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]

Oh yeah, forget about your mindisc being compatible with your Mac. Unless you get the Hi MD there is no way you can transfer the recorded file to the computer. There are PC options to transfer from computer to the minidisc, but not vice versa. The HI MD does allow you to transfer files from the minidisc to a PC (not mac), but there are copyright protections built into it that basically cripple it's usefulness.

If you want the best way to transfer from minidisc to Mac you want to make sure you have a minidisc recorder or seperate deck that gives you an optical out and find an optical in interface for your Mac. You can also accomplish this through a line out or headphone out from your minidisc to the line in (not mic in) on your Mac.

There's no work arounds for this. Minidisc is great for recording, but not well set up for work with computers. There are mp3 players out there that offer recording options with connection to a computer, depending on your needs they might be worth checking out.