Yep, make sure the latest system firmware is installed. On 2 Jun 2014, at 12:04 pm, tim cumings <thcumi...@comcast.net> wrote:
> dane do you have to install any special software on the h-1 to do this. Or do > you simnply hook it up to a an usb port and it shows up as an input device? > > On 6/1/2014 5:35 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Speaking of Sound Devices and the like I meant to mention my new Zoom H1, >> I've tested it as a sound device and yes it works well. >> >> Put simply connecting the Zoom H1 ia a USB connection turns the H1 into a >> high quality x/y pattern desktop microphone, extend this by adding another >> microphone to the Mic input socket, don't know how this would go with a >> Line-in source though I can't see why it wouldn't work. >> >> On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:05 am, Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> wrote: >> >>> Dave, >>> >>> I think that the device is probably capable of sounding pretty good, if >>> only, the interface from dell were accessible. >>> >>> On other machines, the real tek devices have been pretty ok, often >>> picking up a bit of digital noise from the bus, but ok for my needs. >>> >>> Take care, >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> On Sun, 1 Jun 2014 13:36:31 -0700 >>> Dave McElroy <d...@drakelroy.com> wrote: >>> >>> Gee thanks, Joe, lol. Guess what sound i've got with my new pc? yep, the >>> Realtech. Well, so far i guess it is ok for my admittedly more linitted >>> needs, but i do wish i could bump up the highs. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton >>> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 12:56 PM >>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>> Subject: Re: Sound card recommendation wanted >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I aggree that on-board sound systems can be pretty good. >>> >>> Comparisons between different sound cards, if supported by >>> specifications are invaluable. If not, then an element of subjectivity >>> takes us in to an area where opinions are only really valuable to the >>> holder of these opinions. So here are some of my opinions. >>> >>> I used to be happy with my audiofile 24/96. There were occasional >>> problems with crackle on one channel, this would go away if the system >>> were rebooted. I suspect that this was a driver issue, but never really >>> got behind the problem. >>> >>> I used this card with XP, and more recently windows 7. The control >>> pannel, delivered with the latest >>> revision of the drivers became unusable with a screen reader, However >>> when set up, the card behaved well enough, considering that the price >>> also has dropped from the time when I first bought mine, some 8 years >>> ago. Still a good card, and gave good latency when used with Reeper. >>> >>> Then I changed the computer, and bought a Dell optiplex, I5 processor, 8 >>> GB ram, and 1 TB HD. >>> >>> The onboard audio device, a real tek High definition audio system, is >>> quite frankly, the worst audio device I have ever worked with. >>> >>> Dell's control pannel, is partly accessible, but it is hit and miss when >>> changing settings. There are settings in the control pannel, that are >>> not exposed to the windows mixer, so you have to use it. >>> >>> I couldn't use the audiofile 24/96 because the optiplex uses PCIE slots >>> only. The audiofile, is available only as a PCI board, and although >>> there are converters from PCIe to PCI, the profile of the 24/96 excludes >>> it from this adaption so this sound card is now in an older dell, which >>> will run only as long as the capacitors hold out on the board, and they >>> are blowing so life is limited. >>> >>> This is why I am now looking to use the audio interfaces from tascam. >>> >>> I already have a US-122-A B but this device has no windows 7 drivers. >>> shame. >>> >>> So I am looking at the current tascam range, similar to the device I >>> already own, and this replacement should cost about 80 UK pounds. >>> >>> Then we should be good to go as they say. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:33:14 -0500 >>> Kelly Pierce <kellyt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> dane accurately points out that many quality computers have high >>> definition audio built right into the motherboard or chip. Last year >>> I bought a Dell 8700 with the Intel 4770 processor. It had built in >>> high-definition audio equal to and actually slightly better than the >>> M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 audio interface I bought 10 years ago for my >>> XP machine. I like working with two sound cards so I can manage the >>> screen reader audio and music independently. About a month ago, I >>> bought the Roland Duo audio interface from e-Bay for $37, including >>> shipping. It is a USB interface that has both line in and microphone >>> inputs, the latter with a pre-amp. It is compatible with windows 8.1 >>> and except for one button during installation, it is accessible with >>> JAWS. Instruments sound distinct and unprocessed. Normally, this >>> retails for about $200. >>> >>> Kelly >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>>> Okay, I've done a Google search to see if this device is available in >>>> Australia, the 129 device is easily got through eBay though I'd have to >>>> import it so I will import if I can't get the device in Australia. >>>> >>>> Anyway back to my initial Google Search, I came up first with the 100 >>> model >>>> so the obvious question is, what's the difference between the 100 and the >>>> 129 models? >>>> >>>> On 31 May 2014, at 11:09 pm, Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello. >>>>> You could look at the Tascam US 122 MK II USB Audio-Interface: >>>>> I'm about to get a-hold of the next model, us-124 I think it is, only >>>>> because it has a variable line-out. All the controls are mounted on the >>>>> top of the device, so you don't really need the accompanying software. >>>>> >>>>> Check it out. >>>>> >>>>> Joe >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, 31 May 2014 22:29:10 +1000 >>>>> Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> One of the best external Sound devices I ever purchased was the iMic, >>>>> thankfully I was able to purchase half a dozen of these at the time as >>>>> they don't seem to be available as readily as they once were. >>>>> >>>>> On 29 May 2014, at 11:00 pm, Michael Mote <miketmot...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi there! I would like to find an external one, that has separate jacks >>>>>> for >>>>>> line-in and headphone. My sound card on my Del Latitude only has one >>>>>> plug, >>>>>> making it very difficult to use like I need to use it. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >>>>>> Robert >>>>>> Nelson >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:23 AM >>>>>> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >>>>>> Subject: RE: Sound card recommendation wanted >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Unfortunately, I doubt that you will be able to find a sound card which >>>>>> has >>>>>> Jaws friendly software. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, go to techbuy.com.au and do a search for sound card. >>>>>> >>>>>> There are still several cards made by Creative (even though their model >>>>>> names do their best to hide the nature of their functions). >>>>>> >>>>>> I suggest that you look closely at the Asus XONAR cards. >>>>>> >>>>>> Bob Nelson >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Barry >>>>>> Chapman >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, 29 May 2014 2:14 PM >>>>>> To: PC-Audio >>>>>> Subject: Sound card recommendation wanted >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> Can anyone suggest a good quality internal sound card where the >>>>>> accompanying >>>>>> software is JAWS friendly. I want one with separate line in and >>>>>> microphone >>>>>> jacks and if possible two sets of stereo line out. My old Sound Blaster >>>>>> Live >>>>>> could do this. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks very much, >>>>>> Barry Chapman >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ********** >>>>> >>>>> Dane Trethowan >>>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>> >>> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
