On Sun, 20 Aug 2000, Timothy P. Stockman wrote:
> When recording mono from analog, it appears that it would be best to mix to
> mono before the signal reaches the MD, then connect only one input channel
> of the MD, leaving the other unconnected. To get the level correct, the
> digital record level would have to be set at +6 dB (higher is OK; lower
> digital record level coupled with higher analog signal level might cause ADC
> overload, which is *not* indicated by the "over" indicators).
Yes, I agree - this seems to offer the best solution.
> Recording mono from digital would require a similar proceedure, done with an
> audio editor on the PC: mix to mono and place the resulting mono mix on one
> channel of a stereo WAV file and silence on the other channel, then boost
> the digital record level 6 dB at the MD.
If there is an audio editor in the chain, why not fix the problem directly
by doing a phase shift of one sample in the editor? If you have (or
have had) a Creative Labs soundcard then the older versions of Wavestudio
supplied with the card can do this. I'm pretty certain that most audio
editing software can. Then there would be no need to adjust the volume
(which has a slight loss of audio quality due to the multiplication
involved).
> Meantime, I'll be eagerly awaiting word on which Sony decks have this
> problem, and if (or when) Sony has it fixed for good!
As am I - I could only test the JE520 because that is the only MD recorder
I have. It would also be interesting to see if Sony portables have the
same problem (and other manufacturers' equipment).
Jonathan
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