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	MiniDisc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		MiniDisc is widely respected as being a very reliable format when it comes to portable audio storage, such as field recording.
		MiniDisc solved this problem by reading the data into a memory buffer at a higher speed than was required (the size of the buffer varies from model to model) before being read out to the digital-to-analogue converter at the standard rate required by the format.
		The data structure of the MiniDisc, where music is recorded in a single stream of bytes while the TOC contains pointers to track positions, allows for gapless playback of music, something which the majority of competing portable players, including MP3 players, fail to implement properly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minidisc (2361 words)

	What is a MiniDisc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		MiniDisc shares the recordability of tape, making it popular for creating your own music compilation, and because it is able to record a million times over without any quality loss, MiniDisc is well suited for heavy-duty use.
		MiniDisc (MD) was originally developed by Sony Corp. in 1986 as an audio media that combines the merits of both CD (supreme sound quality) and Tape (capability to play and record).
		MiniDisc is a hit in Japan and Europe with over 6 million units sold worldwide, and Americans have begun to realize the value of this highly portable, recordable digital audio format.
	www.geocities.com /columbiaisa/minidisc_intro.htm (3435 words)

	MiniDisc: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A MiniDisc (MD) is a disc-based data storage device data storage device quick summary:
		A cd-r (compact disc-recordable) is a thin (1.2 mm) disc made of polycarbonate with a 120 mm or 80 millimetremm diameter that is mainly used...
		MiniDisc solved this problem by reading the data into a memory buffer at a higher speed than was required (the size of the buffer varies from model to model) before being read out to the digital-to-analog converter at the standard rate required by the format.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mi/minidisc1.htm (2638 words)

	Multimedia Training - minidisc recorder - intro and setup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Note: Make sure the small tab on the side of the minidisc is moved to the left to the recordable position (sliding the tab to the right will prevent recording and accidental erasure of what you've recorded).
		Finally you should plug headphones into the headphone jack in the minidisc recorder (which usually is labeled "headphones" or has an icon for a set of headphones).
		Now put the minidisc recorder in record mode (you're not actually going to be recording yet, just going into record mode so you can select some audio settings before you start recording).
	journalism.berkeley.edu /multimedia/tutorials/minidisc (481 words)

	Audio - Computer/Minidisc
		However, adjusting the volume that goes "out" of your computer and into the minidisc can be done by first double-clicking on the speaker icon in the Windows system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, as shown to the left.
		This is because the minidisc recorder interprets this 2 seconds (or more) of silence as the "gap" between songs.
		The disadvantage is that some minidisc recorders have a tendency to not start fast enough and may "cut off" the first second or so of a track.
	geraldtomyn.tripod.com /compmd.htm (3899 words)

	Tweeter.com
		MiniDisc is the audio recording format for the 21st century.
		On a MiniDisc you can record up to five hours of digital music files that have been converted to ATRAC format, 32 times faster than real time.
		MiniDisc is very compatible with CDs as well as MP3s.
	www.tweeter.com /sm-minidisc-player--bg-1189807.html (532 words)

	WashingtonPost.com: Fast Forward: MiniDisc's Second Coming?
		MiniDiscs are virtually skip-proof -- though I've had them falter intermittently while jogging -- almost impervious to heat and generally much sturdier than CDs.
		One MiniDisc aficionado tested their durability by dropping one out of a car at 75 mph, and another accidentally tossed one in the washer with his laundry; both discs survived.
		MiniDisc remains barely a smoldering ember here in the United States -- for instance, prerecorded discs are a scarce commodity, distributed mainly by Sony's music label and sold in few stores (prices are about the same as music on CD).
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/tech/ffwd/0997/minidisc.htm (1668 words)

	Minidisc Beginners Guide
		Two types of blank disc are available: the regular 74-minute MiniDisc used in 2-track recorders, and the MD Data disc used in multitrack recorders.
		The portable MiniDisc Walkman[tm] format is becoming popular with news reporters who need to carry a small, high-quality recorder in the field.
		MiniDisc is one of many digital formats to choose from.
	www.tape.com /techinfo/minidisc.html (1377 words)

	Minidisc Frequently Asked Questions
		According to Minidisc Rainbow Book recommendations (a ``remark'', not a mandatory requirement) the virgin space that runs to the end of the disc (if any) is always the first allocated, followed (in ascending disc address order) by the remaining free segments located throughout the disc.
		Minidisc IEEE paper: ``Because of the long interleaved ACIRC error correction code, three sectors must be used as "linking sectors." If the user changes or adds new data to the MD disc, two or three sectors for every start and end position of the new data need to be recorded.''.
		However, in Minidisc recording jitter is not an issue since the digital input signal's sample values are recovered and passed directly into a memory buffer or into a sampling rate converter that is clocked with the clock embedded in the input signal.
	www.minidisc.org /minidisc_faq.html (16107 words)

	Minidisc Players Reviews: Product Reviews Comparison Reports
		The most compelling advantage of a minidisc recorder, however, is their ability to make live recordings of music, interviews and lectures.
		Minidisc players, when equipped with an external microphone, are ideal for live recordings like concerts, lectures and interviews.
		Minidisc players can be used to transfer music from legacy media like vinyl and tapes with a line-in cable.
	www.consumersearch.com /www/electronics/minidisc-player-reviews/fullstory.html (1815 words)

	MiniDisc Recorders
		Even before the advent of the pocket size MD machines the weight and size of the table minidisc recorder/player plus discs was probably still less than that of the record box filled with 45’s.
		That is true with MiniDisc recorders, partly as a result of their limitations but also due to some of the characteristics of our profession and the way we entertain or teach.
		The MiniDisc Recorder is a very specialized piece of equipment that will have some applicability for callers and cuers depending on their individual needs and most likely, their organizational characteristics.
	www.dosado.com /callers/mdisk.htm (1778 words)

	The Whole MiniDisc Community Page
		MiniDiscs were introduced by Sony in 1992 as a disc based digital medium for recording and distributing consumer audio that is ``near CD'' in quality.
		MiniDisc manufacturing is an exacting process that involves the use of vacuum sputtering machines in a clean room environment.
		MiniDisc is here to stay, in it they mention the specs for MD Data II, due in 1999.
	www.maya.cz /minidisc/minidisc/whole_page.html (8278 words)

	Howstuffworks "What is a MiniDisc and how does it differ from a CD?"
		A MiniDisc looks a lot like a floppy disk but is slightly smaller (7 cm, 2.75 inches square).
		The big difference between the a MiniDisc and a floppy disk is that a MiniDisc can hold about 100 times more data (about 140 megabytes in data mode, 160 megabytes in audio mode vs. 1.44 megabytes for a floppy).
		There are also 4-track MiniDisc recorders for musicians, which are great for recording songs as they are performed and then mixing the tracks.
	www.howstuffworks.com /question55.htm (543 words)

	MiniDisc - Desktop Management Software
		MiniDisc is a handy utility designed to enhance your desktop
		There is now a mailing list available for general discussion of MiniDisc and all things to do with using the software, including requests for new features and how to use existing features.
		MiniDisc is developed in my spare (ha!) time.
	minidisc.iconbar.com (221 words)

	Home of Michael Nielsen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A MiniDisc is very similar to a computer floppy disc except from the fact that MiniDisc is designed for audio recording.
		The MiniDisc was originally developed by Sony and is practically a mix up of a CD player and a tape recorder.
		Since the MiniDisc is 100% digital you are able to manipulate with the data.
	home.worldonline.dk /twreck/minidisc.html (559 words)

	Digital World : MiniDisc's Last Hurrah
		MiniDiscs get a bad rap from the iPod generation, and deservedly so: the physical and digital formats are proprietary (they use the ATRAC format), and it's never been easy to transfer music between a MiniDisc and a computer.
		Minidisc is nice for people who wants to keep their music all their life.
		Minidisc is also nice for people who want to listen to their music all the time; most units give you over 25 hours of battery life on a single AA battery!
	www.digital-world.com /archives/2006/03/minidiscs_last.html (575 words)

	A Portable Recording Studio - Based on a MiniDisc recorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A MiniDisc recorder is a small optical disk drive combined with sound pre-amp, an analog-to-digital converter, an audio compressor/limiter, and recording circuitry for audio recording.
		It is easy to accidentally not record sound with the MiniDisc recorder because of all the different pause options on the unit.
		I also carry extra AA batteries (one set is used up every recording session), extra blank 74 minute MiniDiscs, a permanent marking pen (I hate the labels which come with MiniDiscs), the script, blank model releases, and the manual for the MiniDisc recorder and the logic diagram for the mixing board.
	www.digipuppet.com /dp4/p09field.htm (1283 words)

	So long MiniDisc; don't slam the door on the way out - Engadget
		MiniDisc was one of those cool ideas on paper that never quite succeeded in the marketplace.
		Minidisc is superior to both flash and hard drive based solutions.
		Sony Released a Minidisc Drive for the PC, the fact that you don't know this shows you are unqualified to partake in this discussion by virtue of your lack of knowledge on the subject.
	portableaudio.engadget.com /2005/10/03/so-long-minidisc-dont-slam-the-door-on-the-way-out (4277 words)

	Sony launches MiniDisc with built-in camera: Digital Photography Review
		For music buffs unwilling to be constrained by capacity, MiniDisc media provides removable, recordable, scratch-resistant and affordable storage for an infinite library of songs.
		Taking MiniDisc to new heights, the MZ-DH10P model is the first Hi-MD™ Walkman player with the added benefit of a built-in camera and color LCD screen.
		Standard MiniDisc media is available in 177 MB capacity for about $2 and can hold up to five hours of recorded on a Net MD player or up to 13 hours recorded in Hi-MD mode.
	www.dpreview.com /news/0503/05030802sony_mdmzdh10p.asp (889 words)

	The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > In a Nod to Niche Users, Sony Rethinks the MiniDisc
		The MiniDisc is a highly compact recording and playback system, typically smaller than a deck of cards, that can make high-quality audio recordings from a microphone or a computer download.
		Although MiniDiscs caught on as portable audio devices in Japan and in parts of Europe, most Americans seem to have graduated directly from the cassette to the portable CD system and then to the MP3-player format dominating portable digital audio players.
		But what MiniDisc players needed to evolve into an all-purpose digital audio system was high-speed digital output, allowing their audio to be the basis for clean CD recordings.
	www.nytimes.com /2004/06/17/technology/circuits/17mini.html?ex=1402891200&en=e8b40519fc2f8417&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND (1112 words)

	Technorati Tag: MiniDisc
		MiniDiscs at $1.00 Recordable MiniDisc blank media from Sony, TDK, JVC and more.
		So, I got a portable MiniDisc player cheap at a garage sale (I don't have an ipod, I'm slow at these types of things) and it didnt come with...
		I have a whole bunch of recordings on Minidisc, which I would like to transfer to my computer and burn to CD.
	technorati.com /tag/MiniDisc (448 words)

	Hi-MD, Bye-MD? - Minidisc Community Forums
		It is becoming clear with the recent restructuring of Sony that the Minidisc format may soon become extinct.
		I can't say any more than this, but it will boil down to one of these scenarios, trust me: (1) Minidisc is no longer developed, focus on other products and introduce similar functionality.
		Minidiscs, I'll treasure you even when nobody else remembers what you were: the promise of a future that never came.
	forums.minidisc.org /index.php?showtopic=12392 (1541 words)

	Review: Xitel MD-Port AN1 and DG2 USB "PC to MiniDisc" adapters
		Many portable MiniDisc recorders have TOSLINK input, but there are plenty of other audio gadgets that have it too.
		But you can get a basic portable MiniDisc recorder for $US160, which when you take into account the cheapness of the media (about two US bucks per disc, for ten-packs of 74 minute discs) makes it a very attractive alternative to card-based digital audio players.
		Even the original MiniDisc gear sounded practically identical to an original CD, and newer recorders are better, because the encoders have evolved.
	www.dansdata.com /xitel.htm (3478 words)

	Minidisc « Audio « Recreation
		Recreation: Audio: Minidisc is a category related to MiniDisc (MD).MiniDisc is a magneto-optical disc that serves as an audio storage medium, which was introduced for consumer use and for professional stereo recording and playback.MD offers approximately 160MB for 74 minutes in audio mode [140MB in Data Mode].
		The MiniDisc Appreciation Page - Several interesting sections including comparisons of MD to cassette, DAT and CD; information about MPEG Layer 3 on the net; an MD Techie Corner and an up-to-date list of the best MD prices.
		MiniDisc Zone, The - The latest news on minidiscs along with detailed specifications on new players, recorders and discs.
	www.localadsearch.com /Recreation/Audio/Minidisc (328 words)

	Main Page - Audio T-Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		MiniDisc Access (http://www.minidiscaccess.com/) is offering 4 different “Complete Live Recording Bundles” (http://www.minidiscaccess.com/generic76.html) starting at $199.99.
		MiniDisc Access (http://www.minidiscaccess.com/) is running a Memorial Day Special.
		As of June 5, 2005 all MiniDisc T-Station visitors are being redirected to our new home.
	www.t-station.net (252 words)

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