Klarinet Archive - Posting 000412.txt from 2005/11

From: -100 USER_IN_WHITELIST address is in the user's white-list
Subj: Re: [kl] alternate recording technology
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:39:36 -0500

Quoting Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>:

> I've been using the Superscope (what a classy name! What were they thinking?)
for about 2 1/2 years now--copying LPs, recording bands orchestras and choirs
live and making demos from multi track tape.
It works extremely well, and I seem to have used it frequently enough that
control interfaces don't seem to give me the problems mentioned by someone else
on the list. (Flexibility has some cost in creating complexity)
I've used outboard power supplies for phantom power and haven't noticed any
added noise. The manufacturer offers a factory install of phantom power if you
return it to them--you can probably special order it at the time of purchase to
save the hassle of shipping.
The playback deck operates as simply as any other, though seems to have a
longish read time sometimes.

The copying function is only 2X, so not really for multiple copies.
I've noticed that sometimes the disk won't read fresh out of the record deck; I
assume that this has something to do with heat generated in the process although
I've never checked it out. At any rate, they play OK after a short time.
I've been very happy with the machine overall and as a general rule, I prefer
to use a system with robust hardware and specific functionality and as few
steps as possible.
As to the size of the manual; it's a bit deceiving since it covers everything in
detail and sometimes in several contexts, and to be fair about its size, it's in
at least three languages. (I don't have mine here at hand to check).
At least it's readable!
Again, overall I'm very satisfied with the machine

Ken Henderson
Truro NS Canada

> >
> >The Superscope machine seems to have several interesting capabilities.
> >In playback, you can vary the tempo without changing the pitch, or
> >change the pitch without changing the tempo. It also has a built-in CD
> >duplicator. It has an internal microphone, but also has XLR and 1/4"
> >microphone/line inputs. In summary, it appears to be very flexible and
> >very useful.
> >
> >Has anyone used it? How is the quality of recordings as compared to the
> >mini-disc system?
>
> Keeping in mind that the mini-disc system has inherent limitations, any
> direct-to-CD or direct-to- memory-card system will produce superior
> results. The compression system used by mini-disc, while not as severe as
> MP3, is NOT lossless; that is, it DOES degrade the signal slightly. It
> still beats a tape cassette, though.
>
>
>
> Bill Hausmann
>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
>
>
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