run with this disc player. I disagree! I run with it on a treadmill and on the road and I've never had a problem. It hasn't skipped once and the quality is fabulous! I have not been able to find a better price anywhere. You won't be disappointed!
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Summary: bonbagay
Review: Ideal for making customized redordings, although i think the screen should have been bigger and illuminated. I give the sound quality and the ease of use a 12 on a scale of 10. Overall its a great product and for the price it performs as well as the pricier models.
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Summary: awsome must buy item
Review: if u travel alot and ur always listening to music then this is the way to go its compact and its cheap to purchase blank mds sony is the creator of minidisc so it is probably the best system u will find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Rio what?
Review: If you're thinking of buying a portable MP3 player such as Diamond's Rio, think again. This product is for you. Not only can you easily record MP3 using a mini-jack cable from the back of your sound card you can easily record CDs using a mini-jack to rca cable if you have an older stereo, or use the optical cable provided for perfect digital recordings. I finally have a product with the capabilities of making a mix of CD and MP3 music on CHEAP rewritable 74 minute media. MD media costs around 2-5 dollars a disc. This item is so versatile I don't see why anyone doesn't buy it. My only concern is the lack of a LCD display on the headphone remote, but I can deal with it. I have not been able to make this thing skip no matter how hard I try. Plus it's great for bootlegging concerts with a tiny little microphone attached. Buy this item, you won't be sorry at all.
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Summary: It's another great machine from Sony.
Review: It is basically an up graded model of the Sony MZR-30, but not as good as the MZR-50.
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Summary: Great Sound; Boring Design
Review: It plays excellent sound and is small. With the added feature of MEGA BASS, it seems like you are at a concert. But the buttons are small on the unit and the LCD display is small and must be looked at a good angle. But the remote is easier to use. Overall,this is a great product for people on the go.
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