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Author Topic: Alternative Minidisc burning software Josh Jones Redhat Posts: 1207 From: Plano, TX Registered: Apr 2000 posted 11-01-2003 02:19 PM                        What are some alternative programs for ripping cd's to Sony MD recorders in sp mode . The software sony has created sucks much ass and I need a better way to do this. Josh  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 11-02-2003 01:27 AM                        Josh- There is software that exists. You're welcome. --Joe PS - Perhaps forum member Jeff Skallan knows something?  |  IP: Logged Jeff Skallan Film Handler Posts: 65 From: Littleton, CO, USA Registered: May 2001 posted 11-02-2003 04:53 AM                     Josh- I know the frustration you are going through! Sony really messed up BIG TIME by releasing the crap software that ships with their MiniDisc gear. PC to MD transfers are forced down to a measly ATRAC3 LP2 or LP4 encoding, thus SP-mode quality is not available. Even with the "Simple Burner" program that is bundled in the software package, true SP-mode is not possible. To make things worse, files that are transferred from a PC have to be "checked-in" and forever archived on your HD. Sony is so concerned about people violating the digital rights management agreement, all sound files are compacted into these lower sampling modes. RealAudio has recently released a plugin for RealOne that enables PC to MD transfers without the stupid "check-in" feature that leaves a bunch of hidden files on your computer's HD. However, it too limits the sound quality to only ATRAC3 LP2. I suggest that if you are really only interested in SP quality recordings, skip the PC route all together and get yourself a nice MiniDisc deck with x2 TOSLINK optical connections. Then for convenience use the cheap Sony software to organize and title your discs. Check out www.minidisc.org for everything you ever want to know about MiniDisc. -Jeff p.s. Where the flip did you get that photo of me? It's at least 15 years ago!  |  IP: Logged Josh Jones Redhat Posts: 1207 From: Plano, TX Registered: Apr 2000 posted 11-03-2003 07:45 PM                        Thanks for the advice. Josh  |  IP: Logged

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