Mini Disc Recorder Suggestions? Options

[Snaggy]

I'm looking for an MD recorder, (for field recordings, mostly ambiant stuff). I used to use my old WalkMan Pro cassette tape recorder for this kind of thing, ... figure it's time to go digital.

My main requirements are adjustable recording levels, microphone input, and Mac compatable. I want to be able to transfer these sound files to my Mac without too much hassel.

Wondering if anyone has any model advice, or suggestions?

OK, thanks in advance.

[boilerblues]

I use a Sharp 702 I bought like 7 years ago, it does really well. Sharps are generally prefered over Sony's because of the manually adjustable recording levels. Sony's have an automatic adjustment for the input levels that trashes live recordings. The Hi MD was looking really nice until it came out that Sony has built in so many copyright protection schemes that it's not really all that useful. The longer recording time is better, but when you transfer the file to the computer you aren't allowed to burn it to a CD without copyright protection. www.minidisc.org has a lot of info on minidisc players/recorders.

If you need a nice mic, Core Sound (www.core-sound.com) is THE place for excellent microphones.

If you have any questions feel free to ask me, I've been doing this for 7 years and have come up with some amazing recordings.