Mac users: Comparing digital recorder models 1. Besides recording time, how do you choose among the DS-40-, DS-30, and DS-20? I'm a Mac OS 10 kind of guy.2. Have any of you Mac-o-philes used the XtremeMac Micro Memo with your iPod for digital voice recording? How does it compare with the DS-30 or DS-20? Re: 1) ease of recording, 2) microphone quality and sensitivity, and 3) versatility. The crux: Since I already have an iPod, what do I lose by opting for the $59 Micro Memo? Mac users: Comparing digital recorder models 1. Besides recording time, how do you choose among the DS-40-, DS-30, and DS-20? I'm a Mac OS 10 kind of guy.2. Have any of you... » Read More Mac users: Comparing digital recorder models 1. Besides recording time, how do you choose among the DS-40-, DS-30, and DS-20? I'm a Mac OS 10 kind of guy.2. Have any of you Mac-o-philes used the XtremeMac Micro Memo with your iPod for digital voice recording? How does it compare with the DS-30 or DS-20? Re: 1) ease of recording, 2) microphone quality and sensitivity, and 3) versatility. The crux: Since I already have an iPod, what do I lose by opting for the $59 Micro Memo? « Show Less
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Jon, in my work I do a lot of public speaking and writing, including a bunch of books on running small businesses. Articles and books grow from ideas first captured during speaking. I always have a recorder with me when I'm driving or walking in the hills or explaining ideas to my wife, so I can capture ideas when the muse is there. One seeming drawback to the digital recorder is the inability to continue a recorded file once it is stopped. I'm wondering if there are any fixes to this. Is there any way to link two digital voice files, either on the recorder itself, or after they are transferred to the computer? mvh Jon, in my work I do a lot of public speaking and writing, including a bunch of books on running small businesses. Articles and books grow from ideas first captured during speaking. I always have a recorder with me when I'm driving or walking in the hills or explaining ideas to my wife, so I can capture ideas when the muse is there. One seeming drawback to the digital recorder is the inability to continue a recorded file once it is stopped. I'm wondering if there are any fixes to this. Is there any way to link two digital voice files, either on the recorder itself, or after they... » Read More Jon, in my work I do a lot of public speaking and writing, including a bunch of books on running small businesses. Articles and books grow from ideas first captured during speaking. I always have a recorder with me when I'm driving or walking in the hills or explaining ideas to my wife, so I can capture ideas when the muse is there. One seeming drawback to the digital recorder is the inability to continue a recorded file once it is stopped. I'm wondering if there are any fixes to this. Is there any way to link two digital voice files, either on the recorder itself, or after they are transferred to the computer? mvh « Show Less
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I've used the DS-20 for a long while with Mac OS X. I'm quite satisfied with it but truth be told, I stopped using the included DSS software to listen/transcribe the recordings on the Mac. Now I just plug in the DS20 into the USB port, see its icon on the desk top as a mounted disk, drag the recorded files from that icon into my own folder set up for transcribed files and that's it. Quicktime plays these files just fine. That way, I have a much simpler Mac OS X experience and no third party software to deal with.
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Hi, Michael - I, too am an osX guy... you probably already did this, but I looked at Micro Memo on http://amazon.com, and several reviews were unfavorable; evidently, fidelity is not so great. I only saw one Olympus model description that even mentioned Mac, though (the 1G model) - I wonder if any of the DS series models will work for us?
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I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I couldn't do this. P.S. - I'm on Mac OS X I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I... » Read More I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I couldn't do this. P.S. - I'm on Mac OS X « Show Less
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B, thanks so much. Michael, I did ask my friend, but he had no idea about joining files.
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B, Thanks. I'll try this out when I get back from my current travels Tuesday, and let you and Jon know how it went.mvh
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We're both using `em for the muse...I have a good friend who has an older model Olympus, and I'm working with him this evening; I'll ask him if he knows the answer.Jon
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The WS-100 model mounts like any flash drive on a mac. That doesn't help a lot with this model, but if anyone is looking for a recorder that mounts on a mac, that model works fine. Just need the Windows Media Player or flip4mac.
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Hey Kelly, the DP-03 doesn't have a drum machine, either. I don't really recall seeing any newer multitrack recorders featuring these, except for the Zoom R24 recorder. It is similar in price to the Tascam DP-03, but without a disc burner. On the other hand, it will also function as an audio interface for your computer, and has the built-in drum machine.Isn't it annoying how recorders all have only *some* of the features you find useful? :P
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I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to... » Read More I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. « Show Less
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It really depends on what computer you have, what you're using to get your mics into the computer, etc. It also really depends on what you're recording and what it's for. It all depends on the situation really. I know when it comes to doing film and on-set dialogue I definitely want to use the recorder. It's portable, lightweight, and it's basically direct input from the mic. When it comes to most everything else though: instruments, vocals, voice overs, etc. then I'd go with the computer. I like being able to see the waveform, which you can't do on the DR-40. You can see when it clips and then general level but not the waveform. It really depends on the situation as I said. For instrument and vocal recording, get a mixer and run everything into the computer, recording with Pro Tools or Audition. I'd say this device is most optimized for film work. It's great for getting mics into a pocket recording device. It's portable and easy and lightweight. Without the mics it is also really good for getting spacious sound environments.
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I have a PC so I can't help with this question. I can say that I've read reviews of similar cameras that were purchased by Mac users and subjectively I would say that they seemed happy with it and had a relatively easy time using it with Mac. I'm not familiar with the various Mac programs so I can't tell you which to use to operate but if you search reviews for other endoscopes you'll probably find something helpful. There are 5 or 6 others that are very similar and run on the same program.
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You have to understand that the Power Mac processor has reached a sort of "end of life." It cannot run any Mac OS newer than 10.5.8 I'm not a user of recording tools, but my understanding of this processor is that it will NOT run Pro Tools 9 or newer. If you are content with older software, my guess would be that this computer would work well for recording.
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Thanks for your email Owl G. Here's some of the most important feature differences that the PMD620 MKII offers over the PMD620: The new `Retake' feature allows a simple button press to take you back though the previously recorded audio to create a new drop-in point. This enables easy re-recording part way through unwanted takes ideal for dictation and verbal note gathering. New security features have also been added into the MKII with Password Protection and File encryption abilities that work hand in hand to keep recordings safe form unauthorized access. MP3 files can be encrypted to .MPS files and WAV files encrypted to .WAS files. Both MPS and WAS files utilize a 4 digit password protection feature so that only those with the 4 digit key can open and play the files either on the player, or in the new updated PMD Marker Editor software, included in the box. I hope that helps! Tim Brown | daleproaudio 888.462.7828
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Don't know if this helps, but I copy files onto my macbook Air quite easily. I just connect it via the USB connection, open the icon for the recorder, open the folder that has the file I want to copy and drag it where I want it on my computer. I haven't mastered file management on the recorder itself yet, but it really isn't a problem, because I only really care what folder a file is in on my computer. I play recordings on i-tunes. If I can be of any other help, let me know. I use it to record interviews and have played around a lot with different situations. The size makes it easy to carry it in my purse and pull out as needed.
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Glad to have helped, David. A little background on why I bought this. I'm embarking on the biggest free-lance writing project of my life: The history of University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey. I have an antique recorder that uses the mini-cassettes, but they last a maximum of 30 minutes per side. Some of my interviews already have exceeded an hour, so I use the digital recorder as a backup. The quality of the digital recorder is far superior to the old recorder. My final suggestion for you once you get it: Familiarize yourself with all the features to get the best use from it. Happy Holidays!
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Do yourself a favor and pop over to www.macworld.com and do a search for recording vinyl. I am sitting here right now with an Audio-Technica atpl50 hooked up to a Griffin iMic which is hooked up to my dual 2ghz G5 recording 45s for a neighbor. Griffin has software called Final Vinyl. Very easy to use, very intuitive!
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No ios the short answer. The unit, has its' own storage. I haven't used ut a lot, but recorded audio for a couple of TV spots I have a couple of recordings on it and it still reads that I have 45 hours,44 minutes and 17 sec. For the price you can't beat it but I wish it had a lighted display. It has a usb out but don't know it it will allow passthrough for direct recording. I'm going to use it for SAFE audio at a wedding on Sat.
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I am sorry, but I used it with Windows. I can tell you that since it was not compatible with my version, it directed me to the website to download the appropriate version and had no problems afterwards. Sorry I can't help you with the Mac OS, since I do not have it. I can tell you that if it were to work with the Mac OS, it is worth it. I must tell you, quality of sound recorded will depend upon the quality of your cassette tape sound, which is almost obvious, but I thought I should mention it. Good luck in finding your answer :-)
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Dear Susan E. I am no audio technician. However I bought my TEAC model RW-CD22 recorder from Costco about ten years ago and it is still going strong. On both the playback and record CD slide inputs there is an imprint similar to those on the Audio CDs which says " compact disc digital audio recordable". These are CD-R Music CDs and are the only ones I can record on. Just plain CD-R and CD-RW will not record on my unit. If I put in one of these the recorder displays "no disc" instead of the number of minutes to be recorded on the disc. I have been told that regular CD-R or CD-RW (which is re-recordable) can be used for music from other sources but I don't know for sure. Hope this helps. Jack Dear Susan E. I am no audio technician. However I bought my TEAC model RW-CD22 recorder from Costco about ten years ago and it is still going strong. On both the playback and record CD slide inputs there is an imprint similar to those on the Audio CDs which says " compact disc digital audio recordable". These are CD-R Music CDs and are the only ones I can record on. Just plain CD-R and CD-RW will not record on my unit. If I put in one of these the recorder displays "no disc" instead of the number of minutes to be recorded on the disc. I have been told that regular CD-R... » Read More Dear Susan E. I am no audio technician. However I bought my TEAC model RW-CD22 recorder from Costco about ten years ago and it is still going strong. On both the playback and record CD slide inputs there is an imprint similar to those on the Audio CDs which says " compact disc digital audio recordable". These are CD-R Music CDs and are the only ones I can record on. Just plain CD-R and CD-RW will not record on my unit. If I put in one of these the recorder displays "no disc" instead of the number of minutes to be recorded on the disc. I have been told that regular CD-R or CD-RW (which is re-recordable) can be used for music from other sources but I don't know for sure. Hope this helps. Jack « Show Less
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Sandisk or like any other brand as long as it is rated class 10 is equally good.. E.g. kingston..toshiba..samsung..transcend could write to 30 to 45mbps is very good for full hd recorders
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Hey Kelly, I have had a DP-008 for a while now, and it is a great device. Unfortunately I don't own a DP-02, so I can only go by what I've read and explain some key differences, which may or may not be helpful. The main difference between the devices is that the DP-008 uses SD memory cards, while the DP-02 records to an internal mechanical hard drive. With the SD cards, you can swap cards up to 32MB in and out of the unit. SD/SDHC cards are pretty standard, and you can use them in lots of different devices (digital cameras in particular. And most modern computers will have an SDHC slot, or you can get a USB-to-SDHC adapter for dirt cheap). With the DP-02, the hard drive is 40GB, and is not nearly as plug-and-play (you can hook up the device to your computer, but to say that it would be inconvenient to swap the drive in and out would be the understatement of the week). Plus the DP-008 runs on battery power for added portability. The caveat being that the power supply is sold separately, but it's not that expensive. The device works well on AA batteries, but for extended recording, invest in the adapter. Note that there is a newer TASCAM recorder -- the TASCAM DP-03 -- which is basically a DP-008 with extra bells and whistles. These include a built-in CD burner (along the lines of the DP-02), faders instead of knobs for track levels, compatibility with the TASCAM multi-function foot controller, and stereo (TRS) 1/4" inputs. (The DP-008 uses unbalanced TS connections on the 1/4" inputs, unless I am mistaken.) The DP-008 does not have a drum machine built-in. It does have a basic metronome, but that's as fancy as it gets in that respect. You can either hook up your standalone drum machine, or use computer software to lay out your rhythm and then record it using the DP. Hope this helps, and if you think of anything else you want to know, lay it on me and I'll help where I can.
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I have only used the AltoEdge, so can't compare it to others. But I've been very happy with this one. Very easy to set up and use, and fully compatible with the Sony tape recorder I use for interviews and meetings. I have a Mac, fyi