Klarinet Archive - Posting 000521.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: DAT vs Mini-CD
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 16:00:10 -0500

Gene....

Where do you order one? What kind of microphone setup (high/low
impedence) do they require? Do they need a preamp or phantom power?

Basic cost?

Roger GArrett

On Wed, 12 Nov 1997 BarDu@-----.com wrote:

> I have both systems. The quality is, to my ears equal. There are those
> "golden ear" people who will hear the compromise the the Mini Disc has built
> into it.
> The DAT is much fast than a cassette at locating a selection you wish to hear
> but the Mini is instant. The Mini Disc is as fast (almost) as a CD in
> locating a selection. The Mini Disc allows you to re-arrange the program it
> contains very easily. If you are recording a Mini and change your mind about
> a selection or a program order you can change it instantly.
> My DAT machine now is idle - the mini disc runs daily. I'm transfering older
> cassettes to mini and they sound wonderful.
> Get a mini
>
> Gene Duman
>