Re: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread constantine (on laptop)
Hi, I'm about to upload some various clips to sendspace to show you how it sounds for different things. (close up, what happens when things get too loud, what happens when things're far away, etc). It'll mostly be with engines- its not ideal but it works well enough. contact details: emai

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread mary dole
Greetings, It does very well with meetings etc., even if someone is sitting across a conference room from you. Blessings, Mari Dole -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:33 AM To: 'PC

India V. Australia cricket

2008-10-09 Thread Ketan Kothari
Hi friends, I am in India and unfortunately there is no way that I know to follow India v. Australia cricket. Does anyone know of any audio stream (including TV broadcaste) that I could tune to? Please help. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype I

Sample of Victor Stream Notes recording

2008-10-09 Thread Rays Home
Here as promised is a short sample of a recording made at a training session around aural history. Not made under ideal conditions as there's a fair amount of traffic noise coming through an open window. It was a hot evening. Victor notes recording.mp3 File will be stored for: 7 days Link to

VI Player Launch date

2008-10-09 Thread Rays Home
Afraid this may not be of much interest to those outside of the UK, but according to the VI Electronics website launch is 1st. November 2008. I'd begun to doubt whether it would launch at all given the success of the Victor Stream but let's see what happens come November. Ray. Launch date of

RE: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
For me this is not such an issue so far. But to get hold of such a unit is a problem. I wrote to irti and they told me they cannot sell to me outside the US. I have a vendor of assistive devices who is quite willing to import the unit for me, but we cannot get any reaction from the manufactur

Re: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread Rick Harmon
Yes like apples compared to oranges. it's quite good for lectures but don't try to record anything serious with it. Rick - Original Message - From: "André van Deventer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 12:28 PM Subject: RE: Recording

Re: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread Rick Harmon
I've played around here with a few microphones and didn't see any improvement. The internal mic is quite sensitive and does a very good job. Rick - Original Message - From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 12:17 PM Subjec

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
Hi Ray I might be interested in such a sample. Regards Andre -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 October 2008 07:10 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme I agree

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Jim Noseworthy
Hi: I don't have the unit. I was able to scrounge a manual from a Canadian vender because I have a client who is in the market for either that unit or the Victor Stream. Right now, the plextalk pocket cannot play WMA DRM; WMA; or Audible ontent -- a serious drawback. Cheers. Jonathan

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread rays-home
I agree with what Bruce and others have said about the recording quality of the Stream. Remember that, unlike the Edirol and similar recorders it sin'isn't stereo and the quality is much less. It is very adequate for speech recording though as long as you aren't way back in an audience and reason

RE: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Bruce Toews
>From what I can ascertain, the Plextalk offers somewhat more by way of recording: stereo, recording to DAISY. It is also just a touch smaller. The Stream can play many more formats, including Audible, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, unprotected WMA, RTF, and BRF files, so that's where it shines. I believe it is

RE: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
I isn't on the plextalk website! So all that I can think is that Jim perhaps has one of these units! Thanx jim for putting it up on your server. As usual for plextalk units the guide seems to be written extremely well. If you do have this unit already, can you give some initial impressions? An

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Jim Noseworthy
Hi folks: Sorry about that. I didn't think about placing the document on my server. The direct link to the document is: ftp.compuconference.com/ptp1.doc Cheers. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this lis

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
Hi Bruce Quite understandable thanks. For those on the list, I suppose there would be quite a difference in sound quality between e.g. the victor reader xtreme and the edirol recorders? Yes I know you cannot really cojmpare the two machines but I am simply curious. In my situation where recordi

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Tom
Yes, if the manual is online it would be better to post the link. Jim did post the manual to the list but it was rejected because it is over a meg in size and the list only allows messages up to forty KB. Otherwise maybe he can post it to an FTP site. Thanks, Tom ** Message From: Gary King

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread Bruce Toews
I have never used an external mike with the Stream, so I can't say. I'm guessing that it would depend on the quality of your mike, but that's just a guess. I don't want to make a statement I can't back up. Bruce On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:15:20 +0200, "André van Deventer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: >

RE: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
Hi Bruce Thanx a million. Does it make a difference if you plug in an external microphone? Do you find that the audio quality improves? Andre -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Toews Sent: 09 October 2008 05:45 PM To: PC Audio Dis

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Gary King
Jim, If the manual is online, post the URL, and everyone who wants it can get it. Gary King [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Jim Noseworthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:47 AM Subject: Re: information on the plexta

Re: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread Mr. Bill
Hi Bruce, I'm in search of a e mail spam controller for my eudora who would you suggest perhaps? Tghanks and hope you're doing well.At 09:44 AM 10/9/2008, you wrote: While the quality of the recording isn't what I would call studio quality, it is remarkably good for its size and for the price,

Re: Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread Bruce Toews
While the quality of the recording isn't what I would call studio quality, it is remarkably good for its size and for the price, given that the Stream is not first and foremost a recording device. I also have a serious hearing impairment, so I can relate, but I have been amazed by the Stream's reco

Recording quality of victor reader xtreme

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
Hi all I hhave some questions regarding the victor reader xtreme especially regarding it's recording quality. This is probably one of the best pieces of technology to come out in a long time. But can it be used effectively as a recorder for lectures and conferences? And will an external microph

RE: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread André van Deventer
Wonderful thanx! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Noseworthy Sent: 09 October 2008 12:48 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: information on the plextalk pocket Hi: I can send the manual for the device if that is acceptible

Re: DVD plus or minus, MP3 question

2008-10-09 Thread Les Gordon
hello, you should check to see what there drive supports first. most drives support both + and -. if it does then it doesnt matter what you choose. - Original Message - From: "stever2525" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:27 AM S

Re: DVD plus or minus, MP3 question

2008-10-09 Thread abarney
Hi Steve, if the person has a newer DVD player than four years old, they will be able to play either one, but if your not sure, go with the DVD plus. - Original Message - From: "stever2525" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:27 AM Su

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Gary G Schindler
I would like the manual also. If you can, tell me when the recorder will become available. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:34 AM Subject: Re: information on the plextalk pocket jim could you s

Re: DVD plus or minus, MP3 question

2008-10-09 Thread Gary G Schindler
you are safer to get the plus DVD's. - Original Message - From: "stever2525" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:27 AM Subject: DVD plus or minus, MP3 question This is not about movies, just MP3s. My DVD drive is compatible for bot

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Sunshine
jim could you send it privately to me please - Original Message - From: "Jim Noseworthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:47 AM Subject: Re: information on the plextalk pocket Hi: I can send the manual for the device if that is ac

DVD plus or minus, MP3 question

2008-10-09 Thread stever2525
This is not about movies, just MP3s. My DVD drive is compatible for both plus and minus formats. I want to make a surprise gift for a friend of MP3 files on a DVD disc. When purchasing, I have to choose between the plus or minus format. My question, do I need to know if the person has plus or mi

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread Jim Noseworthy
Hi: I can send the manual for the device if that is acceptible to the list. Cheers. Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread David La Caille
hey that sounds cool! and i do hope someone does let us know when it is in the UK. David Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: thetruestar msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take a listen: http://www.live365.com/stations/highenergyfm or visit: http://www.highenergyfm.com - Original Message - From: <[EMA

RE: information on the plextalk pocket

2008-10-09 Thread rays-home
Yes, I would be very interested in this one if recording quality is high via mics. Hope someone in the UK will give us a shout as to when it's available here. Ray. Wonder if the recording quality will be the same as the ptr 2? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[