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Thread #126094 Message #2798690
Posted By: Gurney
29-Dec-09 - 02:56 PM
Thread Name: Tech: Optical to computer?
Subject: RE: Tech: Optical to computer?
Thanks, folks. I bought this MD recorder very cheaply, it is a Sony MDS-501, an early one. It works perfectly, but the instructions do not even mention computers! Couldn't believe it! It is supposed to need a microphone amplifier, but my self-powered Marantz mikes seem to work without one.
I discovered to my lack of delight that my new computer needs a pre-amp for the tapedeck and MD player, which was not the case with my old computer. That one accepted weak signals, and it didn't even have a soundcard.
Have to go a-browsing now that I know what I'm looking for. Thanks again. Chris.