Re: [HCDX] DAT and Minidisc

[HaraldKuhl@xxxxxxx]

>  From:    Jonathan.Marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jonathan Marks)

>  We use both at Radio Netherlands, but Minidisc is less robust...partly
>  because the recorders are all consumer grade, so they are sensitive to dust
>  (especially the microphone jacks on the Sony's). Also while in the field I
>  note that the MDR-55 is a sort of RF interference if the patch cord is too
>  short..especially on MW and SW. This problem occurs with small sets like 
the
>  SW-07. No problem on FM.

That´s true, especially when using a receiver (like the ATS 909) with its 
internal antennas. Sometimes it also makes quite a difference between using 
the external power supply of the portable MD recorder or its internal battery.

But I always managed to find a good place for the recorder (especially in 
respect to the radio´s internal AM rod antenna), where there was no such 
interference left. So, this problem is one that in most cases can be solved 
(using the Sony MZ-R30). This way I did some very nice DX recordings last 
year in St. George´s and Shanghai. I never would give away my MD recorder, 
which - besides the receiver and the external antenna - I consider to be my 
most useful tool for DXing  ;-)

vy73
Harald
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