The Sony USB MDs will not transfer 'live' recordings in anything else but 'real-time'. If the recordings are of CDs, with track numbers, etc, then the USB function is perfect for quick transfer.

As Giok says, you can transfer these type of recordings through Sonic Stage (which you can also download from Sony's website) or... through Real Player, as long as you install the Sony MD plugin (although you also have to have Sonic Stage installed).

The large WAV files that are generated can be cut up manually using Sound Forge or the like, and edited accordingly.

Time consuming, yes, but if it is mostly CDs you are talking about transferring, then the Sony USB (Net)MDs are where it's at.

.... ish

B.