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On 2 Jun 2014, at 11:16 pm, tim cumings <thcumi...@comcast.net> wrote: > > dane is it difficult to install this firmware or just copy it in to a folder > on the sd card in the unit? > On 6/2/2014 12:05 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> Yep, make sure the latest system firmware is installed. >> >> On 2 Jun 2014, at 12:04 pm, tim cumings <thcumi...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> dane do you have to install any special software on the h-1 to do this. Or >>> do you simnply hook it up to a an usb port and it shows up as an input >>> device? >>> >>> On 6/1/2014 5:35 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> Speaking of Sound Devices and the like I meant to mention my new Zoom H1, >>>> I've tested it as a sound device and yes it works well. >>>> >>>> Put simply connecting the Zoom H1 ia a USB connection turns the H1 into a >>>> high quality x/y pattern desktop microphone, extend this by adding another >>>> microphone to the Mic input socket, don't know how this would go with a >>>> Line-in source though I can't see why it wouldn't work. >>>> >>>> On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:05 am, Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dave, >>>>> >>>>> I think that the device is probably capable of sounding pretty good, if >>>>> only, the interface from dell were accessible. >>>>> >>>>> On other machines, the real tek devices have been pretty ok, often >>>>> picking up a bit of digital noise from the bus, but ok for my needs. >>>>> >>>>> Take care, >>>>> >>>>> Joe >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, 1 Jun 2014 13:36:31 -0700 >>>>> Dave McElroy <d...@drakelroy.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Gee thanks, Joe, lol. Guess what sound i've got with my new pc? yep, the >>>>> Realtech. Well, so far i guess it is ok for my admittedly more linitted >>>>> needs, but i do wish i could bump up the highs. >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe >>>>> Paton >>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 12:56 PM >>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>> Subject: Re: Sound card recommendation wanted >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I aggree that on-board sound systems can be pretty good. >>>>> >>>>> Comparisons between different sound cards, if supported by >>>>> specifications are invaluable. If not, then an element of subjectivity >>>>> takes us in to an area where opinions are only really valuable to the >>>>> holder of these opinions. So here are some of my opinions. >>>>> >>>>> I used to be happy with my audiofile 24/96. There were occasional >>>>> problems with crackle on one channel, this would go away if the system >>>>> were rebooted. I suspect that this was a driver issue, but never really >>>>> got behind the problem. >>>>> >>>>> I used this card with XP, and more recently windows 7. The control >>>>> pannel, delivered with the latest >>>>> revision of the drivers became unusable with a screen reader, However >>>>> when set up, the card behaved well enough, considering that the price >>>>> also has dropped from the time when I first bought mine, some 8 years >>>>> ago. Still a good card, and gave good latency when used with Reeper. >>>>> >>>>> Then I changed the computer, and bought a Dell optiplex, I5 processor, 8 >>>>> GB ram, and 1 TB HD. >>>>> >>>>> The onboard audio device, a real tek High definition audio system, is >>>>> quite frankly, the worst audio device I have ever worked with. >>>>> >>>>> Dell's control pannel, is partly accessible, but it is hit and miss when >>>>> changing settings. There are settings in the control pannel, that are >>>>> not exposed to the windows mixer, so you have to use it. >>>>> >>>>> I couldn't use the audiofile 24/96 because the optiplex uses PCIE slots >>>>> only. The audiofile, is available only as a PCI board, and although >>>>> there are converters from PCIe to PCI, the profile of the 24/96 excludes >>>>> it from this adaption so this sound card is now in an older dell, which >>>>> will run only as long as the capacitors hold out on the board, and they >>>>> are blowing so life is limited. >>>>> >>>>> This is why I am now looking to use the audio interfaces from tascam. >>>>> >>>>> I already have a US-122-A B but this device has no windows 7 drivers. >>>>> shame. >>>>> >>>>> So I am looking at the current tascam range, similar to the device I >>>>> already own, and this replacement should cost about 80 UK pounds. >>>>> >>>>> Then we should be good to go as they say. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Joe >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:33:14 -0500 >>>>> Kelly Pierce <kellyt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> dane accurately points out that many quality computers have high >>>>> definition audio built right into the motherboard or chip. Last year >>>>> I bought a Dell 8700 with the Intel 4770 processor. It had built in >>>>> high-definition audio equal to and actually slightly better than the >>>>> M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 audio interface I bought 10 years ago for my >>>>> XP machine. I like working with two sound cards so I can manage the >>>>> screen reader audio and music independently. About a month ago, I >>>>> bought the Roland Duo audio interface from e-Bay for $37, including >>>>> shipping. It is a USB interface that has both line in and microphone >>>>> inputs, the latter with a pre-amp. It is compatible with windows 8.1 >>>>> and except for one button during installation, it is accessible with >>>>> JAWS. Instruments sound distinct and unprocessed. Normally, this >>>>> retails for about $200. >>>>> >>>>> Kelly >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>>>>> Okay, I've done a Google search to see if this device is available in >>>>>> Australia, the 129 device is easily got through eBay though I'd have to >>>>>> import it so I will import if I can't get the device in Australia. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway back to my initial Google Search, I came up first with the 100 >>>>> model >>>>>> so the obvious question is, what's the difference between the 100 and the >>>>>> 129 models? >>>>>> >>>>>> On 31 May 2014, at 11:09 pm, Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello. >>>>>>> You could look at the Tascam US 122 MK II USB Audio-Interface: >>>>>>> I'm about to get a-hold of the next model, us-124 I think it is, only >>>>>>> because it has a variable line-out. All the controls are mounted on the >>>>>>> top of the device, so you don't really need the accompanying software. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Check it out. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Joe >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, 31 May 2014 22:29:10 +1000 >>>>>>> Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One of the best external Sound devices I ever purchased was the iMic, >>>>>>> thankfully I was able to purchase half a dozen of these at the time as >>>>>>> they don't seem to be available as readily as they once were. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 29 May 2014, at 11:00 pm, Michael Mote <miketmot...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi there! I would like to find an external one, that has separate >>>>>>>> jacks >>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>> line-in and headphone. My sound card on my Del Latitude only has one >>>>>>>> plug, >>>>>>>> making it very difficult to use like I need to use it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >>>>>>>> Robert >>>>>>>> Nelson >>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:23 AM >>>>>>>> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Sound card recommendation wanted >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I doubt that you will be able to find a sound card which >>>>>>>> has >>>>>>>> Jaws friendly software. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> However, go to techbuy.com.au and do a search for sound card. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There are still several cards made by Creative (even though their model >>>>>>>> names do their best to hide the nature of their functions). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I suggest that you look closely at the Asus XONAR cards. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bob Nelson >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >>>>>>>> Barry >>>>>>>> Chapman >>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, 29 May 2014 2:14 PM >>>>>>>> To: PC-Audio >>>>>>>> Subject: Sound card recommendation wanted >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Can anyone suggest a good quality internal sound card where the >>>>>>>> accompanying >>>>>>>> software is JAWS friendly. I want one with separate line in and >>>>>>>> microphone >>>>>>>> jacks and if possible two sets of stereo line out. My old Sound Blaster >>>>>>>> Live >>>>>>>> could do this. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks very much, >>>>>>>> Barry Chapman >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> ********** >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dane Trethowan >>>>>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>>>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>>>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>>>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>>>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>>>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>>>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>>>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> ********** >>>>>> >>>>>> Dane Trethowan >>>>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** 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
