Mini-disc question

misterpartridge · 26-05-2003, 10:11

I've searched the archives and couldn't find anyone else asking this, but apologies if they have:

How do I record *from my mini-disc* onto my PC? I've interviewed someone on mini-disc and I want to, eventually, get it onto a CD. Is this possible at all? I opened that in-built Sound Recorder thing, but have no idea what I need to plug in where, and it seems a pretty basic application.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.

dodgygeeza · 26-05-2003, 11:04

You need to set the recording scource to line in, and plug in your MD player to the line in socket. You could then burn the created file onto CD as well, although I'm not sure how you'd go about setting track markers.

misterpartridge · 26-05-2003, 11:18

Quote:

Originally posted by dodgygeeza
You need to set the recording scource to line in,

Sorry, I don't quite understand that. You mean on the mini-disc player? There's a button I flick or something?

and plug in your MD player to the line in socket.

Where is that? Round the back of the computer somewhere? What does it look like?

Mister "Useless With Machines" Partridge

dodgygeeza · 26-05-2003, 11:40

Sorry, I'll try again with more detail

Connect the line out (or headphone socket) to the line in on your PC, most likely around the back near a mic and speaker socket. Then in sound recorder, set the recording scource to line in. I haven't actually used this with a minidisk player but the theory should be the same whatever the sound scource is.

misterpartridge · 26-05-2003, 11:57

Quote:

Originally posted by dodgygeeza
Sorry, I'll try again with more detail

Connect the line out (or headphone socket) to the line in on your PC, most likely around the back near a mic and speaker socket. Then in sound recorder, set the recording scource to line in. I haven't actually used this with a minidisk player but the theory should be the same whatever the sound scource is.

Thanks a lot, dodgy - that does make sense. I don't remember seeing a way to change the settings of Sound Recorder like that, but I'm sure you're right - presumably in File or whatever at the top. I'll check when I get home.

Thanks again.

Partridge

wicket · 26-05-2003, 17:38

It should work no problem. I have done the same though making recordings of my old records instead.

G@V · 27-05-2003, 20:04

Are you using windows sound recorder to record from mini disc ?

I thought windows sound recorder only recorded 60 seconds of music or am I just not understanding what you are doing here ?

wicket · 27-05-2003, 22:01

Quote:

Originally posted by G@V
Are you using windows sound recorder to record from mini disc ?

I thought windows sound recorder only recorded 60 seconds of music or am I just not understanding what you are doing here ?

No I am using a sound program that came with the computer, Advance Sound Manager. You open that, select record from line in, select new file and record and away you go.

Mazrim Taim · 02-06-2003, 13:41

You could also try Musicmatch Jukebox, which has a free version as well as the pro.

What you may need to do is do a couple of test recordings to check the record levels, I do my adjustments from the MD player.

Another programme I use is WWW.supermp3recorder.com which will record the output of your computer.

MisterC · 24-10-2003, 11:09

I recently bought a Sony MNZ510 recordable minidisc player. I was attempting to record some tracks via the digital optical lead from a couple of DVD's i own but it will only allow playback. I guess there is some encryption on the discs to prevent piracy. Is it not possable to record tracks from DVD to minidisc. Any help would be apprecaited.

philbert · 24-10-2003, 12:44

There's digital copy protection in both dvd and minidisc thats probably preventing you. (I think dvds report as a first generation digital copy and minidisc only allows digital copies of originals)

You will have to use an analogue signal (this will work)

I think you can trick some mini disks into allowing you to record a protected digital, this may involve going through another bit of kit. Check minidisk forums.

GDK · 24-10-2003, 13:35

The copy protection only applies to copyright material of course. Commercially produced tracks have a flag set in the data stream which other recorders recognise and then refuse to record if they detect the "set" flag.

If the tracks were a home recording of some sort (like the interview the original poster mentioned) you should be able to make a digital copy.

Graeme

flagpole · 29-10-2003, 14:55

If you can find some one with a sony minidisc player and net MD then you can just connect via USB and pull the files over and export to .wav or .mp3

The line in socket is the pale blue on on the back of the computer, though if you get the levels right you could use the pink mic socket.

With regard to the track markers... You'll find the Nero Burn has the facility to set these, as well as fade in fade out etc.

flagpole · 29-10-2003, 14:57

Oh also... What GDK said too.

philbert · 30-10-2003, 14:12

yeah sorry, my earlier post was a reply to the dvd recording question.

Flagpole: As far as I am aware Net-MD players do not allow the data to be transfered from the minidisk back to the PC. This is another digital piracy prevention measure, and a bit of a ongoing issue between MD users and Sony.

26-05-2003, 10:11	#1
misterpartridge Banned User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,146	Mini-disc question I've searched the archives and couldn't find anyone else asking this, but apologies if they have: How do I record from my mini-disc onto my PC? I've interviewed someone on mini-disc and I want to, eventually, get it onto a CD. Is this possible at all? I opened that in-built Sound Recorder thing, but have no idea what I need to plug in where, and it seems a pretty basic application. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

24-10-2003, 12:44	#11
philbert Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 132	digital copy protection There's digital copy protection in both dvd and minidisc thats probably preventing you. (I think dvds report as a first generation digital copy and minidisc only allows digital copies of originals) You will have to use an analogue signal (this will work) I think you can trick some mini disks into allowing you to record a protected digital, this may involve going through another bit of kit. Check minidisk forums.

26-05-2003, 11:04	#2
dodgygeeza Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,151	You need to set the recording scource to line in, and plug in your MD player to the line in socket. You could then burn the created file onto CD as well, although I'm not sure how you'd go about setting track markers.

26-05-2003, 11:18	#3
misterpartridge Banned User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,146	Quote: Originally posted by dodgygeeza You need to set the recording scource to line in, Sorry, I don't quite understand that. You mean on the mini-disc player? There's a button I flick or something? and plug in your MD player to the line in socket. Where is that? Round the back of the computer somewhere? What does it look like? Mister "Useless With Machines" Partridge

26-05-2003, 11:40	#4
dodgygeeza Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,151	Sorry, I'll try again with more detail Connect the line out (or headphone socket) to the line in on your PC, most likely around the back near a mic and speaker socket. Then in sound recorder, set the recording scource to line in. I haven't actually used this with a minidisk player but the theory should be the same whatever the sound scource is.

26-05-2003, 11:57	#5
misterpartridge Banned User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,146	Quote: Originally posted by dodgygeeza Sorry, I'll try again with more detail Connect the line out (or headphone socket) to the line in on your PC, most likely around the back near a mic and speaker socket. Then in sound recorder, set the recording scource to line in. I haven't actually used this with a minidisk player but the theory should be the same whatever the sound scource is. Thanks a lot, dodgy - that does make sense. I don't remember seeing a way to change the settings of Sound Recorder like that, but I'm sure you're right - presumably in File or whatever at the top. I'll check when I get home. Thanks again. Partridge

26-05-2003, 17:38	#6
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	It should work no problem. I have done the same though making recordings of my old records instead.

27-05-2003, 20:04	#7
G@V Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 863	Are you using windows sound recorder to record from mini disc ? I thought windows sound recorder only recorded 60 seconds of music or am I just not understanding what you are doing here ?

27-05-2003, 22:01	#8
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	Quote: Originally posted by G@V Are you using windows sound recorder to record from mini disc ? I thought windows sound recorder only recorded 60 seconds of music or am I just not understanding what you are doing here ? No I am using a sound program that came with the computer, Advance Sound Manager. You open that, select record from line in, select new file and record and away you go.

02-06-2003, 13:41	#9
Mazrim Taim Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 376	You could also try Musicmatch Jukebox, which has a free version as well as the pro. What you may need to do is do a couple of test recordings to check the record levels, I do my adjustments from the MD player. Another programme I use is WWW.supermp3recorder.com which will record the output of your computer.

24-10-2003, 11:09	#10
MisterC New Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1	I recently bought a Sony MNZ510 recordable minidisc player. I was attempting to record some tracks via the digital optical lead from a couple of DVD's i own but it will only allow playback. I guess there is some encryption on the discs to prevent piracy. Is it not possable to record tracks from DVD to minidisc. Any help would be apprecaited.

24-10-2003, 13:35	#12
GDK Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wigan Posts: 4,892	The copy protection only applies to copyright material of course. Commercially produced tracks have a flag set in the data stream which other recorders recognise and then refuse to record if they detect the "set" flag. If the tracks were a home recording of some sort (like the interview the original poster mentioned) you should be able to make a digital copy. Graeme

29-10-2003, 14:55	#13
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	If you can find some one with a sony minidisc player and net MD then you can just connect via USB and pull the files over and export to .wav or .mp3 The line in socket is the pale blue on on the back of the computer, though if you get the levels right you could use the pink mic socket. With regard to the track markers... You'll find the Nero Burn has the facility to set these, as well as fade in fade out etc.

29-10-2003, 14:57	#14
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Oh also... What GDK said too.

30-10-2003, 14:12	#15
philbert Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 132	yeah sorry, my earlier post was a reply to the dvd recording question. Flagpole: As far as I am aware Net-MD players do not allow the data to be transfered from the minidisk back to the PC. This is another digital piracy prevention measure, and a bit of a ongoing issue between MD users and Sony.

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