Which of the Sound Solution presets do you use (assuming you use it)? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Mosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:45 PM Subject: RE: Accessible FM transmitters
> If you're into highs, using a processor plug-in like Sound Solution for > Winamp can give you pretty nice results. That's interesting about the > wireless network issue, our media center and the router are in different > rooms so I hadn't had cause to find that one out. > > Jonathan > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Dave McLean > Sent: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 11:54 a.m. > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Accessible FM transmitters > > I think I'd give it 4 out of 5. > I think it needs a harmonics filter which I put between the unit and its > antenna. I was getting interference to my wireless network which the > filter > seemed to clear up. > The range however is very good and the sound is quite good. Bass response > is outstanding and the highs are good although I'd say not outstanding. > I would say it is definitely worth the $300 plus I spent for it. > In terms of accessibility, the added buttons and volume control make it > very > accessible and quite easy to use. > The man who runs the company (Dave) is quite friendly and helpful. > To give a quick description of the buttons, one which is separated from > the > others turns the unit on and off. If the unit is off press and hold the > button for a second or so and it will turn on. To turn it off you need to > press and hold in the button for about 4 seconds. > The two additional buttons tune the unit with the up button above the down > button as you'd expect. > The volume control is on the back of the unit and is easily identifiable. > The antenna is connected with a bnc connector and can be substituted with > any other including an outdoor antenna if you want improved range. With a > whip antenna I received the signal on a car radio about .6 miles away > (about > 1 km I'd say). My guess is with an outdoor antenna you'd get over a mile. > > That's about it, a pretty straight forward unit. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:32 PM > Subject: Re: Accessible FM transmitters > > >> Jonathan has given this transmitter raving reviews. What is your opinion >> of >> the unitout of five stars?Is it all that you expected it to be? Are there >> any modifications that you would recommend be done in order to make the >> unit >> more accessible? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dave McLean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:29 PM >> Subject: Re: Accessible FM transmitters >> >> >>>I paid about $340 including the addition of a volume control and the >>>buttons >>> for on/off, and station selector plus about $30 for shipping. Of course >>> shipping will vary based on where you are. I am in the US whereas >>> Jonathan >>> was in New Zealand. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 AM >>> Subject: Re: Accessible FM transmitters >>> >>> >>>> Our New FM-100mW-LCD-E fm transmitter is ready to go and comes complete >>>> with >>>> a compact rubber duckie antenna and well regulated 12 volt power supply >>>> that >>>> works with 120 or 240 VAC sources. >>>> >>>> All you need to do is hook up your audio source to the RCA inputs on >>>> the >>>> back of the unit, and you are on the air! >>>> >>>> Not exactly sure how much Jonathan paid for it other than it was more >>>> than >>>> one would pay for such a device. He did say that you pay for what you >>>> get. >>>> I >>>> would suggest that you call the company in order to get more details on >>>> pricing. You may also want to have the unit modified in order to meet >>>> your >>>> requirements. The output power is fixed and can not be modified >>>> otherwise >>>> it >>>> would have to be licenced. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> >>>> From: "Jed Barton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:28 AM >>>> Subject: RE: Accessible FM transmitters >>>> >>>> >>>>> How much do one of these go for, and what's the range? >>>>> How many watts do they put out >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Seed >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:20 AM >>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>> Subject: Re: Accessible FM transmitters >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> couple of months ago, there was a great thread on this list about FM >>>>> transmitters. A user recommended the transmitter found at >>>>> http://www.wavemach.com. >>>>> >>>>> I purchased one of these and am thrilled. The range is huge, the >>>>> construction solid, no nasty power hum, very good stereo separation, >>>>> in >>>>> short, no complaints whatsoever. I got him to add a level control that >>>>> allows me to set the line in for the two RCA sockets, and he also >>>>> added >>>>> small buttons for setting the frequency. It has a standard antenna >>>>> socket at the back and comes with a very solid little antenna, not >>>>> just >>>>> a wire. >>>>> >>>>> So if you're looking for an FM transmitter, this one is definitely >>>>> worth >>>>> a look, but it is on the high end of the price range. You definitely >>>>> get >>>>> what you pay for though. >>>>> >>>>> Jonathan >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Jason Boston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 1:26 AM >>>>> Subject: Accessible FM transmitters >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> I'm looking for a blind friendly FM transmitter that will work well >>>>>> with PC, stereo, mp3 player, etc. It also needs to be able to >>>>>> broadcast 150+ feet in a household environment. This is for use in >>>>>> the >>>>> >>>>>> USA, so the broadcasting frequencies need to end in odd numbers. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also would like the transmitter to have multiple power supply >>>>>> options like car adapter, AC adapter, batteries, even USB. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've seen one called MobileBlackBox v5000 fm transmitter, but it >>>>>> seems >>>>> >>>>>> to be out of stock and I don't know how easy it is to use. Also, I >>>>>> don't know if it lives up to the range it claims. 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