Re: Copying cassettes to computer

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Petraccaro
Get GoldWave or Sound Forge. Expect some learning curve and lots of help. There are dedicated lists where you can ask all the questions you want about each and people are both very knowlegeable and very willing to help. - Original Message - From: "Frank Deweese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Petraccaro
What version of Nero and did you upgrade to Service Pack 2? - Original Message - From: "djc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 10:09 AM Subject: Re: Windows XP question There are no compatibility issues with Nero and XP that I'm aware of. Mine w

Re: CD Question

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Petraccaro
'll be looking at CDRWIN. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 12:38 AM Subject: Re: CD Question CDRWIN and Easy CDDA Extractor also allow this with no difficulty, as does Gold

Re: Copying cassettes to computer

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Wood
Hi Frank. I hear that you can do that with sound editing programs like Soundforge and Goldwave, and you can also do it with CDex, I think. I don't know about Total Recorder. I hope this helps. Maybe others might have more info. - Original Message - From: "Frank Deweese" <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Copying cassettes to computer

2004-10-14 Thread doc
if you have a stereo tape deck go to Radio Shack and ask for a 6ft stereo Y jack with 2 male RCA and 1 male mini. Plug the RCA's in the back of the tape deck and the mini into the line in of your soundcard. You will need a program such as GoldWave, coolEdit2 or sound forge. Doc Wright http://wrig

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread doc
You still didn't answer my question. What will you be recording? Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread doc
Your screen reader will be determined by the version of xp you get. XP home will work with any version, pro will need more umph. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL

Re: Copying cassettes to computer

2004-10-14 Thread RQJ
Hi Frank, Yes there is, you will need the following: 1. audio recording program 2. stereo patch cable, ( possibly atenuated ) I say this because sometimes the output device may over-drive the soundcard, and an atenuated patch cord usually takes care of that. 3. cassette player. All you need to do i

Re: Sound card info needed

2004-10-14 Thread Will Smith
Hi Don, I don't own either card but I'm interested in them. One place to learn more is to enter a search term like "Audigy" or "Extigy" at google.com, perhaps with another term added as in "extigy+review" and check out what's listed. Another great place to learn some details and get some real

Copying cassettes to computer

2004-10-14 Thread Frank Deweese
Hi folks, Is there any way I can copy cassettes to my computer? I have quite a few cassettes and would like to copy them. Any assistance would be appreciated. Frank ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To

Sound card info needed

2004-10-14 Thread Donald L. Roberts
I posted this about four days ago but saw no response so thought I would try again. I really need this info. Thanks. The inquiry as as follows: Hello, Would someone please tell me the difference between the Sound Blaster Extigy and the Audigy? Are both of these PCI cards or are they u s b?

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Josh N Rivera
I don't mean to be argumentative about this, but I'm quite sure that the information that downloading SP4 for Window Eyes 4.5 standard will make it work with XP is simply incorrect. Only Window Eyes Professional will work with XP computers. It would be nice if simply upgrading to SP4 would enable o

Does anyone know how to append in Total recorder?

2004-10-14 Thread Scott Meyer
Hi Group Does anyone know how to append in total recorder professional, can it be done without sight, no graphics? A step by step instructions a must, will get sighted help if necessary. Thanks Scott ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and m

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread patricknc
Not sure about most of this, but for Window-Eyes, go to www.gwmicro.com and download Service Pack 4 for Window-eyes 4.5 and you should be okay. Be sure to save that file just in case W-E doesn't want to work right on the original program. Service pack 4 will upgrade your W-E 4.5 program, so keep

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Josh N Rivera
This is an answer to Mimi's inquiry. Mimi, you will have to upgrade your Window Eyes program from 4.5 standard to 4.5 professional if you move to XP. The upgrade alone will cost you $250 for the Pro version of Window Eyes. All the best, Josh On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:07:56 -0500 "Dave Hutchins" <[EMA

Re: NEW VERSION OF FLAC

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Wood
What does the Flack encoder do? - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 5:02 AM Subject: NEW VERSION OF FLAC -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hello Everyone! Well I'm very pleased to say that t

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Dave Hutchins
Hi Meeme, If it works don't fix it, unless you want a faster computer then you probably could get one on time make payments, but I wuld hold on to it as long as you can, sometimes newer products are'nt as good as the older ones are, like my nearly 13 year old Pioneer receiver thats analog hang o

soulseek

2004-10-14 Thread aad leeflang
hi all, i am working with soulseek, a file shareing progr, but i don't know how to share more folders. i know i can share the folder in whitch you download your files, but how cani select more folders to be shared. i have tried to go to the sharing configurationand tried to select more folders wi

Re: fm transmitters again

2004-10-14 Thread Kathy Szinnyey/Fred Otto
I found my Irock at Radio Shack for about $30. As far as I know, you have to go to Ccrane on-line or by phone to buy their product. Their websit is: http://www.ccrane.com Or call them at 1-800-522-8863 Funny, I've never bought anything from them, but I hear they're so ggod! Kathy - Original

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread Andy
Hi Rick. Sorry, I'd not know were to start looking. Advice regarding this thread, I feel, all depends upon the particular sound card you have installed. My sound card came with my computer so it's probably quite basic, therefore, I will not have the functions available as those on, for example

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread Andy
Hi Doc. I'm messing about with Goldwave and wanting to voice over some audio. However, I cannot get a good enough quality. I can record voice in my sony minidisk, but that's a bit complicated using this machine as well as using my computer. I'd have thought that my sound card and goldwave woul

Re: Terabites

2004-10-14 Thread shawn klein
And in 20 years or so they'll be talking in petabytes. lol Shawn --- nick danger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Gary, > > Once upon a time maybe about 15 years ago 40 megs > was considered the bomb! > Grins. With DVD audio the way it is know there's no > end in site. > > Tony > - Original

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Andy
Hi Mi mi. I moved to XP Home about 2 years ago and use jaws 4.5. Like yourself, I am interested in audio and use, successfully, Goldwave, CDex, Winamp, Win mx and Nero. There are some configuration changes that you need to make to enable jaws to work better and I'm not sure if the same is nece

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Lou Novath
My Nero horror story, if that's what you care to call it, has to do with the Nero demo. I'm thinking the problem could very well be a combination of Ahead software trying to to download a couple of "extras" in addition to the demo. No such thing as a free lunch. I do agree with whoever said N

Re: recording radio broadcasts.

2004-10-14 Thread Tom Kaufman
doc: As of right now, I'm still having problems with "Total Recorder." But my hope is to get the tech guy in here, get the registry cleaned out..and start over with it; maybe this time, I'll have better luck! But that's surely not saying that..if you choose to use "TR"..that you'll have the same

Re: Terabites

2004-10-14 Thread nick danger
Hey Gary, Once upon a time maybe about 15 years ago 40 megs was considered the bomb! Grins. With DVD audio the way it is know there's no end in site. Tony - Original Message - From: "Gary Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, Octob

Re: recording radio broadcasts.

2004-10-14 Thread Joe Paton
Hi doc, I'd stay with goldwave. T R is an unknown quantity for me, but there may be some gurus on this list to help.. good luck. Joe At 05:16 14/10/2004 -0600, you wrote: I thought about that after I had already sent the message. The next option would be Total Recorder. Doc Wright http://wright

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread shawn klein
You need window eyes service pack 4 to run xp service pack 2, most likely what you'll have if you get a new xp machine. Shawn --- mimi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, everyone! > > I am thinking about getting a Windows XP > system in a few months, but hanging onto > this older computer in ca

mp3 plus

2004-10-14 Thread John
Hello to you all Is anyone using creative labs sound blaster mp3 plus It plugs into your u.s.b port And then allows you to copy your records and audio tapes on to disc It comes with all soft wear at a cost of 40.00 pounds All the best JOHN ___ PC-Audio

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread Gary Wood
Hi Mimi. I have XP, and I use CDex and Nero. They work fine for me. - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 7:49 AM Subject: Windows XP question Hello, everyone! I am thinking about ge

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread russell Bourgoin
Yes, me too. I haven't noticed any degradation since I updated to windows xp sp2. Rusty There are no compatibility issues with Nero and XP that I'm aware of. Mine works Just Fine. *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 10/14/2004 at 4:49 AM mimi wrote: >Hello, everyone! > >I am thinking abo

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread shawn klein
I don't know, I think I'd want to be careful with amplifiers, you don't want to overdrive your input and fry it. I know someone who did that to his line in. Shawn --- Tim Grady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You know, it is a driver thing. For example, I have > a Dell computer with a > SBLive car

Re: Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread djc
There are no compatibility issues with Nero and XP that I'm aware of. Mine works Just Fine. *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 10/14/2004 at 4:49 AM mimi wrote: >Hello, everyone! > >I am thinking about getting a Windows XP >system in a few months, but hanging onto >this older computer

Re: fm transmitters again

2004-10-14 Thread russell Bourgoin
the c crane fm transmiter is around 80 dollars. Rusty > At 11:28 PM 10/13/2004, Frank Deweese spake thusly:- Hi gang, Would some one be kind enough to let me know how expensive radio transmitters are? Thanks - Original Message - From: "Kathy Szinnyey/Fred Otto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC a

Re: fm transmitters again

2004-10-14 Thread Frank Deweese
Where do you find them? Frank - Original Message - From: "Kathy Szinnyey/Fred Otto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 6:34 AM Subject: Re: fm transmitters again > I think the Irock is about $30 and the C crane is aro

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread foxtrot
Could there be an impedance mismatch between mic and sound card. There are high Z and lo z mics. See which one you have, and try the other to see if you can get better input. Rick - Original Message - From: "Andy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: Microphone level too quiet.

2004-10-14 Thread Tim Grady
You know, it is a driver thing. For example, I have a Dell computer with a SBLive card. I had another computer with the same make card. The same microphone is to quite when I use it with the Dell no matter what I do. The normal SBLive driver won't work with the Dell SBLive card. The 20 DB b

Windows XP question

2004-10-14 Thread mimi
Hello, everyone! I am thinking about getting a Windows XP system in a few months, but hanging onto this older computer in case things don't work out. Someone says that there are compatibility issues between XP and Nero, which is the burning program I use. Would I be able to use Cdex on another s

Re: recording radio broadcasts.

2004-10-14 Thread doc
I thought about that after I had already sent the message. The next option would be Total Recorder. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: "Joe Paton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC aud

Re: fm transmitters again

2004-10-14 Thread Kathy Szinnyey/Fred Otto
I think the Irock is about $30 and the C crane is around $80? Peace, Kathy Szijnnyey - Original Message - From: "Frank Deweese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:28 PM Subject: Re: fm transmitters again Hi gang,

Re: Delta cards.

2004-10-14 Thread Mary Ellen Earls
Thanks a lot, I haven't installed yet but if I have a question I'll call them and I'll save this message. Mary Ellen Earls Remember! Today is the Tomorrow you thought about yesterday. - Original Message - From: "Jerry Richer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PR

Re: Delta cards.

2004-10-14 Thread Jerry Richer
Mary Ellen! I don't remember what's on that second disk. It's certainly not the low latency drivers I wrote of. Those drivers would only come with a hardware product. I'll try to check on this for you but no harm will come by putting the CD into the computer and see what happens or call Th

Re: Delta Sound Card Control Panel

2004-10-14 Thread Jerry Richer
Tom and Jim! The Delta control panel is reported to work well with the scripts developed by Jim Noseworthy that can be found at ftp://compuconference.com. Not only that but blind people have used Delta cards successfully both as amateurs and professionals long before these scripts became ava

Re: putting mp3's on a dvd

2004-10-14 Thread Jerry Richer
Mimi! There are: eight bits in a byte, 1,024 bytes in a kilobyte, 1,024 kilobytes in a megabyte and 1,024 megabytes in a gigabyte. Kilo means 1,000 but 1,000 doesn't fit into the "base 2" numbering system that computers use and 1,024 is the closest thing that does fit. Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It'

Re: Organizing lots of music

2004-10-14 Thread Jerry Richer
Figure that you can fit 290 standard length, 3.5 minute songs in one Gigabyte provided the songs are in MP3 format at 124 KBPS. Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It's the Bat, Bat Arhonious Software ! New DEC-TALK USB: $650.00, www.chirpingbat.com/dectalkusb.shtml ! Gyration RF Wireless 100 foot range keyboa

Re: MP3 Album Wraps

2004-10-14 Thread simon.dowling
try mp3 direct cut. - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter To: PC audio discussion list. Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 1:06 AM Subject: MP3 Album Wraps Is there a program which will split an album wrap into separate tracks? I've tried MP3 Clips and, even after read

Re: recording radio broadcasts.

2004-10-14 Thread Joe Paton
Hi, At 16:19 13/10/2004 -0600, you wrote: If you are running XP you may have an option in your record section of volume control called "what you hear". If so check it and set goldwave for the amount of time you wish to record. JP What you hear is a function of creative sound cards, not xp. So depe