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Re: Recorders that use Memory Cards?

Subject: Re: Recorders that use Memory Cards?
From: "Dave" <>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:33:56 -0000
--- "Jim Morgan" <> wrote:
> Dave - I don't think reliability is an issue with
> minidisc. I started recording in January of 1998 
> with a Sony MZ-R50 recorder and a Telinga twin
> science mic. Now 6+ years and 50 full minidiscs 
> later the original recorder still works great, 
> even though it has been dropped several times onto
> concrete and has a cracked window. All the minidisks 
> still read fine too.
> 
> Now I don't say this is the best way to go, but at 
> least from a durability standpoint, you should be 
> ok with a good minidisc recorder.
> 
> Jim


Ok, that sounds encouraging. I just dread getting 
involved with yet another different type of media,
and I have read a few complaints about units dying
unexpectedly.




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