Greetings. I live in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA, and am a former member of the commercial radio fraternity. Because I served as a board operator for several years in the 1980s and early '90s, I've got two pieces of equipment that were meant to make my job accessible as a totally blind member of the industry: the Aud A Level and the Aud A Meter. The first is designed to help a blind board operator monitor and properly adjust levels on an analog board, while the second is designed for digital boards. Since I've been out of the industry for several years and am cleaning out my inventory of equipment I no longer use, I want to put these up to see what the best offer is they might command.
Here is the Aud A Level product description, as posted on AbleData's Web site: "AUD A LEVEL (MODELS 1102 & 1100) "Aud A Level, models 1102 & 1100, are audible recording level indicators designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The devices connect to the monitor jack of recording equipment. A small speaker produces a tone if the volume level of the recording exceeds the proper level. Pitch of tone is proportional to the degree volume exceeds proper level; varying pitch level allows rapid adjustment of equipment. Time can be read to 2 second accuracy for broadcast and other precision timing. Professional model (1102) has additional control features. POWER: battery. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 by 2 by 3 inches." Next is the description of the Aud A Meter, taken from the same source: "AUD A METER (MODEL 1070) & 4 CHAN AUD A METER (MODEL 1071) "Audible and tactile meter reader. Connects across the terminals of any electrically driven visual meter movement. Applications include ham radio, broadcast, automotive, analog computer readout, electronic, radio and TV test equipment. 4 channel unit connects to 4 different meters; has selector switch." My Aud A Level was used for several years, but never had any problems and, as far as I know, is still in excellent condition. Because I operated mostly analog boards, the Aud A Meter never has been used and is effectively new, although it was purchased some 20 years ago. I believe it is the four-channel unit; but obviously, if someone has interest, I will verify by looking at the product and getting in touch with its makers. The manufacturer of these two devices still is in business. Formerly known as Science Products for the Blind, this firm is now known as Captek, Inc., and it's located in Pennsylvania. It does not appear that Captek any longer manufactures these two particular devices, and AbleData does not publish a hint as to what price these would command at this time. Captek's Web site may be found at http://www.captek.net/Site/Welcome.html If interested, please reply to this message, or phone me at the numbers listed below. Sincerely, Kane Brolin Office: (574)254-9192, Ext. 1 Wireless: (574)386-8868 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
