Sorry, I can't make any recommendations on such a utility. Good luck. bruce
-- Bruce Toews Skype ID: o.canada E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LiveJournal: http://masterofmusings..livejournal.com Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com On Fri, 9 May 2008, Larry Higgins wrote: > Hey Bruce, I will stand to be corrected. One of the first things I > tried to do with the stream was to make a short recording. I played > it back through some Sony headphones, and I thought the recording > sounded a bit tinny, but I will agree, it sounds immensely better > than many cell phone recordings I have heard, but kind of like an > overpriced cassette recorder I bought about 35 years ago. To me, the > sound was as small as the size of the player. Then again, I also > hadn't adjusted the tone controls up to that point, so my assessment > in deed may be less than fair. > > BTW, can you recommend a utility to convert Stream directly to .mp3? > > At 10:22 AM 5/9/2008, you wrote: >> With all true respect, while I agree with your facts, I have to disagree >> at least in part with your conclusions. When compared with other >> similarly-sized/purposed devices, i.e. other notetakers, cellphones, >> etc., the Stream comes out remarkably well in terms of audio quality. >> Certainly if you compare it to, say, the Book Port, the quality >> improvement is astounding. >> >> The audio format the Stream uses is not proprietary, it is just >> extremely rare. There are other utilities that will convert Stream sound >> files, utilities that existed before the Stream did. >> >> I've found that, if positioned correctly, even the Stream's built-in >> mike does a podcast-quality recording. >> >> Bruce >> >> >> On Fri, 09 May 2008 10:08:39 -0500, "Larry Higgins" >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: >>> I just received my VRStream yesterday, and I was a little >>> disappointed in the quality of recording, at least from the built in >>> mic. Haven't had a chance to try it with an external mic. The >>> microphone's level of sensitivity isn't adjustable or configurable. >>> In other words, if you want quality for other than taking off handed >>> notes for yourself you will need to invest in another product. The >>> audio reproduction isn't good enough for Podcasting <g>. >>> >>> As for file formatting, it uses it's own proprietary format. Of >>> course you can convert these to .wav with their conversion utility >>> within the Stream Companion software, but you will have to reconvert >>> them to .mp3 via another option such as Goldwave, or Cdex. And no, it >>> will not record in stereo, not even with a stereo mic. It's purpose >>> for offering recording capability is clearly stated, for taking personal >>> notes. >>> >>> You could probably use the mic for recording meetings or lectures, >>> but it would help to not be an a room with lots of reverb, or >>> background noise. >>> >>> At 06:38 AM 5/9/2008, you wrote: >>>> What are the recording capabilities and formats of the >>>> Victor Stream? Is it only voice quality or can it record in >> higher quality >>>> and stereo? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>>> signature database 3089 (20080509) __________ >>>> >>>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>>> >>>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> -- >> Bruce Toews >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature database 3090 (20080509) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
