Re: C Crane pocket radio
hi: I also have one of these. the only things you cannot do is set the clock and alarm, and set the weather alert for the options of 4, 8, and 16 hour alert settings. you can turn on the the weather alert, though. hope this helps. p.s. I am also very satisfied with this radio. howard wolcott -- From: "Grant E. Metcalf" Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 11:43 AM To: Subject: C Crane pocket radio I bought one of the C Crane pocket radios and am satisfied with its performance. The price was $59 US plus shipping and California sales tax. It has lots of buttons which are easily identified. the top button on the right side of the radio selects AM, FM, and the weather band. The on/off button, volume wheel and earphone jack are on the very top. On the face of the radio you will find 2 vertical buttons which move up and down the dial. There are 5 buttons you can use to pre-select your preferred frequencies. Once you have located a station you hold down one of the 5 buttons for 2 seconds until you hear a beep and then repeat the process for the next station you want. There are more buttons and functions which I still don't understand and/or need at the moment. The sound is acceptable to my old ears. There is a 60 day return policy if you decide you do not want this radio. Hope this is helpful. - Grant Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind, Inc. Website: http://bartimaeus.us/ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade
howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:02 AM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade Possibly they do and no one has said they aren't. On 15 Feb 2014, at 11:57 pm, Gary Schindler wrote: I thought that Humanware used Tunein Radio. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:48 AM Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade Okay well that's not too bad then if Humanware are using a provider, I don't know what the provider is for Apple's iTunes/Apple TV Radio service, I know that Denon and Panasonic use vTunes and Sangean use something called Wifi Radio. On 15 Feb 2014, at 9:34 pm, Brian Olesen wrote: hi, no not flash, and it's also only afiliated with one radio provider. The same one as Apple is using. But there are allot of well known stations like public service stations, and even ACB. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 11:15 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade So can the Victor Reader Stream handle flash streams like most other portable Internet Radio devices can? If it can then I'll certainly look at buying one. hi: humanware uses ootunes. One thing than can be said about the new Victor Reader Stream is that it has a far better speaker than the older model but then again, what doesn't! I'm looking at Daisy players at the moment, the Plextalk Pocket looks a very attractive option still even though the processor isn't as good as that found in the Stream, dealers tell me that still the firmware is far better. The Milestone is also something I'm considering, Bluetooth connectivity is very appealing. On 12 Feb 2014, at 11:09 am, Andrea Sherry wrote: Some may be interested in the latest upgrade for this device. Using the in-built wireless facility users now have the capability of accessing on-line radio. Hopefully current VRS users have received notification of this change. The upgrade can be installed using the update facility of the VRS or can be downloaded from the Humanware site and then installed. Andrea -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954
Re: Blaze EZ Daisy multi-player with OCR
hi: can't resist this one. why is it that companies don't post the price of their products when they are touted. I subscribe to the motto that says if no price is posted, I can't afford it. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 7:00 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Blaze EZ Daisy multi-player with OCR Can't wait till this hits the market here, a I thought up till now was something you dreamed of , hope it performs as good as it sounds http://hims-inc.com/products/blaze-ez-daisy-multi-player-with-ocr/ ** 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
Re: Tecsun PL-660 Operation Manual
hey dane: this appears to the wrong link. when I go to download it, it shows up as tecsun pl880 audio demo. would like to see the operation manyual for the tecsun PL660 since I plan to purchase one. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 5:29 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL-660 Operation Manual Subject line is exactly what it says, if you are interested in this product then find a link to the operation manual below <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Tecsun%20PL880%20Audio%20Sample.mp3>
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: how's the podcast coming on this? hope to have mine in a couple of weeks and would to know the key locations and how they are laid out. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:34 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Was a busy day yesterday what with computers coming back from hospital, DM4 recorders turning up and the arrival of the Tecsun PL660 radio which I honestly didn't expect here until Thursday but not complaining nevertheless. I'll give more details on the radio in the future, here are some initial impressions to wet your appetite. The PL660 is somewhat smaller than the PL880 and doesn't have the nice sounding speaker of the PL880 but it does have excellent short wave reception capabilities which are - in my view - the main selling point of this radio. The Sync Detection works very well indeed, possibly the best SDS I've heard from a radio of this size, as good as the Synchronous Detection System found on the Sony 2010, 2001D or ICF-SW77. The AM broadcast band is nothing special, radio exhibits quite a bit of noise here. FM is dead hot! SSB reception is disappointing, Tecsun use a clarifier adjustment which fees rough to adjust and even worse, the clarifier control has a detent point in the middle of its travel, similar to what you'd find with a balance control for an amplifier, absolutely crazy. The PL660 is the first radio I've used with an "Air Band" though as yet I've found nothing up there, will take the radio outside as its a nice sunny day and do further experimentation. Haven't played with the memory system yet. Like the layout of the buttons and the various shapes in the buttons, round, square, rectangular, big and small, makes for instant recognition for important functions. The buttons are slightly indented into the front of the unit, almost flush one could say and that means that they're not likely to be knocked. Unlike the PL880, the PL660 runs on 4 AA size batteries which can either be rechargeable or alkaline types, the radio automatically detects the type being used. ** 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
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
Hi Dane: just received my Tecsun PL660. Several questions: How long does it take to charge up the supplied batteries? Where is the Power button? and any other info you can give would be extremely helpful. I really don't want to fire her up until I have some idea of what I'm actually doing. thanks in advance. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:50 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Ah yes, got busy with other stuff so the Podcast slipped behind. I don't know what all the buttons of the radio do but I know most, well enough to operate the radio well at any rate. On 31 May 2014, at 7:14 am, Howard wrote: hi dane: how's the podcast coming on this? hope to have mine in a couple of weeks and would to know the key locations and how they are laid out. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:34 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Was a busy day yesterday what with computers coming back from hospital, DM4 recorders turning up and the arrival of the Tecsun PL660 radio which I honestly didn't expect here until Thursday but not complaining nevertheless. I'll give more details on the radio in the future, here are some initial impressions to wet your appetite. The PL660 is somewhat smaller than the PL880 and doesn't have the nice sounding speaker of the PL880 but it does have excellent short wave reception capabilities which are - in my view - the main selling point of this radio. The Sync Detection works very well indeed, possibly the best SDS I've heard from a radio of this size, as good as the Synchronous Detection System found on the Sony 2010, 2001D or ICF-SW77. The AM broadcast band is nothing special, radio exhibits quite a bit of noise here. FM is dead hot! SSB reception is disappointing, Tecsun use a clarifier adjustment which fees rough to adjust and even worse, the clarifier control has a detent point in the middle of its travel, similar to what you'd find with a balance control for an amplifier, absolutely crazy. The PL660 is the first radio I've used with an "Air Band" though as yet I've found nothing up there, will take the radio outside as its a nice sunny day and do further experimentation. Haven't played with the memory system yet. Like the layout of the buttons and the various shapes in the buttons, round, square, rectangular, big and small, makes for instant recognition for important functions. The buttons are slightly indented into the front of the unit, almost flush one could say and that means that they're not likely to be knocked. Unlike the PL880, the PL660 runs on 4 AA size batteries which can either be rechargeable or alkaline types, the radio automatically detects the type being used. ** 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
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: another question about the tecsun pl360. do you know how to activate the long-wave band? found out by the trial-and-error method how to do most of the other features which are accessible to us. also, can't find the keylock, either. any help would be greatly appreciated. may also help others who have the same radio. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Howard" Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 7:38 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Hi Dane: just received my Tecsun PL660. Several questions: How long does it take to charge up the supplied batteries? Where is the Power button? and any other info you can give would be extremely helpful. I really don't want to fire her up until I have some idea of what I'm actually doing. thanks in advance. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:50 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Ah yes, got busy with other stuff so the Podcast slipped behind. I don't know what all the buttons of the radio do but I know most, well enough to operate the radio well at any rate. On 31 May 2014, at 7:14 am, Howard wrote: hi dane: how's the podcast coming on this? hope to have mine in a couple of weeks and would to know the key locations and how they are laid out. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:34 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Was a busy day yesterday what with computers coming back from hospital, DM4 recorders turning up and the arrival of the Tecsun PL660 radio which I honestly didn't expect here until Thursday but not complaining nevertheless. I'll give more details on the radio in the future, here are some initial impressions to wet your appetite. The PL660 is somewhat smaller than the PL880 and doesn't have the nice sounding speaker of the PL880 but it does have excellent short wave reception capabilities which are - in my view - the main selling point of this radio. The Sync Detection works very well indeed, possibly the best SDS I've heard from a radio of this size, as good as the Synchronous Detection System found on the Sony 2010, 2001D or ICF-SW77. The AM broadcast band is nothing special, radio exhibits quite a bit of noise here. FM is dead hot! SSB reception is disappointing, Tecsun use a clarifier adjustment which fees rough to adjust and even worse, the clarifier control has a detent point in the middle of its travel, similar to what you'd find with a balance control for an amplifier, absolutely crazy. The PL660 is the first radio I've used with an "Air Band" though as yet I've found nothing up there, will take the radio outside as its a nice sunny day and do further experimentation. Haven't played with the memory system yet. Like the layout of the buttons and the various shapes in the buttons, round, square, rectangular, big and small, makes for instant recognition for important functions. The buttons are slightly indented into the front of the unit, almost flush one could say and that means that they're not likely to be knocked. Unlike the PL880, the PL660 runs on 4 AA size batteries which can either be rechargeable or alkaline types, the radio automatically detects the type being used. ** 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
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: my bad. I meant the pl660. thanks for the info. do you know how to enable the keylock on the pl660? thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 1:06 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio I can't speak for the Tecsun PL-360, I can only speak for the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-880 receivers. To enable/disable Long Wave first turn the radio off then hold down the number 2 key on the keypad for 3 seconds, this command is a toggle. If the Long Wave band is enabled the AM button should toggle you between Medium and Long Wave. On 9 Jun 2014, at 2:46 am, Howard wrote: hi dane: another question about the tecsun pl360. do you know how to activate the long-wave band? found out by the trial-and-error method how to do most of the other features which are accessible to us. also, can't find the keylock, either. any help would be greatly appreciated. may also help others who have the same radio. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Howard" Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 7:38 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Hi Dane: just received my Tecsun PL660. Several questions: How long does it take to charge up the supplied batteries? Where is the Power button? and any other info you can give would be extremely helpful. I really don't want to fire her up until I have some idea of what I'm actually doing. thanks in advance. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:50 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Ah yes, got busy with other stuff so the Podcast slipped behind. I don't know what all the buttons of the radio do but I know most, well enough to operate the radio well at any rate. On 31 May 2014, at 7:14 am, Howard wrote: hi dane: how's the podcast coming on this? hope to have mine in a couple of weeks and would to know the key locations and how they are laid out. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:34 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Was a busy day yesterday what with computers coming back from hospital, DM4 recorders turning up and the arrival of the Tecsun PL660 radio which I honestly didn't expect here until Thursday but not complaining nevertheless. I'll give more details on the radio in the future, here are some initial impressions to wet your appetite. The PL660 is somewhat smaller than the PL880 and doesn't have the nice sounding speaker of the PL880 but it does have excellent short wave reception capabilities which are - in my view - the main selling point of this radio. The Sync Detection works very well indeed, possibly the best SDS I've heard from a radio of this size, as good as the Synchronous Detection System found on the Sony 2010, 2001D or ICF-SW77. The AM broadcast band is nothing special, radio exhibits quite a bit of noise here. FM is dead hot! SSB reception is disappointing, Tecsun use a clarifier adjustment which fees rough to adjust and even worse, the clarifier control has a detent point in the middle of its travel, similar to what you'd find with a balance control for an amplifier, absolutely crazy. The PL660 is the first radio I've used with an "Air Band" though as yet I've found nothing up there, will take the radio outside as its a nice sunny day and do further experimentation. Haven't played with the memory system yet. Like the layout of the buttons and the various shapes in the buttons, round, square, rectangular, big and small, makes for instant recognition for important functions. The buttons are slightly indented into the front of the unit, almost flush one could say and that means that they're not likely to be knocked. Unlike the PL880, the PL660 runs on 4 AA size batteries which can either be rechargeable or alkaline types, the radio automatically detects the type being used. ** 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 ** 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
Re: Wireless settings on the PTP1 - update
hi: I don't know if this question has been answered yet, but the short answer is yes. howard wolcott -- From: "Blackwell, Clifford" Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 4:45 PM To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Subject: RE: Wireless settings on the PTP1 - update Sorry to slightly hijack this question! If the PTP 1 now has the wireless capabilities has APH made them available in the Book Port Plus too? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dale Heltzer Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 1:15 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Wireless settings on the PTP1 - update ... So I now have *.pls files on the PTP1 which work. The *.asx files do not. Why? BTW: Am I the only one who has a problem with the pronunciation of "one" when setting up network/wireless settings? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: I was one of the people who are interested. I do have the radio and still haven't figured it all out thanks for any info and tricks from your experience with the radio. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:41 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Hi! I think there were some list members who had questions regarding the workings of this radio? If so then speak up now or forever hold your peace , I’ll no longer have the radio after next week and I tend to forget about how things work when I don’t have them to put “Hands-on”.
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: I hope I didn't miss the tecsun 660 info. I know you said you wouldn't ha ve it at the end of this week so I certainly would like the info before you don't have it any more. thanks. howard wolcott ------ From: "Howard" Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:04 AM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio hi dane: I was one of the people who are interested. I do have the radio and still haven't figured it all out thanks for any info and tricks from your experience with the radio. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:41 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Hi! I think there were some list members who had questions regarding the workings of this radio? If so then speak up now or forever hold your peace , I’ll no longer have the radio after next week and I tend to forget about how things work when I don’t have them to put “Hands-on”.
Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio
hi dane: am most interested in if the memories are accessible and able to be useful for us. also, would like to know if there are beeps while the keys are pressed. as far as I know, at least on mine, I have no beeps so I presume there aren't any. and, of course, any other useful info you may have gleaned from your use of the radio. thanks. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:58 AM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio Well actually I’m going to have it for a fortnight longer so what do you wish to know? ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net 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 On 22 Oct 2014, at 8:57 pm, Howard wrote: hi dane: I hope I didn't miss the tecsun 660 info. I know you said you wouldn't ha ve it at the end of this week so I certainly would like the info before you don't have it any more. thanks. howard wolcott ------ From: "Howard" Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:04 AM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio hi dane: I was one of the people who are interested. I do have the radio and still haven't figured it all out thanks for any info and tricks from your experience with the radio. howard wolcott -- From: "Dane Trethowan" Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:41 PM To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio Hi! I think there were some list members who had questions regarding the workings of this radio? If so then speak up now or forever hold your peace , I’ll no longer have the radio after next week and I tend to forget about how things work when I don’t have them to put “Hands-on”.
Re: Victor Reader Stream
hi : the first gen stream supports flac. that's why I still use it for music. if the 2nd gen stream supports flac in the future, that would be the cat's meow. howard wolcott -- From: "Jamie Kelly" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 AM To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Subject: RE: Victor Reader Stream I'm not aware of any daisy player that supports Flac. Jamie -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: Monday, 3 November 2014 7:02 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream The reason is because the format of the file you downloaded might be pls or m3u, but if the streaming protocall don't allow for aac plus formats and alike, then it won't work. On 03/11/2014, Gary Schindler wrote: I don't know of any portable players that support flac files personally. Not all M3U or PLS files will work on the Bookports or Plextalk machines, so it it a matter of trial and error! -Original Message- From: Kelly Pierce Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 2:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream to be clear, the BPP portable unit times out on streams that do not play. It seems the unit described was the desktop version. While the BPP has no list of stations like the new generation Stream, one can go to Shoutcast and TuneIn and download M3u or PLS files of the streams and copy them to the unit. Many say the recorder on the BPP is clearly superior to the one on the new generation Stream. Dane is insistent though that he must have support for FLAC files. Kelly On 11/1/14, Gary Schindler wrote: Ad for the Victor StreamNew Generation, I like the one I have. It works for most every kind of stream except flash. I was surprised to learn the player supports AAC streams, which the Plextalk and APH units don't and probably never will. If the stream doesn't play, it will say something like, stream failed to start, by the same token however, The Plextalk and Aph players get locked up when the stream won't play, so you have to fiddle with it or get disgusted with it enough that you remove the battery and Wait a few minutes so you can start the players again. It is not always feasible to carry a little screwdriver with you to take the battery out of the Bookport Desktop. ! -Original Message- From: Aidan Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 5:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Works well with most networks, providing they don't use a web interface, and support the most commin radio streams. You can read the manual from the humanware site or press and hold key one to read as you would with the older model. On 31/10/2014, Dane Trethowan wrote: Okay I'm swallowing my pride, I've ordered a victor Reader Stream - current model, I have one of the older versions which I really should put in the recycle bin without any further ado -. So, I know many of you have these devices, is there anything I should look for in particular? Are their any features or functions that are really useful or that you really like? How well does the Internet radio work? Of course the only thing that might annoy me is the fact that I probably won't be able to get the Stream going behind my VPN? Well I'm going on assumption at the moment . ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net 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 -- Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 Skype: andries4451 Twitter: smarttalk7 Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight -- Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 Skype: andries4451 Twitter: smarttalk7 Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
recording on my thinkpad skips
Hello all, wonder if anyone can help? I have a thinkpad that's a few years old; trying to record audio through its sound card. The recording skips occasionally. Not terrible, just enough to be annoying. Thinkpad running win 98 SE, using GoldWave 4.26 to record. Here's maybe a clue to the problem: when i listen to long audio (winamp 2.9) files (half hour radio shows, etc.) there are long pauses in playback while the cd is being read--this doesn't happen when the file is on the hard drive. I think it must have something to do with buffering? Help, please? Howard K Traxler, Traxler Enterprises Adaptive technology sales, setup, and training since 1989. Phone: (414) 456-1999 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:http://www.traxlerenterprises.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/364 - Release Date: 6/14/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: recording on my thinkpad skips
Thanks David, but I think you missed the point: My problem is skipping audio while recording through the sound card. The stuff about the CD drive and mp3 files is extra info which, if related, might help anyone to diagnose. I have already implemented the cure for the slow CD drive by copying files to the hard drive as you suggested--when necessary. I do have several desktop machines of the same or earlier vintage that record without a problem; so there's no reason that this laptop shouldn't do the same. I just don't know everything about the possible settings. Howard K Traxler, Traxler Enterprises Adaptive technology sales, setup, and training since 1989. Phone: (414) 456-1999 An e-mail link can be found on my web site at: http://www.traxlerenterprises.com - Original Message - From: "David Tanner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:52 PM Subject: Re: recording on my thinkpad skips : You have a host of issues. : : I would say the primary problem is listening from cd, which is the primary reason for the problem. : : Here would be my recommendation, but it isn't necessarily a cheap one. : : 1. upgrade to Windows XP. : 2. Upgrade go Goldwave 5.14 (current version). : 3. Upgrade Winamp to version 5.2. : 4. Once you have Goldwave 5.14 you can take the audio from the cd and save it on your hard drive as an mp3 file so that you don't have to deal with the issues involved reading from the cd while reading. : : The biggest problem is that I am guessing the cd drive reads at a fairly slow rate, and it cannot read fast enough to keep up with the speed at which the audio is going out. So, yes there is a buffer issue, but it is caused by a slow cd drive. : : : - Original Message - : From: "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: "PC audio discussion list. " : Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 7:49 AM : Subject: recording on my thinkpad skips : : :: Hello all, wonder if anyone can help? :: I have a thinkpad that's a few years old; trying to record audio through its :: sound card. The recording skips occasionally. Not terrible, just enough to :: be annoying. :: :: Thinkpad running win 98 SE, using GoldWave 4.26 to record. :: :: Here's maybe a clue to the problem: when i listen to long audio (winamp :: 2.9) files (half hour radio shows, etc.) there are long pauses in playback :: while the cd is being read--this doesn't happen when the file is on the hard :: drive. I think it must have something to do with buffering? :: :: Help, please? :: :: Howard K Traxler, Traxler Enterprises :: Adaptive technology sales, setup, and training since 1989. :: Phone: (414) 456-1999 :: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] :: Website:http://www.traxlerenterprises.com :: :: :: :: -- :: No virus found in this outgoing message. :: Checked by AVG Free Edition. :: Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/364 - Release Date: 6/14/2006 :: :: :: ___ :: PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... :: http://www.pc-audio.org :: :: To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: :: [EMAIL PROTECTED] :: :: This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com :: :: :: -- :: No virus found in this incoming message. :: Checked by AVG Free Edition. :: Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/364 - Release Date: 6/14/2006 :: :: : : ___ : PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... : http://www.pc-audio.org : : To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : : This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/367 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 : : -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/367 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Speaking of Winamp for the blind list?
I send a message there and it was published, I got it back from the list, but no replies. Is it still active or should I ask somewhere else? Thanks. Howard K Traxler, Traxler Enterprises Adaptive technology sales, setup, and training since 1989. Phone: (414) 456-1999 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:http://www.traxlerenterprises.com : > At 07:44 PM 6/9/2006, you wrote: : > >Hi Chris : > >Petro here. Remember me in your Winamp 4 the blind list? : > Anyway : > >I have good ties with this software company and told Jeff : > Bishop : > >if he wanted to be part of the testing phase as I respect his : > >knowledge with screen readers as he uses both JAWS and Window : > >Eyes and he is a developer himself. Jeff agreed to help the : > >company. I make not a single penny here. I do it because I : > know : > >this will help the blind pc user. A little heop goes a long : > way. : > >I use the Book Port and imagine being able to convert those : > >unsupported file types that your player doesn't support - : > your : > >Book Port, iRiver and so on - but with this software you will : > be : > >able to convert it to the file type you want so it will : > playback : > >on your portable player. You will be able to convert video : > >podcasts to an audio format of your choice. Do you understand : > >the power of this software now? I do indeed! : > > : > >Petro : > > : > >--- Chris Skarstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: : > > : > > > yep, come on, enough with the mysteries. if this is such a : > > > great : > > > program, let's please hear about it. : > > > : > > > At 09:40 PM 6/5/2006, you wrote: : > > > >How much will it cost? : > > > > : > > > >- Original Message - : > > > >From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : > > > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : > > > >Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 7:22 PM : > > > >Subject: RE: New software for files conversions coming : > soon : > > > > : > > > > : > > > >Yep, we would have to hold off cause the name hasn't even : > > > been given out : > > > >yet? : > > > > : > > > >At 05:14 PM 6/5/2006, you wrote: : > > > > >Some major work is being done with this software, which : > is : > > > actually : > > > > >released, but hold off a day or so. More accessibility : > is : > > > being added. : > > > > > : > > > > >-Original Message- : > > > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : > > > > >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of : > > > JULIE MELTON : > > > > >Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:12 PM : > > > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : > > > > >Subject: RE: New software for files conversions coming : > soon : > > > > > : > > > > >Sounds good. Let us know more when you can. : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > >JulieMelton : > > > > >visit me at : > > > > >www.heart-and-music.com : > > > > >Keep smiling! : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > > : > > > > > >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : > > > > > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : > > > > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : > > > > > >Subject: New software for files conversions coming : > soon : > > > > > >Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 07:09:22 -0700 (PDT) : > > > > > > : > > > > > >I am helping a software company with a new product : > that : > > > will : > > > > > >allow you to convert many types of audio and video : > files : > > > to : > > > > > >another format of your choice. The software is in : > alpha : > > > phase. : > > > > > >The main interface and dialog screens are very : > accessible : > > > with : > > > > > >JAWS 7. I cannot give out the name yet. It allows you : > to : > > > convert : > > > > > >your .mp3 podcast file or files to another format : > like : > > > .wma and : > > > > > >so on. Can convert your files to .ogg. Very fast : > > > conversions and : > > > > > >easy interface. : > > > > > > : > > > > > >Many file formats are supported. : > > > > > >Installation of software is very accessible. : > > > > > > : > > > > > >Stay tuned! : > > > > > >Petro -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/367 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Software MP3 players
Hi All, Does anyone know of an mp3 player that will display the sampling rate and so forth as it plays? In winamp, i have to get up a list of stuff for each file. I'd like something a little quicker with less keystrokes. Thanks Howard -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
iRiver ifp700T ums firmware
Has anyone here installed the ums firmware on this device? Do you have any himts or warnings? Thanks. Howard -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: razing volume in winamp?
The up and down arrows change the volume; however, I think it's a jaws script that really does it. That means you'll be using jaws and the current scripts. Howard - Original Message - From: "Angel L Adorno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 7:21 AM Subject: razing volume in winamp? : hi list like the subject line says, is there a way to raise the volume : on winamp. : I need to do this because when I play music it sounds very low, but it : didn't before. : thanks so much. : : ___ : PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... : http://www.pc-audio.org : : To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : : This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 : : -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: iRiver ifp700T ums firmware
Hello Jim Noseworthy, and Thanks, have you done this UMS install? Can you tell me where to find step by step instructions? I get really scared when I have to do something like this? Thanks. Howard K Traxler - Original Message - From: "Jim Noseworthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 10:02 AM Subject: Re: iRiver ifp700T ums firmware : Hi: : : I do have an IFP799T unit and there was no problem installing the UMS : firmware. One drawback, however, is that your USB access will be reduced to : the 1.1 standard: considerably slower. : : Cheers. : : : - Original Message - : From: "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: "PC audio discussion list. " : Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 10:12 AM : Subject: iRiver ifp700T ums firmware : : : > Has anyone here installed the ums firmware on this device? Do you have : > any : > himts or warnings? : > Thanks. : > Howard -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Ripping Tracks.
CDex is great! you get the tracks in a vertical column--you even get all the information if you let it go out to dccb for it--. On that list, do control a to select the whole list, or select the ones you want, then pull down the convert menu, alt c, and choose wave or compressed and his enter. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com - Original Message - From: "Anita" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Ripping Tracks. : hi list, :I have CdExe, but can't find where the option is to rip tracks from a : cd. is there another Program that's easy to use for ripping? :Thanks. :Anita : : : ___ : PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... : http://www.pc-audio.org : : To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : : This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: winamp keyboard commands
try jaws key plus h--if you are using jaws, that is. It seems that gives me awhole menu of stuff you can do from the jaws script. One really never knows when the scripts stop and the real winamp commands start. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ - Original Message - From: "Josh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:57 AM Subject: winamp keyboard commands : Hi, : Where can I find out what the latest winamp keyboard commands are at? I also : could have sworn there was a context menu in winamp that let you access all : the commands but I don't remember how to get to it. I tried hitting the : applications context menu key but that didn't work. : : Josh : : email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : skype: jkenn337 : : : : 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]
GoldWave and JAWS freeze up
Hi all, I have an older computer, Dell Dimension, probably almost ten years old. I just installed Windows 98 SE, JAWS 5.0, and GoldWave 4.26. The machine is networked using a dLink wireless and wired router. I am using GoldWave to record my vinyl from a stereo receiver and turntable. Sometimes it will work a long time, but somtimes the whole thing freezers up after 5 or 10 minutes. Any idea what to look for? Thanks for any suggestions. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ - Original Message - From: "Mike Pietruk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Randy Tijerina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 5:05 AM Subject: Re: trying to listen to this station : Randy : : Here is the audio link for this station: : : : www.939online.com/cc-common/streaming_new/index.html?refreshed=yes : : As it turns out, this one is easy as it is a station that's part of the Clear Channel extended family of stations. : -- : : : : : : Currently, all these stations, those that stream, append the following suffix to their main website address: : : : : /cc-common/streaming_new/index.html?refreshed=yes : : : : And I just verified that they indeed are streaming at the time I am writing this. : : : Mike : : : : 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]
Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity.
Greetings, I know absolutely nothing about Audacity being a GoldWave user, but have received the following from another person who needs help. At the end of the correspondence, there is a DropBox link to a file she created, so please, can somebody go back to her (she is not on the PC Audio list so send privately and, if you wish, to the list). I reproduce the correspondence below. To: co...@pobox.com Subject: converting cassettes to mp3 From: Janine Greening Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:35:49 +0100 Hello Colin I hope you don't mind me writing, but i know that you have been known to convert cassettes to mp3, (i'm thinking of the archers), so i'm hoping you may be able to help with a slight problem. Basically, i instaled audasity software on to my new laptop last week, (something which i'd got on fine with on my previous laptop), and although the sound is fine when recording, playing the files back is very strange. Although the overall quality is fine, the files seam to jump occasionally, so that parts of words are missed, and the speed sometimes gets affected. Some of these recordings are archers tapes, so you may understand what i mean, when I say that the gaps between scene changes are totally missed, and i'll go from one scene into another with know pause at all. Do you have any suggestions about settings i need to change? I've tried just playing around with it, but all i seem to do is make the quality worse, or have know affect at all, as i'm not as technically minded as some, i'm not as experienced. If you like, i could up-load something to dropbox and show you exactly what I mean? I've converted a file to mp3 just to see if it was something in audasity itself, and sent it to someone else to test, and its having the same affect. Again, I hope you don't mind me writing. Many Thanks, Janine To: Janine Greening Subject: Re: converting cassettes to mp3 From: Colin Howard Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:56:02 +0100 Greetings, I know nothing at all about audacity, I use GoldWave, also I am on WindowsXP home, I suspect you are now on windows7 and I know there are a few differences. Send me something via Dropbox and I'll take a listen. Can you play other files without problems? To: "Colin Howard" Subject: link for archers episodes From: janine greening Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:37:24 +0100 Hello Colin As promised, here is a dropbox link for you. Its what I recorded most recently, so it made sense to send it. the link is: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7214764/the%20archers%20the%20week%20of%20ben%27s%20birth%20in%202001.mp3 Many Thanks, Janine To: janine greening Subject: Re: link for archers episodes From: Colin Howard Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:46:09 +0100 Greetings, Thanks, I am downloading the file. I use GoldWave to record, it is not free but for the $40 or so lifetime licence, I think it is well worth it. GoldWave is very user-friendly having Jaws scripts written and kept updated. I will send you a DropBox link for a file I recently put up from You and Yours and which I sent to a few groups, maybe you've seen it but here is the file name and download link. File Name: Article from You and Yours 2013 04 17 about ATOS and tests for work.mp3 File size: 15.2 MB (15,943,576 bytes) Down Load Link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7644179/Article%20from%20You%20and%20Yours%202013%2004%2017%20about%20ATOS%20and%20tests%20for%20work.mp3 I will not be leaving it up beyond 30 april so take it and have a listen. I mostly use totalRecorder V8.3Pro to record off-air then edit with GoldWave. I actually recorded the whole program this time onto my PlexTalk Pocket memory card from d.a.b then editted via GoldWave this time. Since starting this post, I have now downloaded the file and will give a listen using WinAmp V5.63, then come back with comments. Um, first one a couple of scenes no space and the words especially spoken by David seem to be chopped at the start, but it does not seem consistent. Start of second one signature tune some of the music missing at fade into program, otherwise so far, listening to David, Alistair and ruth, seems no problems. I will not now listen further, but I will send to the pc audio list and maybe somebody there will have an idea. I will send the DropBox link so please don't delete the file for a few days, I will copy you into the post I send. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Making .mp3's from cassette using Audacity.
Greetings, I suspect there are a good many, I know I have around 25,000 cassettes to digitize, plays, talks, documentaries, personal, lectures and the like. I would guess as Janene is a fan of The archers and as it has been going now for 62 years, she, like me, has a large archive of The archers. I have quite a few of the last few years in digital format now but it is a slow job. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Equalizing an Existing mp3 File
I have just ripped some old, old open reel recordings to mp3 files. Some of the stuff would like less bass and/or more highs. I'm mainly using GoldWave for my editing. Question: Is there a way to change the Equalization of a file like you can change the volume using MP3Gain? I know I'll never get rid of the distortion but the stuff could sound better than it does. Thanks. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Recording level in GoldWave
I've been ripping my LPs, open reels, and cassettes to .wav files using GoldWave. The volume level of the resulting files vary by quite a bit. I can't get an idea of just how much until I finish editing and convert them to mp3 files. I then use MP3Gain to get them to the level I want. Not really understanding the measure of level in decabels, I just make them all 94 which sounds ok to me and is close to how loud my JAWS with Eloquence talks. I'm wondering if there's a way that I can tell earlier in the process if I need to raise or lower the recording level in GoldWave? Any suggestions? Thank you. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Recording level in Goldwave
Roger, the setup is the hardest part--at least it has been for me. Once GoldWave is set up and ready to go, press Control+n for new file, make the correct choices from the dialog box that comes up. Press control+F9 to start recording, then start your source material. When the playing has finished, press control+F8 to stop recording. Then do control+s to save your work. Choose the name, file type, and where to put it from the "save as" dialog box. When I'm ripping cassettes or vinyl, I usually want to manually split the file into separate tracks later on. So, while recording, I press control+q between tracks to drop a Q point. Then, when finished, I split the file using GoldWave's tools | q points dialog. The way I do it is certainly not the only way--maybe not even the best way, but it gets the job done. If you need more than this, I'll put together a step by stpep instruction. It'll make me feel like I'm back teaching again. In my working days, I created all kinds of these sets of instructions.. Good luck. Howard - Original Message - From: To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:30 AM Subject: Re: Recording level in Goldwave > Hi Howard > > I’ve been putting my CD collection onto an external hard drive using CDEx > and found a set I bought that is heavily protected and will not allow this. > The discs will play in a non-pc CD player but not on any computer player, > so the intention is to hook a CD player up to the PC sound card and add the > CD's to the hard drive that way as we did when transferring the cassette > and vinyl collections. I used Magic Audio Lab for this then but no longer > have that software, even if I did it may not be compatible with Win 7 anyway > so the intention was to use Goldwave. Except I don’t know how, seeing your > post tells me you obviously do so could you give me a quick tutorial on how > it is to be done, please. > > Many thanks Roger > > -Original Message- > From: Howard Traxler > Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:42 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Recording level in GoldWave > > I've been ripping my LPs, open reels, and cassettes to .wav files using > GoldWave. The volume level of the resulting files vary by quite a bit. I > can't get an idea of just how much until I finish editing and convert them > to mp3 files. I then use MP3Gain to get them to the level I want. Not > really understanding the measure of level in decabels, I just make them all > 94 which sounds ok to me and is close to how loud my JAWS with Eloquence > talks. > > I'm wondering if there's a way that I can tell earlier in the process if I > need to raise or lower the recording level in GoldWave? > > Any suggestions? Thank you. > Howard > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Dm520 help
If you do create a podcast, I would also appreciate it. I can perform the common functions but the advanced stuff I have a bit of trouble remembering. Thanks Howard - Original Message - From: To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:58 AM Subject: Re: A bit of Dm520 help please? > -Original Message- > From: Aidan Maher > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:01 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: A bit of Dm520 help please? > > I am not aware of one, but I am willing to do a podcast for you and > send to you if you like. I have one and I am getting the ls14 shortly. > > On 20/05/2013, pamwalter...@gmail.com wrote: >> -Original Message- >> From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF >> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:53 PM >> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >> Subject: RE: A bit of Dm520 help please? >> >> Getting it figured out. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave >> McElroy WA6BEF >> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:16 PM >> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >> Subject: A bit of Dm520 help please? >> >> As many know, I had a stroke back in 2011 and my memory for things I >> haven't >> done in a long time is fuzzy at best. >> >> Enter my Olympus Dm520 whose batteries are doornail dead. >> >> Well it seems to work flawlessly when plugged into the pc, but not so the >> operator. >> >> What are the buttons avove and below the cursor keys? Which are the >> number >> 9 and 0 keys refered to in the manual? >> The manual is here on cd but I can't remember the button layout on the >> front. Can't remember how to set date and time, which I probably need to >> do. I go from folder to folder >> I still know how to record, but can't remember how to change modes either. >> >> Many thanks. >> >> Dave >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> Has anyone recorded a podcast on the Olympus 620? Is so, where can I find >> it Thanks. ? nk >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > Yes, please. Thanks bunches! > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: olympus podcast
I thought you were podcawssting on the 520. Are they a lot different? Howard - Original Message - From: "Aidan Maher" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:07 AM Subject: Re: olympus podcast >I suspect that the first link might not work, if not, try this one: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/bapjdsas76so68b/Olympus%20dm620.mp3?v=0mcns > > On 22/05/2013, Aidan Maher wrote: >> Hello everyone. As promised, I provide my podcast here about the >> dm620, hope it will be helpful for someone, and all feedback are >> welcome. https://www.dropbox.com/s/bapjdsas76so68b/Olympus%20dm620.m >> p3 >> > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: importing markers from sound forge in to goldwave
May I suggest write to Chris, the author of GoldWave, he's always been most approachable I am sure he, if nobody else, will advise you. His address is: chris2...@goldwave.com The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: importing markers from sound forge in to goldwave
Greetings, I took the liberty of writing myself to Chris, and though I pretended to have the file, this is his reply so hope it is of use. Mind you, we were not appraised of the SF file's format and I believe GW cannot save markers within a file, unless it is a .wav format but only as a separate file of the same name in the same folder, bearing the extension of .cue so hope bearing this in mind, the below reply is useful. Please let us know. To: Colin Howard Subject: Re: Importing markers. From: Chris Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 09:01:39 -0230 Colin Howard wrote: > Chris, I have a file created using Sound forge, it has place markers > in, I do not know their format, but as I do not have SF on my system, > please can you tell me, can GW see these markers? If so, how? The > file format I believe is .wav. If SoundForge uses the Cue Points for storing markers (which is the standard way of doing it for Wave files), then you should see those in GoldWave as inverted triangles just above the time line. You can use "Tool | Cue Points" to list them. Chris The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: GoldWave
Greetings, Make sure the auto scrol lock is checked, it is a toggle with ctrl-l, then the arrows will work. I have the latest scripts, I do not know if they work with Jaws V14 but try them. I will attach them to a private post for you. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: GoldWave
Greetings, I forgot to say the auto scrol lock is in the view menu. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: GoldWave
Greetings, GW works out of the box but the scripts make it work better. I can't remember where I took mine from but as has been stated, mine are not the latest. They work with my version which is GW V5.68, I only have XP Home so maybe later versions of GW are not available to me. I have just checked and no updates found for my GW. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
USB input device
I'm looking for a USB audio device that has adequate options for inputting mics and line level inputs in stereo. Inputs such as quarter-inch, XLR, RCA, eighth-inch. Professional is not necessary, but something that is quite good quality. Can anybody recommend? Thanks. Howard To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: USB input device
Thanks, Robert, for the suggestion. I've been looking at the 302 and 502; the price ain't much different. Judging from the Amazon description, it sounds like there's one combination XLR and quarter inch connector and a pair of RCA jacks. Sounds to me like it does not have stereo mic plugs. It says either three or five inputs. Does that mean channels? Or do they all feed into one channel. Nothing is mentioned about input or output level controls. Sure wish I could go down to the store and check it out. Thought if I find the manual I could learn a lot more; but can't seem to find one to download--or to do anything else with. All my experience is back in the 60's when it was all analog. Do you know a little more about these things that you could pass along? Thank you a lot. Sure appreciate your help. Howard - Original Message - From: "Robert Nelson" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:47 AM Subject: Re: USB input device > > Would recommend the Behringer Xenyx 302USB which is a small mixer with a > footprint roughly equivalent to an I phone laid flat. It has XLR, 6mm and > rca connectors. > > The last time I looked they were about $60 on Amazon. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Howard Traxler" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:54 PM > Subject: USB input device > > >> I'm looking for a USB audio device that has adequate options for inputting >> mics and line level inputs in stereo. Inputs such as quarter-inch, XLR, >> RCA, eighth-inch. Professional is not necessary, but something that is >> quite good quality. Can anybody recommend? Thanks. >> Howard >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: GoldWave Setup Question.
Greetings, It is rather like on the three-headed tape decks you can hear the recording immediately after it has been made. This facility must be used with great care as it will lead to severe feedback. I've never risked using this facility. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: USB input device
Robert, here's another USB device that I've read about. It seems to be capable of inputting a set of mics for stereo recording. What do you think? Howard - Original Message - From: "Robert Nelson" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:47 AM Subject: Re: USB input device > > Would recommend the Behringer Xenyx 302USB which is a small mixer with a > footprint roughly equivalent to an I phone laid flat. It has XLR, 6mm and > rca connectors. > > The last time I looked they were about $60 on Amazon. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Howard Traxler" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:54 PM > Subject: USB input device > > >> I'm looking for a USB audio device that has adequate options for inputting >> mics and line level inputs in stereo. Inputs such as quarter-inch, XLR, >> RCA, eighth-inch. Professional is not necessary, but something that is >> quite good quality. Can anybody recommend? Thanks. >> Howard >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: USB input device
I forgot to give you the name, haha. Alesis iO2 Express USB Audio Interface IO2 EXPRESS B&H at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=685448&is=REG&Q=&A=details - Original Message - From: "Robert Nelson" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:47 AM Subject: Re: USB input device > > Would recommend the Behringer Xenyx 302USB which is a small mixer with a > footprint roughly equivalent to an I phone laid flat. It has XLR, 6mm and > rca connectors. > > The last time I looked they were about $60 on Amazon. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Howard Traxler" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:54 PM > Subject: USB input device > > >> I'm looking for a USB audio device that has adequate options for inputting >> mics and line level inputs in stereo. Inputs such as quarter-inch, XLR, >> RCA, eighth-inch. Professional is not necessary, but something that is >> quite good quality. Can anybody recommend? Thanks. >> Howard >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: USB input device
Sorry my notes were getting here by mistake. However, if anyone has suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks. Howard - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:13 PM Subject: Re: USB input device > Robert, here's another USB device that I've read about. It seems to be > capable of inputting a set of mics for stereo recording. What do you think? > Howard > - Original Message - > From: "Robert Nelson" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:47 AM > Subject: Re: USB input device > > >> >> Would recommend the Behringer Xenyx 302USB which is a small mixer with a >> footprint roughly equivalent to an I phone laid flat. It has XLR, 6mm and >> rca connectors. >> >> The last time I looked they were about $60 on Amazon. >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Howard Traxler" >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:54 PM >> Subject: USB input device >> >> >>> I'm looking for a USB audio device that has adequate options for inputting >>> mics and line level inputs in stereo. Inputs such as quarter-inch, XLR, >>> RCA, eighth-inch. Professional is not necessary, but something that is >>> quite good quality. Can anybody recommend? Thanks. >>> Howard >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>> >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cricket podcasts
Greetings, Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cricket and down to the podcast link. You need to find the heading which I think says available episodes, then cursor down to the download link then experiment as I think it will say something like save target as, which means use of your applications key. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sample OF The AM Broadcast Band From Yamaha TD500 Tuner
Greetings, I will listen to this later for at present am listening to the Ashes test match. I look forward to the second example. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave and normalization of files
Greetings, The function you need to use is the maximize volume, within which use the full dynamic range preset, read the settings and decide if this will suit, as it will find the maximum level on each chanel, displaying the time at which it occurs and, of course, this may not be the same on each stereo chanel. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Sample OF AM Band From Yamaha TD500 Tuner - Long Distance
Greetings, Thanks, stjill have the other sample to hear. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Yamaha TD500 Tuner - DAB+ Sample
Greetings, I have now heard the other two samples and interesting, surprised how much background hiss on the distant station, what kind of aerial did you use? The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Yamaha TD500 Tuner - DAB+ Sample
Dane, do I understand rightly the D.A.B Plus station transmits a normal a.m signal on the mf band and superimposes the d.a.b therefore a normal a.m set will hear no signifficant difference, apart from the bandwidth being somewhat greater? What frequency was the d.a.b plus signal on? What happens when a signifficant distance from the source? On normal a.m it decreases in level during day and tends to fade at night, I wonder if d.a.b plus skips as does a.m and what it sounds like? I believe it is a great pity we went for the antequated system we have, as it seems to me d.a.b plus has a good deal going for it. I did hear a d.a.b plus signal back in 2004 when visiting New York, think the station was on 770kHz or thereabouts, it was a.m during darkness but had the d.a.b plus in the day. I noticed the signal was noticeably wider and had greater bleed-over, but I was only listening on a standard a.m-type receiver. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Yamaha TD500 Tuner - DAB+ Sample
Greetings, Dane, off-topic but I must say it!! In a couple of hours time, plan to listen to our gallant chaps trying to score without losing more wickets! Strange game cricket eh! I don't like a game which is one-sided, I love it when there are three overs to go, forty runs to get, two wickets to fall!! Weather prospects seem a little dodgy, maybe some showers. Here in Southern Hampshire, some two hundred plus miles from Manchester, we had a lovely day Friday until a slight shower late afternoon then overnight a thunder storm but not really a lot of rain. Temperature at present is around 22C, sunny, a little breezy. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Debunking Battery Life Myths for Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Laptops
Greetings, Just seen this on the VicugL group and thought the tips here would be of use. Batteries need to be cared for properly theyre a critical part of our mobile devices and battery technology hasnt advanced as fast as other technologies. Unfortunately, theres a lot of incorrect information about batteries out there. Some of the big myths come from old battery technologies and are actively harmful when applied to new battery technologies. For example, nickel-based batteries needed to be fully discharged, while modern lithium batteries shouldnt be fully discharged. Perform Shallow Discharges; Avoid Frequent Full Discharges Old NiMH and NiCd batteries had a memory effect and had to be completely discharged from 100% to 0% to keep their capacity. Modern devices use Lithium Ion batteries, which work differently and have no memory effect. In fact, completely discharging a Li-ion battery is bad for it. You should try to perform shallow discharges discharge the battery to something like 40-70% before recharging it, for example. Try to never let your battery go below 20% except in rare circumstances. If you were to discharge your battery to 50%, recharge it, and then discharge it to 50% again, that would count as a single cycle with modern Li-ion batteries. You dont need to worry about performing shallow charges. Theres only one problem that shallow discharges can cause. Laptops can get a bit confused by shallow discharges and may show you wrong estimates for how long your devices battery will last. Laptop manufacturers recommend you perform a full discharge about once per month to help calibrate the devices battery time estimate. Heat (and Cold) Can Damage Batteries Heat can reduce a batterys capacity. This affects all types of devices even smartphones heat up when performing demanding tasks but laptops can become hottest of all when under load. The battery is in the laptop, near the electronics that become hot while working heavily this contributes to battery wear. If you have a laptop that you use plugged in all of the time and it gets quite hot, removing the battery can increase the batterys life by limiting the batterys exposure to the heat of your laptop. This wont make too much of a difference in normal use, but if youre using a laptop to play a lot of demanding games and its heating up quite a bit, it may be helpful. Of course, this only applies to laptops with removable batteries. Your climate is also a concern. If it gets very hot where you live or you store your device somewhere that gets very hot say, a hot car left in the sun on a summer day your battery will wear down faster. Keep your devices near room temperature and avoid storing them in very hot places, such as hot cars on summer days. Extreme cold temperatures can decrease the lifespan of your battery, too. Dont put a spare battery in the freezer or expose any device with a battery to similarly cold temperatures if youre in a region with cold temperatures. Dont Leave the Battery At 0% You shouldnt leave the battery in a fully discharged state for very long. Ideally, the battery wouldnt discharge all the way to zero very often but if it does, you should recharge it as soon as possible. You dont have to race to a power outlet when your smartphone dies, but dont throw it in your drawer and leave it there for weeks without charging it. If you let the battery discharge completely and leave your device in a closet, the battery may become incapable of holding a charge at all, dying completely. Store Batteries at 50% Charge On the other hand, leaving the battery charged fully for an extended period of time could result in a loss of capacity and shorten its life. Ideally, youd store the battery at 50% charge if you werent going to use it for a while. Apple recommends you leave the battery at 50% if you intend on storing the device more than six months. If youre using it regularly, you shouldnt need to worry about its state although you never want to leave a battery at 0% for too long. Storing the battery while fully discharged could result in the battery dying completely, while storing the battery at full charge could result in the loss of some battery capacity and shorten your batterys life. This applies to both batteries in devices and spare batteries you may have lying around keep them at 50% if you wont be using them for some time. Leaving Your Laptop Plugged in All The Time Is Okay, But This one appears to be fairly controversial. Weve previously covered the eternal question of whether its okay to leave your laptop plugged in all the time. We concluded that its okay and the batterys temperature is the main thing you need to worry about. Apple disagrees, recommending against leaving its Macbook Air and Macbook Pro notebooks plugged in all the time. Ultimately, were both saying the same thing. Its fine to leave your laptop plugged in at your desk when youre using it,
A TotalRecorder question.
Greetings, First of all, I will explain my system, so I don't want people telling me to go to apple, or use Windows 7 or 8 or Linex or anything else, please stick with what I write. Thanks. I am using Windows XP Home fully updated, a Compak laptop, Total Recorder V8.3Pro (I know about v4 not yet installed it). My access software is Jaws V10. I mostly use TR in order to take programs off-air, my default settings, which I prefer to leave alone, are 44,100hertz 16-bit unsigned wav format, stereo, source of sound is software not soundboard. When I open the program my untitled file has the above attributes which are fine most of the time and I have no problems when the stream has been started, to begin recording in the empty file, by pressing the space bar, or to append to an existing file. On some occasions, such as when recording from BBC local radio streams, which are in mono and at a much lower bit rate, I separately, create a file of 24,000hertz 16-bit unsigned wav format, mono. So, I open TR, therefore it creates the untitled file, empty, of the default settings. I now want to use the file I have created so call it into TR using control with o and highlighting from the appropriate list. I now start the stream, having established the necessary site and looking at the appropriate link or button or whatever. Now back to TR, where the Record button is highlighted, the file has a second's worth of nothing, because TR won't see an empty file regarding it as an error so must be closed and reopened to use. So, now, I have the stream, the file open, the record button highlighted. I press space bar and see a dialogue asking do I want to record because this file is not of the format set out in my defaults. So I press space or enter denoting yes, recording commences and all is now fine. My question is, how can I make TR not keep displaying this dialogue? Yes, I could change the parameters but then, as has happened, I go to record something from a better quality stream forgetting I've changed the settings and, if it is not going to be available to retake, or I forget to check after closing the file, I lose the opportunity to take the stream at a better rate. I am sure somewhere there is a setting which may be changed saying, take a recording in the (supported format) file, no matter what it's settings. I have not found it so please can somebody explain, if and where this may be found. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A TotalRecorder question.
Greetings, Yes, I have and to answer the other chap's suggestion about using presets, I do not know how to set these up and, if I envoked a preset, would it switch back to default at the closing of my file? If so, this is exactly what I wish, if not, then I am still going to forget I've envoked it and record in the wrong format when least expected and in a time-restricted situation. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A TotalRecorder question.
ray, I've never used the schedualer, I've never successfully put an url in to use the function, I've never successfully managed to record in background mode, I've never . . . . get the idea? I've really only used TR and GW in their basic formats. Maybe it's more simple than appears, will try the manual. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A TotalRecorder question.
Ray, No skype (yet) will send you my phone number privately. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Announcement - 'It's Your Call'
From: "Karl Farrell" Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:31:25 +0100 'It's Your Call' - The Smartphone/computer in your pocket What has this to do with audio on the pc, you may be asking? Well, if you are in the UK when this amazing opportunity presents itself, come join us and find out for yourself. Are you one of the growing number of Visually Impaired people who have taken the plunge and moved to a touch screen phone? Or, are you one of those who is hanging back; not sure which way to turn, or worrying you won't be smart enough or have the dexterity to control a Smartphone? If the answer is 'yes' then you'll definitely want to attend the 2013 AVIOS Catherine Carter Memorial event, 'It's Your Call' - The Smartphone/computer in your pocket. On the day our two visually impaired expert users will be delivering a series of seminars covering such topics as, Connecting to Wi-Fi, How to buy and use popular apps, connection to Note takers and Braille Displays and other every day uses. 'It's Your Call' will be held at the Hallmark Midland Hotel Derby from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November 2013, with the main event taking place on the Saturday. Half board accommodation will be available plus a day rate for those who live in the local area. To find out more or make a booking please contact the AVIOS Treasurer, John Haynes, on 01792 898799 or email j...@jmhservices.co.uk. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: transfering from cassettes
Greetings, If you can get hold of one, very very dificult now to obtain, I suggest the Nakamichi 680ZX, this is a dual-speed, three-head, plus/minus 6% speed playback, very very accurate allignment and assymuth control, machine is built like a battleship, has RCA. inputs and outputs and a DIN 7-pin socket, the purpose of which I have never discerned but presume it is some kind of in/out device. Note: this machine was discontinued by Nakamichi I believe in about 1983 due to rights issues hence it's difficulty in finding. Needless to say, I have one, purchased second-hand some fifteen years ago. The machine's speed even at 4.75CM/PS is very very good, it also handles metal, chrome and feric tapes, by adjusting the settings, it can be made to play tapes most others will not make any sense of. the wind is very fast, but it treats tapes with care. I have used C180 cassettes on this machine and it handles them no problem. I no longer have any of these, but plenty of c120 tapes and rarely have any problems with this machine. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: accessible free sound recorder
Greetings, WavePad, by NCH Software mentioned earlier is not free, it works as a trial for a fair time but then nags you to purchase. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: sampling rate
Greetings, Whilst they may sound fine at 22,050 and 64kbps, I believe high-pitched female voices do leave something to be desired. I would recommend they are saved in mono, not stereo, else they would sound better at 24,000 rather than 22,050. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Goldwave/JAWS Questions
Greetings, I have had visuals set to blank more or less since using GW back in the days of V4.26 on my W98SE system, it makes the program much faster and reactive because not having sight the visuals are of no use to me anyway so why make unnecessary work for the system by using them if the program works without problems? Afterall, it **is** a sound editor isn't it or have I been under a mis-apprehension for the last seven years? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Goldwave/JAWS Questions
Greetings, f11 visuals, loads of combo boxes set them all to blank, ok job completed. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: copying audio cd's onto a computer
CDex or Express Rip. - Original Message - From: "john riehl" To: "pcaudio" Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 12:11 PM Subject: copying audio cd's onto a computer > I've just purchased a number of old-time radio shows on cd. I want to copy > them onto my computer. I tried copying and pasting the files but that did > not work. > > I have Nero burning Rom, but I can't find an option to copy a CD onto my > computer. I've done this with XP, but am now using Windows-7. Anybody got > any ideas? > > > > > > > > John riehl > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: which sound editor?
Greetings, GoldWave will do exactly what you want. You can use the pitch function, it has presets to move up/down a semi-tone, octave, you can fine tune even more. the equalizer works well and the whole shooting match is around $50 for a life time licence. http://www.goldwave.com I have just checked and the version being used here, V5.69, is the latest. Mind you, I am using WindowsXP Home, maybe the update function recognizes my o/s and only tells me of versions able to run on my system, so if you are using Windows7 or Windows8, maybe there is a later version. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
GoldWave Version 5.70 is now available.
Greetings, It seems, judging by what it indicates on the GoldWave site, this program will work in a WindowsXP environment, I had been led to believe V5.69 would be the last one to support WindowsXP systems. Here is the "What's New" file explaining changes for V5.70 and V5.69. GoldWave Revision History - v5.70 - Recompiled using Embarcadero C++ Builder XE4 Update 1. Increased size of processing window. Added audio notification options for the end of processing if processing takes more than 10 seconds. Adjusted filter cutoffs for resampling effects. Added Pause button to Edit Cue Point window. Added "Allow unsafe detection..." to GWVST plug-in setup to support older VST plug-ins. Replaced transparent playback cursor with solid line for faster drawing. Changed File Merger to use file Title information in cue points if present. Fixed bugs: multichannel files, batch processing resampling, level activated exception, silence reduction end. v5.69 - Recompiled using Embarcadero C++ Builder XE4. Created certificate signed install program. Changed MPEG-4 AAC attributes name to "MP4 (MPEG4 AAC)". Added properties to Status visual to change elapsed time format. Changed fonts in visuals to Arial. Greatly improved appearance of Analog Meter visual. Improved appearance of Bars visual. Added "Add Opened" button and durations to File Merger. Redesigned Split File naming method to use tokens. Added settings to replace track number and title of split files. Added Cursor and playback buttons to Edit Cue Point window. Added F4, F5, and F8 playback keys to Edit Cue Point window. Replace fader in Playback Rate and Resample with up/down control. Added ACM_STREAMCONVERTF_END setting for GoldWave File plug-in. Increased maximum sampling rate to 500kHz. Fixed bugs: Speak to File in Windows 8, portable settings, Spectrogram exception. . . . . To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave 7.0
Greetings, As a result of your post because I am using XP Home on a laptop, I installed V5.70 and it played a file no problems. Previously, I installed on a desktop and again, no problem playing an existing file. I have changed no settings. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave problem
Greetings, Check in the view menu autoscrollock is checked, this may be your problem if unchecked, as this stops arrow movement. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave problem
Greetings, Autoscrollock should be **checked** if unchecked, stops arrow movements. I do not understand the problem with cue-points, please explain. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: goldwave problem
greetings, I am using GW V5.70 on a windowsXP Home system, my only screen-access is Jaws and an ancient version being V10 on this Kompak laptop. I have a file open in GW and pressing the space bar starts where I am, not at the beginning. I prefer this, I have the three play controls set as follows: F2 (play1) = all F3 (play2) = selection F4 (play3) = view depending on which play I last used, determines how much is played when the space bar is pressed, in effect, this like the j k l winding function mirrors the function key winding. I am fully aware of cue points and fairly often use them as you for creating cd tracks. I am aware there is now a new function in the cue system about which, as I write, I know little but it is mentioned in the "What's new" notes which came with V5.70. I find the play settings given above are exactly what I most need and rarely find a need to alter them. If you would like, I can, off-list of course, send you my settings and keyboard files, maybe these will cure your problems. Be aware I have made modifications to the keyboard file, in the area of recording keys. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Get_Iplayer
Clive, I am not the moderator but yes, you can readily ask on this group. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: fading out
Greetings, Place cursor at start point of required fade then press left square bracket, ensure finish marker is at the point at which you want fade to end, probably in this case end of track, press right bracket. Now go into effects menu with alt-c then u for volume, then cursor down to the item, choose the kind of fade you want, i.e logrhythmic or whatever, enter, job complete. Play sound and if happy, fine else ctrl-z and try again with different settings. The Fareham area of Southern England has been Colin Howard's home ever since July 1981, only the Lord himself knows for how much longer this will remain true. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Christmas Presents
Greetings, Nobody supplied the link for BurnAware Free, the one found when I tried Google.co.uk is: http://www.burnaware.com/features/ Colin, who by the Lord's providence remains living near Fareham in Southern England, hopes you enjoyed a very blessed Christmas and will have a peaceful, prosperous and happy New Year during 2014.
Re: Removing Silence from the Ends of Audio Files
Greetings, Get GoldWave and you will have enough time in demo mode to access a good many files, use the auto-trim function. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Playback vs Stereo MIx? and recording
Speaking of capturing and stereo and such: In a (more or less) modern computer, how does one get the mic and line combination input jack to be stereo? I've tried to record live plays with a pair of mics; but I couldn't get it to be stereo. What didn't I do? I had to revert to an old fashioned cassette deck with all its tape hiss etc. Howard - Original Message - From: "Hamit Campos" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 8:09 PM Subject: RE: Playback vs Stereo MIx? H, interesting. Stereo Mix, Wav Out Mix, What You Hear and what ever other names it may hav had is that thing you use to capture the audio. Thank the annoying and piracy cowardly RIAA for it being gone with Vista. Curse you RIAA, and whilst I'm at it curse you too MPAA. Gu! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gerardo Corripio Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 12:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Playback vs Stereo MIx? HI guys What's the difference between Playback and StereoMix? My Laptop doesn't have StereoMix but does Playback, thus when I turn on Playback and activate Mike Listen, I get both my voice and Pc sounds recorded like I used to with StereoMix on Windows XP, thus I wonder then are they the same but with a different name? I'm using the default High Definition RealTeck sound card that comes with windows7. -- Enviado desde mi lap Gerardo J Corripio Flores Psicólogo, Terapéuta Reiki Saludos desde Tampico, Tamaulipas México RompiendoBarreras espacio de psicología/Superación Personal Sábados 10PM México http://radiogeneral.com ¡los esperamos!
Re: New member but no list postings received
Greetings, Maybe you can tell us a little about your audio experiences? Maybe you need help? Please come back as there are plenty here with vast experience who can assist in many areas. I, for instance, am a keen user of GoldWave, though at present, I am on WindowsXP Home and my access technology is Jaws, V.10 on this laptop and V.11 on my desktop, I have GoldWave V5.70 on both which, so far as I am aware, is still the latest version (at least for my system) maybe there are later programs capable of working with Windows7 and/or Windows8 of which, because I am still on XP Home, the update routines have not made me aware. I have been using GoldWave since 2006 most of the time in it's basic form this suits me for the areas I use, I do know very well. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Looking for PC software that changes key but not speed
Greetings, GoldWave also has the ability to move key without changing pitch, move up or down a tone, or semi-tone, keep tempo the same works fairly well but none of these algorythms are perfect, there is always a compromise, but GoldWave is not free once the trial expires. http://www.goldwave.com I've been using Gw for nearly 7 years. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though Southern England, including parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living about 200 feet above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Looking for PC software that changes key but not speed
Joe, I meant tempo not pitch, slip of the forgettery I'm thinking (smile) Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though Southern England, including parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living about 200 feet above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Lowering Bass
Dean, Not sure about these but in GoldWave, it works well as I can attest from trying the following, sent me a considerable while ago when I had some minidisk recordings of Strangers and Brothers I needed to digitize and could not reduce the bass on the player. I suggest contact the sender and ask for his sample, for I no longer possess what he sent. A message about removing excessive bass in GoldWave. To: "BCAB Discussion List" Subject: Re: [BCAB] Please can anybody suggest how I remove the bass? From: "Norman Octon" Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:45:49 - Hi Colin, I don't know about the high pass filter, but I have found a different solution which sounds fantastic to my ear. In goldwave, go to Effects, Filter, Equalizer. From the presets, select Inverse RIAA EQ curve. The effect was to remove too much base and boost the treble too much, so I modified the numbers a bit. I'll send you my result. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though Southern England, including parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living about 200 feet above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Help needed with goldwave before I quit the program.
Greetings, So far, the Jaws scripts (goldwave_5.57_jaws_scripts_1.60.zip) work fine with Version 5.70 on this WindowsXP Home and Jaws V10 system. I am not aware if there might be a later version of the scripts. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living well above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Demo Of Pure Evoke 2S DAB+ Radio
Greetings, try this: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Pure%20Evoke%20S2%20Radio.mp3?dl=1 If you put the characters ?dl=1 on the end of a link containing an .mp3, you will be asked do you want to save or open the file? Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living well above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: Demo Of Pure Evoke 2S DAB+ Radio
Dane, Putting the characters of question mark followed by the letters d and l then an equals sign and the digit 1 works for any system with which I have been acquainted, suggest in future, when you send DropBox links remember to add these characters to the end of the link. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 and though parts of Hampshire suffer floods from this current stormy weather, because living well above sea level, no problems so far and hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: re radio live
Greetings, Often there are contract reasons for not broadcasting live, you may still be able to get the programs off the listen again facility. Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: radio five live
Joe, Persuade them to obtain another set then you can dual-chanel your satelite feed elsewhere and listen to 5Live or even 5LiveSportsExtra! Colin Howard, who, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992 hopes not to move in the near future.
Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related
Direct link to reinstall Flash Player when asking to be updated. http://www.adobe.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_msi Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
WinAmp / Windows Media.
Greetings, Please can anybody tell me if there is a format for Media Player like WinAmp, where the playlist can be given as a file with a specific extension which if I remember rightly is something like .m3u or .pls or . . . I need to send .mp3 files out as .zip archives, which when extracted and played in Media Player, play track-by-track-by-track enabling a person to skip but also the files must play in WinAmp, so I need include a .m3u file. also, would I simply put the files into the playlist file like for WinAmp, for example: track-01.mp3 track-02.mp3 . . . Thanks.
Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related
Simon, works fine here, you need to read the dialogue and activate the buttons, it does not work without actions from you. Send me a screen-shot of what happens when you try it. I've just tried it and there are loads of search and so on lines, then some links for update, download Etc. this is what you need. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: WinAmp / Windows Media.
Greetings, thanks, I can therefore use the .m3u file then for media and WinAmp? good, this approach I plan to use. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: not sure if it qualifies as audio but at least its pc related
Greetings, When I used the link I originally provided, this is what comes up. full_flashplayer_wi... - Search - Windows Internet Explorer http://isearch.a.. Bing File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Search Safe Do Not Track Favorites Decade Transmitters Inc - H... Google Custom Search - Go... full_flashplayer_wi... - Search Page Safety Tools full_flashplayer_win_msi Search 64 results (0.06 seconds) More Langu Searches related to full_flashplayer_win_msi flash player 11 flash player hd flash player 11 download flash player update realplayer free download microsoft flash player Flash Player (MSI) - Cybex - VR2 - ??? - Adobe fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_ Adobe Flash Player 11.4.402.287 - MSIwisdom Done Internet 125% I go down to the link for update and hey presto! all works fine! I am on XP Home, I.E 8 and Jaws V10. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: Stereo AM
Greetings, I have absolutely no idea what system is being used in the files, DropBox link for which is below, all I can tell you it in the UK A.M stereo has never taken off, I am unaware what, if any serious experiments have been carried out over here. The archive file, link for which is below, contains two .mp3s, one is a report given on the date indicated by the file name, the other, is a recording made of the A.M. stereo service named, in the location indicated,at the time and date specified in the file name. Please be aware the recordings, at a rather low sampling rate, are somewhat over-modulated but ought to give some idea. I know only what is in the recordings therefore cannot make any further comments. I will only leave this file on Dropbox until Thursday next, 2014/04/10 at mid day UK time, as I do not have much disk space left with which to work. File Name: A. M. stereo.zip File Size: 6.23 MB (6,541,248 bytes) DownLoad Link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7644179/A.%20M.%20stereo.zip -- "Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, seldom found in women, never found in man."
Re: goldwave 5.7
ray, Not sure about scripts working with Jaws V15, I am using V.10 on this laptop and V.11 on my desktop, WindowsXP home, they work fine to date. Joining the group is simple, send blank email to: goldwave4theblind-+subscr...@googlegroups.com
Re: goldwave 5.7
Greetings, I have sent the scripts privately to Ray. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: Stereo AM
Dane, I note nobody has come back on the DropBox link I posted, details below: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7644179/A.%20M.%20stereo.zip file name: A. M. stereo.zip I would have thought somebody must have heard this, so why no comments? I am interested to know what happens when a little out of the strongest signal area? Does the stereo switch on and off with different signal strengths mostly due to fading? What is the lowest useable frequency? Did anybody try stereo a.m on long wave? Just a few thoughts.
Re: goldwave 5.7
Ray, It is a .zip file, I've never received scripts as a self-extractor so far as I recall. I know where they go in WindoesXP Home and my versjion of Jaws, but cannot assist you with V15 and can't remembere what windows you have. -- 665: Neighbour of the Beast.
Re: goldwave 5.7
Greetings, Remember you need compile the scripts before they work, often people forget to do this and to ensure this happens, I usually open the .jss file and insert then remove a blank line, then when closing the file it asks to save changes thus will compile. -- Lead me not to temptation, I can find it myself!
Total Recorder List
Does anyone know if the Total Recorder list still exists? I was subscribed when they started but haven't seen anything from them for a while. Thanks. Howard - Original Message - From: "Aidan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 3:46 AM Subject: Re: Blaze EZ Daisy multi-player with OCR > It sound ok, but we stil don't no if the recording quality is better, > we don't no anything about the mic used, neither the mic pre amp. And > if its like the booksense it will just plain sucks. I rather go for > the hv-e5. It record much better, have better hardware and is much > faster. Not even to mention how stable the firmware. That is one thing > hims just cannot get rite, they need to use programmers who no what > they doing. Sounds like many of them are stil in a learning stage or > something. Its simply unexceptable that a device keep dying on you and > half of the time its not the battery, or sometimes the battery goes > flat, then if you charch again, it won't come on unless if you perform > an hard reset. Is this going to be tru for this unit? I don't really > care much about the OCR although I understand why its useful. The > other thing that I'm really disappointed about for this unit, is that > they used acapela speech. I mean yes I love acapela, but really, just > because other people do it, they just follow along, don't try > something else. I mean I just don't get it. But lets wait and see. > > On 23/04/2014, Hamit Campos wrote: >> This sounds cool. I see it'll play WMV and AVI files. Does it I wander have >> a monitor? The little spek table that followed didn't say so, but those are >> videos. So you would watch WMV or AVI files. I guess you could just listen >> if it's a song. Like I have a song called Christmass is creeppy and it's a >> vid. Though it's an N4V file. But it's the same point. It's a video. Very >> cool. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 7:01 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Blaze EZ Daisy multi-player with OCR >> >> Can't wait till this hits the market here, a I thought up till now was >> something you dreamed of , hope it performs as good as it sounds >> http://hims-inc.com/products/blaze-ez-daisy-multi-player-with-ocr/ >> >> >> ** >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 > Skype: andries4451 > Twitter: smarttalk7 > Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight >
Re: Total Recorder List
Howard, It does, nobody seems to need the group judging by lack of posts and there seem only to be a very few even to PC-audio.
Re: total recorder and jaws
Greetings, I am using TR V8.3Pro, having only the generic driver loaded, no problems with any system events, every time, I receive a lovely, clean, clear, recording from the net stream. I am using windows XP home, Jaws V10 on this laptop and V11 on my desktop. I may upgrade if the latest version works with XP Home, obviously I will soon change to later Windows - probably Windows8 - any access problems here? I have been loathed to upgrade to Windows7, due to all the comments read advising TR and driver problems on this o/s. Am I wrong now? Hope this is of some help. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: i need this for granchildren
Brian, episode 2 is not on until **next** sunday which is why it won't play. Colin Howard, by the Lord's providence has lived at his present address near Fareham in Southern England, since February 1992.
Re: i need this for granchildren
Greetings, Webbie, so far as I know, does not work outside the UK, I hope I am wrong. I have and plan to take the serial, in due time, can upload to Sendspace and send the link privately. Please write off-list to: co...@pobox.com
Re: Soundbars
How does one get the audio from the TV into any other device. My TV (a probably 25-year-old Zenith) has inputs for left, right, and video. It has no outputs at all. All you get is the little internal speakers that are (maybe) 24 inches apart. I also have another set (off brand) that I bought about 14 years ago to catch girls. It has no connections, in or out. Howard - Original Message - From: "Hamit Campos" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 7:10 AM Subject: RE: Soundbars Why yes music does sound epic on a surround sound system. That's one of the things I did when testing the Bose Lifestyle V35. I played music on it. It's cool how since it splits the audio among the 5 speakers, you get a lot more detail. I played Tik Tok on it. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 4:31 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Soundbars With the surround sound I have,, and I also listen to music on it, as well as watching TV. I also think that music sounds great on it. - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 5:31 PM Subject: Re: Soundbars I agree with pretty much everything that Walter has written below, Soundbars are a very convenient option, to illustrate the point let's take my situation where I'm using a room with a small TV, I have a surround-sound system in the lounge but don't want that in my Den, I just want something I can use with my Television. Using a Soundbar would mean very little set-up on my part to enjoy the experience of Surround-Sound in a movie or from Channels on my Set Top Box etc, no need to set-up individual speakers as I did in the lounge and so on. It should be noted that - whatever system you used with your Television these days - would improve the sound quality of your TV, the speakers in those TV sets now are even worse than 2 tins, 1 on each end of a piece of string. There are several reasons for the bad audio quality, the most obvious being that Television sets these days are getting to the point of being as thick as a piece of cardboard thus good sound would really be defying the laws of physics. On 10 May 2014, at 8:22 am, Walter Ramage wrote: > Hi Tom. It is like most things in life, you get what you pay for. If > a soundbar at $150 improves the sound quality from your TV then I > guess it is worthit. each person must decide what they can afford and > act accordingly. > If you have your hi-fi in your living room where you have the TV then > feeding the TV through the Hi-fi will greatly improve the sound quality. > I > think it should be noted here that Soundbars are designed to give a > particular cinematic sound and in my opinion if it is for listening to > music seriously then a good hi-fi is the better option. If though it > is to use with your TV or DVD then a soundbar is a good investment. > If you are going to spend a lot of money then you would be wise to > audition the soundbar first by visiting a reputable dealer. There are > soundbars to suit every pocket the sound quality will generally match > the price. Walter. > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom > Kaufman > Sent: 09 May 2014 22:59 > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: RE: Soundbars > > Oh my goodness! While this sounds like a nice-sounding piece, the > price tag is a little high (I hve been thinking of doing something to > improve the sound for the television in the living room! I've heard > of these soundbars before, but have never heard or seen one! Is there > one that would do the job that doesn't have quite the price tag as > this one you have described? > Tom Kaufman > > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Walter Ramage > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 5:35 PM > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: RE: Soundbars > > Hi Dane. I would recommend strongly the Bose Cinemate SR1. This > Soundbar is extraordinary. The technology it contains inside is > remarkable. When it is set up you get a little confused for a moment > or two because you hear sounds coming from parts of the room where you > know there are no speakers but that is how it works by bouncing sounds > off walls and ceiling and it acts just like a surround sound system. > The set up procedure is all automated and you are talked through it. > It comes with a large subwoofer and it is a really high quality sound. > The sound bar can be placed on the wall, or it can sit on the table in > front of the TV. This positio
Re: Converting YouTube to MP3
I also use songr to get mp3s from youtube. NBut I think songr is designed for greater things and I can't figure out what? any ideas? Howard - Original Message - From: "Angela Delicata" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 3:02 AM Subject: Re: Converting YouTube to MP3 >I use Songr. > Hth, > Angela from Italy > > > Il 16/05/2014 00:06, Peter Scanlon ha scritto: >> What are folks using these days to do this. To MP3 or other format. >> Hopefully something that is Jaws friendly. >> >> >
Re: Tecsun PL-660 Operation Manual
Your subject line says 660 but the link seems to be to 880? Howard - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 4:29 PM Subject: Tecsun PL-660 Operation Manual > Subject line is exactly what it says, if you are interested in this > product then find a link to the operation manual below > <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/Tecsun%20PL880%20Audio%20Sample.mp3> > >
Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Greetings, I must have missed the YouTube link, could somebody please repost it? Thanks.
