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The Cricket can test the polarity of wireless microphones, mixers, effects devices, amps, cables and speakers. Polarity, should it become reversed, can play havoc with a sound system. If two sources are emitting the same electrical or acoustic tone (frequency), and one of those sources is in a state of inverted polarity, those tones, when combined at a given point, will cancel each other. While cancellation does not always indicate a complete loss of all sound, it does result in diminished sound quality. Unlike phase, polarity, at all distances and times, is either in or out. It's absolute. Galaxy Audio's battery powered Cricket Polarity/Continuity Test Set makes it easy to determine whether every component in an audio system-from patch bay to console to speakers-is in or out of polarity. The Cricket tests balanced and unbalanced cables of up to 2,000 feet in length. It will drive a ?snake? (even one with transformers), and indicate which of a microphone's XLR connector pins is hot. A glance at the Cricket's red and green LED's can save hours of trouble shooting. No wonder it's an indispensable tool for sound system owners, operators and installers. The Cricket's palm-sized send and receive units fit into a molded vinyl carrying case. Shipping weight: 3.00 lbs. ... Read more

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CD-D1x4 CD 4X Duplicator ... Read more

Features

• Creates four exact duplicates of a CD at once
• Duplicates audio CDs and CD-ROMs using CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, and CD-RW-DA media
• Cascade port allows two CD-D1x4's to be chained for duplicating up to eight discs at once
• Disc Analyze and Disc Verification features
• Standard 19" 4U rackmount design

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Portable 1/4 track, 4 channel stereo copier produces 1 copy from a cassette master 16x normal speed. Features include:track select, erase heads, removable power cord, carrying handle, and a protective hard cover. 10 lbs. ... Read more

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HHB's new PORTADISC is a rugged, fully-featured MiniDisc portable set to become standard issue in TV, film and broadcast audio acquisition. Developed in consultation with leading sound recordists, the PORTADISC optimises the many advantages of the MD format - sound quality, random access, editing, etc. - in a robust, portable package loaded with the features essential for a life on location. ... Read more

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Designed for professional mobile and club DJs, the CD-X1700 is TASCAM DJ?s top of the line dual CD player. In addition to all the features the CD-X1500 has, the CD-X1700 also has a larger jogwheel, reverse playback, onboard multi-effects, Key Original (master tempo) in all tempo ranges up to 100%, and a dedicated 10 second sampler on each side of the controller. The CD-X1700 can also playback MP3 encoded CDs with the ability to pitch bend and change tempo of the MP3 files. The CD-X1700 also supports the TTM-1 scratch controller that allows you to control the CD audio with many popular DJ turntables. The CD-X1700 makes a great, powerful mixer/CD player combo package with the TASCAM X-17 mixer. These two pieces combined are perfect for any nightclub install or professional mobile DJ rig.Anti-shock memory Seamless LOOP 3 hot start/cue points 10 Second sampler each controller side +/-0, 8, 16, 32, and 100% pitch control Key Original (master tempo) on all tempo ranges Supports CD-R/RW discs Supports Playback of MP3 encoded discs TT-M1 "Turntable Magic" Output Reverse playback Continuous play, single play, and up to 30 tracks program play Automatic BPM count with TAP key Digital output Brake Scratch Multi DSP effects syncable to BPM (filter, flange, echo)Auto cue Fader Start ... Read more

Features

• Anti-shock memory
• Seamless LOOP
• 3 hot start/cue points

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Microboards Quic Disc DVD, DVD 1(4x/16x) Recorder, 1 to 1 Duplicator The Quic Disc is a low cost, performance oriented one to one DVD/CD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. With its user friendly one button operation, sleek desktop footprint, and office environment aesthetics, the QD-DVD is perfect for any user requiring easy copying and backup of data onto DVD-R media.. Superior technology allows the Quick Disc to ship without a hard drive; duplication of DVDs is done on the fly. LED indicators provide the user with status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs. Current high speed DVD Recordable technology is supported at 4X, while CD recording is at 16X. Applications suited for the QD-DVD include Multimedia, Software Development, Medical Imaging, and Data Interchange. ... Read more

Features

• Write Speed: 4X DVD/16X CD
• Supported Formats DVD-ROM, DVD Video, CD-ROM Mode 1 & 2 CD-DA , CD-ROM/XA Video CD , Game CD Mix Mode , Multisession , HFS CD Bridge , Photo CD , CD Extra
• System Display LED
• Write Method Auto Detect (DAO, TAO )
• Operation Mode COPY, TEST, SCAN, SAFE

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P-1 Photo/Audio/MIDI Player ... Read more

Features

• Large color LCD Touch Screen interface
• Transition Effects: The P-1 offers Dissolve & Slide transitions, as well as composition effects such as Chroma-Key
• Link images to audio files: The P-1 allows the user to link audio or MIDI files directly to stored images

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TASCAM's CD-A700 makes the most of the two most popular consumer audio formats and combines them into an attractive package that delivers both functionality and value. You can treat the CD and cassette as separate pieces with independant outputs and separate pitch control for each player, or take advantage of their integration with enhanced dubbing and extanded play features. This product is perfect for Installs, DJs, Band Rehearsals, Dance/Aerobic Facilities, and more! The CD- A700 features XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs common for both cassette deck and CD player. XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs dedicated to the CD player. SPDIF digital output from CD player, ?12% pitch adjustment on cassette deck and CD player. There is also a Continuous play function between cassette and CD. You also get a Wireless remote control, Parallel control port and a CD Sync feature. ... Read more

Features

• Integrated CD Player/ Reversable Cassette Deck 3-U rack mount design
• XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs common for both cassette deck and CD player
• XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs dedicated to the CD player
• SPDIF digital output from CD player
• Continuous play function between cassette and CD

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60 Minute DAT tape cassette. ... Read more

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Processing power for 24 simultaneous channels at 24-bit/48kHz, 12 at 24-bit/96kHz. An internal IDE drive provides 20GB of storage for up to 90 minutes of 24-track recording, while an onboard drive bay accommodates the same Mackie Media M-90 pullout disks and Mackie Media Project drives used by the MDR and HDR24/96. Front-panel controls are modeled after familiar tape-based systems, but provide nonlinear recording and editing capabilities. The SDR24/96 also maximizes recording time per gigabyte by efficiently using only the space needed for actual audio. 24 tracks/192 virtual tracks. ADAT optical I/O built in. Full meter bridge. Nondestructive cut, copy, and paste editing. 999 levels of undo. Sync to SMPTE, MIDI, and Word Clock. ... Read more

Features

• 24 tracks and 192 virtual tracks for up to 90 minutes of continuous recording
• 12-channel, 24-bit recording at 96kHz
• Built-in 20GB internal disk plus pullout bay for extra Mackie Media removable drives
• 24-channels of analog I/O built in
• ADAT optical I/O built in

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The 414mkII 4-track cassette Portastudio with one TDK SA-X60KX 60-minute high-bias tape, pair of TASCAM HPVP1 headphones, and one TASCAM MCPV1 mic. ... Read more

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Ultra-simple operation with LED progress monitor on front panel. Adjustable speed control insures good copies even from iffy originals. Small footprint, rugged cab, and multiple cooling fans for long-term industrial reliability. ... Read more

Features

• One-button operation
• 8X DVD recording speed
• Adjustable speed
• Small footprint
• Sturdy housing

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Manage your music and life better with the highly versatile MZ-NHF800 Hi-MD Walkman. It can store up to 45 hours of music on one Hi-MD MiniDisc, giving you a virtually unlimited music collection on the go. The player also has an AM/FM/TV/Weather Band Tuner, so you can get weather information, listen to live events, and play your own tunes all on one device. How does it help manage your life? It can be used for data file storage, so not only can you transfer music over to your Hi-MD MiniDiscs, but also presentations, documents and spreadsheets. Easy Jog Dial? Navigation makes it simple to navigate through folders, songs and playlists.Includes 1 (one) HM-D1G Hi-MD discAM/FM/TV/Weather Band Tuner Remote Supplied: LCD Tuner Remote with Editing Functions SuppliedSelf-Recording Upload Function: Upload Self Recordings from Hi-MD? Walkman? recorder to ComputerAbility to Record from Multiple Sources (Line In, Mic In) Store 45 Hours(1) of Music on a Hi-MD MiniDiscCompatible with Standard MiniDisc Media: Store 131 Hours of Music on a Standard 80 Minute MiniDiscSuper Long Battery Life Using 1 "AA" Battery Record your MP3s or CDs at up to 100x2 Speed Easy Jog Dial? Navigation 3 Line LCD Display Data File Storage: Store and Transfer Presentations, Documents and SpreadsheetsMusic Transfer Powered by USB Plays Back in ATRAC3? Audio, ATRAC3plus? Audio and Supports Multiple Audio Formats (MP3, WMA3, WAV): The Hi-MD recorder plays back in ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus audi... ... Read more

Features

• Store up to 45 hours of music on a Hi-MD MiniDisc
• Record from multiple sources (line in, mic in)
• Skip-Free G-Protection technology
• Easy jog dial navigation

Reviews (16)

Great Little Machine
Many of the reviews of this machine contain old or incorrect information. There is a WAV converion tool at this point, and you can burn CD's that will play on any CDR compatiable player right out of sonicstage. I have done this, and I have recorded live music and burned CD's, and recorded Cassette tapes, and burned CD's. It's all there on Sonicstage 2.3.

Good:
1. You can do all the things mentioned above.
2. Huge amount of space on a disc. I recorded old radio programs onto a HI-MD disc at 48bps, and got the claimed 45 hours (or close to it) on the one little disc. No good for music (at that rate-music sounds great at 132 bps and above), but great for voice.
3. The machine has a mic input for live recordings. Sounds pretty good at higher sample rates.
4. The machine can be used as a data drive like a memory stick. Just don't fire up Sonicstage and go to MY COMPUTER. Very easy to use.
5. The Sony Music store is OK, and I enjoyed the five free downloads.

Bad:
1. The build quality seems not that great (this is where the machine loses the star). The little metal clasp that "snaps" the two parts together seems very light (but I notice this same clasp is on a MD I have used for two years with no problems).
2. The disks are hard to get (but that is changing), and a little expensive (but not bad for the capacity).
3. Doesn't make me want an ipod any less.

Do not buy this product, unless losing tracks is your goal!
Do not buy this product, unless losing tracks is your goal.At first, we were very happy with this mini-disc, as the sound quality (if you buy the Sony mic) is impressive. However, when we downloaded the files (which we spent a month live recording) to the software included with the device, they were not able to be burned to a CD, and they were unable to be transferred back to the mini-disc.This came after extensive researching on the Sony web site, downloading the additional upgrade and WAV converter, etc. etc. I spent an hour on the phone with Sony support, at which time they told me to re-transfer the files, which not only was bad advice because it did not transfer again, but it then erased all of the original tracks on the mini-disc. After spending 2 hours on the phone with Sony support, they had no solutions, told us our files were in "limbo" and told us we may not be able to use these tracks and that they would have to call us back.While we waited, we came up with our own backup idea, which would lose sound quality but at least save our files.Sony then called us and recommended the same idea, only they recommended we buy an additional backup disc.We bought two.Good thing we backed it up TWICE, because not only did the software delete the first disc of music, but it also erased part of the backup disc due to an error message that came up from the Sony software (not a computer error, but a SONY SOFTWARE ERROR).Sony support gives you an event number when you call, and they are very courteous, but one event number is not going to cover all of the problems that we encountered with this software.Also, if you call after hours, they ask you ten minutes worth of your personal information and THEN tell you that they are closed and you are not given the option to leave a message. There is no telling when the software is going to fail, and we had to take a gamble with our last disc.Experimentation with tracks is unthinkable, as we were constantly in fear of losing material.We tried to get through the transfer process as fast as possible, for fear of another error message intruding and erasing tracks. We finally got the software to agree with the idea of burning a CD, only to transfer them to the CD in random order (not the order we transferred them).After throwing that CD away, we re-organized the files on the screen, and burned another CD.We had carefully purchased Sony Cds, since we wanted the quality to be top notch.We found that the ONLY Cds that did not come out with a clear recording quality were actually the Sony Cds. We tried three Cds just to make sure it wasn't one bad CD.Maxell and Philips actually worked much better with the Sony software-- they were flawless. Sony had static throughout the entire CD.All were the same download!Another complaint is that the instructions regarding burning a CD from live audio are not complete.They lead you to the point of transfer from mini-disc to hard drive, and then you are responsible for finding out the remainder of the process (converting files and burning to a CD). Obviously, Sony has now upgraded their product to allow for CD burning, so they should include some information with their product which tells you to upgrade and to use the WAV conversion tool BEFORE you transfer the files to the software included with the product. Why can't Sony make this compatible with Media Player, for example? Why does it have to be Sony software? Their software obviously needs to be researched further before more people lose valuable recordings.There is no safeguard against lost files. I would recommend buying a DAT recorder or another alternative if you are serious about recording live music.If you decide to purchase this product, I recommend first upgrading to SonicStage 2.3, downloading WAV converter tool (available on Sony web site), and then pray.I at least hope this advice will save you the 30+ hours we spent just at the computer, plus the additional finances that we incurred (cables and discs) just to back something up that should not have needed to be backed up.

Great player / recorder, but no backlight
I'm happy with the 800 except for the lack of a backlight on the main unit or on the remote.Many descriptions of the unit on the www (including the one here at amazon) indicate that the remote is backlit.Not!The 900, which is $50 more has a backlight but has a very dorky battery arrangement: you have to use a proprietary Sony NiMH battery, and if you want to get the claimed 30 hours operating time, you also have to attach the screw-on AA battery adapter.This is a really stupid design on the 900, IMHO.The 800 just uses a single AA, which can be a rechargeable NiMH.The 900 also doesn't have a radio.I'm not sure why anyone would buy the 900..

I also bought the ECM-DS70P stereo mic, which attaches directly to the unit's mic mini-jack without a wire.Very Cool.You can monitor the recorded sound through the headphones.

Can not upload music recorded before to PC
If you hope you can upload music you recorded before, you will be disappointed.You only can upload music recorded with this player.Another problem is that you can not record FM program even though the player comes with a FM tuner.

I really love this!
First of all, I want to preface this review by noting that I am not a major techie or very much into the whole music downloading file sharing thing. I originally purchased this minidisc unit so I could make recordings of the talks I give and be able to transfer them to my computer. I never thought I'd use it for anything else.

When the product arrived, I was intitally skeptical. It is small (which is great), but accordingly, the buttons are also tiny, and the lettering is so small as to be virtually impossible for my over-40 eyes to read.I feared that this would be more complex than I bargained for.Not to worry. The product manual was clear, and operation of the unit is actually pretty easy. It is so simple to transfer cd's onto the minidisc player, and the sound is fantastic!In addition to the self-recording I had bought this player for, I now find myself constantly bringing it to the gym for my workouts and on trips so I can bring my favorite music with me. It turns out I really love this toy!As far as the problem that a few reviewers mentioned about converting to WAV format for uploads, Sony has now released a free WAV conversion program available on its web site, and there are other conversion options out there as well.

Reasons for giving it 4 stars instead of 5: The buttons and the lettering are tiny and not the most intuitive. More of a problem at the beginning than now.The software is easy enough to use, but it crashed a few times-- a problem that Sony acknowledged with some XP updates and that I was able to fix (I think), but still annoying.But all in all, I'd highly recommend. ... Read more

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The Superscope PSD300is the world's first CD Recording system for the performing arts that combines a professional CD-R/RW recorder with a CD-R/RW player featuring innovative CD manipulation controls. This portable stand-alone system is designed specifically as a valuable portable music rehearsal and performance tool. In addition to its recording drive, These special controls allow musicians to practice with their favorite artist or a specialized music accompaniment CD and manipulate the key or tempo of that music in real time. Plug microphones directly intothe unit for stereo recording without the need for a separate mic preamp and mixer. Or use the built-in microphone. Play any music CD and manipulate the key and tempo,create practice loops, or reduce lead vocal tracks all on the fly. Record the mix to the CD-R/RW drive. You can usedata/computer discs instead of the more expensive consumer music discs.Duplicate CDs at 2X speed. Convert a CD to half speed as a duplication option.Each note will be exactly one octave lower, at half the speed. CD Player Features: Change key in musical half steps as much as an octave (Alsofeatures simultaneous key and tempo change) Change tempo -33% to +50% without changing keyReduce lead vocalsCreate A-B practice loopsCD Recorder Features:Built-in microphone and speakerStereo XLR & 1/4? mic/line inputs Programmable mic/line EQ and filtering ... Read more

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The 414mkII Portastudio is ideal for newcomers or those experienced in multitrack recording, packing high-end features into a convenient, compact and economical package. A high-speed transport, combined with Hi & Low EQ and dbx noise reduction means great sound. For convenience, there are also 2 XLR microphone inputs, and a 1/4" HiZ guitar input. Use it for demos, as a portable sketch pad, or for practicing recording techniques. ... Read more

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Telex offers you a 16x +/- DVD R or RW Copier Station with a 80GB Hard Drive. Four Drive 16X +/- DVD Copier Tower, with 80GB hard drive for storage of your favorite video, audio, or data images. It supports the following media formats: DVD-ROM, DVD Video, CD-ROM Mode 1 and 2 CD-DA, CD-ROM / XA Video CD, Game CD Mix Mode, Multisession, HFS CD Bridge, Photo CD, CD Extra.This four drive +/- R or RW 16x DVD system allows you to get DVD copies quickly while controlling the project from beginning to end. The 80GB hard drive allows storage for commonly used images and files. Easily create specialty CDs or DVDs when needed from the six partitions. Store up to 6 full-length DVDs on this massive hard drive. All from a company that you have known and trusted for over 65 years, Telex Communications. This DVD +/- system also allows you to create CDs at 32x speed!Specifications:DVD-R Copy Speed: 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X DVD+R Copy Speed: 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD-RW Copy Speed: 4X, 2X, 1X DVD+RW, DVD+DL Copy Speed: 4X, 2.4X CD-R Copy Speed: 32X, 24X, 16X, 10X, 4X CD-RW Copy Speed: 24X, 20X, 16X, 10X, 4X DVDs Per Hour: 16+ (depending on format) Write Methods: Disc-at-once, Track-at-once Hard Drive: 80 GB / 12 partitions of 5 GB each Targets: 4 ... Read more

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The popular Tascam 788 just got a big shot in the arm with the introduction of the CDRW788 rewritable CD burner. Now you can conveniently back up data from your 788 or quickly record audio CDs. This is a 12x10x32 speed drive designed to work with the 788 or your home computer! Its accompanying Nero software lets you burn audio or data on CD-R or CD-RW discs. The CDRW788 includes a SCSI cable. ... Read more

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This eight-input, four-track cassette recorder is the hippest of its kind, and the other items included make this a hot package. Package includes: Tascam 424 MKIII Portastudio, AKG K66 Headphones, Shure SM-58 Microphone, a 10' mic cable, and a ten-pack of thirty-minute cassettes. ... Read more

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Affordable, semi-professional DAT recorder designed primarily for home studio use where unbalanced analog and digital I/O are an acceptable interface. Replaces the DTCA6. Features Super Bit Mapping, wide bit stream A/D converters for superior sound. ... Read more