Is it true that on Windows PCs the recordings can only be encoded as 192kbps MP3 files? Does that apply to the Mac too?
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I don't know the technical details, but I record music from LPs onto CDs using my Mac. I haven't tried recording them to my iPod.
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I am guessing that it will work with Macs, but not with the software on the included CD. You would probably have to download a Mac-friendly capture and edit program (I use Audacity version 2.05 on the same OS, 10.6.8, with a USB turntable) -- this is the option I am considering.
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I record everything in 192. You will need softwear that records it. I use SoundTrack Pro. i used presonus at 96 and love 192. I save the file in 96 and reopen it in 192 without much loss. I usually digitally edit in 192. Clipping sounds like too much level, give it some headroom or use limiter at zero db.
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Receives FM signals only, Recording is mp3 with selectable bitrate up to 256K
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The file type I got needed to be opened in windows media player, VLC didn't take them which makes me think they would have to be converted before viewed on a Mac. I don't remember the file type but I don't think I got straight up mp4 as stated in the description.
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Yes. Works fine on a PC. Not so good on a Mac. I have converted many VHS tapes with this item.
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Not as far as I can tell. I have a Creative Labs Zen Nano Plus. It is a flash player and so far, I can drop and drag files from my Mac into it and it seems to work fine. I bought it because it has a pretty good voice recorder and a line in recording function (can record from cassette players etc and converts to mp3 without computer). All seem to work fine with my Mac. But none of the files that are on the CD-ROM are Mac friendly. I don't know if this will be true with this 8 GB player, since it is a hard drive player. If it will work, there are some sweet deals on it and it seems like it is a very cool player. If anyone knows if these hard drive players will show up on a Mac as hard drive and you can still drop and drag files and then play them, please let us know. Thanks.
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If the only problem with Windows 7 is the inability to convert .wav to .mp3 as the link you posted seems to indicate, that can be done with lots of other software packages out there such as Audacity.
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Actually there is a limit. From page 63 of the user's manual "This unit can recognize a total of 9999 (a maximum of 999 files per folder)." Although my entire mp3 collection tops out at around 7500 folders & around 375gb. Appreciate the response though. I'm upset they couldn't have done something about the file limit on last year's models, as it was the same for 3 model years.
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Well from what I've read it looks like it's bit rate is 128kbps.. I haven't listened to recorded music yet but I have tried hooking it up to my phone and they didn't communicate however from what I've read is that you plug a thumb drive/sd card or an mp3 player and it will work... I don't have an mp3 player so... I hope that helps
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sound recorder in ubuntu linux makes "lossless" recording of whatever is played on the audio "mix" of the computer. Too bad Sony is supporting the Window$ monopoly.
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Try audacity its a recording software for Windows and Apple and if that doesn't help try Sound Record or Cakewalk
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I am sorry, but since I have no intention of downloading anything from the recorder to any PC, I honestly do not know if this is possible. I would contact Sony to be sure, good luck.
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I was digitizing low quality cassette tape to MacBook files. It worked well for that. I don't know how it'll work for high quality sound. Sorry. My gut feeling is it would do fine but.....
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Unfortunately no. I have to make recordings on another desktop that does support "What U Hear" through its internal sound system. Then transfer them to the desktop w/ the SoundBlaster card.
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I've had no issues getting the USB to work on PC notebooks and a Mac notebook. For what it's worth, playback was done using both, and recording was done on the PC. Very clean results. No problems. Win 7 on the PC. OSX on the Mac.
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Yes, it is absolutely possible. I have been using mine to record from albums on my stereo. You end up with one big windows media file for each side of the record (or each side of the cassette) unless there are very long pauses between tracks (in which case it may separate them into distinct files). The recorded tracks are labelled by the date and time of recording, but you can download them to your computer, rename them, and burn them to a CD if you like. I have been happy with this aspect of the player, what I really don't like is that my screen died, I replaced it, the screen died AGAIN on the replacement, I replaced that one, and the screen just died last night on number 3. All this within ten months, and I don't abuse the thing. Replacement is relatively quick, but you have to go through a run around with customer service before they will give you and RMA number, then you have to pay for shipping. My first replacement was free, but the second cost $25, and so will the latest. After the first year, I think you just have to buy a new one. Not good.