Hi Graeme, how's things?
23-Feb-98 16:57:14, Graeme Jaye wrote to Yannick Boucher
          Subject: Digital recording
 YB>> But seriously, I think MD is not a bad option at all... the
 YB>> Sony MDM-X4 looks pretty nice...
 GJ> The main problems with both DCC and MD is that 1/ they are not
 GJ> exactly in universal use and 2/ they both use compression algorithms
 GJ> to squeeze the data on to the media - not really a smart thing where
 GJ> audio is concerned.
 I've been using a Mini Disk for over a year now and I've found it to be
 a really useful piece of kit both for domestic use and public performance.
 The compression isn't obtrusive or obvious, even when playing at volume
 through a large PA.
 The greatest advantage for me though is the instantaneous response.
 I work a lot in theatre and the Mini Disk is absolutely ideal for
 providing sound effects or backing music where split-second timing is
 essential.  No other medium comes close - both DAT and DCC both suffer
 because of the lag between hitting "play" and hearing the sound and also
 because of rewind times (no such thing with Mini Disk).
 Other advantages are that MD is a rewritable format and playlists can
 easily be altered in seconds - ideal for last minute changes or onstage
 cock-ups.
 I would urge people to buy one.  Any drop in audio quality due to the
 compression algorithms is negligable compared to the practical benefits.
 -=> Yours sincerely, Gerry Clark <=-
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