Yardbird,
First of all, I think I accidently addressed my previous message on this
issue to you rather than Scott, who originally posted the enquiry
concerning this matter. Anyway, what I wanted to say regarding the facility
for converting text files to mp3 within Openbook is this. Openbooks option
has two major flaws. The first is that the rendering of the audio is a bit
uneven, in that it tends to pause at inappropriate intervals, as well as
introducing annoying pops and such. Another problem is that you are stuck
with only one setting for both bit rate, as well as sampling rate. This
really makes a difference in that if you record your text at 128/44100khz
stereo rather than at say 32KBPs/22.05khz mono, fast forwarding and
rewinding take quite a bit longer. This lower setting doesn't cause any
noticeable deterioration sound quality, at least not on the Victor Reader
Classic. Not to mention you can cram more books and docs onto a single
disc.
At 04:18 PM 5/21/2005, you wrote:
Scott,
So far as I'm aware, there *is* in the current version of Open Book (version
7x) the ability to do just this, though I haven't learned yet how to do it,
myself. There is a mailing list specifically for Open Book Users, and if
you write to me privately, I'll find the subscription information and give
it to you.
Daniel
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From: "Scott Blanks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 6:56 AM
Subject: converting text to audio
Hi everybody,
I'm new to this topic, so I hope I ask the correct questions.
Basically, what I am looking for is an accessible and effective way to
convert text or MS Word files into mp3 or wav. I use Open Book currently,
but I imagine there is something out there which would more adequately meet
my needs.
Any ideas?
Scott
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